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Syllabus for CS101 Computer Literacy (3 cr) Spring 2014
Sect 08 (MWF 12-12:50pm B501)
Sect 53 (Wed 5-7:30pm B501)
Sect 01 (TTh 8-9:15am B500),
Sect 04 (TTh 9:30 – 10:45am B500)
Instructor Info
Name: Linda Perel
Websites
facultypages.ecc.edu/perel
angel.ecc.edu
www.myitlab.com
www.prenhall.com/go
www.prenhall.com/techinaction
Webmail webmail.ecc.edu
Web-Net Tech: wnt.ecc.edu
Perel website:
Angel:
myitlab:
Textbooks:
Phone: 851-1332
Email: perel@ecc.edu
Office: K154
Mailbox: K249C
Office Hrs:
Mon
*or by apptmt
9 -12pm
Wed
9-11am
Unofficially, I am in my office MWF
9am-12pm unless at a meeting.
Syllabus Table of Contents:
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Required Text
Materials
Course Description
Software and options for purchasing
Course Outcomes
Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)
Attendance and missed test policy
8. Classroom Behavior
9. Requirements for your home computer…
10. Computer labs
11. Logging in
12. Grading Criteria and plagiarism
13. Communication (email, Discussion Forum)
14. Resources and websites
15. Dates
1. Required Texts (2 texts)
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Technology in Action – Intro 10th ed by Alan Evans, K. Martin, M. Poatsy
Go! with Microsoft Office 2010, Volume 1, 2nd ed. by Gaskin, Ferret, Vargas, and Marks
The bookstore package comes with above 2 books, MyITLab access code, 6-month Trial Office 2010
software and 2 short booklets. If you are selling your book back to the bookstore at the end of the semester,
you must return all pieces, including an unused and unopened MyITLab access Code Card, and with the
exception of the Office 2010 trial software CD.
All Pearson books:
(ISBN # for whole package: 1269416472)
GO! with Microsoft Office 2010, Vol 1, 2ed. by Gaskin ISBN # 0132840162
Technology in Action, Introductory, 10ed. by Evans ISBN # 0133141020
Go! Getting Started Windows 7 – ISBN # 0135088313
Go! Getting Started with Internet Explorer 10 – ISBN # 0133145832
Microsoft 180-day trial for Office 2010 – ISBN # 013341924X
MyITLab with eText Student Access Code Card - ISBN # 013510730X
Welcome card - Angel resources ISBN # 1256998060
2. Materials: file storage device: USB drive (any current size); binder or other organizing system, PC (if buying
new PC, it is best to buy it with the latest Windows 8, yet we will be learning about Windows 7.)
3. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of computers. The student learns
about operating systems, mainly Windows 7, and software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet,
database, email, and slide presentation. The Internet will be explored. The student will learn about the various aspects
of computers such as hardware, computer ethics, computers effect on society, and the history of computers. The
course is intended to provide a general computer literacy. It may be used as a Liberal Arts elective, and not as a
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required or elective course in the Computer Science curriculum. Prerequisites: none, yet sufficient keyboarding skills
are recommended. Three web sites will be used: Mrs. Perel’s academic web site, Angel and myitlab. Myitlab, like
Angel, is an online course management system. And also myitlab is simulation software. It simulates Office 2010
software.
4. Software and options for purchasing
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Our college uses Microsoft Office 2010 Professional program suite. If you don't have it then you'll need to
use the school computer labs. Otherwise see the next bullet on how to obtain a copy of Office to install on
your home computer.
Obtaining Microsoft Office 2010 software for home computer:
o North bookstore new textbook package comes with 6-month trial Office 2010 Prof software disc
o try www.theultimatesteal.com for software discounts. You must be taking at least 0.5 credits, and
have a .edu email address.
5. Course Outcomes:
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Use computer equipment and become familiar with related terminology.
Use operating system commands. (Windows 7)
Identify and solve simple hardware and software problems.
Use the computer to solve problems.
Use computer application software to promote student academic success. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access from Microsoft Office)
6. Receive and send e-mail with and without attachments. (Outlook, web-based and email client versions)
7. Use a web browser to navigate and search the Internet. (Internet Explorer)
8. Demonstrate an awareness of the effect of computers on individual lives and society as a whole
6. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes):
Competency:
1. Communicate effectively.
2. Read and think critically.
3. Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative methods.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the processes of science and
technological change and the impact of that change on the
Individual, the culture, and the environment.
5. Exhibit the research skills necessary for lifelong learning.
6. Demonstrate adequate preparation for a career or continuing education.
7. Demonstrate competence with computers and technology.
Related Course
Outcome:
5, 6
3–8
3, 4
5, 6, 7, 8
1, 2, 5, 7, 8
1–8
1–8
7. Attendance and missed test policy
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It is expected that you take tests on the scheduled date. If you miss a test it will be marked “0”. No
make-ups will be given unless there is an emergency and you have contacted me prior to missing the
exam via e-mail or phone (voicemail).
Daily attendance is expected. If you are absent, find out what you missed. Also check Perel Academic web
site at http://facultypages.ecc.edu/perel ANNOUNCEMENTS for latest information.
8. Classroom Behavior - Guidelines for conduct:
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Follow the Golden Rule and be courteous to others!
Turn off cell phones.
Do not distract yourself or your classmates by using your computer for purposes unrelated to the current
lesson. e.g. NO SURFING on the Internet during class.
Participation/effort guidelines - Are you paying attention, asking questions, responding to questions? Are
you prepared for class? It is okay to quietly ask a neighbor for help. Poor behavior may affect grade by +/-.
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9. Requirements for your home computer for Angel, Perel academic web site and Myitlab:
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Online computer with Internet access and virus protection software. We will cover Windows 7 in this course
but older operating systems are fine or Windows 8.
Turn off Pop-Up blockers, if you notice links that do not open windows or documents as expected. You may
have several types: Pop-Up Blockers in your browser, in the Google Toolbar, in your Internet Security or
virus software, etc.
For Angel: As stated on Angel home page, “Internet Explorer 8 & 9, Firefox & Chrome are the only
approved browsers for use with ANGEL. (Mac users must use Firefox or Apple Safari 5.0 ). Notice to
Windows 8 users: Internet Explorer 10, which is the default browser for Windows 8, is currently being tested
for compatibility with ANGEL. It is NOT YET compatible. Therefore it is recommended that anyone using
Windows 8 use either FireFox or Chrome to access ANGEL.”
For Angel and Perel website: You will need the Adobe Reader plug-in to open pdf files. Chances are that
you already have it installed on your computer. All of my assignment instruction sheets are pdf files, and I
will distribute copies in class too. Some documents are Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files. To open these
documents only, not edit, you can obtain free Microsoft Word Viewer, Excel Viewer, PowerPoint Viewer
plug-ins. Find plugins at: http://dl.ecc.edu/plugins.html .
For myitlab: You will get instructions in class on how to create a myitlab account, log in, and “enroll” in the
myitlab course I set up for you. Should take 15-20 minutes run the myitlab installer on your home computer.
Note: Myitlab is already installed on the open lab computers. No need to do anything.
For myitlab: Works on Windows PCs and also Macs.
10. Computer labs
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The open labs are the Library in D-Building and the Computer Science Lab K238. There are tutors
available in each lab. The labs are open extensive hours. (Go to www.ecc.edu, STUDENT LIFE, Support
Services, Computing Resources for lab phone numbers.)
Student ID card is required to use open labs.
11. Logging in
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Your ANGEL and your ECC username and password are the same.
o Create your account with this format:
 Username: first six letters of last name + first initial + middle initial + two digit day of
birth + last digit year of birth (new format for Fall 2011 and later)
 Password: last four digits of social security number + two digit year of birth
 See next bullet - EXAMPLE
o EXAMPLE:
Name: Mary K. Reynolds
Username: reynolmk152
Birth date: 05/15/1992
Password: 444492
Social Security: # 000-00-4444
E-mail: reynolmk152@ecc.edu
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If you cannot log in, try again, making sure you typed your username and password correctly.
Otherwise go to Computer Help Desk at www.ecc.edu, Quick Links to Computer Helpdesk and
click on Check User Name link at left. Or contact your instructor, tutor or Computer Help Desk
online or by phone: 851-1835.
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Tip: If you are off-campus and prompted to log into an ECC web portal, try typing your full
username with domain (i.e. your ECC email address) if your username alone does not work.
Example: Type reynolmk152@ecc.edu instead of reynolmk152.
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12. GRADING CRITERIA (and plagiarism)
Item
Points
I. TESTS (2):
Technology in Action - Test 1
Technology in Action - Test 2
Excel ***
Windows ***
II. PROJECTS myitlab (6):
Word
Access
Internet (paper and pencil)
PowerPoint
Excel ***
Windows ***
III. The better score of : (2)
-- Excel TEST or Excel PROJECT
-- Windows TEST or Windows PROJECT
IV. HOMEWORKS from 0 to 75pts
100
100
--see section III
--see section III
To figure your grade drop your lowest
100-point item, add all your points, and
divide by 875, and multiply by 100.
Convert to letter:
A- 90 to 92 A 93 to100
B- 80 to 82; B 83 to 86; B+ 87 to 89
100
100
100
100
--see section III
--see section III
C- 70 to 72; C 73 to 76; C+ 77 to 79
D- 60 to 62; D 63 TO 66; D+ 67 to 69
F 59 and below.
100
100
75 (up to 75 pts.)
3HWs x 25pts or other combinations
V. ARTICLE SUMMARIES (2)
100
50 pts each, 2 summaries
TOTAL:
975
Note: **teacher may vary slightly the
configuration of evaluation items
Further explanation of items on grading criteria:
 Tests - There will be 2 tests on some or all of chapters 1, 2, 7, 4, 6, and 9 in the Technology in Action.
(This order may change.) The tests will consist of mainly multiple choice questions, but with some T/F, short
answer. (Though not on these 2 aforementioned tests, chapter 3 (Internet) will be covered as part of the
Internet/Email Unit and chapter 5 (Operating Systems) will be included in on the test and project for
Windows.)
 Projects –
o Strive to get work in on time. For projects, if it is more than 1 class day late, (from midnight of the
due date), I may take off points - 5 points off per class day late.
o You will use myitlab for all of the projects except for the Internet project (and possibly the Access
project). Myitlab is simulation software. It simulates the Office software and is located at
www.myitlab.com
o For the Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint Projects, you will use myitlab.
o myitlab - Each myitlab project will consist of several simulation modules. You may repeat each
module up to 10 times for a better grade. I will take the best mark out of all attempts of each module.
There will also be a practice folder of practice modules but that will be optional. Although most of
the myitlab project will consist of the simulation modules, expect a few “grader” modules which
require you to download a set of instructions and file(s) and to use the actual software to modify
the files. Expect inclusion of a few myitlab assessments (multiple choice questions, etc).
o The Internet Project may be a separate handout not using myitlab.
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*** Windows Unit and Excel Unit– For these 2 units there is both a project and a test. I recommend you
do both but I will take the better score between the Windows Project and Windows Test and likewise for the
Excel Project and Excel Test. These tests will require that you use the real software (Windows Operating
system and Excel for part of the test.)
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Homeworks – There may be several homeworks (25pts each usually) or other combination, covering various
topics such as basic computer intro.
Article summaries - You will summarize 2 ECC Library articles. One on any computer topic and other
on history of computers topic. (50 points each).
I will drop one (1) of your lowest 100-point items.
About 60% of the course is learning software in MS Office 2010, 40% is learning computer concepts from
the Tech in Action book.
Plagiarism:
o Plagiarism will not be tolerated. College policy will be adhered to: potential suspension or dismissal,
(see college catalog). Examples of plagiarism: Ex 1: Duplicating a friend’s homework file and
calling it your own. Ex 2: Taking another author’s text and just changing a sentence or word here and
there. In Ex1 above, if you work with a friend, be sure you each do your own typing for the entire
assignment. Collaborate by asking questions of your friend and verifying things with him.
o A student caught cheating on a test will receive a zero score of it.
o Again, DO NOT SHARE computer files with other students. If I catch you, you will share your
grade!
13. Communication (email, Discussions)
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Communicate with me using the ECC webmail: perel@ecc.edu or Angel email (in Communicate tab).
Discussions (in class): Keep the following in mind for discussions: Keep your response positive. Be polite.
Give your response some forethought. Keep your response relevant to the topic.
14. Resources and websites:
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See me during office hours.
If you require technical assistance pertaining to the ECC computers, or Angel, contact the Help Desk at 716851-1835 or at https://helpdesk.ecc.edu (See home page of Angel)
For the needs of disabled students, you are welcome to contact the office of Special Services. Heather
Hewson 851-1495, Rm. S205D. http://www.ecc.edu/studentlife/disabledstudentservices.asp .
Registered students have an ECC webmail account and personal U: drive file storage space.
ECC ftp account is available. See http://helpdesk.ecc.edu/ and also Misc folder of Angel Lessons page.
There are 3 main web sites, Angel, and Perel academic and myitlab:
o Angel (http://angel.ecc.edu) – check grades in Report Tab, article drop box.
o Perel (my website) (http://facultypages.ecc.edu/perel) – some assignment instructions, in-class
materials and slides, check Announcements.
o myitlab (http://www.myitlab.com) myitlab projects.
Distance Learning web site: http://dl.ecc.edu. Angel FAQs: http://dl.ecc.edu/ANGELFAQs.html
Textbook web sites contain helpful features and data files for each chapter.
15. Dates
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Last day of Drop/Add: Mon, Jan 27.
Last day to withdraw from course with a "W" on your transcript: Fri, Apr. 4
First day: Tues, Jan 21; Last day: Sat, May 17; Midterms: Fri, Mar 14; Grades due: Thurs, May 22.
Days off: Mon, Jan 20; Mon-Tues Feb 17-18; College Day, Fri Mar 7; Spring Recess Mon-Sat Mar 17-22