CIS 1000 Computer Applications
Department of Computer Science
Georgia Southwestern State University
Course Syllabus
Summer 2013
INSTRUCTOR
Name Karen Cook
Office CWH Room 204
Office Phone 229-931 - 2818
E-mail kcook@gsw.edu
Office Hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Class Hours ONLINE
TEXTBOOK
Title
Author(s)
Publisher
ISBN
Shelly Cashman Series: Microsoft Office 2010/ Introductory
Shelly, G. Vermaat and Misty Vermaat
Course Technology/Cengage Learning, 2011
978-1-4390-7838-9
REQUIREMENTS
You are expected to have following computer environment:
A laptop/desktop computer with Windows 7 Operating System
Reliable Internet access using browsers such as the Internet Explorer or Firefox
(current versions), Java installed, and pop-up blocker turned off.
Access to GeorgiaVIEW
Storage Devices: You must have a USB Portable Storage Device to store your
work on
Software used in this class:
Microsoft Office 2010
GAVIEW SUPPORT
From GSW website at http://gsw.edu click on link for GeorgiaView at the bottom of the
page. You will see a page of Welcome to GeorgiaView@ GSW. Click on Click here to
log in to GeorgiaVIEW. Enter your Username and Password and then click OK. Your
user name is the radar email name (everything before @ sign) and the password is your
RAIN PIN.
For more information please visit - http://gsw.edu/GeorgiaVIEW/GaVIEW
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is developed as an exercise-oriented approach that allows students to learn by
examples. It encourages independent study by easy-to-follow, step-by-step, dynamic
projects. No experience with a computer is assumed, and no mathematics beyond the
high school freshman level is required. The goal of this course is to expose students to
examples of the computer as a useful tool with emphasis on currently used software
packages, and to help students to become familiar with the computer through hands-on
experience.
GOALS
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
Use the fundamentals of Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including MS Word,
MS Excel, MS Access,and PowerPoint.
Apply Internet Browsers and the most popular search engines in order to do
research using the Web.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Windows 7
Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Access 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to create documents (e.g.,
research paper, resume, business letter) proficiently using Microsoft Word 2010, create
spreadsheets proficiently using Microsoft Excel 2010, create and manage simple database
using Microsoft Access 2010, and create presentation slides using Microsoft PowerPoint
2010.
ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments will be posted under Assignments on GeorgiaVIEW with due dates for
each assignment. You should submit your assignment via the Assignments tab. If your
assignment consists of multiple files (e.g. requires to send programming code), then
create a folder with all the files and zip the folder. Late assignments penalty is 10 points
per day. Assignments will not be accepted after three days from due date. Assignments
must be properly named.
STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES
A student requesting classroom accommodations or modifications due to a documented
disability must notify me within the first two weeks of the semester. If the student has
not already done so, he or she must contact the Office of Disability Services located in
room 101 of Sanford Hall. The phone number is 229-931-2661.
TESTS
Quizzes are given at the end of each chapter. Tests are given at the end of each section.
The questions for the test come from the quizzes given for each chapter. ALL tests are
given online. If a student misses any scheduled quiz or test, he or she will receive a zero,
except for documented emergencies. Excused absences will be allowed to make-up the
quiz or test within 3 days. Any absences due to participation in a school related event
(athletics, competitions, etc) will require an excuse before the event and all
work/quizzes/test must be done and turned in before the absence. All other missed
quizzes, tests, or assignments will receive a grade of zero.
EVALUATION
Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Capstone
30 %
20%
40%
10%
GRADING POLICY
Score
Grade
90 - 100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
Less than 60 F
COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS
The student’s GSW email account is the official method of communication between them
and the university. So it is crucial that you check your email frequently.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Deadline for the first login: January 9, 2013.
Student must access the class website at least three times a week to check emails and
schedule.
LATE SUBMISSION PENALTY TABLE
Submit by
Penalty
Max Points
Due Date
1 Day after due date
2 Days after due date
3 Days after due date
> 3 after due date
No penalty
10 % penalty
20 % penalty
30 % penalty
100 % penalty
100
90
80
70
0
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Students at Georgia Southwestern State University are expected to conform to high
standards of intellectual and academic integrity. Dishonest work will be treated as a
serious offense by the GSW faculty and administration. The Policy on Academic
Integrity can be found in the GSW Bulletin.
Note: The instructor may choose to use plagiarism prevention technology.
CURRENT STUDENT PROBLEM RESOLUTION
GSW desires to resolve student grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious,
fair and amicable manner. Complaints regarding any aspect of GSW operations should
be filed internally to GSW authorities first and then, if necessary, to external authorities.
Link to the contact information for filing complaints is given below:
http://gsw.edu/CampusLife/ResourcesInformation/studentProblemResolution/forCurrentStudents/
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The due dates are all listed on the calendar.
The Mail feature only allows you to send and receive mail to others in the class.
If you need to communicate with me about the class, you need to use the mail
feature for the classes GeorgiaVIEW page.
Both the Discussions Page and the Calendar are for class use. Please feel free to
use them for the class but also remember that everyone (including myself) can
read what you post. NO postings will be allowed that are not related to the class.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Classes Begin May 29, 2013
Classes End June 24, 2013
Deadline for the first login: May 30, 2013.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE *
Due Date
Reading Assignment
Laboratory Assignment
May 30
1. WebCT
2. CIS 1000 Syllabus
3. Introduction to Computers
1. Introduction to Computers – Quiz 1
May 31
1. Office 2010 and Windows 7
1. Office 2010 and Windows 7 – Quiz
2
June 3
1. Word Chapter 1
2. Appendices C and E – Read
only
1. Word Chapter 1 – Quiz 3
2. In the Lab 2
June 4
1. Word Chapter 2
1. Do Word Chapter 2
2. In the Lab 2
3. Word Chapter 2 – Quiz 4
June 5
1. Word Chapter 3
1. Do Word Chapter 3
2. In the Lab 2
3. Word Chapter 3 – Quiz 5
TEST ONE – June 5
1. Introduction to Computers
2. Office 2010 and Windows 7
3. MS Word I, II, III
Quiz 1-5 due by June 5
June 6
1. PowerPoint Chapter 1
June 7
1. PowerPoint Chapter 2
June 10
1. PowerPoint Chapter 3
1. Do PowerPoint Chapter 1
2. In the Lab 2
3. PowerPoint Chapter 1 - Quiz 6
1. Do PowerPoint Chapter 2
2. In the Lab 2
3. PowerPoint Chapter 2 – Quiz 7
1. Do PowerPoint Chapter 3
2. In the Lab 2
3. PowerPoint Chapter 3 – Quiz 8
TEST TWO – June 10
1. PowerPoint I, II
Quiz 6-8 due by June 10
June 11
June 12
June 13
1. Excel Chapter 1
1. Excel Chapter 2
1. Excel Chapter 3
1. Do Excel Chapter 1
2. In the Lab 2
3. Excel Chapter 1 - Quiz 9
1. Do Excel Chapter 2
2. In the Lab 2
3. Excel Chapter 2 – Quiz 10
1. Do Excel Chapter 3
2. In the Lab 2
3. Excel Chapter 3 – Quiz 11
TEST THREE – June 13
1. Excel I, II, III
Quiz 9-11 due by June13
1. Access Chapter 1
June 17
June 19
June 21
1. Access Chapter 2
1. Access Chapter 3
1. Do Access Chapter 1
2. In the Lab 2
3. Access Project 1 – Quiz 12
1. Do Access Chapter 2
Save each query. Example:
Query1, Query2, and so on.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
In the Lab 2
Access Chapter 2 – Quiz 13
Do Access Chapter 3
In the Lab 2
Access Chapter 3 – Quiz 14
TEST Four – June 21
1. Access I, II, III
Quiz 12-14 due by June 21
June 24
1. Capstone Project
1. Do the Capstone Project Assigned to you
on the GeorgiaVIEW page for this class