INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE
CPT 101
Introduction to Computers
Fall 2012
INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE
Effective Term:
Fall 2012
Course Prefix:
CPT 101
Course Title:
Introduction to Computers
Contact Hours:
3.0 per Week
Credit Hours:
3.0
Rationale for the Course:
This course gives students an introduction to both Office 2010 software as
well as basic computer concepts.
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to computer concepts and application
software. Topics include computer history and fundamentals, operating
systems, computer hardware, privacy, security, using application software
as productivity tools, and working with Windows 7and Microsoft Office
2010 software.
Prerequisites:
None - This is an entry level course.
Required Materials:
Textbook Packet will include: Physical book, required student access
code to Pearson website (includes eBook and MyITLab software), and
180-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2010.
The Book Packet may be purchased at any of our college bookstores located
on our three campuses or at the University Bookstore on Highway 544 in
Conway.
Please note: If you are on Financial Aid and wish to use your aid to
purchase the textbook, you must purchase the textbook at one of the HGTC
College bookstores located on our campuses.
USB Jump Drive (Not included in Book Packet)
Required Software:
Microsoft Office 2010 (Included in Book Packet - See Required Materials)
Technical Requirements:
Software needed is installed on Campus computers in the classroom, at the
Campus Libraries, at the SSTC (Student Success and Technology Center)
and at the testing centers. If you are taking CPT 101 in-class (not online),
we create and take care of the computer environment on the HorryGeorgetown Technical College Campus. Students are responsible for
installing the software at home (if the student chooses to work at home
additionally). If the student has any issues, the student needs to call
Technical Support for MyITLab which can be located on the main MyITLab
webpage, or by visiting the following URL:
http://www.MyITLab.com/support_student.asp
All assignments are due by the due date and time, no exceptions.
Student must schedule time on campus in a computer lab to complete
assignments until the student home computer is working properly for
CPT 101 usage.
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Student Course Learning Outcomes
 Describe essential computer concepts relating to hardware, software, and the Internet.
 Describe various application programs and the basics of how a computer works internally, as well
as security, ethics and privacy issues.
 Create Word Processing documents for common business usage.
 Create Excel spreadsheets to solve common business problems.
 Create Access databases for common business usage.
 Create Power Point presentations for common business usage.
Required Course Measures/Artifacts
Departmental Exams: 3 concepts tests, 3 lab tests, and final exam
Evaluation of Required Course Measures/Artifacts
Grades will be computed as follows:
Textbook Projects ............................................................................. 5%
Projects A, B, C, & D
Lab Assignments ............................................................................ 40%
1. Training/Hands-on Post Test
2. Homework (Grader Project)
Concepts Tests ................................................................................ 10%
Lab Tests ........................................................................................... 25%
Final Exam ........................................................................................ 20%
Total Points
100%
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All tests/exams will be evaluated using MyITLab Assessment software.
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The basic computer concepts tests will be open-book and notes. The test will be
comprised of multiple-choice questions.
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The lab tests (Word, Excel, & Access) and final exams (Word & Excel) will be
hands-on activities.
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Online students will take all tests in one of the college’s testing centers.
The final exam may not be exempted.
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Grading System
HGTC has a standardized grading scale for academic courses. The grading scale is:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: Below 60
A different grading scale may exist in some academic programs. Refer to the College Catalog for specific
information.
Grade reports showing scholastic marks attained by the student are available at the end of each semester. The
following grades are used:
A ---- EXCELLENT: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 4 quality points and earns credit hours.
B ---- ABOVE AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 3 quality points and earns credit hours.
C ---- AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 2 quality points and earns credit hours.
D ---- BELOW AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 1 quality point and earns credit hours.
F----- FAILURE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit hours.
(Hours attempted are used in GPA calculations.)
I ----- INCOMPLETE: does not affect GPA calculations; defaults to “F” automatically after one term if the
incomplete work has not been completed and generates 0 quality points and 0 credit hours.
WF -- WITHDREW FAILING: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit
hours. (Hours attempted are used in GPA calculations.)
W --- WITHDRAW: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit hours.
May be utilized when extenuating circumstances warrant.
S ----- SATISFACTORY: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points, but does cause credit
hours and CEUs to be earned.
U ---- UNSATISFACTORY: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points, earns 0 credit
hours.
SC --- SATISFACTORY COMPLETION: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours, generates no grade
points.
NC -- NO CREDIT: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no grade points.
CF --- CARRY FORWARD: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no grade points.
TR--- TRANSFER: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points. A “TR” is
given for allowable equivalent credits earned at other accredited colleges, universities or technical
colleges. All “TR” grades must be supported by an official transcript of record from an accredited
postsecondary institution.
E ---- EXEMPT: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points. An “E” is
awarded for HGTC courses which students have been permitted to exempt as a result of testing,
articulation, equivalent work experience or other educational experience.
AU -- AUDIT: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit hours.
Developmental Studies Grading Scale
A* --- EXCELLENT: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
B* ---- ABOVE AVERAGE: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
C* ---- AVERAGE: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
F* ---- FAILURE: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no credit hours.
Incomplete
A grade of Incomplete (“I”) is given when the student does not complete his/her work or take the final
exam due to illness or for other reasons over which the student has no control. This grade is given only
with the approval of the professor involved. An incomplete must be removed by the end of the following
term. Otherwise, grade becomes an automatic Failure (“F”).
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Grades earned in courses impact academic progression and financial aid status. Before
withdrawing from a course, be sure to talk with your instructor and financial aid counselor
about the implications of that course of action. Ds, Fs, Ws, WFs and Is also negatively impact
academic progression and financial aid status.
The Add/Drop Period is the first 5 days of the semester for full term classes. Add/Drop periods
are shorter for accelerated format courses. The following week of the semester is Financial Aid
Attendance Verification period. You must attend at least one meeting of all of your classes
during that period. If you do not, you will be dropped from the course(s) and your Financial Aid
will be reduced accordingly.
SSTC (Student Success and Technology Center)
The SSTC is an excellent place for you to go if you need help. The SSTC offers to all students the
following free resources:
1. Student and professional tutors (appointments recommended) for most major subject areas
2. Writing Center Support Services (appointments recommended) for writing, reading, and basic
English developmental skills
3. Student success, academic, and technology support resources
a. Online Resource Center (www.hgtc.edu/sstclinks)
b. DVDs for Test Taking Strategies and Writing Skills
c. Reading Comprehension, Time Management or Study Skills Packets
d. Microsoft Office 2010 Guides
e. D2L Guides
f. And Much More….
4. Workshops on college success skills, technology, and D2L for online courses
5. General technology assistance
The SSTC wants you to have the opportunity to use the free resources that they offer to students in
house and online on their website: www.hgtc.edu/sstc. To schedule a tutoring session or
appointment with staff, please call one of the following locations: SSTC Conway, 349-7872; SSTC
Grand Strand, 477-2113; and SSTC Georgetown, 520-1455. Room locations are posted on the SSTC
website.
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Your Commitment
Success in this course requires a serious commitment on your part. You must be committed to
attending each and every class. You must be committed to coming to class with your homework,
reading material covered in class, and be prepared and to be attentive in class. You must be
committed to seeking help with your work if you find yourself having difficulty. The opportunity for
success is available to you, and you must be committed to taking advantage of this opportunity.
Departmental Rules
In compliance with college policy, there is to be absolutely no eating or drinking in the computer
labs on the Conway, Georgetown, or Grand Strand Campuses.
Professors will not accept “Extra Credit work nor should students ask a professor to make “Extra
Credit” assignments. Students should not expect that grades for any exam, quiz, assignment, or final
exam to be “curved”. Professors in the Department do not curve grades.
Your professor will not accept any assignment turned in past the due date and time. No late
assignments will be accepted.
In the majority of courses in the Department, students are expected to complete lab assignments
outside of class unless directed by the professor. Class time is reserved for instructional purposes
only.
Students are prohibited from copying software from the college computers. Anyone found copying
copyrighted software will be disciplined through the Vice President for Student Affairs. Do not load
personal software of any type on the computers in the labs including games or entertainment
software. Systems are purged frequently of data files or unauthorized software.
Users of the computers and network services, including Internet access, provided by the college are
subject to monitoring. If a student deliberately disrupts monitoring, such as powering off a computer,
the student will be asked to leave and will be charged with an absence. Users shall abide by the
procedures and policies set forth by the College regulating information system use. Acceptable use is
always ethical, reflects honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources. If you
are not sure whether or not what you are doing is allowed, ask your professor prior to doing it.
Only college computers will be used in the classrooms.
Cell phones, beepers, pagers, and other electronic devices will be turned off prior to coming into class.
If any device goes off during class, or is used during class, the student will be asked to leave
and will be charged with an absence. No excuses. If there are any questions, ask.
Turn off your computer when you leave the classroom. Your professor will show you the correct
procedure.
Student Conduct
To ensure a positive learning environment for all students, the Department follows the Code of
Conduct as outlined in the College Catalog. In accordance with the Code, the Department expects
students to:
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Show respect for others. (Give complete attention and listen while others are talking, avoid arguing
with instructors and classmates, avoid confrontation with others during classroom discussions,
respect the opinions of others, keep conversations and questions focused on relevant course issues,
avoid threatening behavior toward students and professors, use appropriate language, turn off
electronic devices such as cell phones and pagers while in class.)
Engage in classroom activities. (Avoid sleeping, actively participate, avoid doing personal work or
other class assignments, and exhibit a positive attitude and interest in the class, and use personal
computers for note taking only.)
Exhibit respect for College property. (Use equipment with care, avoid eating and drinking in
classroom where prohibited, keep desk area neat and clean, be in classrooms at the start of class, and
stay until class is over.)
Take ownership and responsibility for one’s learning. (Complete assignments, be prepared to
participate in learning, put forth effort to learn, ask questions, take responsibility for one’s own
actions, and maintain scholastic honesty.)
Show respect for authority. (Exhibit cooperation with the professor, avoid comments that show
disrespect for the professor and their knowledge, select appropriate times to inquire about academic
performance which may be outside the classroom, complete assignments on time and as directed by
professor, address professors as Professor, Mr., or Mrs.—not by his/her first or last name.)
Consequences for not following these guidelines are listed in the Code of Conduct in the College
Catalog.
Attendance
For In-class Students Only
A student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is responsible for all course work and all assignments
made in each class. Therefore, he/she is expected to attend regularly and promptly each class meeting in
which he/she is enrolled. Students should limit absences to those that are unavoidable. An absence is
defined as nonattendance for any reason, including illness, emergency, or official leave. Due to the
nature of the classes taught and the difficulty in making up missed assignments, the Department strongly
encourages all students to attend every class.
The Department maintains a general attendance policy requiring students to be present for a minimum of
90% of classes in order to receive credit. For classes meeting three (3) days per week, five (5) absences
are allowed. For a class meeting twice a week, three (3) absences are allowed. Absences are counted
from the first day of class. Students are responsible for all work missed. Students exceeding the
absence limit will be withdrawn from the course with a grade of "W" or "WF," depending on the grade
average at the time of withdrawal.
For On-line Students Only
Initial Communications and Drop/Add: An email is required from each student to the professor by
the end of Drop/Add period (normally one week after the course starts). If the end of Drop/Add
period falls on a Friday, students will have until the following Monday at 5pm to email their
professor. At that time the professor will initiate a withdrawal for each student who has failed to
send this email and the student will be dropped.
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Attendance Policy: Students are expected to communicate with the professor frequently.
Attendance in an Internet course is defined as electronic communications with a professor. After
the Drop/Add period each student will be expected to communicate with the professor a
minimum of once a week, via email, phone, discussion, participation, or chat. Each professor
reserves the right to stipulate how this communication is to take place and how often it is to take
place, as long as the minimum requirements are met. Check for these attendance requirements
within each course. After two (2) weeks with no communication, the professor will initiate the
withdrawal process and the student will be withdrawn from the course. Grade assignment will be
in accordance with College Course Withdrawal procedures.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be on time for each class. A student not present when roll is taken will be
marked absent. See your professor after class. (Do not assume that the absence will be changed to
tardy.) A second tardy will be charged as an absence. Materials are often distributed at the
beginning of class. The professor will not stop class to accommodate a late student. Students leaving
class early without specific permission will be marked absent.
Class and Assignments
During class students should not be entering anything into the computer unless the professor has
requested that they do so. Students will not use the Internet or play games, and no outside work will
be done during class unless permission has been given. Professors will normally act as a facilitator to
help each student learn course concepts. This means that quite often a question by the student will be
met with a question by the professor in order to help the student reach his/her own answer. Students
should always do his/her own work. Copying any type of assignments will not be tolerated, and
both the copier and the supplier will both receive grades of zero. All assignments must be submitted
through MyITLab. Do not email assignments to your instructor. Late work WILL NOT be accepted.
Course Withdrawal
Students missing the first 2 class meetings will be administratively dropped unless prior
arrangements are made with the course professor.
October 30, 2012 is the last day to withdraw and unconditionally receive a grade of W. Withdrawal
after this date will result in a grade based upon the quality of work produced at the date of
withdrawal.
Makeup Policy
Students are responsible for the timely makeup of all assignments missed while absent. Only one test
per semester may be made up if the reason for doing so is valid and if the following procedures are
followed:
1.
2.
The professor or office is called before the test period.
A suitable time has been arranged with the professor to make up the test. (The makeup test
will probably be a different test from that taken on the originally assigned date).
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A makeup test will be allowed only for justifiable reasons and will be done only if the professor deems
the reason to be acceptable. Students are allowed to make up ONE test per semester, without the
approval of the department head.
Instructor Late Policy
If an instructor has not arrived in the classroom within 10 to 15 minutes of the scheduled class start
time, and prior arrangements have not been announced, the students should contact another
instructor in the Department to determine what the cause might be. Class is NOT dismissed until the
students are officially notified by someone in the Department.
HGTC Security Phone Numbers
(For Emergency Use Only)
Conway Security .................................... 251-6111
Georgetown Security............................ 446-1869
Grand Strand Security ......................... 477-2115
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Course Outline
(Textbook: Go! All In One Computer Concepts & Applications)
Part I: Basic Computer Concepts Assignments & Tests
INSTRUCTIONS: Read each chapter and complete the test in MyITLab on the date assigned by the
instructor. All tests will be open-book.
TEST
DUE DATE
Chapter 1 – Pages 2-32 - Computer History, Fundamentals, and Operating Systems
Week 4
Chapter 4 – Pages 128-162 - Computer Hardware, Privacy, Security
Week 7
Chapter 10 – Pages 460-479 - Using Application Software as Productivity Tools
Week 12
Part II: Lab Assignments & Tests
WEEK
Week 1
8/20 – 8/26
TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction: Syllabus and MyITLab
 Review and discuss syllabus
 Set-up MyITLab accounts
MYITLAB ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS
DUE DATE
If you plan to complete assignments on your
desktop/laptop computer, run the MyITLab
Installation Wizard and the Home Diagnostic
Tool on that computer.
Set-up MyITLab accounts (continued)
Windows Explorer, File
Management, & Office
Features
Week 2
8/27 – 9/2
Week 3
9/3 – 9/9
9/3 Labor Day
College Closed
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 169-179 - Project 5A: Create,
save, and print a Microsoft Office
2010 file
 Pages 180-197 - Project 5B: Use the
ribbon and dialog boxes to perform
common commands in a Microsoft
Office 2010 file.
Word
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 198-210 - Word Project 5C:
Create a flyer with a picture
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 Project 5A
 Project 5B
9/5
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Project 5A/5B Training
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 Word Project 5C
9/12
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Word Project 5C/5D Training
Chapter 1 Concepts Test (1-hour)
Chapter 1 Q&A Session
(20 minutes)
Week 4
9/10 – 9/16
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 211-224 – Word Project 5D:
Format text, paragraphs, and
documents
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 Word Project 5D
9/19
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Word Project 5C/5D Grader Project
(Homework)
 Word Project 5C/5D Training
 Word Project 5C/5D Hands-on Post Test
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WEEK
Week 5
9/17 – 9/23
Week 6
9/24 – 9/30
TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS
Complete the following assignments:
 Pages 233-242 – Word Project 6A:
Create a resume by using a Word
table
 Pages 243-258 – Word Project 6B:
Create a cover letter and resume by
using a template
Complete the following assignments:
 Pages 259-269 – Word Project 6C:
Create a research paper that
includes citations and a bibliography
 pages 270-282 – Word Project 6D:
Create a multiple-column newsletter
and merged mailing labels
10/1 – 10/7
Excel
10/8 – 10/14
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 340-360 – Excel Project 8A:
Create a sales report with an
embedded column chart and
Sparklines
DUE DATE
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignments:
 Word Project 6A
 Word Project 6B
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Word Project 6A/6B Grader Project
(Homework)
 Word Project 6A/6B Training
 Word Project 6A/6B Hands-on Post Test
9/26
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignments:
 Word Project 6C
 Word Project 6D
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Word Project 6C/6D Grader Project
(Homework)
 Word Project 6C/6D Training
 Word Project 6C/6D Hands-on Post Test
10/3
Chapter 4 Concepts Test (1-hour)
Chapter 4 Q&A Session
(20 minutes)
Week 7
Week 8
MYITLAB ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS
10/3
Word Test
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 Excel Project 8A
10/17
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Excel Project 8A/8B Training
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 Excel Project 8B
Week 9
10/15 – 10/21
Week 10
10/22 – 10/28
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 361-373 – Excel Project 8B:
Calculate the value of an inventory
Complete the following assignments:
 Pages 374-390 – Excel Project 8C:
Analyze inventory by applying
statistical and logical calculations to
data and by sorting and filtering
data
 Pages 391-405 – Excel Project 8D:
Summarize the data on multiple
worksheet
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Excel Project 8A/8B Grader Project
(Homework)
 Excel Project 8A/8B Training
 Excel Project 8A/8B Hands-on Post Test
10/24
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignments:
 Excel Project 8C
 Excel Project 8D
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Excel Project 8C & 8D Grader Project
(Homework)
 Excel Project 8C/8D Training
 Excel Project 8C/8D Hands-on Post Test
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10/31
WEEK
TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS
MYITLAB ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS
PowerPoint
Week 11
10/29 – 11/4
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 486-498 – PowerPoint Project
11A: Create a new PowerPoint
presentation
DUE DATE
Excel Test
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 PowerPoint Project 11A
11/7
Chapter 10 Concepts Test (1-hour)
Chapter 10 Q&A Session
(20 minutes)
Week 12
11/5 – 11/11
11/6 Election
Day – No
Classes
Week 13
11/12 – 11/25
11/21-23
Thanksgiving
Break
Complete the following assignment:
 Pages 499-508 – PowerPoint Project
11B: Edit and format a PowerPoint
presentation
Access
Complete the following assignments:
 Pages 586-611 – Access Project 13A:
Create a new database
 Pages 612-627 – Access Project 13B:
Sort and query a database
Week 14
11/26 – 12/4
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignment:
 PowerPoint Project 11B
11/14
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 PowerPoint Project 11A/11B Grader
Project (Homework)
Open MyITLab and submit the following
assignments:
 Access Project 13A
 Access Project 13B
11/28
Complete the following MyITLab activities:
 Access Project 13A/13B Training
 Access Project 13A/13B Hands-on Post
Test
12/3 - MW
Review for Final Exams
Access Test
12/4 - TR
12/5
Study Day
12/6 – 12/13
Final Exams
Important Notes:
 All assignments must be submitted through MyITLab by the due date/time.
 If projects A and B are not submitted, the grade for the homework will not be recorded by the
instructor. If only A or B is submitted, only ½ of the grade for the homework will be recorded by the
instructor.
For example: If you do not submit Word Project 5A and 5B, you will not receive credit for Word
Chapter 5 Grader Project (Homework). If you only submit Word Project 5A or 5B, only ½ of the
Word Chapter 5 Grader Project (Homework) grade will be recorded by the instructor.
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Instructor Personal Information Sheet
Instructor Name .......................................................................................................................................................
Office Location...........................................................................................................................................................
Office Telephone Number .....................................................................................................................................
E-mail Address ..........................................................................................................................................................
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