CMPS 107
Word Processing
Department Information:
Office Location:
133 Powell Hall
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2015
Thibodaux, LA 70310
Phone: 985.448.4176
Fax: 985.448.4922
Email: gina.lagrange@nicholls.edu
Course Materials
Moodle:
We will be using Moodle for this course. Recommended minimum browser
for Moodle include Firefox 4, Internet Explorer 8 (IE 10 required for drag and
drop of files from outside the browser into Moodle), Safari 5, Google Chrome
11. The best browser suggestion is to use the latest version of your chosen
browser. The URL is http://moodle2.nicholls.edu/moodle . Enter your
Username and Password. Your username is the first part of your Nicholls’
email address before the “@” sign. Your password is your N number; you
must use a capital N.
Text and software:
I do require the software (myitlab) for the course. The key code must be
new; a used code CANNOT be used.
Read carefully the choices below.
CASE 1: IF YOU HAVE A WINDOWS COMPUTER running Windows 7
or later…
1) If you already have Microsoft Office 2013/365, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
2) If you don’t have Microsoft Office 2013/365 nor do you have access to
Microsoft Office 2013/365 on a regular basis, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO! With 180 trial of
Microsoft Office 2013/365
ISBN: 9780133497113
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses, the eText for the course, and a 180-day trial of
Microsoft Office 2013/365.
CASE 2: IF YOU HAVE A WINDOWS COMPUTER running XP or Vista…
Your computer will not be able to run Office 2013. You will be able to
complete some of the assignments on your computer, but the grader
projects (there are 7 of them) will need to be completed using Office 2013.
If this is your situation, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
CASE 3: IF YOU HAVE A MAC COMPUTER with a Windows partition
(you have bootcamp or parallels)…
1) If you have a Windows partition on your computer running
Windows 7 AND Microsoft Office 2013/365, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
2)
If you have a Windows partition on your computer running
Windows 7 AND don’t have Microsoft Office 2013/365, purchase
the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO! With 180 trial
of Microsoft Office 2013/365
ISBN: 9780133497113
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses, the eText for the course, and a 180-day trial
of Microsoft Office 2013/365.
CASE 4: IF YOU HAVE A MAC without a Windows partition…
Your computer will not be able to run Office 2013. Your computer can run
Office 365. However, Office 365 on a Mac is the same software as Office
2011. Office 2011 does not have all of the necessary buttons/links to
probably complete the grader project assignments. You will be able to
complete some of the assignments on your computer, but the grader
projects (there are 7 of them) will need to be completed using Office 2013.
If this is your situation, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
CASE 5: IF YOU HAVE A Windows Surface RT…
From what I have been able to read, your computer will not be able to run
Office 2013. Your computer can access the Office Web Apps. The Office
Web Apps do not contain all of the bells and whistles found in Office 2013.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Office 365 and a Windows Surface RT. You
would not be able to properly complete the grader project assignments. You
will be able to complete some of the assignments on your computer, but the
grader projects (there are 7 of them) will need to be completed using Office
2013. If this is your situation, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
CASE 6: IF YOU HAVE A Chromebook…
From what I have been able to read, your computer will not be able to run
Office 2013. Your computer can access the Office Web Apps. The Office
Web Apps do not contain all of the bells and whistles found in Office 2013.
You would not be able to properly complete the grader project assignments.
You will be able to complete some of the assignments on your computer, but
the grader projects (there are 7 of them) will need to be completed using
Office 2013. If this is your situation, purchase the following:
MyITLab with Pearson eText Access Card for GO!
ISBN: 9780133459487
This is the assessment software (MyITLab) used in all of the computer
literacy (CMPS) courses and the eText for the course.
BOTTOM LINE…
You will need Microsoft Office 2013 to complete some of the assignments. If
you do not want to purchase the software, open labs on campus have the
software loaded on the computers. If you are not able to come to campus,
please check with your local library, friends or relatives. Remember, it
must be Office 2013. The earlier versions of Office for Windows, the Office
Web Apps, and the Office for Mac 2011 version (including running Office 365
on a Mac) will not be sufficient to complete the assignments and score
100%.
Hardware and Software Requirements:
Topic
Operating systems
Browsers
Network
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Details
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Mac OSX v10.6 up to and including 10.8
Internet Explorer 10.0
Chrome
Firefox
Safari 5 and 6
Internet connection: broadband connection
(cable, DLS, T1, or ISDN) recommended.
Persistent connection required.
Course Description
Official Course Description: CMPS 107. Computer Literacy Concepts
and Word Processing. 1-1-0. Functions of a micro computing operating
system; use of word processing software. This course is taught in a minimodule format. (11.0301)
Student/Course Outcomes:
1. Students will know basic computer terminology.
2. Students will know basic computer usage through Windows.
3. Students will know basic word-processing skills needed to create, edit,
and format documents.
Course Requirements
Class Participation:
1. Because this is an Internet-based class, you will be required to log into
Moodle/myitlab to receive assignment and exam information.
2. My suggestion is to log into Moodle/myitlab at a minimum of every 48
hours.
Late or Missing Assignments:
1. Late assignments will NOT be accepted for credit.
2. In order to receive financial aid for this class, the student must complete
the Scavenger Hunt and respond to the Introduction Forum.
3. Make-up exams will be given only in the case of extreme emergency and
with prior approval from the instructor. It is the responsibility of the
student to make arrangements for make-ups.
4. Any attempts to deceive the instructor (with regard to course work) will
result in one of the following (to be determined by instructor):
a) A grade of “F” or “0” points for that assignment/test.
b) A grade of “F” for the semester.
c) Dropped from the course with a “W.”
d) Other sanctions as determined by the instructor.
Extra Credit: No extra credit is given in this course; don’t bother asking.
Due Dates for Assignments:
Description
Scavenger Hunt
Respond to Introduction Forum
MyITLab Account Creation
Word Chapter 1 Grader project -- Homework
Word Chapter 1 Grader project -- Assessment
Word Chapter 1 End-of-chapter Quiz
Word Chapter 2 Grader project -- Homework
Word Chapter 2 Grader project -- Assessment
Word Chapter 2 End-of-chapter Quiz
Drop date
Word Chapter 3 Grader project -- Homework
Word Chapter 3 Grader project -- Assessment
Word Chapter 3 End-of-chapter Quiz
Final Grader Project
Total
Grading Scale
A = (100-90%)
B = (89-80%)
C = (79-70%)
D = (69-60%)
F = (50-0%)
Academic Misconduct
Point
Value
25
25
25
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
1175
Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic dishonesty will be dealt with severely. All proven or suspected
cases of cheating, plagiarism, purchased papers, borrowed papers, work
copied from the Internet, and any other act deemed dishonest will be
reported to the Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) of the college in which
the course is offered for permanent record keeping and disciplinary action.
It is especially important that students understand how to avoid plagiarism
before enrolling in a course. The following resource is available for guidance
in this manner. http://www.nicholls.edu/library/studentportal/#PLAGIARISM
Records of academic dishonesty will be maintained in the Office of Academic
Affairs. If a student is recorded as a multiple offender (more than one listing
in the data file) of the academic honesty policy, the student will be brought
before the Academic Affairs Integrity committee for review as per Section
5.46 of the Code of Student Conduct.
MyITLab has the ability to determine if one student submits another
student’s work. Don’t do it; you will be caught. Every semester
there are a couple of students that do not believe this is true and do
suffer the consequences. Do not share a computer when completing
the assignments. Do not share the downloaded files for the Grader
Projects.
Multiple cheating offenses:
Section Five of the Code of Student Conduct, ‘Academic Dishonesty and
Disruptive Behavior,’ includes a requirement that faculty file a charge
complaint statement with their respective dean whenever a student is
confronted or disciplined for cheating. The Office of Academic Affairs will
maintain these records, and any student confronted and/or disciplined for
multiple offenses of academic dishonesty will be brought before the
Academic Affairs Integrity Committee for further review and potential
sanctions. Please read the Code of Student Conduct for further details
regarding this policy."
Nicholls Online Honor Code:
By enrolling in an online course, I agree that I will:
• Complete all assignments, exams and other assessment activities with
my own work and only my own work (unless otherwise permitted by
instructor). I will not submit the work of any other person.
• Maintain only one user account and not allow anyone else to use my
username and/or password.
• Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results,
or improve or hurt the results of others.
• Not post answers to problems, assignments or exams that are being
used to assess student performance.
• Follow all codes of student conduct as specified in the published Code
of Student Conduct.
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http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_condu
ct.pdf
Academic Grievances:
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to
academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and
at the following link:
http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_conduct.pdf .
Continued Learning Following an Extreme Emergency
Students are responsible for:
• reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website;
• knowing how to use and access Moodle (or university designated
electronic delivery system);
• being familiar with emergency guidelines;
• evacuating textbooks and other course materials;
• knowing their Moodle (or designated system) student login and password;
• contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculty are responsible for:
• their development in the use of the Moodle (or designated) software;
• having a plan for continuing their courses using only Moodle and email;
• continuing their course in whatever way suits the completion of the course
best, and being creative in the continuation of these courses.
Student Support Services
Technical Problems
If you are having problems with the technology involved in this course, you
can either e-mail the instructor or itsupport@its.nicholls.edu
Grievance
If you have an issue relating to the instructor or your fellow classmates, you
can follow the procedures set up in the Code of Student Conduct. This
document and the Student Academic Grievance Form are located at
http://www.nicholls.edu/sja/
Library
The Library Home Page has a link to a specific webpage dedicated to
distance education students. This webpage contains tutorials on accessing
the library from home, finding and using electronic books, using the
electronic research databases, emailing a reference librarian, and other
useful information. The page also offers a direct contact with reference
librarian through e-mail or telephone.
http://www.nicholls.edu/library/distance.htm
Counseling
Nicholls Counseling Center provides professional assistance for students
dealing with a range of mental health, wellness, and adjustment issues
through individual, couple, and group counseling; consultation; and various
forms of outreach, you can go to the following website
http://www.nicholls.edu/counseling/
Disability Services
Disability Services acts as a liaison between students and faculty to facilitate
the provision of accommodations as per Americans with Disabilities Act.
http://www.nicholls.edu/disability/
Career Services
Career Services offers placement assistance for students and alumni for
temporary and permanent part-time and full-time employment and
internships in addition to professional coaching in resume writing,
interviewing, and dressing for success. http://www.nicholls.edu/career/
and http://www.collegecentral.com/nicholls/ .
Tutoring
Questions concerning academic tutoring can be sent to:
tutoring@nicholls.edu. This e-mail is usually staffed during normal business
hours.