APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
http://www.acs.uwinnipeg.ca
Course Number- ACS-1453-051
Course Name – Introduction to Computers
Instructor Information
Instructor: Brian Rosenberg
E-mail: brianrosenberg@live.ca
Class Meeting Time: Thursday 18:00 – 21:00
Office: 3D03
Office Hours: Thursday @ 5 – 6pm
Room No: 3D03
Important Dates
First class
Midterm exam
Final withdrawal date w/o academic penalty
September 10th, 2015
October 15th, 2015
October 29th, 2015
(A minimum of 20% of the work on which the final grade is based will be evaluated and available to the student before the
voluntary withdrawal date)
Final Exam
December 10th, 2015 – 6:00 p.m.
Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of computers: types of computers, hardware,
software and types of application systems. Students will receive instruction in a variety of software
intended for personal use. Software used will include word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
charting and graphing tools, and common internet clients and resources. There will be an extensive
laboratory component.
Evaluation Criteria
 Test #1 (Midterm exam) – 45% of final grade - The Midterm exam will cover Windows 7, Internet
and Microsoft Word
 Test #2 (Final exam) – 55% of final grade - The Final exam will cover Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Access and Microsoft PowerPoint
Students will receive their exam booklets back following the Midterm examination. Students will not receive their exam booklets
back from the Final exam.
Test / Exam Requirements
 Photo ID is not required for tests
 Use of calculators / electronic translators or any electronic device is not permitted
 Students must write the test on the date noted above. In case of emergency students must produce
proper documentations such as a Doctor’s note for an alternative examination date.
 Students with documented disabilities, temporary or chronic medical conditions, requiring academic
accommodations for tests/exams (e.g., private space) or during lectures/laboratories (e.g., note-takers)
are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services (AS) at 786-9771
or accessibilityservices@uwinnipeg.ca to discuss appropriate options. All information about a student’s
disability or medical condition remains confidential. http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility.
 All students, faculty and staff have the right to participate, learn and work in an environment that is
free of harassment and discrimination. The UW Respectful Working and Learning Environment Policy
may be found online at www.uwinnipeg.ca/respect.
 The University of Winnipeg promotes a scent-free environment. Please be respectful of the needs of
fellow classmates and the instructor by avoiding the use of scented products while attending lectures.
Exposure to perfumes and other scented products (such as lotion) can trigger serious health reactions in
persons with asthma, allergies, migraines or chemical sensitivities.
Required Text Book(s)/Reading List
 Microsoft Office 2010 Introduction. Gary B. Shelly and Misty E. Vermaat. ISBN: 978-1-1118-7795-5
 Students should bring the textbook to class in order to follow class exercises and examples
 Most material covered in this class will come from the textbook. It is also very important to attend
classes as some lecture material will not be from the textbook.
Prerequisite Information
None - * This course does not apply towards the Major in ACS.
Password Reset
All computer password reset requests must be sent to j.deng@uwinnipeg.ca
Access to Computer Lab
Students requesting access to the open lab must send an email to labcard@gmail.com indicating the
class they need the card for (in this case 1453). Once you receive an email confirmation confirming your
access you will need to pick up the card from Connie Arnhold in the Applied Computer Science office
(room 3D13). You will require a $20 cash deposit.
Misuse of Computer Facilities, Plagiarism, and Cheating
Academic dishonesty is a very serious offense and will be dealt in accordance with the University’s
policies. Be sure that you have read and understood Regulations & Policies #8, starting on page 26, in
the 2015-2016 UW Course Calendar.
Topics to be Covered (tentative topics and dates)
Week No.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
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12
Topic
Course introduction / Internet
Windows 7 / Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Midterm Exam / Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Open Lab / Review for Final Exam
Final Exam – December 10th , 2015 – 6:00 p.m.
Date
September 10th, 2015
September 17th, 2015
September 24th, 2015
October 1st, 2015
October 8th, 2015
October 15th, 2015
October 22nd, 2015
October 29th, 2015
November 5th, 2015
November 12h, 2015
November 19th, 2015
November 26th, 2015