Course Overview CIS 110 ONLN, ONLN2 & ONLN3
Computer Information Systems for Management (3 Credits)
Fall 2013 - Marie Hartlein
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces non-computer science majors to the fundamentals of computer
hardware, software and their integration into management information systems. Software
covered in this course will include Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint) and Windows. Additional topics include types of computers and their uses,
the evaluation of computer hardware, using the Internet, networking, software integration
and miscellaneous computer related topics. This course meets General Education Core
Goal 2: Analytic Skills; Core Goal 4: Computer Fluency; and Core Goal 5: Information
Literacy. Graduation credit will not be awarded for both CIS110 and CIS 155.
Training will consist of on-line lectures/demonstrations, group discussions, step-by-step
lab exercises from the textbook, SAM 2013 software training, weekly homework projects
and the completion of student projects. A significant amount of self-study will be required
in this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you must be able to take a
proctored on campus midterm exam, purchase the full textbook package and have Office
2013 (a Windows based software package) installed on your computer.
TEXTBOOK BUNDLE:
We negotiated a very competitive price for our textbook bundle, therefore, I strongly
recommend that you purchase at the MCCC bookstore. http://mc3central.bncollege.com/
You will need all components and you will not find this package elsewhere
Textbooks Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN for Bundle

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2013 First
Course – ISBN: 9781285167640
All textbook components are
included in bundle:

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2013, 15th
Edition Introductory – ISBN: 9781133190578
Package ISBN Number -

SAM 2013 Assessment, Training, and Projects Printed
Access Code – ISBN: 9781285427492

DVD Video Companion NP MS Office 2013, 2nd
Edition – ISBN: 9781111969684

Windows 7 Supplement - Intro to Windows 7 & File
Management Chapters from Office 2010 NP Textbook –
ISBN: 9780538746021
9780619226749
SOFTWARE:
In order to successfully complete this course, you will need to have access to the following
software: Microsoft Office 2013 (Office for MAC is NOT equivalent), Windows, SAM 2013
(included with textbook bundle) and a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
LEARNING GOALS
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and analyze the resources of a computer system including hardware,
software, data and personnel, as used by individuals and in organizations. (Core
Goal 4.1 and 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4)
2. Demonstrate the ability to use operating system features to manage applications,
the file system and configuration changes.
3. Apply application software (word processing, spreadsheet, database and
presentation) and the Internet to solve business related problems. (Core Goal 4.2,
4.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 2.4, 5.1, and 5.2)
4. Examine ethical and privacy issues surrounding the use of computers and
management information systems. (Core Goal 4.4 and 5.3-5.4)
5. Explain the need to coordinate managerial, financial, personnel, and equipment
resources to produce effective information management. (Core Goal 5.5)
OFFICE HOURS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office Location:
Telephone:
e-mail:
Office Hours:
Second floor of the Advanced Technology Center – ATC 208
215-641-6315
mhartlein@mc3.edu or mhartlei@mc3.edu
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon (ATC 208)
Thursday
9:00 – 9:30 (ATC 208)
Other times and days by appointment. Discussion group and e-mail are available 24
hours per day. I normally check e-mail at least one time per day Monday through
Friday.
I am teaching several sections of this course so please specify your
course/section when asking a question via e-mail. If you want to speak with me in
person, it is best to call my office during a time listed for ATC208.
GRADING:
% of Total Grade
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam (Final project completed at home)
20%
Lab Exercises / Homework / Quizzes / Discussion
60%
MCCC utilizes a plus/minus grading system. Your final grade will be reported as follows:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
F
Percentage
93 – 100
90 – 92
87 – 89
83 - 86
80 – 82
77 – 79
70 - 76
60 – 69
< 60
Quality Points
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.00
0.00
MEETING TIMES / LOCATION
This is an asynchronous class which will allow you flexibility within the weekly framework
to study and complete assignments at times convenient for you.
Weekly lectures,
demonstrations, discussions, and assignments will be posted in the Course Materials
area of Blackboard. Every Monday, you should check the content posted in the Course
Materials folder for the current week. The first posting will outline the required
assignments for the week, point values and due dates. Use this posting to plan your
time schedule for the week and a checklist of the assignments that are due.
The Help Forum discussion group will be available to you 24/7 for the purpose of
interacting with the class and the instructor (posting questions, answers, helpful hints,
etc.). Private communication will be available through e-mail, phone, and/or office visits.
There will be one exam which will be administered at the Central or West campus. You
will be able to take this exam any time the testing center is open during the scheduled
test dates. You must reserve a time slot prior to taking the exam. If you wish to take
the exam at West campus, you must notify me at least 2 weeks prior to the exam start
date. Administrative details will also be posted 2 weeks preceding the exam and you will
need to provide a USB drive for the exam. For grading and posting purposes, this
assignment is referred to as the Midterm Exam, but it is actually taken about 2 weeks
after the mid-point of the course. I recommend that you plan to take the exam early in
the testing timeframe so you can reschedule in case you have a problem. The Final
exam is a project that is completed at home.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
Every student must complete the assignments posted in the Course Materials folder by
the due date posted for that week. Assignments are posted by Sunday and are due at
one minute before midnight (11:59 pm) on the date specified (generally the following
Monday). Each lab is graded on a scale of 5-40 points depending on the level of
complexity. Point values, assignment requirements and submission instructions will be
included with the assignment posting. Lab work, assignments and quizzes must be
submitted on time to receive full credit.
I understand that things in life happen - illness, technical issues, you forgot
etc. Therefore, I will leave most assignment links open for one week past the due date.
If you submit an assignment past the due date, expect a 20% point grade reduction (i.e. 2 on a 10 point lab, -4 on a 20 point lab etc.) and a substantial grading delay. I grade
late assignments as time permits so it may be several weeks later. After an assignment
is past due for more than one week, the link to submit the assignment will be removed
and the assignment can no longer be submitted for a grade.
Exceptions: The midterm exam, SAM 2013 assignments and discussions must
be submitted by the due date or you will not get credit. There are reasons for
each. SAM 2013 software does not allow me to accept late work, the due date is
a firm date set by the software. Everyone must complete the midterm by the
same time so I can give timely feedback and the discussions are meant to be
collaborative in nature.
There is no sense making a contribution if no one is
listening.
WITHDRAWAL
Key dates for the MCCC Fall Registration and Academic Calendar are listed below:
Start and End Dates (including finals)
08/28/13 - 12/17/13
Last day for Complete Refund
08/27/13
Add/Drop (Late Fee Applies)
08/28/13
Labor Day (No Classes)
09/02/13
Last day for 100% Tuition Refund Less Fees
09/03/13
Last day to Add Courses Without Faculty Signature
09/03/13
Last day for 50% Tuition Refund Less Fees
09/10/13
Last day for 25% Tuition Refund Less Fees
09/17/13
Last Day to Drop – Dropped classes do not appear on transcript
09/17/13
Withdraw Begins – Class appears on transcript with a ‘W’ grade
09/18/13
Withdraw Without Faculty Signature Ends
10/22/13
If you decide early in the semester that this course is not a good match for you, be sure to
withdraw immediately! The first week of classes is critical a timeframe for making schedule
changes. As you can see from the above, if you drop this course within the first week of classes,
you have the opportunity to either add a different class and/or be eligible for a substantial refund.
Please note: The last date to withdraw without an instructor signature is 10/22/2013. After that
date, an instructor signature is required to withdraw. I will consider signing withdrawal requests
for an additional month (up until November 22nd) past the College withdrawal deadline. I will only
sign withdrawal requests for students who are current, active class participants and have special
circumstances. Be sure to contact me in advance of this deadline if you would like to discuss
the option of a withdrawal with signature.
COLLEGE POLICIES
Student Code of Conduct/Civility - “Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is
committed to providing a campus environment in which all students have an equal opportunity to
learn, study, and grow as scholars and as citizens of the larger community. Students are
expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity, respect, fairness, and civility
and to behave in a responsible manner at all times both in and outside of the classroom.” (See
complete Code of Conduct in Student Handbook or online - Student Code of Conduct
Student Academic Code of Ethics – Academic honesty is essential for all work completed in the
course. By attending MCCC, students accept our Academic Code of Ethics and agree as follows:
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Students must do all of their own work.
Students must not cheat.
Students will not re-use work from a previous course without permission.
Students must not help others to cheat (if you share your work, you are equally guilty)
Students who are unclear about of an academic procedure they are about to undertake should
ask their instructor for guidance beforehand. (See complete Code of Ethics in Student handbook
or online at Student Academic Code of Ethics. If you submit work which is not your own or give
your work to someone else to submit, you will receive a 0 for the assignment. If the offense
occurs more than one time, you will receive an XF for the course and could receive additional
sanctions by the College.
STUDENT ERVICES – Additional detail is available on MCCC web site
Students with Disabilities Policy: Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in
this course. Contact the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities in College Hall 225, at
(215) 641-6575 to make an appointment to learn about eligibility and documentation guidelines.
At West Campus, contact the Coordinator of Disability Services, South Hall 147 (Student
Success Center) (610) 718-1853. http://www.mc3.edu/campusLife/student-resources/disabilities/
Tutorial Services: Free subject-area tutoring, academic workshops, and study skills specialists
are available at Blue Bell Campus’s Tutorial Services in College Hall 180. Tutorial Services
helps students develop learning strategies based on their unique learning styles with the goal of
creating successful students and independent learners. Contact 215-641-6452 for more
information on Central Campus Tutorial Services. West Campus Services are offered in South
Hall 159 (Inside the Library) with contact phone of 610-718-1945 and email of lalwest@mc3.edu.
Help Desk – Technical questions can be resolved by contacting the MCCC Help Desk. They
have walk-up locations on West Campus and the third floor of the ATC on Central Campus.
They can also be contacted via e-mail at helpdesk@mc3.edu or 215-641-6495.
Veterans: Student veterans may be eligible for benefits and services related to military service.
At Central Campus, contact the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisor at 215-619-7307 in CH 259
(inside the student success center) to learn about education benefits and healthcare
entitlements. At the West Campus, contact Michael Ondo in South Hall 151 or at 610-718-1857
for the veteran’s resources.
Early Alert System - As part of our commitment to promote the academic success of all of our
students, the College utilizes an Early Alert system. Faculty may alert Academic Advisors about
issues related to student absence and /or academic difficulty, if they are not resolved through
discussion between the faculty and student. Please respond promptly to any Early Alert
notification you receive through email, phone or mail, as your Academic Advisor hopes to offer
you assistance in resolving these issues.
Student Support Referral Team / SSRT. - The SSRT is aware that students face many
challenges in and out of the classroom. The SSRT is a free, confidential referral service
available to all students that works to connect students with College and community
MCCC also offers a wealth of other Student Services including assistance with resume writing,
job placement, transfer guidance and counseling. There is also an inter-campus shuttle, a
Learning Resource Center, Childcare facilities and open computer labs. This is just a short list of
what is available.
Be sure to explore the MCCC web site for a more complete list and more
details. We also have several sports teams and a wide variety of Student Clubs. I strongly
encourage you to get involved in campus life!
Plan to spend a lot of time at a computer working on your assignments. It is a fact of life:
Assignments are due when computers break down. Plan accordingly! Don't wait until the last
minute to get your work done.
Welcome to the course!
CIS110 ONLN / ONLN2 - Course Outline (subject to modification)
Each week will have a corresponding Assignments checklist which is posted in the ‘Course
Materials’ section of Blackboard. The syllabus will give you an overview of the topic and textbook
reading, but you need to check the corresponding ‘Assignments’ posting each week for additional
detail on the assignments, specific requirement and due dates.
Week Starting
Class Topic
Windows and Operating Systems
1
8/28 – 9/1
This is a short
week
2
Class Overview, Setup and Orientation
 Get familiar with the course interface and each other
 Be sure to purchase the textbook!
 Create your SAM 2013 account
Textbook chapter Reading
(for future weeks, it is assumed that you will read chapters related to current topic):
 OFFICE: Essential Computing Concepts
 CONCEPTS: Orientation
OFFICE: Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 8
OFFICE: Windows 8 – Navigating Files
9/2 – 9/8
CONCEPTS: Operating Systems (Chapter 4)
Reminder: Start checking the Help Forum at least two times per week.
and respond to questions from classmates.
Post questions
Presentation Software
3
9/9 – 9/15
OFFICE: Introduction to Cloud Computing – Appendix A
OFFICE: PowerPoint Tutorials 1 & 2 – Creating a Presentation and Adding Media and
Special Effects
Word Processing, Internet and Digital Basics
4
OFFICE: Word – Tutorials 1 & 2 – Creating, Editing and Formatting
OFFICE: Internet Basics and Information Literacy
9/16 – 9/22
CONCEPTS: Computers and Digital Basics (Chapter 1)
5
OFFICE: Word Tutorials 3 & 4 - Creating Tables and a Multiple-Page Report and
Enhancing Page Layout and Design
9/23 – 9/29
Database, Computer Hardware and Networks
6
9/30 – 10/6
7
OFFICE: Access 2013 – Tutorial 1 – Creating a Database
CONCEPTS: Computer Hardware (Chapter 2)
OFFICE: Access 2013 – Tutorial 2 - Building a Database and Defining Table
Relationships
10/7 – 10/13
CONCEPTS: Computer Software (Chapter 3)
8
10/14 – 10/20
OFFICE: Access 2013 – Tutorial 3 – Maintaining and Querying a Database
CONCEPTS: LANS and WLANS (Chapter 5)
Schedule the midterm exam at the Central or West Campus Testing Center
testing@mc3.edu or westTesting@mc3.edu
OFFICE: Access 2013 – Tutorial 4 – Creating Forms and Reports
9
10/21 – 10/27
10
10/28 – 11/3
CONCEPTS: The Internet (Chapter 6)
Project Wrap-Ups
Midterm Exam
Exam can be scheduled at the Central or West Campus Testing Center during the dates
of 10/26 – 11/2 (Testing Center is closed on Sunday)
Spreadsheets and Putting It All Together
11
11/4 – 11/10
12
11/11 – 11/17
13
11/18 -11/24
14
OFFICE: Excel Tutorial 1 & 2 - Getting Started with Excel; Formatting Workbook
Text and Data
OFFICE: Excel Tutorial 3 & 4 - Calculating Data with Formulas and Functions,
Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
Excel Projects and Assignments
OFFICE: Integrating Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
PC Purchase Analysis
Excel Projects and Assignments
Careers
11/25 – 12/1
Thanksgiving Break!
Review and start Final Project
15
Integration Project
Privacy, Ethics, Sustainability and Social Responsibility
12/2 – 12/8
CONCEPTS: The Web and e-mail (Chapter 7)
Final date to submit homework – 12/8
Final Project
Finish and submit Final Exam Project
12/9 – 12/15
Useful Links:
Direct link to class Blackboard site- https://courses.mc3.edu/webapps/login/
SAM Training and Assessment --http://sam.cengage.com
Concepts refers to content in the Computer Concepts 2013 textbook
Office refers to content in the Microsoft Office 2013 First Course textbook.