SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT)
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2014
1/27/2014 – 4/26/2014
Course Number/Name:
IT1010 - Introduction to Computers
Section Number:
143
Class Day(s):
Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
Instructor:
T, TH
Class Time: 4:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Smith Brasher Hall Course
3
0200
Credits:
RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores
Recommended prerequisite: 25 wpm keyboarding skill)
Nat Tully
Email:
ntully@cnm.edu
Online Learning:
http://learn.cnm.edu
CNM Phone/Voice Mail:
224-4000, ext. 50416
Office Hour(s):
T, Th 8:30PM – 9:30PM
Class Location:
CRN:
82776
Office Location:
0200
Texts & Supplies
Required Text Bundle:
CNM Bundle: INTRO TO COMPUTERS PKG CNMCC,
ISBN#: 9781256830245
(Bundle Includes: Visualizing Technology 2nd ed. (1) and Skills for Success Office Vol.1 (1), Skills for Success
Windows 7 Getting Started (1), and MyITLab Cardboard Access code w/e-texts).
o If you choose to buy used books, remember, you must also purchase a new access code (about
$100 at the bookstore). You must have the MyITLab Access Code for this course.
o The CNM Bundle is the best financial deal for this course if you prefer printed textbooks. The
CNM Bundle cost is approximately $140.
o The MyITLab Access Code ($100) includes eTexts, but NOT printed textbooks.
MyITLab Registration:
ONLY use the Cardboard Access Code when registering for your MyITLab student account. Do not use codes
located inside the hardback textbooks. Instructions for how to register for My IT Lab are included in your
Blackboard class.
Required Software to work off-campus:
ONLY Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) can be used for this course. Software can be
purchased directly from the CNM bookstore.
ONLY Microsoft Windows can be used for this course.
Mac users must have Bootcamp or Parallels to install Microsoft Windows and Office 2013.
Supplies: USB Storage Device and Folder/Notebook
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Course Description
Introduces fundamental computer literacy, which includes hardware and software topics, with lecture and hands-on
instruction. Computer applications include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations,
databases and the basics of using networked computers (e.g., email and the Internet).
Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:
1. Describe basic information technology terminology.
2. Identify and use hardware components of IT systems.
3. Describe and apply concepts of file management.
4. Describe the basic concepts of application and operating systems software.
5. Describe the basic concepts of information management, databases, and database management systems.
6. Identify and explain important ethical, security, and privacy issues in information systems.
7. Use Internet search engines for research.
8. Describe and use IT systems for communications (e.g., word processing, presentation software, email, etc.).
9. Create and use spreadsheets.
10. Use databases and other Internet research tools (MyCNM, library databases, browsers).
Attendance/Tardy/Withdrawal/Drop Policies
Any student who is absent more than fifteen percent of the total class hours may be dropped from the class.
Absences do not relieve a student from course assignments.
To avoid interrupting or distracting the class, students are expected to be prompt for each class. Class will begin
promptly at the time scheduled.
Students who arrive to class late will be marked tardy.
Three
tardies will equal 1 absence.
Audit students, per CNM policy, are not required to turn in work, but are required to attend and participate in the
class. For distance learning students, merely logging into Blackboard does not constitute participation. Two weeks
of non-participation will be considered non-attendance and you may be dropped from the course.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop/withdraw from the course in order to avoid a grade of “F.” Deadlines and
the last day to drop this course can be found at
http://www.cnm.edu/depts/enrollment/registration/importantdatesanddeadlines.php
During inclement weather, be sure to check the CNM homepage or call 224-4SNO to see if school is cancelled or
delayed. In the event CNM is on a delayed schedule, classes meeting prior to the announced start time will not
meet. Classes scheduled to meet for 45 minutes or more after the announced start time or starting at or after the
announced start time will meet. In the event CNM closes during the last week of the class, the final grades for
students may be calculated based on all work assessed up to that point in the course. For students whose final
assessment results could influence their grade in the class, an alternative time for an additional class session may be
arranged.
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Grading
The following scale is used to assign course grades:
Course: Requirements
Points
Attendance/Participation
BlackBoard SFS assignments, VT quizzes, CNM Tools assignments,
and MyITLab Grader Projects
(35 assignments @ 10 points each-dropping the 3 lowest assignments)
BlackBoard SFS Quizzes (Word, Excel, PPT)
(3 quizzes @ 50 points each)
BlackBoard File Management Final Exam
MyITLab Exams (Word, Excel, PPT, Concepts Final Theory Exam)
(5 exams @ 100 points each)
Total
Points
Grade
910-1000
A
810-909
B
710-809
C
610-709
D
Below 610
F
30
320
150
500
1000
Note: A final grade of “D” or “F” is not acceptable for this course if it is required for graduation or as a prerequisite
for other courses. A final grade of “D” or “F” requires repeating this course.
MyITLab: If you do not have full (not temporary) access to MyITLab by Week 4, you may be dropped from the
course. You cannot pass this course without a full, persistent account in MyITLab.
Late/Make-up/Re-take Policies
Word/Excel/PPT/File Management/Concepts Final Exams: NO EXAMS WILL BE DROPPED. Only one late exam
for each student will be allowed during the term.
Word/Excel/PPT Exams: A missed exam may be made up within one week (6 calendar days) of the missed exam. I
t is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to make up the exam. The make‐up exam wi
ll be assessed a penalty of 10 points.
File Management Exam: The File Management Exam will be due on Tuesday of the last week. If missed, a student
will have 48 hours to submit it (with a penalty of 10 points).
Concepts Final Theory Exam: This exam will not be accepted late.
No late assignments/quizzes will be accepted unless arrangements have been made with the instructor. One
assignment/quiz will be dropped at the end of the term.
Course Codes & Policies
Course Communication:
The official email system for CNM students is an email service provided by Google, which is accessible in myCNM.
All official email communication to students, originating from CNM, will be sent to a student’s assigned CNM email
account (provided by Google). By becoming a student at CNM, students agree to follow the technology use policies,
which can be found at http://catalog.cnm.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=836#info_tech_use_poli
Behavior:
As a member of this classroom, students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the CNM codes and
policies that govern and prescribe acceptable student behavior. The Student Code of Conduct codes and policies of
this course can be found at: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students
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If a student behaves in a manner that is disruptive to the educational process or violates any other provisions of the
Code of Conduct, this behavior will (generally) first be addressed by the instructor. If the behavior continues, or
escalates, this behavior will be reported to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action. If a student
demonstrates behavior that is a violation of the Code of Conduct, CNM instructors may require the student to leave
the classroom. Should this occur, the incident will be reported to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action.
An incident can be reported to the Dean of Students for distance learning students who violate the following
netiquette policy.
Distance Learning Netiquette Policy:
How we communicate with each other is very important in this course. The Netiquette rules described below are to
be followed to provide a supportive learning environment. All students are expected to

Show respect for the instructor and for other students in the class
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Respect the privacy of other students
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Express differences of opinion in a polite and rational way
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Maintain an environment of constructive criticism when commenting on the work of other students
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Avoid bringing up irrelevant topics when involved in group discussions or other collaborative activities
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Use plain text when creating an e-mail or Discussion board message
If an instructor feels that a student is violating any of the above guidelines, the student will be contacted to discuss
the situation in person. If you, as a student, feel that another student is behaving inappropriately, please send a
private e-mail message to your instructor explaining the situation as soon as possible.
E-Mail Etiquette Policy:

Always include your full name and section number in the e-mail

Make the subject line meaningful. For example, Word Assignment Chapter 3 question

Use correct grammar and spelling
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Don’t type your message in all-uppercase
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Use words instead of abbreviations
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Avoid public “flames” – messages sent in anger

Type your reply at the top of the e-mail
Above all else, remember that electronic mail is about communication with other people. When you compose an email message, read it over before sending it and ask yourself what your reaction would be if you received it. Any
time spent on making our e-mail clearer is time well-spent, so take the time to do it well.
Academic Dishonesty:
Students in this course and in all college classes are expected to complete their course work in accordance with a high level
of honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty on the part of a student, such as cheating on a test or aiding other students’
cheating, plagiarism, falsification, fabrication, unauthorized collaboration will be subject to academic sanctions. For more
detailed information about academic dishonesty and how such incidents will be handled by your instructors and by the
Institute, read the Codes & Policies section of the CNM Catalog at http://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-ofstudents/academicdishonesty.html. The Dean of Students will be notified of any instances of academic dishonesty. The
following link outlines the CNM Policy Statement on Academic Dishonesty: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-ofstudents/downloads/ACADEMIC_DISHONESTY_POLICY_03-28-08.pdf
MyITLab includes an integrity violation report to detect the submission of another student’s files. DO NOT attempt
to cheat in this course. It is your responsibility to make sure no one else has access to your files – if someone else
submits your file, you will both be guilty of academic dishonesty. Both students will receive a zero on the
assignment and will be reported to the Dean of Students as a warning. The following is a link to the Dean of Students
Academic Policy Incident Form http://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students/dean-of-students-forms-policies
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Emergency Procedures:
An emergency is any state requiring immediate action to prevent dire consequences, usually immediate threat to life,
limb or property. To report an emergency, call 911 from any CNM phone. If a CNM phone is not available, call
224-3001 from a cell or pay phone. Emergency evacuation procedures are as follows:
1. Leave the building
2. Take ID, keys, medications
3. Take other personally critical items
4. Assist those in need
5. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
6. Report to closest assembly point marked with Remain at assembly point until given the “all clear” from
authorized personnel
7. There are NO exceptions to the order to evacuate.
8. Do not leave campus without checking in at the emergency assembly point
Electronic Devices in Class:
All electronic devices must be turned off or switched to silent or vibrate mode. During class, all pagers and cell
phones are to be placed in your backpack or purse and not on the table or desk. Electronic entertainment devices are
to be turned off and head phones removed. If electronic devices are used in class, they may not be used for non-class
activities.
Smoking on Campus
The use of tobacco products, including the use of chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes, is now limited to designated
smoking areas and banned from all other areas at all CNM campuses and locations. Designated smoking areas have
been identified at all CNM locations.
PaperCut:
PaperCut is an element of the sustainability effort at CNM. Its purpose is to reduce paper usage. Each student has
an online account with an allotment of 150 pages (300 if double-sided) of free printer pages per term. If this
allotment runs out, additional pages may be purchased by the student. For more information, go to the PaperCut
website: http://cnm.edu/papercut
Student Resources/Advisement/Graduation
CNM Information Technology Services (ITS):
For technical support on all CNM computers, printers, email, passwords, networks, myCNM, you may contact
ITS at 224-HELP or servicedesk@cnm.edu. For all inquiries regarding BlackBoard, contact the Embanet 24
hour help desk at https://supportcenter.embanet.com/cnm. For technical support with MyITLab, go to
http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com/
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Disability Resources:
The Disability Resource Center is a department that can provide students with documented disabilities the
accommodations they might need. It is also a department that can help students who think they might have a
disability. Students needing accommodation in an academic setting must contact Disability Resource Center at
224-3259 or at http://www.cnm.edu/depts/ss/index.php. Students should provide their documentation to the
instructor on the first day of class. Per DRC policies, requests for accommodations must be made to the instructor
at least 5 days in advance of requested accommodation.
Veteran Services:
We appreciate the services provided by our armed forces and want to make sure eligible students are aware of their
benefits and the services that are available. Information about these benefits and services can be accessed at
http://cnm.edu/depts/fass/veterans/
Assistance Centers for Education (ACE):
These are locations available to students for tutoring, to work on homework assignments, class projects, and for
one-on-one assistance. Additional information is available at the ACE Website at http://www.cnm.edu/depts/ace/
The School of Business & Information Technology (BIT) school advisor is located at Main Campus in Smith
Brasher Hall, Room 103, (505-224-3811). The BIT advisor specializes in the programs offered through BIT and is
available to assist you in planning your schedule, evaluating your program of studies and completing graduation
audits/checklists at http://www.cnm.edu/depts/enrollment/academicrecords/graduation.php
The Achievement Coach (505-224-3811) is available to all BIT students. Follow the link for BIT achievement
coach information: BIT ACHEIVEMENT COACH The Achievement Coach's main job is to help students find the
answers to questions concerning classes and issues involving college and life. The Achievement Coach helps with
the following: program and course information, campus and community supports, balancing school, family and
work, life changes and obstacles, and graduation information. More information for all programs and achievement
coaches can be found at http://www.cnm.edu/depts/achievement-coach.
Graduation:
At CNM, students can graduate with an Associate Degree or a Certificate of Completion. Students must apply for
graduation to receive a certificate or degree from CNM. More information located at http://www.cnm.edu/studentresources/academicrecords/graduation/graduationprocessguide.html
Tentative Class Schedule
Syllabus & Class Schedule: The syllabus and class schedule are subject to change by the instructor. Changes will
be made with as much advance notice as possible.
Important dates, deadlines, and the last day to drop this course can be found at
http://www.cnm.edu/depts/enrollment/registration/importantdatesanddeadlines.php and includes holidays.
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This schedule is subject to change. Changes will be communicated to students as soon as possible.
Week
Date
1/28
1
1/30
TUESDAY / THURSDAY (12 Weeks)
Module 1
Class Activities:
___ Welcome and Introductions
___ Review Syllabus and Schedule
___ Verify access to CNM computer account/Documents
___ Discuss the CNM network drive, the “I” drive
___ Discuss MyCNM
___ Discuss MyCNM Email, Attachments, and Netiquette
___ Introduce Blackboard Website: learn.cnm.edu
Note: From this point, VT = Visualizing Technology textbook
Note: From this point, SFS = Skills for Success textbook
Class Activities:
___ In MyITLab: Create MyITLab account.
___ In MyITLab: Complete Pre-assessment: Theory (20 minutes)
___ Discuss VT Chapter 1: What is a Computer? (pp. 2 – 37)
Module 2
2/4
2
2/6
Class Activities:
___ Discuss File Management (folders/subfolders/zipping folders/network drives)
___ Discuss Skills for Success with Windows 7: Getting Started (pp. 2 – 25)
___ Discuss files.cnm.edu
Class Activities:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 2: Application Software (pp. 44 – 81)
Module 3
2/11
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Word Chapter 1: Create Letters and Memos
2/13
Class Activity:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 3: File Management (pp. 90 – 129)
___ Review CNM Library Database
3
Module 4
2/18
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Word Chapter 2: Create Business Reports
___ Discuss comparison of MLA and APA styles (resources in Blackboard)
2/20
Class Activities:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 4: Hardware (pp. 136 – 182)
4
Module 5
2/25
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Word Chapter 3: Create Flyers
2/27
Class Activities:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 5: System Software (pp. 190 – 217)
___ Discuss VT Chapter 7: The Internet (pp. 270 – 303)
___ Review for Word Exam
5
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Module 6
3/4
Class Activities:
___ In MyITLab: Complete and submit Word Exam (Note: This exam must be completed in class!)
3/6
Class Activity:
___ Discuss SFS Excel Chapter 1: Create Workbooks with Excel 2013
___ Discuss VT Chapter 8: Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web (pp. 312 – 347)
6
Module 7
3/11
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Excel Chapter 2: Insert Summary Functions and Create Charts
3/13
Class Activities:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 10: Security and Privacy (pp. 402 – 439)
7
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY - MARCH 17 – 23
3/25
8
3/27
4/1
9
4/3
4/8
10
4/10
4/15
Module 8
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Excel Chapter 3: Manage Multiple Worksheets
Class Activities:
___ Discuss VT Chapter 11: Databases (pp. 448 – 487)
___ Review for Excel Exam
Module 9
Class Activities:
___ In MyITLab: Complete and submit Excel Exam (Note: This exam must be completed in class!)
Class Activity:
___ Discuss SFS PowerPoint Chapter 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2013
___ Discuss CNM Registration Database (My Portfolio)
___ Discuss CNM Job Connection Services Database
Module 10
Class Activity:
___ Discuss SFS PowerPoint Chapter 2: Format a Presentation
Class Activities:
___ Discuss SFS Integrated Project 8: Copy and Paste Between Office Programs
___ Review for PowerPoint Exam
Module 11
Class Activity:
___ Review for File Management Final Exam
___ Review for Theory Final Exam
11
4/17
Class Activity:
___ In MyITLab: Complete and submit PowerPoint Exam (Must be Completed in Class)
Module 12
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4/22
12
4/24
Class Activity:
___ In Blackboard: Complete and submit File Management Exam (Must be Completed in Class)
Class Activity:
___ In MyITLab: Complete Theory Final Exam (Must be Completed in Class) (50 multiple-choice
questions, no notes, no book, 60-minute time limit) (Note: This exam must be completed in
class!)
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