EXS 111 SYLLABUS
Sections: 602 & 603
Fall 2012
Instructor: Xander Jackson
Office: 1167 Professional Studies Building
Hours: M/W 9AM-Noon & 4PM-6PM, F 9AM-Noon
Phone: 753-2198
E-mail: XanderJackson@gmail.com
alexander.jackson@cortland.edu
Website: http://facultyweb.cortland.edu/alexander.jackson/index.html
Course Purpose/Objectives
Students will study important topics in computer literacy. With the exception of basic
keyboarding skills, no prior computer experience is assumed. Students will first be presented
with an overview of computer concepts, followed by a quick introduction to the Internet and
network basics. This will be followed by discussions on hardware, software, file management,
databases, multimedia, and essentials of computer programming. A large portion of this course is
aimed at introducing, then familiarizing students with modern Office Productivity tools. Use of
the SAM 2010 Course software is required. During the semester there will be 3 projects headed
by other faculty, this is noted where appropriate.
Prerequisite
This course covers a full semester and has no prerequisites
TEXTBOOK / SOFTWARE
Technology In Action 9th edition published by Pearson ISBN : 0132838737
SAM -training and testing software (access code) -produced by Course Technology (Cengage
Learning) ISBN : 1111667373
*SAM 2010 CourseCard MUST be purchased at the on-campus College Store. Accept no
substitutes!
Grading
Graded Items
Unit Exams (4)
SAM Training (13)
I-Life/Website Project
Fitness Project
Tech Tools Projects (4)
Dartfish Project
Points
200
120
100
80
400
100
Point System 1000 total possible points
Percent of Final Grade
20%
12%
10%
8%
40%
10%
A range >= 900
B range >= 800
C range >= 700
D range >= 600
Teaching Methods
 Lectures: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class.
Students should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or
readings. Discussion is encouraged as is student-procured outside material relevant to
topics being covered.
 Assignments: Tutorials for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access are found on the course
website. Additional graded assignments will require the application of various software
packages.
 Unit Exams: The Unit Exams are found on SAM 2010 and will be made available to
students at the appropriate time.
 I-Life/Website Project: This multi-media/website design project features the basics of
using the I-Life software. Specific instructions and support tools will be explained and
demonstrated in class.
 Fitness Project: This project demonstrates and utilizes a software package that helps users
train and condition.
 Dartfish Project: This introduction to using the Dartfish software package will familiarize
EXS students with computer-aided kinesiometrics.
 Companion Website: There is a companion website for Technology In Action
Course Policies
Missed Classes
The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he/she was
absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the
instructor during his office hours or other times. Missed or late quizzes can not be made up under
any circumstances but with good cause and adequate notice, an early quiz may be given.
Assignments
All assigned readings should be completed before the date specified on each assignment. The full
list is available on the Course Calendar, posted online and at my office.
Children In Class Policy
Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only
with approval of the instructor prior to class.
Electronic Devices In Class Policy
Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom
and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and
quizzes, unless specified. No student digital devices are allowed in the lecture hall.
Examination and Quiz Policy
Four comprehensive Unit Exams will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior
arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled.
Preparing for Examinations: Attend lecture, utilize the SAM 2010 website, complete Tech Tools
projects, and read the chapters. All of the exams are built directly from the course material.
In Case You Are Late or Absent: It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and
laboratory assignments should you miss class or be late. In nearly every case, lecture notes will
be available on the faculty course website department's server.
Incomplete Policy
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and
documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive
an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the
course.
Cheating Policy
Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty.
Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they
submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work,
examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be
guilty of violating the honor code if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the
purpose of obtaining additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is
subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student
Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code
violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.
For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing
techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop
his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students
may collaborate on graded assignments, but must submit unique, original work. Such
collaboration is encouraged, as the modern job market utilizes this behavior regularly. A student
may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her
own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor or the TA, not other classmates.
Need for Assistance
If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult
for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic
accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
The following is the SUNY Cortland Statement on ADA:
SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the Federal Americans
withDisabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the
Office of Disability Services located in B-40 Van Hoesen Hall or call (607) 753-2066. Any
information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations
require early planning, requests for accommodations will be reviewed in a timely manner to If
you would like to request any accommodations for this class (e.g., note-taking, special testing
environments, etc.), please let me know. In addition, if there is anything I can do to help facilitate
your learning in this class, please come see me.
Laboratory Policy
Attendance is required for all scheduled labs. Interns and TA's will be coordinating and
supervising the labs. They will be shown the same respect that any instructor would expect.
Chapter exams will be given weekly in the labs. These are closed book exams. Cheating will not
be tolerated.
Tutor Assistance
Tutors for SPM 100, aka. CAP 100, and technology problems are available through the College's
ASAP located in Van Hoesen. CAP interns and teaching assistants are available during the week
in room B-116 of the library. This assistance is highly recommended!
Lab Teaching Assistants
Every assigned course lab will have a Teaching Assitant (TA) to provide help with the MS Office
tutorials (projects) and graded assignments. If your computer malfunctions or your printer is out
of paper, go to the Circulation Desk and ask for h