Course : COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers
Type: Online
Term : Summer Semester 2013
CRN : 60452 Credit Hours : 3
Lab Hours:
Class Day(s): No scheduled meeting times
Classroom Location: N/A
Class Time(s) : N/A
Instructor Information:
Name : Jenny Presnall
Phone: (cell) 601-513-6776
Email : jpresnall@sctech.edu
– However, you should use Angel email – and not this .edu email - unless an assignment specifically directs you to use the .edu email. Email to my school account (the one ending in .edu) may not be responded to in a timely manner. I check Angel daily, but I check school email infrequently. Do not expect a response if you email me using your personal home email account.
Phone : (cell) 601-513-6776
Availability : If you have a simple question, the best way to contact me is by using the Ask the Instructor forum found by choosing Assignments. I can be contacted from 9 AM in the morning until 8 PM at night Monday through Saturday and
Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM. After you have contacted me, it may be necessary to schedule another time to resolve your issue. It will often be necessary for you to have access to your computer to resolve an issue. Only email for personal and grade related questions; use the Ask the Instructor forum for course questions that are not of a private nature. If you email, use your Angel email. Do not expect a response if you email using an account other than your Angel account.
Response time : Response time when communicating by email and voice mail is within 24 business hours. Although I usually respond on weekends, keep in mind that the school is closed from Friday through Sunday. I am not obligated to contact you on weekends.
Course Description: Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers.
Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Course Objectives and Course Competencies : To provide students with the basic understanding of computer concepts and operation. Competency areas are: Computer Terminology, Introduction to the Windows Environment, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Word Processing, Introduction to Spreadsheets, Introduction to Databases, and an
Introduction to Presentation Graphics.
Course Text: COMP 1000. (Georgia Version) Microsoft® Office 2010: Illustrated Introductory, First Course, 1st Edition
You MUST purchase the SAM key code either with the purchase of your book or separately. T
bookstore.
Required/Optional Materials for this Course :
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Textbook
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SAM/Cengage key code
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USB Flash/Jump drive
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Internet Access
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Windows 7 and MS Office 2010
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to log onto Angel at least weekly. I strongly suggest that you log on MINIMALLY at the beginning and end of each week. I am required to list you as “quit attending” if you do not log on for a period of 14 days.
Revision Date: December 28, 2012

I am not responsible for withdrawing students from class. The mid-term withdrawal deadline for Spring Semester 2013 is
Monday March 18, 2013. The student must complete an Official Drop/Add form in order to withdraw from classes. **See the SCTC Student Handbook for policy information. Your instructor cannot withdraw you from the course. Only YOU can do this.
Academic Grade : Students will receive an academic grade based on numerical averages. The numerical grade is converted to a letter grade according to the following scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79
60-69
Below 60
C
D
F
Computation of Academic Grades:
Syllabus / Angel / Banner Quiz
SAM / Angel / Banner Set up
Email to Instructor
Discussion Post Projects (there are three)
SAM Quizzes on Concepts/Windows/Explorer
3%
3%
2%
3%
15%
SAM Exams (end of each Module except Module 1 and 8)
Projects
Comprehensive Final Exam
Total Grade percentage:
24%
25%
25%
100%
Student Assignments, Lectures, and/or Course Materials : Student learning will be facilitated by an instructor. This is different from standing in front of the student lecturing. Assignments are delivered using Angel in the assignments tab as well as a corresponding training and grading site, SAM2010.com. All assignment and exams must be completed and submitted by 11:55 p.m. on their due dates. See due dates below. This is only a snap shot of the course schedule. Students MUST see Module 1 > Course Schedule for a comprehensive detail list of assignments to be completed .
Required Format for Submitting Assignments : All assignments MUST be completed using Microsoft Windows 7 and
Microsoft Office 2010 and require a consistently reliable Internet Access with the most current version of Flash. Office
2010 is provided on all school computers and in the SCTC libraries if you need them. You are solely responsible for all aspects of your computer hardware and software. Deadlines will not be waived and assignments will not be reset in SAM if your home computer does not cooperate.
Grading Expectations and Deductions :
Assignments/Projects – All assignments will be driven by and submitted for grading through SAM. Proofreading and spell checking must be completed prior to submitting work for grading. SAM does take off for spelling and grammar errors! See the “Late Assignment Policy” below. Get ahead! Work ahead!
Exams - All exams are administered using SAM. If you fail to take a test during the scheduled time frame availability, you will receive a grade of zero (0). See the Late Assignment Policy below for my very specific and very nonnegotiable “Late
Assignment Poli cy”.
Late Assignment Policy:
Due dates (deadline dates) for all assignments are posted throughout your course resources. They can be found in Angel in the Assignments area, in the Course Schedule located in Module 1 of Angel, in the Angel calendar, and on the next page. It is the student’s sole responsibility to know and follow these deadline dates!
Due dates have been established for every assignment and they are non-negotiable. a) To receive full credit, all work is due on or before 11:55 pm Eastern on the deadline date published. b) Work turned in up to 1 week late will be reduced by 10 points c) Work turned in more than 1 week after that deadline will not be accepted and a non-removable score of zero (0) will be posted for that work.
Revision Date: December 28, 2012

It is important here to note that problems with your home computer, your personal schedule, family issues, financial issues, or the fact that you do not have SAM will NOT shift the deadline dates for assignments. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your work! Allow time for the unpredictable problem and the unanticipated delay!
Course Calendar: (Next 2 pages; can also be found on Angel -> Assignments -> Module 1 -> Course Schedule)
COURSE CALENDAR: SUMMER 2013 - COMP 1000 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS
Week 1 (June 03 – 06, 2013)
MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED IN THIS COURSE!
MODULE 2: CONCEPTS 2010
MODULE 3 : WINDOWS 7
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Angel, Banner, and SAM account established
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SmarterMeasure Assessment and
Angel/Banner/Syllabus Quiz Completed and submitted
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E-mail to Instructor from within Angel and from your official SCTC student e-mail address.
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Concepts 2010 Unit A (Module 2) work fully completed
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Windows 7 Unit A & B (Module 3) work fully completed
Due Date for all of the above: June 16, 2013
Week 2 (June 10
– 13, 2013)
MODULE 4 INTERNET 2010
Week 5 (July 01 – 04, 2013)
School Closed July 1 to July 4, 2013
Week 6 (July 08 - 11, 2013)
MODULE 6: EXCEL 2010 Units C & D
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Excel Unit C (from Module 6) work fully completed
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Excel Unit D (from Module 6) work fully completed
Due Date for all of the above: July 14, 2013
Week 7 (July 15 – 18, 2013)
MODULE 7: ACCESS 2010 Units A & B
MODULE 8: POWERPOINT 2010 Unit A
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Access Unit A (from Module 7) work fully completed
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Access Unit B optional for extra credit.
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PowerPoint Unit A (from Module 8) work fully
MODULE 5: WORD 2010 Units A & B
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Internet Explorer 8 (Module 4) work fully completed. completed
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Word Unit A (from Module 5) work fully completed
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Word Unit B (from Module 5) work fully
Due Date for all of the above: July 21, 2013
Week 8 (July 22
– 25, 2013) completed
Due Date for all of the above: June 16, 2013
Week 3 (June 17
– 20, 2013)
MODULE 5: WORD 2010 Units C & D
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Word Unit C (from Module 5) work fully completed

Word Unit D (from Module 5) work fully completed
Due Date for all of the above: June, 23, 2013
MODULE 8: POWERPOINT 2010 Units B, C, and D

PowerPoint Unit B (from Module 8) work fully completed.
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PowerPoint Unit C (from Module 8) work fully completed.
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PowerPoint Unit D (from Module 8) work fully completed.
Due Date for all of the above: July 28, 2013
Week 9 (July 29 – August 01, 2013)
MODULE 9: FINAL EXAM WEEK
Week 4 (June 24 – 27, 2012)
MODULE 6: EXCEL 2010 Units A & B

Excel Unit A (from Module 6) work fully completed

Excel Unit B (from Module 6) work fully
Final Exam Week
You will take four individual exams covering
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Final Exam Week: July 29 – August 01, 2013 completed
Due Date for all of the above: June 30, 2013
Dates to Remember and Withdrawal Information:
Last day to Drop Classes: June 05, 2013
Last day to Add Classes: June 05, 2013
Mid-term Withdrawal Date: July 11, 2013
Revision Date: December 28, 2012

Students who cannot complete the course must withdraw by completing a Drop/Add form or an Official Withdrawal
Form before the mid-term withdrawal date. Students who stop attending classes without completing the proper documentation will receive an academic grade of F for the term.
Any student who has attended at least some portion of one class period will be submitted as “ stopped attending ” upon such time that he/she fails to attend class for a period of two weeks (traditional or hybrid) or fails to log on to on-line class for a period of two weeks . The instructor will submit the student as “stopped attending” by submitting the last date of attendance to the registrar via Banner Web. If a student is submitted as having “stopped attending” but fails to withdraw by the stated deadline then he will receive a grade of F in the course.
Term Starts:
Mid-Term / Last Day to Withdraw:
Student Holiday (School Closed):
June 03, 2013
July 11, 2013
July 01 to July 04, 2013
Summer 2013 Term Ends: August 01, 2013
Work Ethics : Work ethics skills are vital in the workplace. Southern Crescent’s programs incorporate work ethics into curriculum and all students are expected to utilize appropriate work ethics while enrolled. The following work ethics skills will be taught and enforced: Appearance, Attendance, Attitude, Communication, Organizational Skills, Character,
Cooperation, Productivity, Respect, and Teamwork.
Cheating Policy : Deception in which a student misrepresents that they have mastered information on an academic exercise; submitting work that is not your own, giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or exams, tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of an exam, and/or plagiarism. Students caught cheating will receive zeros on assignments and tests. Upon the second incident, the student will receive a course grade of F.
Classroom/Lab, Campus Policies, and Emergencies:
Classroom/Lab: No food or drink is allowed in classrooms.
Please turn off cell phones and refrain from using headphones in class except to complete assignments.
ID Badges, Student Parking, Smoking Areas, and Recycling Information : Student ID badges must be worn and visible at all times while on campus! If you do not park in designated student parking spaces, violators will receive parking tickets issued by campus security. Designated smoking areas are in gazebos located in various areas on campus. There are recycling bins on campus for discarded paper and plastic bottles. Please make every effort to keep our campus clean!
Emergencies : In case of an emergency, dial 9-911. Emergency evacuation plans are located in each classroom.
Familiarize yourself with emergency exits.
BannerWeb, Angel, and Student E-mail Information:
BannerWeb is an online database that students can access in order to register for classes, print schedules, review transcripts, GPA, financial aid, and other pertinent student-related data. A username and login is required. Step-by-step directions for accessing and logging in to BannerWeb are located in the Staying Connected document.
(http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf). If you need BannerWeb help, contact Student Affairs at 770-228-7348
(Griffin Campus) or 706-646-6148 (Flint Campus).
Angel is the online software used for web enhanced, hybrid, and online classes. If you experience Angel issues please contact onlinelearning@sctech.edu. Include your name and Student ID in the e-mail message. Step-by-step directions for accessing and logging in to Angel are located in the Staying Connected document.
(http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf)
Student E-mail accounts are automatically issued to each student enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College. You are expected to use your student issued e-mail account. Important school-related information is e-mailed periodically throughout the term, and students are responsible for checking their issued e-mail account. Directions for setting up student e-mail accounts are located in the Staying Connected document. (http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf). If you have problems with your student e-mail, contact stumail@sctech.edu.
Campus Contact Information:
Revision Date: December 28, 2012

Griffin Campus (770) 228-7348
Bookstore Griffin Campus (770) 229-3135
Flint River Campus (706) 646-6148
Bookstore Flint River Campus (706) 646-6158
Financial Aid Griffin Campus (770) 228-7368
Library Griffin Campus (770) 412-4755
Library Hours (Griffin) 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. M-Th
* Library hours change during breaks and holidays .
Financial Aid Flint River Campus (706) 646-6138
Library Flint River Campus (706) 646-6137
Library Hours (Flint River) 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. M-Th
* Library hours change during breaks and holidays .
Equity Statement: As set forth in full in its Course Catalog/Student Handbook, Southern Crescent Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX/Equity Coordinator (Griffin Campus, Butts County Center and the Jasper County Center) Toni Doaty, Griffin Campus, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA 30223, (770)228-7382, tdoaty@sctech.edu; ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (Griffin Campus, Butts County Center and the Jasper County Center)
Teresa Brooks, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA 30223, (770)228-7258, tbrooks@sctech.edu; Title IX/Equity and
ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (Flint River Campus and Taylor County Center) Adrienne Kendall, 1533 Highway 19 South,
Thomaston, GA 30286, (706)646-6224, akendall@sctech.edu. Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504, (Employee complaints) Sharon Irby, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia 30223, (770)229-3454, sirby@sctech.edu .
Career Services : The Career Services Center is a designated area that provides career and job search services for current students and graduates. This area includes job search information, resume sample handouts, employer brochures, and job postings. Several computer stations are available specifically for job-related web research and resume development. An extensive listing of employer and resource websites, bookmarked for student review, is provided. Staff assistance with interview tips, techniques, and job readiness training is provided for students to maximize their job search abilities. Griffin Campus (770) 228-7348 Flint River Campus (706) 646-6418
Warranty : If one of our graduates educated under a standard program or his/her employer finds that the graduate is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical college will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer.
Disclaimer : The instructor reserves the right to amend or edit any portion of this syllabus at any time.
Revision Date: December 28, 2012