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KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE – BUSINESS EDUCATION
FALL 2003
COURSE: ICS 100 Computing Literacy Applications
T/Th 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM KOPIKO 103
INSTRUCTOR: Dale Gibler
E-mail: gibler@hawaii.edu
WEBSITE:
ICS100.tripod.com
OFFICE:
Kauila 113B
OFFICE HOURS: Before and after scheduled class time and by appointment.
REQUIRED TEXT: Sawyer/Williams Using Information Technology.
5th Edition McGraw-Hill/Irwin Co. 2003
Microsoft Office XP, Vol 1; Timothy O’Leary and Linda O’Leary;
McGraw-Hill Higher Education 2002
MATERIALS: Five 3 ½ - inch High Density diskettes, printer paper, mouse pad
(optional).
PREREQUISITES: ENG.22V & Math 24 or higher, or equivalent test results.
KEYBOARDING KNOWLEDGE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES:
This course is a non-technical introduction to computers and their uses in society, in
business, and at home. Students will gain hands-on experience by using word processing,
spreadsheet software, database management software, electronic mail and the Internet.
Students are expected to work independently – a “learn by doing” tutorial approach.
Upon completion of ICS100 the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the evolution of information technology in our society.
2. Understand the terms and definition associated with modern computing
technology.
3. Use the features of and describe the concepts of an Operating System.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of communication via the WWW.
5. Identify and describe basic hardware and software components of computer
system.
6. Use computer and Internet applications word processing, spreadsheets,
presentation programs and electronic mail.
7. Understand the ethical and social issues that impact on our society.
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HOMEWORK:
Homework will consist of reading and chapter exercise in the text book(s) and individual
projects in the course software applications. Any projects turned in after the due date will
be considered late. If you are unable to attend class, please arrange to turn in your
assignments before class. Late homework will be penalized 20% for each class day late
after the due day. Assignments will be logged in when I receive them. Incomplete
homework or homework with many errors will be returned to be completed for half
credit. Assignments submitted after seven days will be checked off as completed with
zero points.
EXAMINATIONS AND QUIZZES:
1. There will be regularly scheduled examination and announced and/or
unannounced quizzes. Scheduled examinations are listed on your course syllabus
and are taken on the dates scheduled (quizzes may be rescheduled at the
instructors discretion. Please don’t schedule routine medical or other
appointments on examination days. NO MAKEUP QUIZZESS WILL BE
GIVEN.
2. You are allowed to make up a total of three quizzes with proper documentation.
3. Quizzes can be made up for the following reasons:
a. Illness with doctor’s note
b. Legal responsibilities with documentation
c. Emergencies (upon instructors discretion).
4. The instructor has the right not to include any and all late quizzes. Once a quiz
has been graded, no late quizzes will be accepted.
5. Some quizzes will introduce new materials not covered in class but included in
the text.
Exams:
1. Makeup exams are rarely given. You must have a very good reason as
determined by the instructor.
2. The final exam is required to pass the course regardless of your average before
the final.
3. The exams may consist of true/false, multiple-choice, matching, fill in the blank,
definitions, essays, and/or problem solving type questions. The exam may also
involve hands-on work with the computer. Materials for the exam will come
from the textbook, lectures, handouts, quizzes, and projects.
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Projects:
1. A project is due on the designated date and time: A project submitted on time is
considered at least a day late. A maximum of up to 15 points will be deducted per
day. After one week the project will be worth at most 70 points. The weekend is
counted as one day. No project will be accepted after the last day of instruction.
2. Please be sure to start projects early, because no extensions will be granted for
any unanticipated events, such as power failure at the computing center occurring
on the day the project is due.
3. All projects should follow the guidelines and directions of the instructor.
4. There will be multiple in class “mini” projects during the stretch of this course
that will include group participation as a work team. Most in class projects will
take one to two class sessions to complete and can’t be made up.
Cheating and Plagiarism:
1. Any student, including collaborators, who cheats or plagiarizes on any quiz,
exam, or project, will receive an “F” for the course.
Tape Recording:
1. The student does not have the instructor’s permission to video or audio tape
record any lecture or demonstration done inside or outside of the class. If the
student is visually impaired or has a good reason, he or she should ask the
instructor for an exception to have lectures tape-recorded for audio only.
Student with Disabilities:
1. Extended time in a distraction-free environment is an appropriate accommodation
based on the student’s disability. If you do have a disability and have not
voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability and the support you need, you
are invited to contact the Special Student Services Office, 734-9552, Ilima 105.
Participation:
Your grade is also dependent on attendants and participation throughout the course. The
instructor will randomly call upon you in class to answer a specific question or to provide
your valuable opinion. Part of your grade is dependent on your participation and
preparedness to answer questions.
Catch All: There may be occasions on which you may feel that some pertinent
information (policy) is not stated. If that occurs, you must ask the instructor for
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clarification. In other words, you may not assume that something not mentioned is to
your advantage or disadvantage! You should always ask the instructor if you have
questions!
Course Format:
Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, group activities, and projects will be used to
present the course materials. Questions and problems relating to each topic will be
discussed in class as time permits. There is a good amount of hands-on work with the
computer, but most of it will be done outside of class on homework and projects! The
hands-on that is done in class is to demonstrate and observe certain important computer
applications concepts. The hands-on is controlled and not meant for the student to
become proficient in the use of the computer-----both the hardware and the applications
software concepts. Your practice for proficiency will be developed through outside work
on projects and assigned exercises outside of class.
You cannot participate in hands-on activities without the proper materials as noted in the
supply sections. Always bring them to class; otherwise, you will be asked to watch your
neighbor when hands-on activities are conducted.
Professionalism: (Special note: Please remember that we are all adults and this is not
high school).
1. Unless specified otherwise, all computers are powered down while lecture is in
session. There will be no printouts during the entire lecture period or shopping
online. Please be considerate of others by returning computer equipment to its
original state (e.g, keyboard on the table and not on the monitor.)
2. There is NO eating or consumption of any open top beverages in class.
(Beverages must be kept on the floor and in a closed container.
3. Students who bring in pagers or cell phones must place them on vibration mode
during the class session.
If the device(s) are heard during the lecture you will be warned on the first
occurrence and asked to leave class thereafter.
4. Students are expected to behave and respect others, the environment, and the
privilege of learning.
5. All assignments are expected to be done in a professional manner. Huge
deductions in assignment points will occur for unprofessional assignments.
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Student Evaluation: Individual performance will be measured based on the following
criteria.
Measurement
Points
Participation/Group evaluation
250
Attendants
250
Quizzes
10 x *
Projects
4 x 100
In Class Projects
10 x * (4 to 5)
Midterm Examination
250
Final Exam
450
Approximate points
1500 ~ 1680
*There will be 8 to 16 quizzes
*Instructor reserves the right to adjust total point(s) as needed.
Letter Grade Assignment:
A
B
C
D
F
90~100
80~89
70~79
60~69
0~59
Computer Time:
This course requires the student to spend a considerable amount of time in the analysis, design,
coding, and debugging of a programming problem. A student can neither “book learn”
design/program nor learn it in one long session. One must practice design/programming over
many sessions. Budget approximately 10~20 hours or more of design/programming including
computing time each week beyond the time required to read and understand the material required
for the project and quizzes.
ICS 100 Course Schedule for Fall 2003
Presented here is a tentative schedule that is subject to change upon the discretion of the
instructor: Before coming to class always download the practice lessons and read the chapter(s)
that have been assigned to you.
Week
1
Dates(s)
T/Th
08/26
08/28
Lab/Quizzes
Subject
Introduction to the course
Using Information Technology-Ch 1 Intro to IT
Office XP Introduction to computer essentials Office
XP – Windows Basic Skills Lab 1
* Download WORD data files from O’leary
website:
* www.mhhe.com/oleary
“Unzip” files to your floppy disk-Label your disks
with your name and ICS 100 days and time
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09/02
09/04
Creating a
Sales
Promotion
Flyer:
WD1.75
Using information technology – Ch 2, Intro to
WWW
Sign up for e-mail account if needed..
* Office XP-Word Labs 1,2
Creating an
advertisment:
WD1.76
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4
09/09
09/11
09/16
09/18
Quiz 1
Chapter 1
Creating a
flyer:
WD2.70
Using information technology – Ch 2, Intro to
WWW
Using Information Technology-Ch 3 Software
Project 1-Word processing- Creating a
newsletter
Thank You
Letter:
WD2.69
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
09/23
09/25
09/30
10/02
11/04
11/06
11/11*H
11/13
11/18
Quiz 2
Chapter 2
Creating
Tables:
WD3.77
Quiz 3
Chapter 3
Homeowners
Project:
Ex1.88
Quiz 4
Chapter 4
Salaries in
education:
EX2.68
Quiz 5
Chapter 5
African
Safari Cost:
EX3.65
11/20
11/25
Quiz 6
Chapter 6
10/07
10/09
10/14
10/16
10/21
10/23
10/28
10/30
Using Information Technology-Ch4
Hardware/The CPU/Storage
Office XP-MS-Word Lab 3
Using Information Technology Ch 5 – Hardware/
Input & Output
Office XP-Excel-Lab 1
Project 2 Word processing – Develop a simple
Web page Using MS Word
Using Information Technology-Ch 6 Telecommunication
Office XP –Excel –labs 2
Office XP – Intergrating Word and Excel
Office XP –Excel –labs 3
Using Information Technology Ch 7 –Files,
Databases & E-commerce
Project 3 Worksheets-Create a worksheet to
keep track of your grade
Office XP-PowerPoint Labs 1,2
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11/27~29*H Coffee
12/02
Product
12/04
Knowledge:
PP1.71
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12/09
16
12/11
Promoting a
trip: PP2.76
Quiz 7
Chapter 7
Using Information Technology –Ch 8 – Society &
The Digital Age.
Using Information Technology-Appendix.
Systems & Programming(Time Permitting).
Project 4 Develop a PowerPoint Presentation
Project 4 Class Presentation: 5 to 8 minute
presentation
December 11th last day of instruction
Final Examination
T/TH class: Tuesday December 16th 7:45p
*Holiday(s): November 11th Veteran’s Day * November 27 ~29 Thanksgiving Holiday