Mississippi Valley State University
Department of Mathematics, Computer & Information Sciences
Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941
Course Syllabus– Fall 2012
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CS 111
Introduction to Data Processing
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10 MWF, 8TR, 2:25TR - Room CRB 203
Mr. Darrell James
CRB 134
djames@mvsu.edu
http://bluebird.mvsu.edu/~djames/
254-3401
MWF 11:00 –12:00
MW 2:00 – 4:00
TTh
9:30 – 1100
Or by Appointment
Prerequisite: none
Catalog Description: Introduction to computer hardware, software, Internet, and Word Wide
Web. Provides students an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential tools in
information processing, education, research, business and society in general. Use of the e-mail
and World Wide Web as an integrated learning tool. Use of basic application software tools:
word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 Explain the concepts, components and capabilities of computer
 Use Windows operating systems to navigate and manipulate files
 Use application software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation graphics
 Use a web browser to search for information on the Internet and to communicate with
others
Essential Information to Computers
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Define the term computer and discuss the four basic computer operations
 Define data and information
 Explain the principal components of the computer and their use
 Describe the use of the hard disks, USB flash drives, floppy disks and other storage
media
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Discuss computer software and explain the difference between system and application
software
Identify several types of personal computer application software
Discuss the Internet and World Wide Web
Define e-commerce
Explain how to purchase a computer
Windows XP
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Launch Microsoft Office Windows XP, log on the computer and identify objects on the
desktop
 Perform the basic mouse operations, point and click
 Display the Start menu and begin application program
 Open, minimize, maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close a window
 Display drive and folder contents
 Copy, move, rename and delete files
 Search for files using a word or phrase in the file or by name
 Use Help and Support
 Log off from the computer and turn it on
Microsoft Office Word 2010
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Start and quit Word
 Describe the Word window
 Enter text in a document
 Use spell check
 Save, Open, and Print a document
 Insert clip art in a document
 Format text and paragraphs
 Use Undo and redo commands
 Correct errors in a document
 Use margin and line spacing in a document
 Use the header to number pages and footnote to a document
 Use word count in a document
 Create a hyperlink
 Sort paragraphs
 Email a document
 Insert a manual page break
 Use Word’s Help to answer questions
 Create a resume using Word’s Resume Wizard
 Fill in a document template
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Use print preview to review and print a document
Create and insert an AutoText entry
Collect and paste using the Clipboard
Set and use tab stops
Remove formatting from text
Microsoft Office Excel 2010
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Start and quit Excel
 describe the basic characteristics of a worksheet and workbook
 Describe the Excel window
 Use formulas and functions to build a worksheet
 Format and print a worksheet
 Create a worksheet based on assumptions
 Use IF function and absolute cell references
 Use charts and what-if analysis
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Describe the PowerPoint window
 Create a bulleted list
 Create a PowerPoint from an outline
 Insert clipart and animation effects
Microsoft Office Access 2010
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Use Access to create a database
 Use queries to obtain information from data in their databases
Internet
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Compose e-mail
 Read and send e-mail messages
 Attach files
 Search web
Required Textbook: Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat. Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory Concepts
and Techniques, Premium Video Edition. Course Technology. ISBN: 13-978-0-324-82685-2
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Required Software: SAM 2010 Assessment and Training for Microsoft Office
Required Storage Media: 1 flash drive
Class Attendance Policy: Students are required to attend class regularly. Attendance will be
taken during the first minute of the course; therefore, any student who comes to class after the
roll has been taken will not be marked present. Please come to class on time and prepared to
work.
Cell Phones: Please turn off your cell phones prior to entering the classroom or lab. No cell
phone usage will be permitted during the examination.
Children: To protect the safety of your children, you will not be allowed to bring them to
the class. University policy states that children are prohibited from attending class.
Profanity: Profanity is not allowed in the classroom
Cheating and Plagiarism: Copying, and/or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Any
infraction will result in a grade of F, along with the student being reported to the appropriate
disciplinary committee and the Dean of Student Affairs.
Make-up Policy: NO MAKEUP ASSIGNMENTS OR EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.
Homework and examinations must be completed and submitted by the due date unless otherwise
indicated by the professor. No late assignments or examinations will be accepted. Students must
submit assignments or take exams prior to due dates if they know they will not be present on due
dates.
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES: The university will provide each student a username and
password. The username and password are required in order for each student to use the computer
laboratory located in CRB 128. It will be the responsibility of each student to remember his/her
username and password once the usernames and passwords are issued.
SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to log on to SAM 2007 during the designated date and
time periods to complete projects and take the online exams. Students also have specific time
periods and dates to submit each lab assignment.
Teaching and Learning Strategies: Students will be engaged in lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations.
Technology: The instructor will use an array of technologies for the course. The instructor will
use the following:
 Lecture supplemented with PowerPoint slides
 Hands on demonstration
 Application software
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SAM software
Tentative Listing of Topics Covered in the Course:
1. Essential Introduction to Computers
2 Week
2. Introduction to Microsoft Office Windows XP
1 Week
3. Microsoft Office Word 2010
 Creating and editing a Word document
 Creating a research paper
 Creating a cover letter and resume
2 Weeks
4. Microsoft Office Excel 2010
2 Weeks
 Creating a worksheet and an embedded chart
 Formulas, functions, formatting and web queries
 What-if analysis, charting, and working with large
Worksheets
5. Microsoft Office Access 2010
 Creating and using a database
 Querying a database
2 Week
6. PowerPoint 2010
 Creating and editing a presentation
 Creating a presentation with illustrations and shapes
2 Week
7. The Internet
 Using web browser to search for information
 Using email to communicate
2 Week
Grading Criteria:
90 -100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0 - 59 F
Evaluation:
Exams and Assignments
60%
Midterm Exam
15%
Comprehensive Final Exam 25%
Students with Special Needs: The Mississippi Valley State University’s ADA (Americans
with Disabilities Act) Office offers students with disabilities (as defined by the ADA
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definition of a disability) accommodations according to provided documentation.
Disability may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health
disorder. A disability is a permanent condition which substantially limits one of more
major life activities. Students having any special needs who require special instructional
strategies should make these special needs known to the instructor during the first week
of the course. The instructor will meet with the student to ensure access to resources in
the University and make appropriate instructional modifications as required.
Contact Information:
MVSU ADA Office
Technical Education Building
Kathy Brownlow, ADA Coordinator
Office# (662)254-3443
kbrownlow@mvsu.edu
Important Dates:
 The last day to drop and add classes is August 31, 2012.
 The mid-semester exam will be given during the week of October 15-19, 2012.
 The last day withdraw from a course and receive “W” grade is November 2, 2012.
 The last day to withdraw from the university is November 16, 2012.
 Thanksgiving break is November 19-26, 2012.
 The final examination week is November 30, December 3-6, 2012.
**This syllabus does not constitute a contract with the university. It contains guidelines.
I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed**