Queens College of the City University of New York
Department of Computer Science
CS 12 1SA4
Course Information for Spring 2007
Lab:
Instructor:
Office:
Saturday, 1:00 - 4:40pm, SB B131
Flordeliza Verdeflor
Hours:
Saturday, by appointment
Room:
SB B131
Phone:
997-3500 (leave message)
E-mail:
verdeflor@cs12.org
Course Overview
CS12, Understanding and Using personal Computers, is an introductory course designed for students not
majoring or minoring in computer science. Topics include: hardware, software, and their applications to the
arts, sciences, and everyday life. Introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of operating systems,
word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, structured programming, graphics,
telecommunications, networks, and security are emphasized.
Reading
Robert T. Grauer Maryann T. Barber: Exploring Microsoft Word 2003 Comprehensive,
Prentice Hall
Robert T. Grauer Maryann T. Barber: Exploring Microsoft Excel 2003 Comprehensive,
Prentice Hall
Robert T. Grauer Maryann T. Barber: Exploring Microsoft Access 2003 Comprehensive,
Prentice Hall
Robert T. Grauer Maryann T. Barber: Brief Microsoft Office Professional, Prentice Hall
Storage Media
Two/Three 3.5” double-sided, high density disks (DSHD) or 128MB Flash Drive
Practice files from http://www.prenhall.com/grauer/winxp/index.html and http://www.cs12.org
Projects (45%)
There will be 5 projects. All must be submitted in paper version except for the last project. Project submitted
in a floppy disk, CD-R, CD-RW, or email attachment will be deduced 20 points. Project submitted pass the due
date will be deducted 2 points each day for lateness. Projects WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT
AFTER THE NEXT PROJECT IS DUE. No extension is allowed.
Plagiarism is considered a serious offense at this college. It is department policy to give a failing
grade for the course to any student found copying another student’s work or allowing another
student to copy his work.
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Exams (55%)
There will be 5 surprise exams either hands-on (using the computer) or written format (true or false, short
answer, and multiple choice question format). The lowest exam score will not count towards the final grade.
This allows for sickness, emergencies, etc. Therefore please do not ask for remedy if you miss one.
Grading
Your final score for the course will be determined as follows: Projects (45%) + Exams (55%)
The final score will be converted to a letter grade using the following scale:
Final Score
Lowest
Highest
93
100
90
92.99
87
89.99
83
86.99
80
82.99
77
79.99
73
76.99
70
72.99
67
69.99
60
66.99
0
59.99
Letter
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Course Load
Attending class is only part of the whole learning process. The actual learning also takes place outside the
classroom. You are expected to spend 2 – 5 quality hours (or even more) practicing on the computer. The
actual hour will vary depending on your computer background. The time spent will pay off generously – you
will learn more by yourself.
Hardware/Software Available
On campus, there is one location for students to use personal computer: I-Building on the second floor. Check
the hours outside the lab. The lab personal can assist you with hardware problems (example, machine not
working correctly) only.
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