CS 11033 Sec V (Internet) Computer Fundamentals
First Day Handout
MYITLAB COURSE NUMBER CRSABUN-60492
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
I.
Paula Gragg
Crisp Center
(870) 838-2949 Office
(870) 972-8689 Home
pgragg@smail.anc.edu
Upon request
Term:
Class Meeting Hours:
Spring 2011
5:00 H
Class Location:
Lab Location:
Course Credit:
B203
B203
Three
(870) 897-4040 Cell
Welcome!
Welcome to Computer Fundamentals. I look forward to having you in the class this semester. I hope you learn a lot
and have fun in the process!
II.
Course Catalog Description
This course will cover basic computer terminology and hands-on computer training in a popular software suite.
Students will gain experience using Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet and presentations
software.
III.
Course Overview
Basic computer concepts will be covered first in this course. Then the features of Windows Vista and how Windows
Vista is used to manage files and folders will be discussed. The majority of the course will consist of hands-on
training in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007.
IV.
Course Rationale
Computers are everywhere—at home, at work, and at school. Many of the daily activities in our lives depend on or
involve information from a computer. Knowing how to productively and efficiently use computers for professional
and personal activities is becoming mandatory. This class will introduce students to computer terminology and some
of the most widely used computer programs in businesses, schools, and homes.
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Unit and Instructional Objectives
Unit I: Basic Computer Concepts
Rationale: Computers are part of our everyday lives. It essential that we know some basic computer terminology
and concepts to understand our phones, to pay our bills, to keep track of our bank accounts, and to keep in touch
with family and friends through the Email. This unit will help us understand the basic computer and the Internet.
The student will be able to:
 Identify how computers are used in society
 Define application and operating system software and identify popular software applications
 Define and give examples of application software
 Describe the system unit and its components
 Identify and describe common input device
 Identify and describe common output devices
 Identify and describe storage devices
 Describe how data is represented
 Differentiate between RAM and ROM
 Identify safe computing practice
Unit II: Windows Vista and File Management
Rationale: Everywhere we go and in almost every business transaction we do, we see someone using computers.
Understanding what a computer is and the operating system that makes it work is necessary for any student or
anyone that has a computer. Learning to navigate through the computer and to keep files and records that are easy
to find is a skill that is vital to anyone who works on a computer. In this unit, students will learn basic computer
terminology including types of computers and their functions, different hardware and software components,
creating, deleting, and saving files and folders, safe computing practices, and the benefits of networking.
The student will be able to:
 Identify Windows common features (desktop, taskbar, icons, start menu, etc.)
 Perform mouse and keyboard operations and shortcuts
 Identify Start Menu features
 Utilize Windows Explorer to navigate the Windows files and folder structure
 Create, name, copy, rename, delete and move files and folders
 Utilize Windows Help
Unit III: Microsoft Word 2007
Rationale: Microsoft Word is a word processing program that teaches you basic skills and techniques needed to
perform basic task such as creating reports, tables, and letters. In this unit, students will learn to identify word
processing terminology and concepts in order to create technical documents, to format and edit documents, to use
simple tools and utilities, and to print documents.
The student will be able to:
 Create, save, open and modify documents
 Enter, edit and format text
 Move and copy text
 Perform page setup functions (margins, page orientation, etc.)
 Insert, edit, format and manipulate graphical images
 Create headers and footers
 Perform spell check and grammar check
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 Set and clear tab stops
 Create and format a table
 Preview and print documents
Unit IV: Microsoft Excel 2007
Rationale: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet package that many people use in the word of business. A spreadsheet
can be used to create a simple budget to a very complex mathematical equation. In this unit, students will learn to
identify spreadsheet terminology and concepts in the creation of formulas and functions, formatting features, and
the generation of charts, graphs, and reports.
The student will be able to:
 Create, save, open and modify worksheets
 Enter, edit and format numbers and text
 Perform page setup functions (margins, page orientation, page fit, etc.)
 Insert, rename, move and delete worksheets
 Enter and copy formulas using arithmetic operators
 Enter and copy common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, COUNTIF)
 Create headers and footers
 Create, format and modify charts
 Perform spell check and grammar check
 Preview and print worksheets
Unit V: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Rationale: Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software that allows you to create electronic slide presentations.
Many people use this software in the business world to present information to others through powerpoints. Other
individuals use the software for personal use as a means of creating powerpoints of family functions, and activities.
In this unit, students will learn to create a business presentation using electronic slide show, to create an initial
outline and slides, to format and proof text, to utilize animation, to print a presentation, and to create and run a
slide show.
The student will be able to:
 Create, save, open and modify presentations
 Enter, edit and format text
 Apply a design theme
 Apply slide layouts
 Insert, edit and format graphical images
 Add headers and footers to slides and handouts
 Apply slide transitions
 Apply animation effects to text and clip art
 Perform spell check and grammar check
 Preview and print presentations (slides, handouts, note pages and outlines)
V.
Course Prerequisites
Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 20 words per minute by touch or OT 11003 Beginning Keyboarding.
Required Texts and Materials
Textbooks: GO! with Basic Computer Concepts. Authors: Gaskin and Coyle. Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
GO! with Windows Vista. Authors: Gaskin and Ferrett. Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
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GO! with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory, Third Edition. Authors: Gaskin, Ferrett, Vargas and McLellan.
Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Materials:
myitlab™ Access Code, USB drive
Software:
Windows Vista® Operating System, Microsoft® Office 2007, and Internet access (All programs are
available for students in ANC’s computer lab.)
Supplementary (Optional) Texts and Materials
To be determined
Basis for Final Grade
Assessment
Homework, myitlabQuizzes, & Skill Based Training
Unit Tests
Final Exam
Grading Scale (%)
90-100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Percent of Final Grade
30%
50%
20%
100%
A
B
C
D
F
Grade Dissemination
Graded materials in this course will be returned individually as soon as possible. Students who are absent on the day
that the graded work is distributed in class must come by my office to see the work. You can access your scores at
any time by using "my ANC Grades" in the portal. Please note that scores returned mid-semester are unofficial
grades. If you need help accessing myANC Grades, see the online tutorial.
During the semester, I will post quizzes each week over the material covered. They will be posted each Friday and
will be due by the following Sunday. These quizzes will be worth 10 points each. I will take the top 10 grades to
total one test grade. This will count as one of the Unit Tests.
You can access your assignment grades online by logging in to this myANC course and clicking on Coursework
(http://myanc.edu). Mid-term and final grades can be accessed using Campus Connect on myANC. Please note that
scores returned mid-term are unofficial grades. If you need help accessing myANC contact the ANC Helpdesk by
email: ANChelp@smail.anc.edu.
Course Policies: Grades
Late Work Policy:
Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. The grade for a late
homework assignment is reduced by 10% of the total points possible for each day it is late, up to one week.
Homework assignments that are more than one week late are not accepted.
There are no make-ups for in-class work or unannounced quizzes and online quizzes. Online quizzes are given in a
certain time frame (usually one week). If you miss that time frame, you cannot make up the graded quiz.
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You may make-up one unit exam. If you are forced to miss a scheduled exam, you must notify me in advance. You
may call me at the number listed above and leave a voice mail message, if necessary, or you may email me. Failure
to notify me in advance forfeits your opportunity to take advantage of this make-up policy. Third party
documentation of the reason for missing a scheduled exam may be required. I reserve the right to reject the source
of the documentation. A make-up exam, which may be different than the original exam, must be taken during my
office hours and within one week of the missed exam.
The comprehensive final exam must be taken at the scheduled date, time, and location.
Extra Credit Policy:
Assignments for extra credit are given at the instructor’s discretion.
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current college policy as stated below concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course.
Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing
the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on
whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the mid-term of the subsequent
semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
VI.
Course Policies: Technology and Media
myANC: myANC is Arkansas Northeastern College’s web portal and Learning Management System (LMS). myANC is
an online web tool that allows faculty and students to collaborate and communicate in a variety of ways.
Your Campus Connect account is also a part of this system. myANC will be used in this course for announcements,
online quizzes, tests and other coursework and assignments, and online grading. A personal UserID and password is
required to access most of the portal. Your UserID is your StudentID and your password is the last four digits of your
social security number. If the last four digits of your social security number begin with zero, drop the zero and use
the last three digits. myANC can be found at http://myanc.anc.edu or it may be accessed using the link on our
homepage, www.anc.edu. Help for new users is available through the myANC Tutor tab found on myANC or by
emailing ANCHelp@smail.anc.edu.
Email: (myancmail) Arkansas Northeastern College has partnered with Google to host email addresses for ANC
students. Your ANC student email account will be the email account that will be used in this class. Access your email
account by going to http://mail.goggle.com/a/smail.anc.edu and using your first and last names, separated by a
period for your username. Your default password is the last six digits of your Student ID. If you cannot access your
student email, contact the MITS department at 762-1020 ext 1150 or ext 1207 or send an email to
ANChelp@smail.anc.edu. Please remember to check your student email often! I will respond to any email sent to
me within 24 hours unless the email is received Friday through Sunday.
Myitlab: Students will use an Internet-based learning systems call myitlab. Students will have powerpoints and
training aids to help them to learn programs. Students will complete skill-based training, quizzes, and test in this
system. All grades that are used for the course will be transfer to the myANC learning system to show the final
grades for the course.
Computer Labs: In addition to general-purpose classrooms, a number of computer laboratories are provided for
instructional and student use. These networked laboratories are state-of-the-art and fully equipped with computers,
printers, Internet connections and the latest software. The labs are open to students enrolled in one or more credit
hours at the College.
Technology Support: A lab assistant is generally present in the computer lab in B202 for assistance in using the
College computers. These assistants cannot help you with course assignments; specific questions regarding the
technology requirements for each course should be directed to the instructor of the course. Problems with myANC
or College email accounts should be addressed by email to ANCHelp@smail.anc.edu.
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Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access:
Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with
disabilities. The First Day Handout is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who
need accommodations in this course must contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed
accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the instructor to request
accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Johnny Moore in Statehouse Hall,
762-3180.
Attendance Policy:
It is to your advantage to be in attendance, and on time, for every class and to allocate appropriate study time each
day to insure success in this course. If you must be absent because of illness or an emergency, please refer to the
assignment schedule or contact me or a classmate to find out what you missed. Please remember that absences can
adversely affect your grade and regular attendance is a proven benefit to learning.
Professionalism Policy:
Cell phones, iPods, etc. must be silenced and put away during all classroom and lab activities. Those not heeding
this rule will be asked to leave the classroom/lab immediately so as to not disrupt the learning environment. Please
complete homework assignments and readings before class. Plan your time wisely. Expect to spend about two hours
working on assignments outside of class for every hour spent in class. Ask questions about any class material that
you do not understand. Be attentive during class. Please arrive on time for all class meetings. Students who
habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., may suffer a reduction in their final class grade.
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. If you are uncertain as to what constitutes academic
dishonesty, please consult the Academic Integrity Policy in ANC’s Student Handbook
(http://www.anc.edu/docs/anc_handbook.pdf) for further details. Students are expected to do their own
work. Plagiarism, using the words of others without express permission or proper citation, will not be
tolerated. Any cheating (giving or receiving) or other dishonest activity will, at minimum, result in a zero on
that test or assignment and may be referred, at the discretion of the instructor, to the Department Chair
and/or Vice President of Instruction for further action.
Studying together is acceptable and encouraged because such can be helpful in learning; but each class
member is expected to prepare class assignments and test alone based on his/her knowledge and individual
effort.
Learning Assistance Center: The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is a free resource for ANC students. The LAC
provides drop-in assistance, computer tutorials and audio/visual aids to students who need help in academic areas.
Learning labs offer individualized instruction in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary development
and college study methods. Tutorials services are available on an individual basis for those having difficulty with
instructional materials. The LAC also maintains a shelf of free materials addressing specific problems, such as
procedures for writing essays and term papers, punctuation reviews, and other useful materials. For more
information, visit the LAC website at http://www.anc.edu/LAC or stop by room L104 in the Adams/Vines Library
Complex.
Other Student Support Services: Many departments are ready to assist you to reach your educational goals. Be sure
to check with your advisor; the Learning Assistance Center, Room L104; Student Support Services, Room S145; and
Student Success, Room L101 to find the right type of support for you.
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VII.
Important Dates to Remember
January 10
January 11
January 13
January 14
January 17
February 21
March 21-25
April 11-15
April 12
April 13
April 15
April 18-21
April 19
April 20
April 22
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 9-11
May 13
Classes Begin
Late Registration Ends—Day Classes
Late Registration Ends—Evening and Internet Classes
Last Day to Change Classes due to Class Cancellation or Declare an Audit
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
President’s Day (College Closed)
Spring Break! (No Classes)
Early Summer 2011 Web Registration—Returning Students
Early Summer 2011 Walk-in Registration—Returning Students
Early Summer 2011 Walk-in Registration—New Students
Last Day to Withdraw
Early Fall 2011 Web Registration—Returning Students
Early Fall 2011 Walk-in Registration—Returning Students
Early Fall 2011 Walk-in Registration—New Students
Good Friday (College Closed)
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
Study Day
Final Examinations
Graduation Activities!!!
Disclaimer: This First Day Handout was prepared under certain limited assumptions. Therefore, if the students in
the class seem to "fit" the design for the course and if events occur as planned, the schedule, assignments, and
assessments will be followed. The instructor has the option, however, to eliminate or add assignments and/or
assessments if he/she feels it is in the best interest of the students.
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Internet Schedule
VIII.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Disclaimer: This First Day Handout was prepared under certain limited assumptions. Therefore, if the students in the class seem to "fit" the design for the course and if events occur as planned, the
schedule, assignments, and assessments will be followed. The instructor has the option, however, to eliminate or add assignments and/or assessments if he/she feels it is in the best interest of the
students.
Date
Week 1
Topic/Content
Orientation—Typing Test
COMPUTER CONCEPTS UNIT
Establish Myitlab & Email
Accounts
GO! with Basic Computer Concepts,
pp. 1-47
Week 2
Week 3
GO! with Basic Computer Concepts,
pp. 1-47 continued
Test 1 – Computer Concepts
WINDOWS VISTA UNIT
GO! with Windows Vista
Project 1A-Familiarize Yourself with
the Vista Interface, pp. 3-30
Week 4
Project 1B-Work with Files and
Folders, pp. 31-57
Test 2 – Windows Vista
Week 5
Word: Chapter 5
Project 5A–Application Letter, pp. 324
Project 5B-Company Overview, pp.
25-48
Week 6
Word Chapter 6
Project 6A–
Project 6B-
Study Aids
Homework
www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php
Basic Computer Concepts PowerPoint
Basic Computer Concepts Practice Quiz-MyItLab
Due Date
Go to myANC portal and read the Academic Integrity Policy—print the First Day
Handout
Jan 23
Go! Basic Concepts Study Guide—MyANC Portal
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the book,
pp. 51-54.
Basic Computer Concepts Exercises—MyANC Portal
MyANC Portal
Windows Vista Practice Quiz—MyItLab
Windows Vista PowerPoint
Chapter 5 PowerPoint
Project 5A Audio/Video Demonstration
Project 5B Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 5 Practice Quiz
Project 6A Audio/Video Demonstration
Project 6B Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 6 Practice Quiz
In-Class Assignment
Go! Vista Study Guide—MyANC Portal
Project 1A–Click on the Tests-Quizzes-Assignments link on the class homepage.
Click on Project 1A and print both files. (Note due date)
Feb 6
In-Class Assignment—To be arranged.
Project 1B–Click on the Tests-Quizzes-Assignments link on the class homepage.
Click on Project 1B and print both files. (Note due date)
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the book,
pp. 59-60,
Vista Exercises—MYANC Portal
Project 5A Skill-Based Training
Project 5B Skill-Based Training
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 5—Grader Project Homework, 5H_Invitation
Chp 5—Grader Project Assessment 1_Goodnews
myitlab Chapter 5 Graded Quiz
Feb 6
Project 6A Skill-Based Training
Project 6B Skill-Based Training
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 6—Grader Project Homework, 5H_Invitation
Chp 6—Grader Project Assessment 1_Goodnews
myitlab Chapter 6 Graded Quiz
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Mar 6
Date
Topic/Content
Week 7
Word: Chapter 7
Week 8
Project 7A-Photography Flyer, pp.
147-170
Project 7B-Price List, pp. 171-187
Study Aids
Homework
Chapter 7 PowerPoint
Project 7A Audio/Video Demonstration
Project 7B Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 7 Practice Quiz
Project 7A Skill-Based Training
Project 7B Skill-Based Training
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 7—Grader Project Homework, 03H_Photo_Restoration
Chp 7—Grader Project Assessment, w03_PCPT_Data
myitlab Chapter 7 Graded Quiz
Online Assignment--MyitLab
Project 9A Skill-Based Training
Project 9B Skill-Based Training; Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice
questions at the end of the chapter.
In-Class Assignment—To be arranged
Chp 9—Grader Project Homework, 9H_Warranties
Chp 9—Grader Project Assessment, e01_PCPT_Data
Myitlab Chapter 9 Graded Quiz
Project 10A Skill-Based Training; Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice
questions at the end of the chapter.
In-Class Assignment—To be arranged
Chp 10—Grader Project Homework, 2H_Venue_Revenue
Myitlab Chapter 10A Graded Quiz
Mar 6
Chapter 11 PowerPoint
Project 11A Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 11A Practice Quiz
Project 11A Skill-Based Training; Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice
questions at the end of the chapter.
In-Class Assignment—To be arranged
Myitlab Chapter 11A Graded Quiz
Apr 10
Chapter 15 PowerPoint
Project 15A Audio/Video Demonstration
Project 15B Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 15 Practice Quiz
Project 15A Skill-Based Training
Project 15B Skill-Based Training; Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice
questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 15—Grader Project Homework 15H_Fresh
Chp 15—Grader Project Assessment, p1_PCPT_Data
Myitlab Chapter 15 Graded Quiz
Project 16A Skill-Based Training
Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 16—Grader Project Homework 16H_Family
Myitlab Chapter 16A Graded Quiz
Project 17A Skill-Based Training; Matching, Fill in the Blank and Multiple Choice
questions at the end of the chapter.
Chp 17—Grader Project Homework, 3H_Town_Centres
Myitlab Chapter 17A Graded Quiz
Online Assignment--MyitLab
Online Assessment—MyitLab To be arranged
May 8
Test 3 – Word
Week 9
Excel: Chapter 9
Project 9A-Auto Sales, pp. 275-325
Project 9B-Safety Products, pp. 326341
Week 10
Excel: Chapter 10
Project 10A-Ticket Sales, pp. 373400
Mar 21-25
Week 12
Week 13
Due Date
Chapter 9 PowerPoint
Project 9A Audio/Video Demonstration
Project 9B Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 9 Practice Quiz
Chapter 10 PowerPoint
Project 10A Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 10A Practice Quiz
April 10
Week 11 Spring Break (No Classes)
Excel: Chapter 11
Project 11A-Milan Inventory, pp.
447-474
Finish up on all EXCEL work.
Test 4-Excel
Week 14
PowerPoint: Chapter 15
Week 15
Project 15A-Expansion, pp. 773-798
Project 15B-Overview, pp. 799-813
Week 16
PowerPoint: Chapter 16
Project 16A-Welcome, pp. 837-860
Week 17
PowerPoint: Chapter 17
Project 17A-New Homes, pp. 907922
Test 5 - PowerPoint
TBA
Comprehensive Final Exam
Chapter 16 PowerPoint
Project 16A Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 16 Practice Quiz
Chapter 17 PowerPoint
Project 17A Audio/Video Demonstration
Chapter 17 Practice Quiz
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May 8
May 8
TBA
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