INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
SYLLABUS
COMI – 1100 - 158
FALL – 2012
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – ROOM 2631
11:00 am – 12:50 pm
LINCOLN CAMPUS
INSTRUCTOR – MR. ANTHONY C. LISA
alisa@ccri.edu
Text
Visualizing Technology by Deborah Geogham
Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2010 Volume 1 by Townsend, Ferrett, Hain,
& Vargas
Skills for Success with Windows 7 by Krin Townsend
myitlab Access Card
Materials: One memory stick and a set of headphones to use in lab
EVERY DAY YOU MUST OPEN YOUR E-MAIL FOR
NEWS FROM MR. LISA
WEEK
VISUALIZING TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE 2010
ASSIGNMENTS
1 Sept 5
Sept 10
What is a Computer
MyCCRI &
myitlab
Setup e-mail account
Setup myitlab account
e-mail
Blackboard
Chapter 1 Quiz
Content Based Assignments
2 Sept 12
Sept 17
Hardware
Introduction to
Windows 7
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Chapter 2 Quiz
3 Sept 19
Sept 24
Test 1 – 09/24/2012
Chapters 1, 2, and
Windows 7
Word 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
4 Sept 26
Oct 1
File Management
Word 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Chapter 3 Quiz
NO CLASSES OCTOBER 8TH – COLOMBUS DAY
OCTOBER 10TH FOLLOW A MONDAY SCHEDULE
5 Oct 3
Oct 10
Digital Devices and
Multimedia
Word Review
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Tests
Chapter 4 Quiz
6 Oct 15
Oct17
Test 2 – 10/15/2012
Chapter 3, 4 and
Word 2010
Excel 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
7 Oct 22
Oct 24
Application Software
Excel 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Chapter 5 Quiz
8 Oct 29
Oct 31
System Software
Excel Review
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Tests
Chapter 6 Quiz
9 Nov 5
Nov 7
Test 3 – 11/05/2012
Chapters 5, 6, and
Excel 2010
Access 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 12TH VETERANS DAY
NOVEMBER 16TH FOLLOW A MONDAY SCHEDULE
10 Nov 14
Nov 16
Internet
Access 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Test
Web Search
Chapter 7 Quiz
11 Nov 19
Nov 21
Communicating and Sharing:
The Social Web
Access Review
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Tests
Chapter 8 Quiz
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12 Nov 26
Nov 28
Test 4 – 11/26/2012
Chapters 7, 8 and
Access 20010
PowerPoint 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
13. Dec 3
Dec 5
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Networks and Communication
PowerPoint 2010
Content Based Assignments
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Tests
Chapter 9 Quiz
14 Dec 14
Dec 10
Security
15 Dec 19
Test 5 TBA
Chapter 9, & 10, and
Power Point
Content Based Assignment
Skill Based Assignments
Skill Based Practice Test
Chapter 10 Quiz
NOTES
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Computers is a one (1) semester course which meets four (4)
hours per week. Two (2) hours in lecture and two (2) hours are spent devoted to work on computer work
stations. The course is designed so that the student will learn the principles of computers and information
processing; and the fundamentals of Windows 7, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft
Access 2010, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010.
GRADING POLICY:
Tests
60%
Lab Assignments
Quizzes
30%
10%
MID YEAR & END OF YEAR GRADING CRITERIA
A
AB+
B
B-
93 – 100
90 - 92
87 – 89
83 – 86
80 – 82
C+
C
D+
D
F
77 – 79
70 – 76
67 – 69
60 – 66
0 - -59
ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
Specific assignments will be listed in myitalb at the appropriate week. Due date will be listed on the
individual assignments.
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All myitlab assignments and other homework assignments are due prior to you taking a particular exam. If
the assignments are turned in after the exam has been taken the student will receive a grade of 0 for the
missed assignment. EXAMPLE All WORD assignments are due prior to taking Exam 2.
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Assignments must be printed (when appropriate) and properly identified – your name and the assignment
name and number. Printouts must be stapled together in order as listed in the assignment.
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Students are expected to do their own work. A student may not use or copy another’s work (or portions of
it) and represent it as his/her own. The penalty for cheating is SERVERE.
EXAMINATION POLICY:
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Five (5) EXAMS will be given.
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NO MAKEUP EXAMS
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Each student is allowed to drop their lowest exam grade.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is required. Please make every effort to arrive on time! Attendance and punctuality are critical
to success in the course. If you are unable to attend class, you are responsible for completing the material
covered in myitlab. Please keep me informed about any extenuating circumstances that may affect your
attendance. Only five absences are allowed. Anyone with more than five absences or more classes will
suffer a grade reduction or will be ask to withdraw from the course. If you arrive late for class, be sure to
check with me at the end of class to be marked “tardy but present. “Two late arrivals will be considered one
absence.
Students that leave class before they are dismissed will be marked.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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Do not lose or misplace this syllabus; the rules and procedures listed are strictly enforced.
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It is recommended that students read the assigned chapters prior to the class lectures. Class participation is
encouraged.
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I have the right to raise or lower your grades based on subjective values such as attitude, class participation,
preparation, understanding the material and attendance.
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Please be sure that all electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, etc.) are turned off during class.