Solano Community College
School of Applied Technology & Business
Fall 2014
CIS 50
Microcomputer Applications
Instructor: Kevin Anderson, J.D.
Office: Building 500, Room 515
Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:00; Tu Th 8:30-9:30; Wed
12:00-12:30; Th 5:00-6:00 (Vacaville)
Phone: (707) 864-7000 Ext. 4405
E-mail: kevin.anderson@solano.edu
SIMnet Website: https://solano.simnetonline.com/sp/
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT
The primary purpose of this course is to provide the absolute novice with an introduction to
microcomputers and user application software.
Course content requires “hands-on”
familiarization with personal computers, word processing, electronic spreadsheet, presentation and
database management software, utilizing Microsoft Office 2013 and McGraw Hill’s SIMnet
software. This class is designed for those students who are not computer science majors.
Windows 7
Word 2013
Excel 2013
PowerPoint 2013
Access 2013
Basic Computer Concepts
Hands-On Computer Laboratory work utilizing Windows 7, and Microsoft Office 2013 which
includes (Word 2013, Excel 2013, PowerPoint 2013 and Access 2013)
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Book (In Digital Format))
Microsoft Office 2013 – A Skills Approach by Manning & Swinson © McGraw Hill 2014
ISBN 978-0-07-351645-5
USB Flash Drive
At least 1GB
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe and demonstrate entry-level skills using a computer with a graphical user interface, the
internet, word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
Solano Community College
School of Applied Technology & Business
Fall 2014
Class Policies
Student Conduct: To create a comfortable learning environment for all students, I expect all
students enrolled in this class to attend the entire class promptly and consistently. I also expect
you to treat other students and the instructor with respect, follow the instructor’s directions for
appropriate classroom discussions and participation. I also expect students to avoid disrupting the
class in any way.
Moreover, to create a professional and positive learning environment, this instructor expects
students to take this class seriously, prepare thoroughly, and actively participate. So that all
students can profit from the class, students are expected to have the appropriate academic skills
when they enter the class or acquire the necessary skills concurrently through the use of labs,
tutors, instructor conferences, or enrollment in classes teaching the needed skills.
Missed Classes: Students are responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when
he/she was absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by seeing
the instructor during his office hours. Missed or late quizzes cannot be made up under any
circumstances except for good cause and adequate notice a makeup quiz may be given.
Assignments: All lab assignments are due the following week on Monday’s at the end of class.
Late assignments may be assessed a penalty.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating is a serious offense and may be punished by failure on an exam,
quiz or project; failure in the course and/or expulsion from the college. For more information refer
to the Solano Community College Catalog page 36, or the Solano Community College Student
handbook.
Need for Assistance: If you have a condition such as a physical or learning disability, which will
make it difficult for you to carry out the work or will require accommodations, please notify me
as soon as possible. You may also contact Disability Services Program (DSP).
GRADING POLICY AND SCALE
10%
20%
20%
25%
25%
Class participation and attendance
Simnet In-class Lessons
Midterm Exam
Simnet Computer Laboratory Projects
Final Exam