CGS 1000-FALL 2009
Intro to Computers & Tech
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Syllabus
Faculty Website
Campus Cruiser
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Contact
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Instructor’s Name:
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Telephone Number:
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813-259-6535
Email Address:
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Bala Kappagantula
bkappagantula@hawkmail.hccfl.edu
URL:
http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty-info/bkappagantula.aspx
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Kappagantula, Bala)
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Introduction to Computers and Technology
Office Hours
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, BADM 208
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Student Information
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Name
Major
Computer skills? (Scale of 1 to 10. Ten being
Excellent)
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Course Description
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Provides students with an introductory overview of
the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of
computer on society and business, historic
development of data processing, basic functions
and use of computer hardware, software
applications, system software, basic skills in the
use of word processing, spreadsheet, database,
and presentation system and desktop publishing
software applications, basic skills using a Web
browser and search engine, and careers in the field
of computer science
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Text Books
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Discovering Computers, Living in a Digital World
Fundamentals 2010 Edition; By Shelly, Cashman
and Vermaat
• MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and
Techniques Premium Video Edition
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Grading
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There will be 5 assignments, 5 class activities, 5 Quizzes, 2 Exams,1 MS
Office Exam and 1 Final Project/Presentation.
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Assignment = 6 points x 5 = 30 points
Class Activity = 2 points X 5 = 10 points
Quiz = 4 points X 5 = 20 points
Exams = 10 points x 2 = 20 points
MS Office Exam = 10 points
Final Project/Presentation = 10 points
Total = 100 points
Each assignment will be due in 1 week.
Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points.
Extra Credit (5 points each) is available on Final exam and MS Office exam
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Grading Scale
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90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
59 – Below
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=B
=C
=D
=F
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Policies
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Academic Dishonesty Policy:
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one handing in someone else’s work as their work
will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment.
The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’
points for the assignment.
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Attendance Policy:
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go through HCC attendance policy particularly
students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be
taken during each class & students are encouraged to
attend every class.
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Miscellaneous
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Instructional Methods (Including Examination Policies):
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Cell Phone Etiquette:
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I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training on
MS Office tools.
Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the
classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone.
Classroom Etiquette:
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Rules of etiquette for college classes will be maintained and
include no slamming of doors or other materials, no noise from
(or use of) electronic devices (such as cell phones), no
wandering in/out of the room for any reason, no sleeping, and
no inappropriate conversation and words.
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OPEN LAB
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BTEC 203
 Monday
– Thursday 8:30 AM - 8 PM
 Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 Saturday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Request for Accommodations
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If, to participate in this course, you require an
accommodation due to a physical or learning
impairment, you must contact Nicole Lambert in
the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities,
BSSB 109, at (813) 253-7914.
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Questions
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