Computer Concepts and Applications (CSCI 1203)
Tulsa Community College
Northeast Campus
Course Syllabus
Spring 2010
Instructor
Office
Phone
E-mail
Day/Time
Call #
: Steve St. John
: NE 2330 (Administration Building)
: 595 - 8428
: sstjohn@tulsacc.edu
: online (December 14 – January 10, 2009)
: 22306
Business Services Division:
Chairperson : Thomas Mancino
Office Num. : NE 2372
Office Phone : 595 – 7439
Course Pre-requisite:
None.
Next Suggested course(s):
Excel, Word, Internet, Access, Network Fundamentals, or Introduction to
Computer Programming. See any computer science faculty member or counseling for
more information.
General Education Goal Statement:
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community
College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their
work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include,
Critical Thinking; Effective Communication; Civic Responsibility; Global Awareness;
Computer Proficiency.
Textbooks and other materials:
Title: Technology in Action Complete
(Custom Edition for Tulsa Community College)
Authors: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy
Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing 2010
Textbooks and other materials (continued):
Title: GO! With Microsoft® Office 2007
(Custom Edition for Tulsa Community College)
Authors: Shelley Gaskin, Robert Ferrett, Alicia Vargas, Carolyn McLellan
Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing 2010
(The text books are available bundled together at the TCC Northeast campus
bookstore.)
Secondary Storage Device
Suggested: USB thumb drive
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 must be used for all lab assignments. It is available for use
in the FACET Center on the Northeast campus of Tulsa Community College
during regular hours. It is also available for free download to Tulsa Community
College students. Information on how to download Microsoft Office 2007 can be
found under the Syllabus tab on Blackboard.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer must be used to submit assignments to Blackboard.
Blackboard does not recognize files sent through FireFox.
Description:
The terminology of computers is presented. A major focus will be the concept of
“computer literacy”. The student will do several projects utilizing the major software
features of Microsoft Office and the Internet.
Catalog Description:
This is a theory/applications course. The theory introduces the role of computers in all
aspects of global society. The applications segment utilizes Microsoft Windows, Word,
Excel, Access, Power Point and the Internet to equip students with basic computer skills
necessary for their academic and professional careers. It will serve as the first course to
be taken by any computer science major, may satisfy a computer science requirement for
another discipline, a university parallel transferable course and meets the computer
proficiency requirements mandated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education.
Lecture 2 hours Laboratory 2 hours.
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to give the student a basic exposure to the
terminology of computers. Students will learn basic computer applications including:
Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Internet searches.
Teaching Methods:
Students will be expected to devote time each week to reading, online quizzes,
and lab work.
Evaluation and Grading Methods:
10 Quizzes (on Blackboard)
20 Lab Assignments
(submitted through Blackboard)
10 Online Discussion Threads
(on Blackboard)
2 Exams (on Blackboard)
(to be taken at the TCC Northeast
Campus Testing Center)
Total Possible
X
X
10 points each
10 points each
X
5 points each
X 200 points each
= 100 points
= 200 points
=
50 points
= 400 points
= 750 points
Grading Scale:
90 % - 100 %
80 % - 89 %
70 % - 79 %
60 % - 69 %
0 % - 59%
A
B
C
D
F
675 - 750
600 - 674
525 - 599
450 - 524
0 - 449
Participation Policy:
Participation is the responsibility of the student. Students are expected to
participate in a meaningful way each week of the semester.
Make-up Policy:
Lab assignments are due no later than the time and date posted on Blackboard. Late
assignments will not be accepted.
Make-up exams will not be given except in the most extreme circumstances. Any student
requesting a make-up exam will be responsible for providing documentation supporting
their request. If given, make-up exams will be worth 11% less than tests taken at the
proper time.
Withdrawal from the Class:
Non-attendance does NOT constitute withdrawal from the class. Students must
formally withdraw. The responsibility is yours!
Notice:
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted
microcomputer software. Tulsa Community College makes every effort to support these
copyright agreements and does not support illegal duplication of copyrighted material.
Students who are caught cheating, either on exams or copying assignments will
receive a grade of F in the course.
Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC
Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and
semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
Transferability:
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or
university to which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
ADA Policy:
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Students with documented disabilities are
provided academic accommodations through the disabled Student Resource Center (918595-7115) or Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (918-595-7428/TDDTTY 918-595-7434). If any student is in need of academic accommodations from either
office, it is the student’s responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriated referral
can be made no later than the first week of class. Students may also contact the disabled
Student Services Offices directly at the telephone numbers indicated. ACADEMIC
ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED UNLESS APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTATIONS IS PROVIDED TO THE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES
OFFICES TO SUPPORT THE NEED.
Plagiarism Policy:
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of
another writer are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed to be your
own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of
another as a guide to ideas and expressions that are then presented as your own. The
student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the course.
Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct:
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the
Tulsa Community College system. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a
deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain underserved
intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another. Academic misconduct is behavior
that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating specific standard, but without
deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means. The student should review the relevant
sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.
Computer Services Acceptable Use:
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and
students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s
mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is
governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the
TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by
contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.