Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Course Syllabus
Fall 2015
CS 1013 - Computer Literacy & Application
An applied exploration of personal computing in which students learn system operation and
maintenance, Internet technologies and primary desktop applications. Theory.
Type of course: Theory
Credit Hours: 3; Total hours of theory per semester: 45
Total hours of lab for the semester: 0; Total hours of clinical per semester: N/A .
Class length: Full Trimester
Class days and times: Mon-Wed 2:30-4:00pm
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Name: Brenda Lewis
Instructor Phone: (918) 293-4806
Office: NCAT 314F
Instructor email: brenda.s.lewis@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is e-mail. Please allow 24 - 48 hours to return your
correspondence during the normal work week.
Instructor's Office Hours: 1st half MWF 7:30-8:25; 10:30-11:25; TR 7:30-8:25
2d half TBA
Other times by appointment
Division Name: Arts & Sciences
Division’s Main Phone: 918-293-4768
Required Text, References, and Materials
Texts:
Marquee Office 2013 Brief with Windows 7 Module supplement (3d semester to use)
(This is a custom bundle for OSU-IT.) If you buy or rent online, don’t worry about
Windows 7 Module)
Rutkosky, Seguin, Roggenkamp, & Rutkosky, Paradigm Publishing,
ISBN # 9780763862206
References: supporting sites as provided; access to a computer with Microsoft Office 2013, Internet
access
Materials: Online Classroom as directed by teacher, Student Data Files loaded on USB flash drive at
least 1 GB, and writing utensils and paper for note taking; access to MS Office 2013 (no
other version)
Uniform/Tools: N/A
Estimated Cost for Texts, References, and Materials:
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools:
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$ 99 new ($75 used)
$ N/A
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Course Objectives
Assessment of Objectives
IT Essentials concept quiz
Identify and use basic computer components
including the Windows Operating Sysytem.
Manage user accounts including the use and
organization of email messages & contacts, file
storage, and O-Key.
Use the internet to browse, search, and locate
resources.
Use MS Word to produce professional quality
documents used in academic and workplace
environments.
Use computer components and Windows to
complete assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Students send instructor an email from OSU email
account.
Internet Explorer concept quiz
Use internet to submit assignments and exams.
Word Unit Exam*
Create and design spreadsheets in MS Excel; using
a variety of formatting techniques, formulas, multiple
Excel Unit Exam*
worksheets, and charts used in academic and
workplace environments.
Prepare informative and visually attractive
PowerPoint presentations that may include
hyperlinks, clipart, tables and animation used in
academic and workplace environments.
PowerPoint Unit Exam*
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student
learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this assignment is used in the university
assessment program.
Course Activities
In this course students will:
 Utilize Desire2Learn (D2L) for announcements, course information, assignment drop boxes,
and grades.
 Read sections from the text as specified in assignment schedule.
 Complete assigned projects from the textbook using the appropriate software.
 Participate in class activities as assigned by the instructor
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 Follow step-by-step directions from book to create a variety of MS Word 2013 documents:
letters, flyers, envelopes, research paper, and more.
 Follow step-by-step directions from book to create a variety of MS Excel 2013 spreadsheets
using data, formulas, charts, graphs, and more.
 Follow step-by-step directions from book to create and edit MS PowerPoint 2013 presentations
using text, Clip Art, SmartArt, animation, transitions, and more.
 Complete required quizzes after each section.
 Complete required Unit Exams after each Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Evaluation - grades will be based on the quality and completion of these tasks:
Textbook (Section) Activities and
Skills Reviews, Knowledge Checks…….71% or 710 points
Concept Quizzes……………………………...…20% or 200 points
Unit Exams* (3)……………………………….... 9% or 90 points
Total
100% or 1000 points
OSU-IT
Grading Scale
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89.99%
C = 70%-79.99%
D = 60%-69.99%
F = 59.99% & below
*The student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student
learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is
independent of the student’s course grade.
Grading of assignments is determined by following instructions, accuracy, completeness, and
printing/submitting on time.
Normal return time for daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type
projects is the next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Normal return time for extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and
similar type projects is one (1) to two (2) weeks.
Authorized Tools
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
FERPA is the Federal Law which requires the school to protect your privacy. As such, neither overall
grades nor assignment grades will be discussed in the class or in front of other students. Students
must contact faculty during office hours or by appointment to discuss grades.
Computer Requirements
Students will need access to a computer with Microsoft Office 2013. Due to changes in options and
features, using an older version of MS Office will result in portions of assignments not being correct.
Class time is provided to work on Computer Literacy assignments.
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Classroom/Computer Lab Policies
The primary purpose of the computer labs on campus is to support the educational process. Priority
use of computer labs will be given to students for the completion of assignments, exercises, and
projects for academic courses. Food and drinks are prohibited in the computer labs. For
detailed information regarding computer usage, e-mail, and network policies, please refer to the
Student Handbook http://www.osuit.edu/campus_community/cis/computer_usage.php.
Computer Labs: Computers are available in the campus library, LASSO Center (NCAT Rooms 308
and 309), Noble Center rooms 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 204, 303, 304, & 305 for general student use
when classes aren’t being conducted. Use these campus computers if you need more time than
allotted in class or need to catch up on assignments due to missed class time.
All computers on campus are set to delete files saved in My Documents or on the Desktop when the
computer is turned off; therefore, it is important to always save your work to your USB drive.
Do not cannot share a USB drive with a classmate because it will not allow two files with the same
name on the drive. It replaces the original file with the new version. Each student must have his/her
own USB drive.
Instructions for Specific Tasks and Assignments
Each student is expected to complete his/her own assignments. Sharing of assignments
will result in zero credit and possible failure of the course for all students involved.
It is imperative to read and follow ALL of the instructions provided within each
assignment to earn good scores. Do not skip any steps!
Section Activities: Complete the Section Activities in each section of the textbook. The Section
Activities from the Office 2013 textbook should be saved using Save As to the student’s USB
drive using the name given in the assignment, printed out, and submitted into the
appropriately labeled Dropbox found in D2L by the date indicated on the assignment schedule below.
Save As is easier to direct the file to the appropriate directory
Prior to submitting the assignment for grading, compare the final version to the model answer at the
beginning of the section of the textbook. Assignments uploaded to the incorrect submission area
may be overlooked and, therefore, not graded. If the wrong file is uploaded, simply upload the
correct file and it will replace the original document. The last document uploaded is the one graded.
When the assignment is ready to be uploaded:
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Log into D2L
Select this course
Click on “Dropbox”
Click on the appropriate Dropbox label
Click on the “Add File” button
Click “Upload” button—this opens a pop-up box
Find your finished file on your jump drive and select it
Click “Open”
Click “Add”
Add any appropriate comments you have in the “Comments” box
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11. Click the “Submit” button
12. The next screen will tell you if the file uploaded successfully.
13. D2L will also send a confirmation email that the file was successfully uploaded. Do not delete
these emails!
Keep all saved assignments until the end of the semester and final grade is posted. The Assignment
Schedule contains all assignments and due dates. Grades will be posted in D2L as assignments are
graded. These grades will be based on completeness, quality, accuracy in following instructions, and
timely submission—late submissions will not be accepted, resulting in a zero on the assignment.
Skills Reviews: The Skills Reviews are located at the end of each section in the textbook. If
something seems unfamiliar, go back through the section activities. Upload your finished projects to
the appropriately labeled Dropbox in D2L and print out prior to the due date.
Knowledge Checks:
These are questions in your book at the end of each section. You are to answer them and include
the page number where the answer is located, even if you know the answer. You don’t need to type
the question. Type your answers and pages numbers in a Word file, Save, and Dropbox.
I recommend completing the KC just before you take the Concept Quiz.
Concept Quizzes: The Concept Quizzes are in the Quizzes section of D2L. The Concept Quizzes are
multiple choice questions over the section just completed. Notes and textbook may be used to look
up answers. Some of the answers will be found in the steps of the activities just completed and
others will be found in the paragraphs before and after the activity steps, so read through all of the
text. Take quizzes in or out of class using a computer (no tablet or smart phone).
Each multiple choice question is worth 2 points, so the total possible points indicates the number of
questions (5 to 10 questions). The questions are randomly pulled from a bank of questions and
placed in random order. One attempt per quiz, 30 minutes per quiz.
Unit Exams: This course has three exams, one at the end of each application unit: MS Word, MS
Excel, and MS PowerPoint. These Unit Exams are open book and open note and must be completed
in class on designated test days.. All Unit Exams must be taken in class. No make-up exams
will be administered except our last day Mon, Dec 7.
Participation: Regular attendance is required. Detailed attendance records are kept.
Late Work
Late work is not accepted, as ample time will be provided and assignments are made available well
before the due dates. Work may be submitted early.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Courteous and respectful behavior is expected from all students each day. All cell phones must be
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turned off and put away out of sight. Sending and receiving calls/messages distracts students from
class work and testing.
Utilizing time well is a valuable work characteristic. Please use all of each of class time as you can
work ahead on everything except for unit tests.
OSU-IT is a tobacco free campus—this includes e-cigarettes.
Specific behaviors which will not be tolerated in the classroom include:
 Profanity and acting out
 Talking, typing, or printing when instructor is addressing the class
 Abuse to classroom furniture or equipment
 Abuse to classroom equipment
Use of any of these behaviors or other behaviors either prohibited by OSU-IT or disruptive to the
learning environment will result in the student being asked to leave the classroom for the remainder
of the class for the day. Further use of these behaviors will result in the student conduct office being
notified.
University & Course Expectations
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by, and maintain a copy of the syllabus
for this course. Syllabi are available on the OSU-IT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional
assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student learning
and program improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for
notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a
qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request
verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of Academic Accommodations/ LASSO
Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO
Center, to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation
to respond when they receive official notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide
retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and
complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and
reasonable accommodations are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Noble
Center. You may call 918.293.4855 for more information or fax documentation to 918.293.4853.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student found
guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. Academic
dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism:
the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized
collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4) Unauthorized advance access to
exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6) Knowing cooperation with another
person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students are required to actively protect their work
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against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and
Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior) available online at
http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
Students must complete their own work. Anyone else completing assignments or copying
assignments is cheating. Do not allow another student to copy work and/or answers. Any
plagiarized work will receive a zero for the assignment. Second incident of cheating will
result in a failing grade.
I use Turnitin software that works within D2L. If work is copied, even if from another campus at
another time, I receive a notification.
Attendance Policy For Face-to-Face Courses
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as
competitive members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in
academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment;
therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions:
Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at their
discretion, may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in
advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their
discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% (3 class periods) of an individual course (or earlier at faculty
discretion) during a regular seven-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter
session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early Alert System
for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned faculty advisor or
designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic calendar days for counseling on how
to improve their attendance and academic success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an individual
course who misses 20% (6 class periods) of that course, whether excused or unexcused, and,
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in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a reasonable opportunity to be
successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
FALL SEMESTER 2015
August 31
Mon 8:00 am Move-In Day
August 31
Mon 1:00 pm Cowboy Up! New Student Orientation
September 1 Tue 7:30 am
Classwork Begins
September 3 Fri
Last day to Add (1st Half Only)
September 7 Mon
Labor Day Holiday
September 8 Tue
Last day to Drop with Refund (1st Half Only)
September 8 Tue
Last day to Add (Full Semester)
September 15 Tues
Last day to Drop with Refund (Full semester)
September 16 Wed 4:00 pm Attendance Tracker Due
October 8
Tue
Last day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Grade* (1st Half Only)
October 20
Tue 4:30 pm
Mid Semester
October 25
Sun 11:00 am Move-In Day For 2nd-Half
October 25
Sun 1:00 pm
Cowboy Up! New Student Orientation
October 26
Mon 7:30 am Classwork Resumes (2nd Half Classes Begin); ENROLL FOR SPRING
October 28
Wed
Last day to Add (2nd Half Only)
October 30
Fri
Last day to Drop with Refund (2nd Half Only)
November 20 Fri
Last day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Grade* for Full semester
November 25,26,27 Wed/Thur/Fri
Thanksgiving Day Holidays
November 30 Mon 7:30 am Classwork Resumes
December 1
Tue
Last day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Grade* (2nd Half Only)
December 11 Fri 11:30 am
Instructional Period Ends
December 11 Fri 2:00 pm
Graduation Exercises
December 14 – January 3
Student Break
*Courses not meeting for a Full semester, a Half semester, or an Interim session will have a different dates.
If failing a class and considering a drop, please check with the instructor, Residential Life, Student Financial Services,
sponsoring agency, and division to be fully aware of any implications. See Admissions or division office to process
drops/withdrawals.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
The Lasso Center is located in Room 307 of the Noble Center offers free tutoring assistance in math,
science, writing, and computer usage.
Lasso Center hours of operation:
Mon-Thurs, 7:30-7:00; Fri 7:30-4:30
The Library (LRC) staff are very helpful with basic computer skills, student accounts, and research.
Learning Resource Center hours of operation:
Mon-Thurs, 7:00-8:00; Fri 7:00-4:30; Sun 2:00-6:00; Closed Saturdays
Peer Tutors
These are advanced students in many programs. They tutor coursework and advise on matters of
student life. Posters are around campus with their information; they usually meet in commons areas
of the Student Union during the day or evening.
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COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Students must activate Okey account (and reset password before 120 days), can set up account or
re-set password on off-campus computers. See Computer Services in the administration building for
Okey and university email problems. Access website @ www.osuit.edu; Current Students, Online
Support .
Must be able to:
1. Navigate Online Classroom a/k/a Desire2Learn a/k/a D2L; check News and Grades at least
twice a week. If a grade is missing, check your dropbox folder for Feedback for comments
(if any).
2. Submit assignments to D2L Dropbox folders as well as print out. View Feedback from dropbox
folders.
3. When using a campus computer, always save a copy to your Google Drive or flash drive.
Campus computers will delete all files saved to Desktop or My Documents when turned off.
4. Be able to send email for communications and check e-mail daily for messages. When
sending an email message, please include a subject line and include your name and class.
5. Email account—check Inbox and Junk Email folder; create class folders to organize D2L
submission receipts and other messages.
6. If you use your USB drive for other classes, make a folder for each class to organize your files.
7. Students can download free MS Office 2013 professional version software on personal
computers.
8. Save all assignments until final grades are submitted.
Keys to Success in Computer Literacy and Applications
Attend all classes on time and work until the class period is over.
You may need to work outside of class to complete work
You may work ahead, but you must work in class first. Do not skip classes and submit work—I may
not grade it.
Be prepared—always have your textbook, assignment sheet, and USB drive with you
Always check off assignments completed and make note of last step of incomplete activities.
Stay focused and be productive in class.
Ask questions—try to find the answer yourself first just like you would on the job, but ask if you can’t
find the answer
Keep track of all due dates and tests; no late work is accepted and no makeup tests are given.
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Follow step-by-step instructions for all assignments; use naming conventions for all documents.
Submit assignments to D2L as soon as they are completed, even if early.
Complete assignments on laptop or desktop computers. Don’t use smart phones or tablets for quizzes
or work.
All work is to be printed and dropboxed except the Concept Quizzes. Those are done in D2L.
If you drop work out of class, you can print from the dropbox when you arrive in class.
Keep this syllabus in your textbook and bring to all classes. Become accustomed to looking up basic
course info. This is considered a contract that I must abide by; changes can only be made if I
notified you in writing.
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Course Schedule* (tentative)
Week
Week 1
9-2, 9-9
Topic
Orientation;
D2L
IT Essentials;
Week 2,
3
9-14, 916
Windows 7
Supplement;
Assignment
Discuss detailed course outline; Okey; navigate
D2L
Copy data files from Student CD to USB
IT Essentials (pp 1-27); Knowledge Check p. 28;
Concept Quiz on D2L
MS Word
Week 5
MS Word
Week 6
Week 7
MS Word
MS Word
Week 7
Unit Exam
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IT Ess. KC &
CQ Sep 14;
Windows7 Sec 1 (pp 1-15); KC p. 15 CQ
Windows7 Sec 2 (pp 19-40); KC p. 42 CQ
Win Sec 1&2
KC & CQ Sep
16;
Internet Explorer (pp 1-11); KC p.12; CQ
IE KC &CQ Sep
21
Internet
Explorer
Week 4
Class time on
Due Date
WS1-FCTTRavelPkg.docx (Activity 1.1 )
WS1-FCTVacSpecials.docx (Activities 1.2 - 1.8)
WS1-MPLtrtoFCT.docx (Activity 1.9)
Word Sec 1 KC p.28; CQ
Word Sec 1 Skills Review #1 (p 29)
Word Sec 1 Skills Review #2 (p 30)
WS2-FCTOslo.docx (Activities 2.1 - 2.5)
Fig. 2.3 ad Fig 2.4 tables (WE’LL GO OVER INSERT
TABLES)
WS2-FCTRailTravel.docx (Activities 2.6 - 2.11)
Word Sec 2 KC p. 61;CQ
Word Sec 2 Skills Review #1 (p 62)
Word Sec 2 Skills Review #3 (p 63)
WS3-FCTThailand.docx (Activities 3.1 - 3.5)
WS3-FCTMiddletonRpt.docx (Activities 3.6 & 3.7)
WS3-FCTTravelIntl.docx (Activity 3.8)
Word Sec 3 KC p. 103; CQ
Word Sec 3 Skills Review #1 (p 104)
Word Unit Exam in Class – class time
Mid term is Tues Oct 20
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Sep 30
Oct 7
Oct 19
Mon 10-19
ES1-WBWeeklySales (Activity 1.1)
WE’LL GO OVER CHARTS
ES1-WBPayroll.xlsx (Activities 1.2 - 1.8) plus chart
Week 8
ES1-WBPayroll (Activity 1.9) (reveal formulas &
Week 9
print)
ES1 KC p. 29; CQ
ES1SR 1 #1 (p 30) plus formulas/chart
ES1SR 1 #2 (p 30)
ES2-WBQuoteToMP.xlsx (Activities 2.1 - 2.9)
ES2-WBSpecEvents.xlsx (Activities 2.10 - 2.12)
Excel Sec 2 KC p. 68; CQ
Week 10 MS Excel
Excel Sec 2 Skills Review #1 (p 68 - 69) plus
formula & chart
Excel Sec 2 Skills Review #2 (p 69)
Wk 12
Unit Exam
Excel Unit Exam in Class – class time
MS PowerPoint Read Activity 1.1 (Read these 4 pages)
Week 13Print all
PS1-MPProdMtg.pptx (Activities 1.2 - 1.10)
14
Handout
PowerPoint Sec 1 KC p. 33; CQ
3/page
PowerPoint Sec 1 Skills Review #1 (pp 34-35)
PS2-MPProj.pptx (Activities 2.1 - 2.11)
Week 15 MS PowerPoint PowerPoint Sec 2 KC p. 71;CQ
PowerPoint Sec 2 Skills Review #1 (pp 71-73)
Unit Exam
PowerPoint Unit Exam in Class – class time
MS Excel
MUST USE
FORMULAS
TO BE
GRADED
Oct 28
Nov 4
Wed Nov 4
Nov 18
Dec 2
Wed Dec 2
Exam
Word, Excel, or PowerPoint Exams makeup
Mon Dec 7
makeup
*Schedule is subject to change at instructor discretion.
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