CIS 150 – Introduction to Computer ApplicationsUniversity of South AlabamaSummer, 2009Course Description: The USA Bulletin describes: This course is designed to provide a broad based introduction to the use of computers to enhance personal productivity. Topics to be covered are use of a graphical user interface, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, basic image management related to documents and reports and the fundamentals of Internet publishing.Course Goals and Objectives: At the conclusion of the semester, the students should be able to:Approximate Timetable of Events:Important Dates:June 23 1st day of Classes for 2nd Term ClassesJuly 3 Holiday – No ClassesJuly 7 (4:59 pm) Last Day to drop a 2nd Term ClassJuly 20 Last Day of Classes for Full Term and 2nd Term ClassesJuly 21 -24 Final Exams for 2nd Term and full Term ClassesGrading:Attendance: Regular attendance is expected and required! Cases of illness or emergencies, which make it impossible to attend class, should be reported to your instructor as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to make up all missed work. Failure to attend may result in a reduction of your grade by a corresponding percentage – if you miss 20% of the class, your grade maybe lowered by 20%. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class – if you are not in class when attendance is taken than you will be counted as absent for that day. YOU MUST BE ON TIME!!!Exams and Labs: Training modules and all exams will be conducted through the on-line training and assessment program, MyITLab. In order to be able to complete the lab assignments and exams all students must create a MyITLab account using the access code provided with your textbook package. This will be covered in the first lab assignment – students must have their textbooks and access code available when completing the first lab assignment.CIS 150 – Introduction to Computer ApplicationsUniversity of South AlabamaSummer, 2009Instructor: Mr. Howard WhitstonOffice: FCW 8Office Hours: 1pm to 3pm MTWRF (other times by appointment)Phone: (251) 460-7006E-Mail Address: [email protected] Site: http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/~whitstonRequired Text: Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 1 by Robert T. Grauer with Michelle Hulett, Cynthia Krebs, Maurie Wigman Lockley, Keith Mulbery, and Judy Scheeren, Prentice Hall Publishing 2007. Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Getting Started with the Online Experience by Robert Grauer and Bob McCloud, Prentice Hall Publishing 2007.It is highly recommended that you purchase the NEW textbook package from the USA Bookstore. This package will come with the textbook and the required training and testing software (with access code). If these items are purchased separately, as is the case when you purchase a used textbook, it may end up costing you significantly more money than purchasingthe new package.You are required to have a NEW MyITLab Software Package and PIN code as packaged in your textbook purchase. If you do not have a NEW and UNOPENED software package and PIN code you must purchase one from the bookstore.Required Materials: Students are required to have a USB memory stick for keeping up with you lab files. The CSCB 115/130 lab computers include USB drives and CD burners. You must bring your memorystick with you to every lab class.Course Description: The USA Bulletin describes: This course is designed to provide a broad based introduction to the use of computers to enhance personal productivity. Topics to be covered are use of a graphical user interface, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, basic image management related to documents and reports and the fundamentals of Internet publishing.Course Goals and Objectives: At the conclusion of the semester, the students should be able to:1) Identify and use the various components of the windows desktop2) Identify and use the components of a window3) Distinguish between folders and documents, and understand how each functions4) Explain the basic concepts of Word Processing5) Perform basic text editing and formatting in a document6) Include clip-art, images, tables, bulleted lists, numbered lists, and other advanced formatting in a document7) Define common spreadsheet terminology8) Create basic Excel worksheets, both from a blank screen and from a template9) Properly use and create Excel function and formulas to perform calculations within the spreadsheet10) Build various Excel charts and graphs for inclusion in a spreadsheet11) Develop an understanding of the Internet12) Locate topic specific information on the InternetApproximate Timetable of Events:Short Term:Week 1: PC Components and Concepts, Introduction to Windows, Common Elements and Internet ConceptsWeek 2: Internet Concepts, Exam 1, Begin Word ProcessingWeek 3: MS Word Concepts, Word Processing Project Due, Exam 2, Begin SpreadsheetWeek 4: Spreadsheet Concepts, MS Excel, Spreadsheet Project DueWeek 5: Final ExamChanges in Course Requirements: Since all classes do not progress at the same rate, the instructor maywish to modify the above requirements or their timing as circumstances dictate. For example, the instructormay wish to change the number and frequency of exams, or the number and sequence of assignments.However, the students must be given adequate notification. Moreover, there may be non-typical classes forwhich these requirements are not strictly applicable in each instance and may need modification. If suchmodification is needed, it must be in writing and conform to the spirit of this policy statement.Important Dates: June 23 1st day of Classes for 2nd Term ClassesJune 26 – July 6 Fall Semester AdvisingJuly 3 Holiday – No ClassesJuly 7 (4:59 pm) Last Day to drop a 2nd Term ClassJuly 20 Last Day of Classes for Full Term and 2nd Term ClassesJuly 21 -24 Final Exams for 2nd Term and full Term ClassesFinal Exam Schedule:Section 102 Thursday, July 23 10:30 – 11:30Grading:Projects...........................................................20% A normal grading scale will be used:Exam 1...........................................................20% A= 90+, Exam 2...........................................................20% B= 80-89,Final Exam......................................................25% C= 70-79,Labs/ Participation/Quizzes............................15% D= 60-69, F<= 59Grading Of Projects: Projects meeting the MINIMUM specified requirements will receive a maximumgrade of 85.