INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMSCIS 101 Fall 2006COURSE OBJECTIVESLECTURE SECTION DESCRIPTIONWord ExamExcel ExamPowerPoint PresentationsInd. Challenge #2, page FrontPage B-22INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS CIS 101 Fall 2006Instructor: Bill CourterOffice Location: JW 116Phone: (517)796-8512FAX: (517)796-8633E-Mail: [email protected] Department Web Page: http://www.jccmi.edu/academics/computerinformationsystemsOVERVIEWThis course is designed to make the student computer literate. The course is divided into two sections: a lecture section and a lab section. Each of these sections is described below. I will post details of your weekly assignments and due dates inside the Assignmentsarea of our course Web site or see attachments.PREREQUISITES: ENG 110, MTH 110 and 30 words per minute typing ability, COURSE GOALS: To familiarize the student with current computer terminologyTo develop a basic understanding of computer hardware andsoftwareTo become familiar with multiple software packagesCOURSE OBJECTIVESStudents will receive "hands on" computer experience with word processing,electronic spreadsheet, and presentation software.Students will create, save, modify, and print documents created in Microsoft Word,PowerPoint and Excel. Students will be expected to create and present a project using Microsoft Officeapplications. LECTURE SECTION DESCRIPTIONThis portion of the course is designed to make the student computer literate. Systems concepts are introduced with an emphasis on software utilization. Students will be tested on the material in the Lecture book (Discovering Computers 2006). Summaries of current magazine or Internet articles will also be required.LECTURE SECTION SCHEDULE: See Lecture Schedule DocumentLAB SECTION DESCRIPTIONPage 1 of 10INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS CIS 101 Fall 2006Students use microcomputers to learn word processing (Word 2003), presentation software (PowerPoint 2003) and electronic spreadsheets (Excel 2003). Students will complete assignments, projects, and tests based on the material in the Lab book.LAB SECTION SCHEDULE: See Lab Schedule DocumentMATERIALS: If you will be using computers at home or work for this course, a memory stick is recommended.TEXTBOOKS (Required): Jackson Community College CIS 101 bundle package,Shelly Cashman, Course Technology, Associate Degree Outcomes: The Jackson Community College Board of Trustees has developed a list of essential skills which all of its associate degree graduates will enhance during their college experience. The Board has said: JCC's goal is to prepare students to live productive and meaningful lives. Implicit in this goal are efforts to prepare students to: (a) live and work in the twenty-first century, (b) be employed in situations which will require retraining several times during a productive life, and (c) function in a rapidly changing informational society (EDU1, ADO1A, ADO1B ADO4,ADO7).The highest priority skills include, among others:1) The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and intelligibly, using oral skills2) Use critical thinking and problem solving skills3) Use computers and other technologies appropriate to the program of studyPROJECT SUCCESS DAYOn October 3, classes will not be held at JCC. Instead, the college is offering a wide variety of workshops and other events to help insure your success in your courses. Any recommendations I make to you for attendance at workshops on Project Success Dayare optional, but I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities available on that day. If you show proof of participation in Project Success Day, you will receive 10 points of extra credit. You will be receiving a detailed schedule of events in the coming weeks.Page 2 of 10INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS CIS 101 Fall 2006GRADING PROCEDURELecture:3 chapter tests @ 100 points each or 300 points11 Quizzes @ 20 points each or 220 points11 Chapter Exercises@10 pts ea 110 points2 article reviews @ 25 each or 50 points680 points Lab:13 homework projects @ 20 each 260 points2 tests (Word and Excel)@50 each 100 points1 PowerPoint presentation 50 points12 in-class exercises @ 20 each 240 points650 pointsGRADING SCALEPercentage Grade94-100 4.088-93 3.582-87 3.076-81 2.570-75 2.064-69 1.558-63 1.052-57 0.5Below 52 0.0PARTICIPATION and ATTENDANCE POLICYYour participation and attendance are expected in each class session. Your success will depend greatly on the time spent completing assignments and projects as well as practicing on the computer. Attendance will be taken during each class and reported periodically to the Registrar’s Office. Definitions include: “H”—the student is not doing acceptable work and needs “help” to be successful, “Q”—the student has not participated/attended and the JCC Administration believes they have unofficially withdrawn, and “V”—the instructor “verifies” that the student is participating/attending and doing acceptable work. It is ultimately the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the course. You should also contact your instructor when considering a withdrawal.HOMEWORK/COMPUTER ASSIGNMENTSEach week you will receive assignments for both the lecture and lab portions of this course(or see attached lecture and lab schedules). I will post these assignments on our course Web site. Assignments should be completed using techniques covered to date. Late assignments will be accepted up to two weeks late after the due date without a penalty. Any work handed in after the two weeks grace period will not be accepted. “LAB” CLASS EXERCISESWhen we work through chapter exercises together in “Lab” you will be given 10 points for your effort and completeness. Each class exercise is due at the end of the class period in which the material was covered. If you miss a class, the class exercise will be due the following class meeting. Page 3 of 10INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS CIS 101 Fall 2006If you miss up to two classes, you may still submit the class exercise for full credit. Class exercises must be turned in within two weeks of the material being covered inclass. Any work handed in after the two weeks grace period will not be accepted.TESTSLecture tests for this class may be given on-line or as written tests, details regarding each exam will be posted inside the course Web site and discussed in class. If you are unable totake a test within the given time