Page 1 of 5 Eastfield College Career Technologies’ Division Instructor: Bob Brenner - Contact Information: Office: C201 Phone: 972-860-1047 Email: [email protected] Hours Available: by appointment Course Description: Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Developmental Courses: Fall 2011 Introduction to Computers ITSC-1401.4010 - 4 Credit Hours Class meets in Room L308B, Tuesday Mornings, 9:30AM – 12:20PM From 8/30/2011 to 12/13/2011 Lab: Room L108, 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Tuesdays Open Lab in L108 – 7AM to 10PM Mon. thru Thurs., 7AM-9PM on Friday, 9AM-4PM on Sat. This course is an overview of computer information systems. It introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. It explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming may be discussed. It examines applications and software relating to a specific curricular area.  Concepts Text: CMPTR, Pinard/Romer, First Edition, 2012, Course Technology, Cengage Learning, BUNDLE ISBN 1133220908 includes SAM Training  Additional Materials: USB Flash drives The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a statewide program designed to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities have the basic academic skills needed to be successful in college-level course work. The TSI requires assessment, remediation (if necessary), and advising of students who attend a public college or university in the state of Texas. The program assesses a student’s basic academic skills in reading, writing, and math. Passing the assessment is a prerequisite for enrollment in many college-level classes such as English 1301/1302, History 1301/1302, Math 1414, etc. Students who do not meet assessment standards may complete prerequisite requirements by taking developmental courses in the deficient area and passing them with a grade of C or higher. In some cases retesting will also be required. It is up to each student to be aware and informed about requirements that are subject to change. Additional information is available from the TSI Office. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0910/admiss/tsi.cfm?loc=4Page 2 of 5 Student Learning Outcomes Course Objectives: Evaluation Procedures: Evaluation Procedures: EVALUATION: TESTS = 500 points – T/F & Multiple choice Test 1 = 100 points Test 2 = 100 points Test 3 = 100 points Test 4 = 100 points Test 5 = 100 points PROJECTS = 100 points Project 1 = 25 points Project 2 = 25 points Project 3 = 25 points Project 4 = 25 points ASSIGNMENTS = 400 Assignment 1 = 40 points Assignment 6 = 40 points Assignment 2 = 40 points Assignment 7 = 40 points Assignment 3 = 40 points Assignment 8 = 40 points Assignment 4 = 40 points Assignment 9 = 40 points Assignment 5 = 40 points Assignment 10 = 40 points MAXIMUM POINTS AVAILABLE = 1000 COURSE GRADE: *Point System To be converted to Eastfield College Grade System - 1000 - 899 - 799 - 699 = Below 600 Eastfield College Grade System: 100 – 90 = A 89 – 80 = B 79 – 70 = C 69 – 60 = D below 60 = F Each test will be taken in class and focus on material(s) covered since the previous test, but may include topics previously covered. NO MAKE-UP TESTS. No exceptions. Failure to take a test will earn 0 points. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:  Discuss computer and communication terminology.  Evaluate the effects and implications of computers and communication technology on society.  Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of technology on the individual’s privacy, security, lifestyle, work environment, standard of living, and health.  Gather information for decision-making.  Participate in global communities using available technology  Create quantitative and qualitative date presentation. LEARNING OUTCOMES:  Explain the basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information systems.  Describe the role and functions of software and systems in meeting the needs of organizations.  Discuss the impact of computer technology on society.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, charts, and integration by using microcomputers to solve specific problems.Page 3 of 5 Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect: Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu. Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect, an online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report, which is available in the Admissions Office. Eastfield College Email Policy: Faculty and students may use a personal or a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework. For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html Course Outline: Class/Date Study/Lecture Topic Chapters Date Assignments Made & Due Start of Next Class 1/Aug. 30 Class Orientation, Introduction to Computers and Internet, (A1) L108 - Lab Visit & Orientation 1 2/Sept. 6 Introducing the Internet & Email (A1) 5 Assignment 1 3/Sept. 13 Introducing Microsoft Office 2010 (A2) Creating a WORD Document, (A3) Formatting a Long Document (A3) 9 10 11 Assignment 2 4/Sept. 20 Enhancing a Document (A3) 12 Assignment 3 & Project 1 - Word 5/Sept. 27 Computer Hardware, (A4) Computer Software (A4) 2 3 Assignment 4 6/Oct. 4 Review Chap. 1,5,9 and Test 1 (A1&2) Exploring Microsoft Windows 7, (A5) Managing Your Files (A5) 7 8 Assignment 5 7/Oct. 11 Creating an EXCEL Workbook (A6) Formatting a Workbook (A6) Working with Formulas and Functions (A6) 13 14 15 Assignment 6 8/Oct. 18 Review Chap. 10-12, 2, 3, and Test 2 (A3&4) Inserting and Formatting Charts (A6) 16 Project 2 - Excel 9/Oct. 25 Creating an ACCESS Database (A7) 17 10/Nov. 1 Maintaining and Querying a