CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Introduces the physical components and operation of microcomputers.
Focuses on computer literacy and provides hands on training in four areas of
microcomputer applications software: word processing, electronic
spreadsheets, databases management and presentation software. Use of a
professional business integrated applications package is emphasized.
MAJOR COURSE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course the student
will be able to:
| 1. |
Identify the principal hardware components
of personal computers and describe their functions. |
| 2. |
Understand basic computer
terminology |
| 3. |
Explain the relationship of
computer hardware to software |
| 4. |
Power up a personal computer and
use Window and its utilities to work with disks and files including
displaying folders; copying, creating and deleting files and
folders; sand controlling the operations of the computer. |
| 5. |
Use word processing applications
software-Microsoft Word-to perform the following tasks:
Create and edit text
Save and retrieve a document
Format, edit and print a document
Center, underline, bold and indent text
Insert images into a document
Use the search and replace functions
Create multi-page documents
Use page setup to set margins, tabs, and indents
Use paragraph formatting to set line spacing
Use spell and grammar checker
|
| 6. |
Use spreadsheet application
software-Microsoft Excel-to perform the following tasks: Format a
worksheet; create simple formulas; use basic worksheet functions
such as: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, IF. |
| 7.
|
Use a database
application software to perform the following tasks: Create or
modify a database structure; enter records in a database; create
reports; sort and index a database file. |
| 8.
|
Demonstrate how electronic presentations
are created. |
| COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include |
| Identify hardware |
Understand computer terminology |
| Electronic presentations |
Microcomputer operating systems utilities and files
directory |
| Spreadsheet application |
Computer Hardware and Software |
| Database applications |
Word processing applications |
Course Activity Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to alter the type and sequence
of activities scheduled for this course.
Standards:
All work submitted must be completed using the
required software (Word, Access or Excel). All work is to be submitted
using the Digital Drop Box feature of Elearning. For information
use the Help Links.
ASSIGNMENTS
Syllabus: Homework Assignments and Test Schedule Fall 2006
I==================================================================
IVY TECH
COMMUNITY COLLEGE--WARSAW
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTERS
COURSE NUMBER: CIS 101
==================================================================
METHOD OF EVALUATION: STUDENT PERFORMANCE WILL BE EVALUATED THROUGH THE USE
OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: QUIZZES, EXAMINATIONS, PROJECTS,
ASSIGNMENTS, FINISHED PRODUCTS, PRESENTATIONS, CLASS PARTICIPATION, AND
OTHER EVALUATIVE EXERCISES DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE COURSE OBJECTIVES ARE
MET.
GRADING CRITERIA
LAB ASSIGNMENTS: 50% You must complete 28 assignments for this course.
These documents you will submit will begin with the Word 1 Chapter. Page
numbers for those assignments will be listed in the syllabus. If you wish
to do more than the assignments you can do an additional Mastery Assessment
assignment for each chapter. The list of possible extra credit assignment
is listed after the Suggested Weekly Calendar of Activities. You will
receive extra credit points for the additional assignments. However, you
cannot increase your final grade more than one letter grade through extra
credit.
TESTS: 50%
|
SUGGESTED WEEKLY CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES FALL 2006 |
|
WEEK |
READING |
ASSIGNMENT |
TEST |
WEEK OF
8/21/06 |
Getting Started with Windows XP and Getting Started with
Internet Explorer |
Checking into course by completing "Who Am I" discussion on
eLearning site; accessing syllabus and course information;
|
|
|
WEEK OF 8/28/06 |
Basic Computer
Concepts |
None |
|
|
WEEK OF
9/4/06 |
None |
None |
TEST 1: BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS, WINDOWS, AND INTERNET EXPLORER |
|
WEEK OF 9/11/06 |
WORD 1 |
PROJECT 1A (PP. 233-259), PROJECT 1B (PP. 259-286) AND PROJECT
1I (PP. 305-306) |
|
|
WEEK OF
9/18/06 |
WORD 2
|
PROJECT 2A (PP. 317-352), PROJECT 2B (PP.353-3740 AND PROJECT
2I (PP. 395-396) |
|
|
WEEK OF
9/25/06 |
WORD 3 |
PROJECT 3A (PP. 407-427), PROJECT 3B (PP.428-461) AND PROJECT
3I (PP. 482-483) |
|
|
WEEK OF
10/2/06 |
WORD 4 |
PROJECT 4A (PP. 495-513), PROJECT 4B (PP.514-553) AND PROJECT
4K (PP. 574-576) |
|
|
WEEK OF
10/9/06 |
|
|
TEST 2: WORD CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 4 |
|
WEEK OF
10/16/06 |
EXCEL 1 |
PROJECT 1A (PP. 587-650), PROJECT 1B (PP. 651-664) AND PROJECT
1I (PP. 684-685) |
|
|
WEEK OF
10/23/06 |
EXCEL 2 |
PROJECT 2A (PP. 695-714), PROJECT 2B (PP. 715-752) AND PROJECT
2J (PP. 774-776) |
|
|
WEEK OF
10/30/06 |
EXCEL 3 |
PROJECT 3A (PP. 787-799), PROJECT 3B (PP. 801-813) AND PROJECT
3J (PP. 851-852) |
|
|
WEEK OF
11/6/06 |
|
|
TEST 3: EXCEL CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 3 |
|
WEEK OF
11/13/06 |
NO CLASS |
THANKSGIVING |
|
|
WEEK OF
11/20/06 |
ACCESS 1 |
PROJECT 1A (PP. 865-885), PROJECT 1B (PP. 886-927) AND PROJECT
1I (PP. 956-958) |
|
|
WEEK OF
11/27/06 |
ACCESS 2 |
PROJECT 2A (PP. 969-1022) AND PROJECT 2I (PP. 1041-1042) |
|
|
WEEK OF 12/4/06 |
ACCESS 3 |
PROJECT 3A (PP. 1051-1102) AND PROJECT 3H (PP. 1123-1125) |
|
|
WEEK OF
12/11/06 |
|
|
TEST 4: ACCESS CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 3 |
|
EXTRA
CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS FALL 2006 |
|
CHAPTER |
ASSIGNMENT |
|
WORD 1 |
PROJECT 1J (PP. 307-308 |
|
WORD 2 |
PROJECT 2J (PP. 397-398) |
|
WORD 3 |
PROJECT 3J (PP. 484-486) |
|
WORD 4 |
PROJECT 4L (PP. 577-579) |
|
EXCEL 1 |
PROJECT 1J (PP. 686-687) |
|
EXCEL 2 |
PROJECT 2K (PP. 777-779) |
|
EXCEL 3 |
PROJECT 3K (PP. 853-856) |
|
ACCESS 1 |
PROJECT 1J (PP. 959-961) |
|
ACCESS 2 |
PROJECT 2H (PP. 1039-1040) |
|
ACCESS 3 |
PROJECT 3I (PP. 1126-1128) |
ALL WORK
MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 15, 2006 AT 6 P.M.
The class
is self-paced so you may complete work at your own pace. THE hard and fast
rule is that ALL work must completed by 12/15/06 AT 6PM.
|
GRADING |
|
Final grades will be a
combination of: |
| Tests |
50% |
| Homework |
50% |
| |
|
|
|
|
METHOD(S) OF
EVALUATION |
| A |
=90 to 100 |
| B |
=80 to
89 |
| C |
=70
to 79 |
|
D |
=60
to 69 |
TEXT/CURRICULUM MATERIALS
GO! with Microsoft Office 2003 Brief
ISBN 013187878 6
Online book
store order form
http://book1.southbend.ivytech.edu/wm_home.htm
Book Store
sgarthee@ivytech.edu
All
submissions must have: Your Name, Class number, Chapter or assignment name,
and your preferred return e-mail address at the top of the page.
Example:
Your First and Last Name
CIS 101
yourname@youremail
HELP LINKS
Assignments are to be submitted thought the Digital Drop Box feature of
Elearning.
Instructions
for using the Digital Drop Box
You
can access the Discussion by clicking on the DISCUSSION button on
Elearning.
Campus Connect:
https://cc.ivytech.edu
For Campus Connect help go to:
http://www.ivytech.edu/sos
For login or password assistance for eLearning contact
lkirkner@ivytech.edu.
For course or content related
questions contact your Instructor.
Top
|
