CIS 1110 (2007) - Using Computers: An
Introduction
This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepares students
for the use of the computer as a productivity tool. Fundamentals of how a
computer works by understanding hardware and the distinctions between system
software and application software. Hands-on projects will use microcomputer
applications to teach concepts related to word processing, spreadsheets,
databases and presentation graphics. Topics include creation and maintenance of
folders and files, networks and information access using the Internet. 2
Credit Hours
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Textbooks: Technology In Action- Introductory, 4/E
Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Ann Poatsy
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
ISBN: 0-13-240266-1 (new text, CD included)
MS
Office 2007 Essentials Concepts and Techniques
Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat
Thomson Course
Technology
ISBN:
1-4188-4374-1
VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None
OTHER MEDIA
Microsoft Office 2007 is required.
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Not required.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Exams and Evaluations
The CIS 1110 course requires completion of 11 units and 4 tests. The following completion rules MUST be followed:
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The last day to submit Unit 1, Unit 2,
and Exam 1 for credit is mid-semester. (Refer to your Course Information
Sheet for this date.) After mid-semester, you will receive zero points for
Unit 1, Unit 2, and Exam 1. You must submit this work, however, as a
requirement of the course before the instructor will grade any other
assignments or tests.
2. You can
submit a maximum of two units in one calendar week. (Staple each unit separately.)
3. You
can take a maximum of two tests in one calendar week.
4. You must complete all unit
assignments and tests by the Deadline Date.
No exceptions to these rules
will be made – please plan accordingly.
See the Course Map in Section 2 of this Handbook.
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Week |
Unit Number |
Text (Page numbers listed in Course
Handbook) |
Project (Point values are in Syllabus) |
Exam Number |
|
1 |
1 |
Tech in Action –Ch 1 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 2 labs |
|
|
2 |
2 |
Tech in Action –Ch 2 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 2 labs |
|
|
3 |
|
Review for Exam 1 |
Unit 1 and Unit 2 |
1 |
|
4 |
3 |
Office 2007 – Word |
WD 67-68 or WD 68-69 Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
|
|
5 |
4 |
Tech in Action –Ch 3 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 2 labs |
|
|
6 |
5 |
Tech in Action –Ch 4 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 2 labs |
|
|
7 |
|
Review for Exam 2 |
Units 3, 4, 5 |
2 |
|
8 |
6 |
Office 2007 – Excel |
EX 58-59 or EX 59-61 Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
|
|
9 |
7 |
Tech in Action –Ch 5 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 3 labs |
|
|
10 |
8 |
Office 2007 – Access |
AC 56-58 or AC 59-60 Cases and Places 1 or 2 |
|
|
11 |
|
Review for Exam 3 |
Units 6, 7, 8 |
3 |
|
12 |
9 |
Tech in Action –Ch 6 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, 2 labs |
|
|
13 |
10 |
Tech in Action –Ch 7 |
p. 343, Question #3 p. 344, Question #1 2 labs |
|
|
14 |
11 |
Office 2007 – PowerPoint |
PPT 69 or 72 or 74 Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
|
|
15 |
|
Review for Exam 4 |
Units 9, 10, 11 |
4 |
1/3/2008