CIS 1110
(2003) - Using Computers: An Introduction
INSTRUCTOR
INFORMATION – Section 016 only uses 2003
ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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 2003 Essentials Concepts and Techniques, 2nd edition
Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat
Thomson Course Technology (ISBN 1-418-85947-8 text only)
and FREE Microsoft Office 2007 Guided
Tour CD-ROM
The text and the free CD are bundled under ISBN 1-423-98367-X
You may purchase a used first edition of the MS Office 2003 Essentials Concepts and
Techniques, but you will not receive the free Office 2007 Guided Tour CD.
Do not purchase a used first edition of the Tech in Action textbook.
VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None
OTHER MEDIA
Windows/Microsoft Office 2003 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:
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
|
Unit |
Read Text |
Assignment / Activity |
Exam |
|
1 |
Tech in Action – Ch 1 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, Two labs |
|
|
2 |
Tech in Action – Ch 2 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, Two labs |
1 |
|
3 |
Office 2003 - Word |
WD 67-68 OR WD 68-69; Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
|
|
4 |
Tech in Action – Ch 3 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, Two
labs |
|
|
5 |
Tech in Action – Ch 4 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, Two
labs |
2 |
|
6 |
Office 2003 - Excel |
EX 58-59 or EX 59-61,
Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
|
|
7 |
Tech in Action – Ch 5 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF,
Three labs |
|
|
8 |
Office 2003 - Access |
AC 56-58 or AC 59-60,
Cases and Places 1 or 2 |
3 |
|
9 |
Tech in Action – Ch 6 |
Buzz Words, MC/TF, Two
labs |
|
|
10 |
Tech in Action – Ch 7 |
p. 297 - Question #3,
p. 298 – Question #1, Two labs |
|
|
11 |
Office 2003 –
PowerPoint |
PPT 69 or 72 or 74,
Cases and Places 3 or 4 |
4 |
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