CIS 1150 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION – Section 016 only uses 2003

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An overview of the computing field and its typical applications. Covers key terminology and components of computer hardware, software and operating systems. Other topics include systems development methods, management information systems, programming languages, communications, networks, application software, the Internet and career opportunities. Microcomputer applications include word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software in a Windows environment. 3 Credit Hours 

 

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks and Materials - Bundle of 4 items has an ISBN of 978-1428-31009-4   (1428310096).  The bundled price is usually much less expensive.

 

1.      Shelly, Cashman & Vermaat. Discovering Computers 2008: A Gateway to Information, Complete Edition. (Boston, MA: Course Technology, Inc., 2008). ISBN 978-1423-91205-7 (1423912055)    (Has a purple cover)

2.      Shelly, Cashman & Vermaat. Microsoft Office 2003: Essential Concepts and Techniques, Second Edition. (Boston, MA: Course Technology, Inc., 2007). ISBN 978-1418-85947-3    (1418859478)

3.      SAM 2003 Assessment & Training Version 3.1 CDs ISBN 978-1423-91260-6    (1423912608)  When you open the CD case, you will note a Product Key label with an 18 character product key - don't lose this!

4.      SAM 3.1 CourseNotes  ISBN 978-1423-91182-1    (1423911822)

 

Who is SAM?  SAM is software that you will use to evaluate your skill with Windows XP, Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. SAM will help you evaluate your current abilities, practice those skills you have not already learned, and then re-test your abilities.  ONLY your post-test points will count toward your grade.

 

VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None

 

OTHER MEDIA
Windows, SAM 2003, and Internet access are REQUIRED

 

ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is not required.

 

EVALUATION/GRADING  
Five exams, five unit assignments

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit

Learning Activity

Points

Total

Unit Points

Unit 1:

Discovering Computers 2008

 

 

 

Chapters 1-4 Assignments

50

 

 

TEST 1

200

250

 

Unit 2:

SAM Post-test Grades (Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

 

220

220

Unit 3:

Discovering Computers 2008

 

 

 

Chapters 5-8 Assignments

50

 

 

TEST 3

200

250

 

Unit 4:

Discovering Computers 2008

 

 

 

Chapters 9-11 Assignments

40

 

 

TEST 4

200

240

 

Unit 5:

Discovering Computers 2008

 

 

 

Chapters 12-15 Assignments

40

 

 

TEST 5

200

240

 

Total Possible Points

 

 

1200 

GRADING SCALE

A =  1080-1200 points D =  720-839 points

B =   960-1079 points              F =   less than 720 points

C =   840-959 points                S, I, W = See following sections

 

 

Tests and Evaluations

The CIS 1150 course requires completion of 5 units. The following completion rules MUST be followed:

  1. Important Rules!The last day to submit Unit 1 (assignments and test) AND Unit 2 for points is mid-term.  After mid-term, Unit 1 and Unit 2 will BOTH receive zero points.
  2. A limit of two units can be submitted in one calendar week*. 
  3. A limit of two tests can be taken in a calendar week*.
  4. All assignments and tests must be completed by your Deadline Date. 

 

            * A calendar week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday.

 

 

1/7/2008