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COURSE NAME:	Windows Basics
CREDIT HOURS:	2
CONTACT HOURS:	2
TEXTBOOKS :	June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja, Joan & Patrick Carey, Lisa Ruffolo, New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista comprehensive, Thomason Course Technology, 2008. ISBN-13:978-1-4239-0602-5, ISBN-10: 1-4239-0602-0.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:	An introduction to the Windows operating system. Topics include desktop basics, customizing Windows, multitasking, managing files, folders and disks, working with applications and documents, and Windows accessories.
MATERIALS:	2 USB flash drives, #2 pencils for quiz and test.
OBJECTIVES:	At the completion of this course the student should be able to:   1. Identify the major elements of a computer operating system.   2. Describe the differences between application and system software.   3. Identify what impact the graphical user interface (GUI) has on routine       computer work.   4. Recognize and use the various features for manipulating files through       Windows.   5. Define and use the basic functions of the Desktop.   6. Explain and use the features provided in My Computer and Windows       Explorer.   7. Identify features of Control Panel. 8. Create, edit, save and print documents       using Windows application programs.   9. Explain the methodology that can be used to organize a disk. 10. Explain and use the features provided in the Printers and Fonts folders. 11. Explain and use the features of system maintenance.
RULES:	In addition to the rules outlined in this syllabus, and presented in class, it is the student’s responsibility to understand and abide by all COD academic policies as stated in the current COD catalog.  All work turned in must be completed by yourself.  You will not intentionally use or attempt to use another student's work, or knowingly help another student violate any COD academic policy. There are no group assignments in this course unless indicated by the instructor. Any form of cheating will result in an "F" for the course.  Circumstances may warrant suspension, expulsion, and/or the event recorded on file. Students may bring a beverage to the non-computerized classroom, but no eating is allowed. Please do NOT bring food into the classroom. Turn off your cell phone. Do not disrupt the class.
WITHDRAWAL AND INCOMPLETE POLICY:	You may withdraw on your signature until mid-quarter.  After that date you need my signature on a withdrawal form.  You are responsible for taking your withdrawal form to the registration office.  I will sign a withdrawal form up until the day before the final week. There is no incomplete for this class unless a medical emergency exists.
ATTENDANCE:	Attendance is mandatory.  There will be lecture and discussion that will greatly add to your understanding of computers and the role they play in our lives.  Those lectures and discussions are a source of material for assignments and exams. Three “cuts” of lecture/lab or a missing the entire session will be considered one unexcused absence. Each unexcused absence will be deducted 20 points; total deduction could be up to 100 points. A student who came late or left early without notifying the instructor in advance has “cut” a class. An excused absence is when I am notified IN ADVANCE of the class meeting.
ASSIGNMENTS:	Chapter homework will be turned in on a Scantron form except the last chapter. Scantron must be new. You cannot reuse a Scantron. The most important thing is to be sure to place your name and chapter number on the Scantron. Use the following format: Name: Your name. Subject: CIS106 Test No. Chapter 2(number) Date: 1/4 Period: p110-114(page number) Then mark an answer for each question on the form by USING NUMBER 2 PENCIL. Some of the questions are required written answers; please write them on the back of the Scantron form.
PASS/FAIL:	A grade of PASS/SATISFACTORY must be requested by midterm and will require an overall class grade of 750 points, including a grade of 75 on the Final Exam. The student should be aware that many schools will not grant credit for a grade of PASS/SATISFACTORY.
TESTS AND EXAMS:	There are two exams that valued 100 points for each. 10 quizzes will be given and each is worth 10 points. No makeup quiz is given. If you must miss a test, you have to make arrangement with me in advance of the absence for making it up, if permitted.
LAB RULES:	0) Read the assigned material prior to the lab session and always bring your disks to lab with you. 1) Don't talk while I am talking. The lab is cavernous! Some of your fellow students may have hearing problems, and most important, if you are talking, you aren't listening.  2) Clean up your area before you leave.  3) EXIT the software gracefully, and turn off the PC when you leave.  4) BE SURE TO REMOVE YOUR DISK when you are finished!  5) Raise your hand if you have a problem, and I will make every effort to help you as quickly as possible, BUT, there will be many students in the lab, and sometimes it takes a long time to get to you.  Try to think your way through your problem. You'll be pleasantly surprised at what you already know!  6) We will start by stepping through each instruction together.  Often, someone makes a mistake and the whole class will sit patiently while that individual is helped.  So be it! It could be YOU next time.  After the first few labs, you will be confident enough to want to race on at your own speedy individual pace.  7) DO NOT BRING FOOD OR DRINK INTO THE LAB AREA!  8) Do not bring personal software into the lab, or attempt to copy software from the lab!   9) Do NOT use the computer until instructed to do so!   10) Do not play games, read your personal email, and do homework for other classes or anything other than what you have been instructed to do. You will be withdrawn from the class if you do. 11) Do not use the computer while I am lecturing! Other students cannot hear the lecture while you are typing, and you are not listening if you are typing.
SCHEDULE:

DATE:	AGENDA and READING ASSIGNMENTS Tutorial/Sessions	In Lab Practice	Homework Assignments (DUE on Next Week)	QUIZZES
Week1	Course Overview Investigating the Windows Vista Operating System (1.1;1.2)	Review Assignments Page 42	Case 1 Page 43
Week2	Managing Files and Folders (2.1; 2.2; 2.3) Managing Software, Disks (9.1; 9.2)	Review Assignments Page 89	Case 2 Page 91-92	Quiz 1
Week3	Changing Microsoft Windows Vista Desktop Settings (3.1; 3.2; 3.3)	Review Assignments Page 151-152	Case 2 Page 153-154	Quiz 2
Week4	Managing Devices (9.3) Using Control Panel Tools (B.1) Working with the Internet and E-Mail(4.1; 4.2)	Mid Term Exam (T 1-4, T 9)	Case 1 Page 205
Week5	Managing Computer Security (5.1; 5.2)	Review Assignments Page 260	Case 1 Page 261-262	Quiz 3
Week6	Searching for Information and Collaborating with Others (6.1; 6.2) Network Concepts (8.1)	Review Assignments Page 311-312	Case 2 Page 313-314	Quiz 4
Week7	Managing Multimedia Files (7.1; 7.2; 7.3)	Review Assignments Page 204	Case 1 Page 205	Quiz 5
Week8	Improving Your Computer’s Performance (10.1; 10.2)	Final Exam (T 5- 8, T 10)

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