3 Credits

Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Diane Kerr

Voice Mail: (630) 942-2800 x51978 E-Mail: (Preferred) dlkerr@worldnet.att.net

This course is a study of the use of computer productivity tools for the individual. Topics include; computer environment concepts, hardware, application and system software, and computer applications. Hands-on use of microcomputer applications including windows-based spreadsheet, word processing, database and information access are incorporated in student projects.

1. Computer Concepts - Illustrated Standard Edition by Parsons and Oja

2. Using Microsoft works 4.0 for Windows 95 Bundled with Surfing for Success in Bus. Internet Guide by Glenn T. Smith and Richard T. Christoph

3. One 3.5 high density formatted diskette.

At the completion of this course the student should be able to :

1. Identify the essential components of the computer system.

2. Understand the differences between applications and system software.

3. Use the basic features of Windows 95.

4. Using Works, create a word processing document, create a spreadsheet file and manipulate a database.

5. Use a Web browser to access the Internet.

1. Read the assigned material prior to the class and always bring you disk and books to class.

2. Assignments are to be done individually, but help may be obtained from other students and the instructor. All assignments must include the following: your name, the name of the text, and the name of the lab or the assignment. The assignments are due the day of the exams. Assignments turned in late will receive half credit maximum. Assignments will not be excepted more than 2 class sessions late. If you cannot attend on the days the assignments are due, you may turn them in early or place them in my mailbox in IC2070.

3. Tests- There are 3 tests. Makeup tests will only be allowed for valid reasons. I must be notified PRIOR to a test in the case of a makeup.

4. Any cheating (on assignments or tests) will result in a grade of zero for the course.

5. A student may withdraw from class at any time up until (see me). After that date you must get written permission to withdraw from you instructor and take that to registration before the quarter ends.

Your grade will be based on the number of points earned during the quarter. There is a total of 300 points possible:

3 Tests 50 points each 150 points

6 Labs 5 points each 30 points

6 Tutorials 10 points each 60 points

6 Exercises 10 points each 60 points

Your grade will be assigned as follows:

This syllabus may change depending on the amount of time needed to cover a specific topic. Changes will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of these changes.