Catalog Description Including Prerequisites

COLLEGE OF DUPAG= E<= /span>

CIS 1110— Using Computers: An Introduction<= /o:p>

MARY ANN ZLOTOW

Voice Mail: 942-3= 388

E-Mail: zlotow@cdnet.cod.edu

Office Location: IC 3121B

Web site:

http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/zlotow/maryann.htm

or on COD home page, select Academics | Directory| searchable directory | Zlotow | Find Instructor(s) | Mary Ann Zlotow personal webs= ite

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MARY ANN ZLO= TOW &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; CIS 1110-37043=

Voice Mail: = 942-3388 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Spring Semester 2007<= /span>

E-Mail: zlotow@cod.edu&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tues. 1:00 -3:50 PM

Office Locat= ion: SCC 103A &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Location: SCC 107

Web site:

http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/zloto= w/maryann.htm

or on COD ho= me page, select Academics | Directory|

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Course Name: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Computer Information Systems 1110

Credit and Contact Hours: = &nb= sp; 2 credit hours (2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)

Prerequisites: = ; &n= bsp; = ; None

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Textbooks (Required): &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Technology In Action- Introductory, 2/Edition

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Ann Poatsy

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Publisher: Prentice Hall
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Copyright: 2006

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; ISBN 0-536-160-384 (new text, CD includ= ed) or

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; ISBN 0-13-224594-9 (used text, CD may not be included = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; but is required for this course)

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<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Toc49672695'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = Microsoft Of= fice 2003, Essential Concepts and Techniques,

<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Toc49672695'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = 1^st or 2^nd Edition

<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Toc49672695'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; by Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat; Course Technology, Boston; ISBN: 1-418-85947-8 for 2^n=
d edition which comes with FREE Office 2007 Guided Tour CD-Rom (1-423-= 90554-7)

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Floppy disk, USB disk, or CD/DVD/RW

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Headphones (if you wish to comple= te assignments on &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; or off campus in an open lab.)

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Course Description:

Prepares stu= dents 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, networ= ks, and information access using the Internet.

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Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

· Id= entify the essential components of a computer system

· Di= fferentiate between types of computer memory

· Id= entify the functions of computer software

· Di= fferentiate between the major types of computer storage devices

· Use personal productivity tools, e.g. word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software

· Us= e a computer operating system

· Cr= eate and maintain folders and files

· Use search engines and subject directories on the Internet

· De= scribe network components

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Assignments:

Assign= ments are due at the start of the class period: The instructor will deduct five points from the weekly assignment if it is late. Assignments turned in later than two weeks from t= he due date will receive a zero. Do not miss class the day an assignment is du= e in order to complete it. You will receive the five-point deduction if you turn it in after the assignments ha= ve been collected at the start of class, or if you turn it in the next week. <= /span>

Guidelines for Submitting Assignments

To assess yo= ur skills, you will complete weekly activities. The Lab Packet contains the assignments for the Tech in Action textbook. You should include the following on yo= ur answer sheet:

&= nbsp; Your name

&= nbsp; Chapter Number

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Title and Page Number

&= nbsp; &n= bsp; = ; Example: Your name, Chapter 1, Buzz Words, p. 29

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You will also receive a scantron for each assignment in the Tech in Action textbook. Make sure the scantron includes your n= ame, the chapter number, and the page numbers of that chapter in the text.

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The Assignment Packet contains instru= ctions needed to complete assignments from the Microsoft Office 2003 Essentials textbook. In class, you will create the required cover sheet to submit with these assignments.

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To obtain a = perfect score on the assignments, the work that you submit must be perfect. Points = will be deducted for the following:

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= ; Staple your assignments in the= order listed on the assignment sheet with the exception of the scantron &= nbsp; sheets that you will submit separately.

&= nbsp; Input errors or not following specifi= ed instructions

= Missing identification information:

&= nbsp; Your Name, Chapter Number, Page Num= ber

With the exception of the scantron sheets, assignments are not acce= pted unless multiple pages are stapled.

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You may not work with a partner when completing the individual assignments. A final grade of F for the course will result for students who collaborate or cheat on assignments (see college catalog).

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Do not e-mail me assignments. If you can not submit an assignme= nt on the day it is due, either turn it in early or make sure you mail it postmarked no later than the due date:

Mailing address: Mary Ann Zlotow

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Business and Technology - IC 2026

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; College of DuPage

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 425 Fawell Blvd.

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599

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Four Exams:

Each 50-point test contains True/False, matching, and/or multiple choice questions, each worth one point. Bring at least one Number 2 pencil and a good eraser on the exam date! You are allowed only one make-up exam for personal emergency only. You must first contact= me, explain why you missed the exam, and request a make-up. You will have one w= eek from the originally scheduled date to make-up the exams.

Exam Preparation:

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Self Tests for Tech In Action: &= nbsp;

You will fol= low these instructions for all the Self Tests pertaining to the Tech in Action textbook:

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Go to the te= xtbook web site at http://www.prenhall.com/techinaction Be sure to select the link for the= Second Edition of this text. Click th= e Companion Website link.

(Do not click the Student Resources link unless you want to download PowerPoint slides for each chapter.)

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Next to the = Home button near the top of your screen, you will see the Select Ch= apter: drop down list box with an arrow to the right of the box. Click this arrow, select the appropriate chapter, and then click the GO button.

To the left = of the Objectives for the chapter, you will see a frame with a variety of links. <= /span>

Click the Online Study Guide link th= at will provide you with the answers after you finish taking the test. Do not submit or e-mail this study guide as the answers are provided. You may reta= ke this self-test until you are satisfied that you understand the correct answ= ers.

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Other links = that will test your understanding of the material in the chapter are:

EOC Summary (End of Chapter Summary) This link is simila= r to the Summary pages at the end o= f each chapter in your textbook.

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Crossword Puzzles There is no crossword puzzle for Chapter 1. The following list identifies which puzzles correlate with which chapters in the textbook:

&= nbsp; Operating Systems = &nb= sp; Chapter 5

&= nbsp; Input & Output &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Chapter 2

&= nbsp; Storage &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Chapter 6

&= nbsp; The Internet = ; &n= bsp; Cha= pter 3

&= nbsp; Ethics &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Chapter 4

&= nbsp; Security & Privacy = ; &n= bsp; Chapter 7

The remaining puzzles are beyond the scope of the course. You may complete the puzzles on= line unless you choose to print them.

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Self Tests for Office 2003 Essentials= Text:

The followin= g Learn it Online sections at the e= nd of each chapter contain exercises that will help you prepare for each exam. Re= ad the instructions at the top of each page. The page numbers for the self tes= ts are: WIN 83, WD 64, EX 56, AC= 53, and PPT 67.

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Grading Policy<= /p>

The final gr= ade is based on total number of points earned divided by total number of possible points:

&= nbsp; Four exams (50 points each) &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; --- 200 points

&= nbsp; Assignments from Tech in Action text = ; &n= bsp; --- 132 points

&= nbsp; MS Office 2003 Projects = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; --- 90 points=

&= nbsp; Final Grades:

&= nbsp; Accumulated Points = ; &n= bsp; Grade

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 422-380......................................... = A

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 379-337......................................... = B

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 336-295......................................... = C

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 294-253......................................... = D

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 252 or lower............................= ....... F

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Extra Credit: You will have the opportunity for extra credit points. You must submit the extra credit at the time you turn in the assignment.

Incomplete Requirements: = An "I" grade is normally not an option and will be given only for situations involving serious personal emergency. The student must be working at lea= st a "C" level and must also agree, in writing, to a completion date within 30 days of the last exam. The student must forfeit points for group = work and the individual presentation unless those points are accumulated before = the end of the semester.

Pass/Fail: You may choose= to be evaluated on the basis of a PASS/FAIL grade according to college policy. To= do this you must obtain a Pass/Fail contract from your instructor. The PASS op= tion requires at least a low C. CAUTION: Some schools transfer a PASS as a "D".

Withdrawals: The last date for automatic withdrawal is March 20, 2007. After that date, the student must receive written permission from the instructor in order to withdraw. Wri= tten permission to withdraw will not be given during or after the week of May 13= .

CLASS SCHEDULE -- Tentative

WEEK = &= nbsp; TOPICS &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = READING ABBREVIATIO= NS

TA =3D Tech in Action Ch=3DChapter

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; = = = SCV =3D Shelly Cashman Vermaat Office 2003 text

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; AP =3D Assignment Packet

Date &= nbsp; Readings &= nbsp; Topic &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Assignment &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp;

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; =

1/23&nb= sp; = TA, Ch 1 &nb= sp; = Why Computers Matter &nb= sp; = Ch 1 in Lab Packet &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; SCV, WIN 4-= 39 &= nbsp; Introduction to Windows &nb= sp; &= nbsp;

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp;

1/30&nb= sp; = TA, Ch 2 &nb= sp; = Understanding Computers &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Ch 2 in Lab Packet

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; SCV, WD 4-63 MS Word &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Word – AP #1

2/13&nb= sp; = Exam 1 &= nbsp; TA Chapters 1 and 2

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; TA, Ch 3 &nb= sp; = Using the Internet &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Ch 3 in Lab Packet &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; SCV, EX 3-55 = MS Excel &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; Excel – AP #2 = &nb= sp;

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2/27 &= nbsp; TA, Ch 4 = ; &n= bsp; Application Software = ; &n= bsp; Ch 4 in Lab Packet

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; SCV, WIN 37-66 &nbs= p; Windows Explorer = ; &n= bsp; = ; <= /span>

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3/13&nb= sp; = Exam 2 &n= bsp; TA Ch 3, 4, & Word

&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          TA, Ch 5      &nb= sp;            =    Using System Software    &nbs= p;                &= nbsp;   Ch 5 in Lab Packet

=             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;      Win Explorer – AP #3 =

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3/27           &= nbsp;     SCV AC 3- AC 34      <= /span>MS Access      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;          Part 1: Access – AP #4

4/17        &= nbsp;        Exam 3           &nbs= p;            TA Ch 5, Excel, & Access

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   TA, Ch 6      &nb= sp;            =    Evaluating Your System     &n= bsp;            = ;      Ch 6 in Lab Packet

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   SCV AC 34- AC 52    MS Ac= cess        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        Part 2: Access – AP #4

5/1        &= nbsp;          TA, Ch 7      &nb= sp;            =    Network and Security     &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         Ch 7 in Lab Packet

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   SCV PP 3-PP 66     &nb= sp;   PowerPoint        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        PowerPoint – AP #5

5/15        &= nbsp;        Exam 4             =           Ch 6, Ch 7, MS PowerPoint

CIS Academic Honesty Statement

The CIS Department believes= that personal honesty and integrity are as important in the computer field as technical skill. We want our degrees and certificates to reflect this belief. To help students unde= rstand what constitutes dishonesty in a CIS course, we have developed the following policy:

1.      =       A student should complete all assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests indiv= idually unless the instructor gives permission to work with a partner or a group.

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2.      =       If an instructor requests the source files or data files used to produce the output, a student should be able to submit a disk that contains his/her individual work.

3.      =       A student must not intentionally use or attempt to = use another student’s work.

4.      =       A student must not knowingly assist another student= in the dishonest use of course materials.

5.      =       A student must not copy material from the Internet, books, magazines, newspapers, or any other source without acknowledgment.

Disciplinary action for che= ating may result in failure for the course and a formal report filed with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. The student(s) will have the opportunity to meet with the Associate Vice President and/or appear before a Judicial Review Board to contest this report. Suspension, expulsion, or a record of the event on the student’s transcript may result. Refer to = the course syllabus for additional information about the instructor’s pol= icy.