CS 110 I. COURSE INFORMATION Fall 2010

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CS 110 Syllabus
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CS 110
Fall 2010
I. COURSE INFORMATION
Course No.:
CS 110
Quarter: Fall 2010
Credits:
5
Course Title:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS
Instructor:
Robin Greene
Site: http://staff.wwcc.edu/robin.greene
Office Hour:
7:30 AM daily
Office: 1120C
Virtual/Other Office Hours: 1:00 PM Daily & By Appt.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
509.527-4699
FAX:
509.527.4572
II. TEXT AND MATERIALS
Before starting the course, you will need:
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All students need to activate their Student CC webmail
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Student Email - students will be sent class information to their CC
webmail account.
Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium
Video Edition, Shelley Cashman Series, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat,
©2009, published by Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 0324826842 textbook + This text has both Windows Vista and XP info.
Web site: Learn It Online or http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/index.cfm
Software required: Windows XP/Vista/7 and MS Office 2007.
** For a great deal on this software click here or go to our bookstore!
Storage device for saving files (any of the following: preferred flash drive
/thumb drive, CD-R, CD-RW DVD-R, DVD-RW, etc.)
III. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
This is a hands-on course where you will learn to use a computer to practice
the most commonly used Microsoft programs including the Windows
operating system, Internet Explorer for navigating the Internet, and the four
most popular programs within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access). You will also learn about integrating these
applications. You will learn to be an intermediate level user of the Microsoft
Office Suite.
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Within the Microsoft Office Suite, you will use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access. Microsoft Word is a word processing program with which you can
create common business and personal documents. Microsoft Excel is a
spreadsheet program that organizes and calculates accounting-type
information. Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program with
which you can develop slides to accompany an oral presentation. Finally,
Microsoft Access is a database program that organizes large amounts of
information in a useful manner.
IV. ATTENDANCE
Students should be present and punctual for all classes.
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Regular class attendance will maximize your computer skills for your
personal and professional future.
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There are in class assignments that can only be done in class.
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V. LAB RULES OF CONDUCT
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Be respectful of your fellow students at all times.
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No food or drink is allowed in the labs.
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You must complete your own work.
VI. COURSE POLICIES
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Disability Accommodations - Students with a learning disability need to
discuss their situation with the Disability Support Services Department.
Contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of Disability Support Services, at 527-4262
or email [email protected]
Cheating - It is expected that students will conduct themselves with
integrity. If you cheat or assist others in cheating, you violate a trust.
Cheating includes but is not limited to the following:
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copy files or lend your storage device to another student
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copy answers on exams
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complete work for someone else
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turn in assignments that have been used in other classes
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purchase or sell assignments or exam materials
If you cheat, some or all of the following actions will be taken:
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You will receive a lower point score possibly a zero for that
particular assignment or exam.
You may receive a failing grade for the class
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A report of the incident may be forwarded to the Dean of
Student Services. The Dean may file the report in your
permanent record and/or take further disciplinary action.
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING
You will be evaluated based on your combined performance on
homework assignments and exams. NO late work will be accepted.
The Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus will enable ease of
tracking assignments, and you can keep a record of your progress and
grades. Check off completed items and record your score. You can see
our class Grade Sheet throughout the quarter containing your current
scores and grades on the K drive. Be sure to give yourself time to do
your work. Time management is the key to success with your classes.
Your ability to understand and follow the directions in class and in the
text will be an essential component for successful completion of the
projects/homework. You will then be tested on those skills.
Tests will be given at the end of each application. Unless prior
arrangements are made, no makeup tests will be given.
I will use the CC email to send out information – Please check your
email often. For additional help check instructor office hours at the top
of this document.
Grading Scale
Percentage of
Possible Points
95-100%
90-94%
87-89%
84-86%
80-83%
76-79%
72-75%
68-71%
64-67%
61-63%
Below 60%
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Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
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Assessment 1. Mandatory tests are scheduled during the quarter. No
makeup tests will be given. Students with valid reasons
Policy:
(approved by the instructor) can make pre-arrangements
with the instructor. Homework assignments are listed in the
Course Schedule. Assignments must be submitted on time.
No Late Work! Early is good.
2. Assignments submitted after the last date established by
the instructor will not receive credit.
3. Assignments submitted through personal email will be
accepted and replied to, but all class information will be
found using your WWCC email account.
4. Assignments submitted for grade, are assumed to be the
best work of the student. Students are not allowed to resubmit corrected homework assignments.
5. The instructor will be available to help students on their
assignments until the time of submittal.
6. The instructor may vary work assigned during the quarter.
All assignments are required to have your NAME, Class, Time, DATE, and Assignment in the
header or footer. (See Helpful Instructions file) Assignment includes the Section, Project, Page.
Example for the 1st Word Project assigned: Student Name CS 110 8:30 9/29/2010 Word Prj
CH1 pg. WD 3(Learn to Ride). Learn It Online go to the online companion site, click on the
section on the left choose Learn It Online and do the Practice Test. Once complete type in your
name at the bottom and submit for grading. Copy your test, paste it in Word, put your header on
the document, save it, then send me your test. Do not select “Take Another Test” at the bottom
of the submitted test, it works better.
Access is the one application that you must zip prior to sending. The tables do not have headers –
so you need to put your name in as a field name on each table.
All Work and TESTs must be received on or prior to the due dates assigned. Early submission
is good, late will not be accepted. Check off dates below is the last day the work will be accepted.
***Week 6 is the starting of ACCESS! - Access files will get caught up in our filter,
so you must Zip your files prior to sending – see helpful hint file
In Access students are required to add their names to the list of field names on all tables, and then use this field in all
queries. Open the database, go to the Design view of the table and add your full name as a field name.
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VIII. COURSE Schedule & ASSIGNMENT SHEET Example
Course Outline & Assignment Sheet:
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Read and
Perform Steps
Homework &
Tests
Page#
Check
off Date
Possible
Points
1
Introduction to Computers
(first chapter)
Learn It Online
Practice Test*
COM 39
9/24
10
Windows Vista (front of text) or
Windows XP (App F) link -Here
Learn it Online
Practice Test*
W Vista 67
9/24
10
For either Vista or XP
In the lab 1-4 For ?s 
Send in all
answers & a
Win Vista
68-72 or
APP 105111
9/24
20 (5 pts
each)
Print Scrn of #4
or
APP 105
If you have Windows 7
Tell me!!
- The Chapter Project is the work you do in the chapter, step by step, starting on page 3 to the end of the
chapter. Be sure to be able to do a print screen (See Helpful Hints file) for showing your completion of
work that cannot be emailed or saved.
* Learn It Online: Use the http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/index.cfm?action=home site to do your
Practice Tests for each chapter. Click on the section and chapter After you complete the skill, submit for
grading, copy, then paste into a Word document, put in the class header and email to
[email protected]
** (below) Word and other app instructions: (Files needed are on the text website.) pg WIN VISTA 72.
Do the step by step instructions from the book and as you complete a project send me an email
with the project attached. Each time you are instructed to print in the text – you will need to include a file
of the material at that time. If your action is a step you need to do a print screen of the action or skill and
include that in your email. Name the step or print screen by the chapter and project number, page number,
and objective/skill. Attach the entire completed project and any additional files in one email.
In the Lab – At the end of all chapters there is an In the Lab section. You are to do the assigned
lab and turn the completed work. Some times what you are asked to do cannot be saved in your file – so
do a print screen of it and paste it at the end of the paper, sheet or in a Paint file. When in doubt use the
print screen key and send it in with your work. If you have a problem – sometimes sending a print screen
is the best way for me to see what you are trying to do or at what point you are at.
Week
2
Read and
Homework
Perform Steps to Turn In
**Word Ch 1
Creating and
Editing a Word
Document
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch1 Project
(Learn to Ride)
Page
Check
off
Possible
Points
WD 63
9/24
10
Ch 1
9/24
5
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Week 6 is the starting of ACCESS! - Access files will get caught up in our filter, so
you must Zip your files prior to sending – see helpful hint file
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