Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Course Syllabus

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1 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: and Semester: Spring Year: Faculty Name: Diana Pack Title: Professor Course Prefix and Number: CIT 105 Course Credit Hours: 3 Course Prerequisites: Course Title: None Introduction to Computers Catalog Course Description: Provides an introduction to the computer and the convergence of technology as used in today s global environment. Introduces topics including computer hardware and software, file management, the Internet, , the social web, green computing, security and computer ethics. Presents basic use of application, programming, systems, and utility software. Basic keyboarding skills are strongly recommended. Instructor Contact Information: Campus Location: Mayo Campus Building & Room: F 202 Office Hours: See attachment Office Phone Number: Alternate Number: Best Times to Call: During office hours KCTCS Diana.anderson@kctcs.edu Special Instructions: The best time to call is during office hours Supervisor Contact Information: Name: Kelli Hall Campus Location: Pikeville Building & Room: N102

2 Office Phone Number: ext KCTCS Text and Supplies: Book: Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 365 Office 2016 NOTE: An e-book is built into your Blackboard shell but you must purchase the copy (pages) of the book through the bookstore. Supplies: Jump drive Software: Microsoft Office 2016 suite which includes Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint (provided by KCTCS to all students for free) KCTCS General Education Competencies Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. B. Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis critical and creative thinking written and oral communication quantitative literacy information literacy teamwork and problem solving C. Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) intercultural knowledge and competence ethical reasoning and action foundations and skills for lifelong learning D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills. Course Specific Competencies (Student Outcomes): Upon successful completion of this course, the student can:

3 1. Describe basic computer functions and use correct computer terminology. 2. Use a course management system. 3. Utilize computer technology as a tool to access, manage, prepare, and present information. 4. Identify trends in information processing and new emerging technologies. 5. Explain the impact of computers upon society including effects of social technologies, green computing, dangers of excessive use, and disposal of obsolete equipment. 6. Identify and analyze ethical issues such as copyright, privacy, and security as related to computing. 7. Explain the difference between application, programming, system, and utility software. 8. Use a graphical user interface-based operating system to manage files, folders and disks. 9. Use application software packages to prepare basic documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. 10. Describe and explain basic data communications and network technologies and functions. 11. Identify and use basic and Internet functions and understand their capabilities. 12. Describe globalization and challenges including technological barriers, electronic payments, and varying cultures. 13. Describe cloud computing and its impact on business and personal systems. Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes): (Enter N/A if this does not apply.) n/a Course Outline: I. Chapter 1 Digital Literacy II. Chapter 2 The Internet III. Chapter 3 - The Computer & Mobile Devices IV. Chapter 4 Programs & Apps V. Chapter 5 Digital Safety & Security VI. Office 2013 and Windows 8 VII. MS Word VIII. MS Excel IX. MS PowerPoint X. MS Access Course Structure: Method of instruction is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and in-class assignments with individualized instruction. Blackboard course management system and SAM will be used for out of class activities. Blackboard/SAM/ assessment may be used as a back-up in the case class has been cancelled because of unforeseen circumstances such as weather issues. Technology/Media Component: The students will be using computer\keyboarding skills. The students will be using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and programs. The students will be using Blackboard. Various technology components will be presented. Service-Learning: n/a Course Requirements and Evaluation:

4 The final grade will be assigned based on the following: Classwork/homework assignments from the book or SAM assessment. Grades will be given over each chapter covered. Pop Quizzes Test Comprehensive final exam Grading Policy: Grading Scale: 100% to 90% = A; 89% to 80% = B; 79% to 70% = C; 69% to 60% = D; 59% and Below = F All grades will be posted to Blackboard and students should review their grades on a weekly basis. Attendance Policy: Computer features will be demonstrated/discussed during each class; therefore, attendance is strongly recommended and daily attendance will be recorded. Students should also be on time to class. The instructor may choose not to allow students to enter a class if they have missed more than 15 minutes of a class period. Students MUST be on-time to class on test days or they will be required to schedule a makeup test. Pop Quizzes cannot be made-up. Missed Exam Policy: It is the student s responsibility to schedule make-up test and/or assignments. All test and assignments evaluated before midterm must be made up before midterm. All test and assignments evaluated after midterm must be made up before the last five days of the semester. No more than ONE test may be made up. The final test of the semester cannot be made up. Any test missed beyond one will be assigned a grade of 0%. No make-up test will be given during class time. Make-up test must be taken during the instructor s office hours and you must make an appointment for the test. Students in attendance on test day will be required to take the test no exceptions. Students should be aware that the format of make-up tests may vary from the scheduled test. Late Assignment Policy: There is a 10% per day penalty for all assignments submitted late. Assignments will be taken up in class for a grade. Any assignment turned in after it is called for in class will be considered to be a make-up assignment. Students must be present in order to submit assignments. *Exceptions to this rule may be made under extreme circumstances only and must be discussed with the instructor. Certain in-class activities cannot be made up. The dates of these activities will be announced. Students need to make every effort to be in class on these days. Withdrawal Policy: Up until midterm a student may withdraw from this course and receive a grade of W. After mid-term a student will only be permitted to withdraw at the instructor s discretion. The instructor s signature is required in order to drop this course after mid-term. Refer to the BSCTC calendar for specific dates to drop. Any student remaining on the class roster will receive a final grade.

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