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CIS 136 Spreadsheet Applications Instructor: Melanie Schuur Email: MSchuur@pierce.ctc.

1 CIS 136 Spreadsheet Applications Instructor: Melanie Schuur (or Canvas messaging) Class time: M 5:30 7:40 pm (Hybrid) Classroom: CTR 270 Phone: ( Prefer Canvas! ) Section: 7610 Department: Computer Information Systems Credits: 3 credits Prerequisites: Math 98, and either CIS 110 or CIS 121, all with 2.0 or above; or instructor s permission Welcome! My name is Melanie Schuur and I am a member of the Computer Information Systems team, and this is my second quarter teaching here. I graduated in January of this year from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor s in Computer Science. I also have an Associate s degree from Pierce and am looking forward to teaching at one of my former schools. I am excited to share my love of all things computers and hopefully inspire some to continue on to other information systems classes our school offers! Class Materials The required textbook for this course is Enhanced Microsoft Excel 2013: Comprehensive. This is available in the bookstore or can be purchased/rented online. You must have the textbook to begin work in the class. Most, if not all, assignments will be turned in electronically through our Canvas site. Because of this, file storage is necessary (Google Drive, thumbdrive, etc.) for saving your

2 assignments. You will also need a YouTube account and an account on Screencast O Matic to record some assignments. Both are free tools and there are instructions available on the Canvas site in Start Here!. You will need a webcam to be able to record your image in a screencast. These can be checked out for free for use in the lab (not for home use), or are available online for under $10. In addition, if you create videos in the lab, a USB microphone/headset combination will be required for the duration of this course. These can be purchased anywhere electronics are sold for approximately $20. Course Layout and Time Requirements The course is laid out in ten modules that span 10 weeks. There is also a Week Zero module with work that will have to be completed to access Module 0. You will need to view all of the pages in the both of these modules before you can begin actual coursework in Module 1. One module should be completed each week. You can see the modules, and the module content and assignments when you log into the Canvas course website. The Canvas course will not be fully populated before the course opens, but the first week module and the prep work will be complete. You should expect to spend 9 hours per week learning the material and completing assignments. Classroom Management and Conduct In this class, you should feel comfortable to participate and express opinions and ideas. Please respect the opinions of others and be considerate of their need to contribute and learn. This class will set professional expectations of punctuality, respect, responsibility, accountability, ethics and effective communication. Students are advised to consider participation in this course to be similar to being employed in a business setting, and to act accordingly. Course Website A CANVAS website has been set up to accompany this class. While instruction will take place

3 in our classroom, all assignments will be submitted through the website, and grades will be posted there as well. If you are unfamiliar with Canvas, you can get oriented here. and Other Notifications You are expected and required to check your student on a daily basis during the week. You should also check the Canvas site daily for announcements, corrections and other important information regarding this course. Not knowing about course changes and announcements is not an excuse for not responding to them. Course Description This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics will include creation and manipulation of spreadsheets, conversion to charts and graphs, and creation of macros. Course Content A. Spreadsheets B. Charts and Graphs C. Analyze and Manage Data D. Spreadsheet Templates E. Data Sharing Student Outcomes 1. Demonstrate basic computer usage skills such as saving files, backups, file management, security, and virus checking. 2. Translate technical information into user appropriate format. 3. Solve mathematical, accounting, logical, and statistical problems using spreadsheet capabilities. 4. Create, modify, and run macros using an appropriate programming/scripting language. 5. Design and create spreadsheets, graphs, and charts to accurately summarize and document information. 6. Sort, pivot, and filter data. 7. Validate and manage data.

4 8. Perform goal seeking and what if analysis. 9. Build and use spreadsheet templates. 10. Import, convert, link, and export data from one application to another. 11. Link spreadsheets with other documents. 12. Organize data using spreadsheet database capabilities. Grading Scale and Assignment Submission Policy Grading is not weighted. Each assignment has a potential point value. The points are tallied and compared to the points available. You can always know your grading progress by using the "Grades" tool in Canvas = A ( ); = B ( ); = C ( ) A 0.0 will be given to any grade below a 70 as skills have not been developed sufficiently. Each assignment has a clearly spelled out due date. Each course has many students and several topics. In order for us to move forward and not leave others behind, all assignments need to be reviewed and graded in a timely manner. This is a summary of the late grading policy: There is an official zero acceptance policy on late submissions. This means that there is no guarantee that a late submission will be accepted for grading. At the instructor's sole discretion, and with prior approval from the instructor, an assignment may be turned in late if circumstances warrant. These circumstances might include a medical emergency or work travel. If you need to turn in an assignment late, check with the instructor ahead of time. If you have an excused late assignment, you will be expected to submit the assignment within a reasonable period of time from when you are again capable. Generally, late assignments should be turned in a few days from when you begin participating in class after your absence. Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class, and will result in a zero grade for the

5 quarter. See the college catalog, or the instructor, if you are unsure of these concepts. The nature of some of the assignments involves creating a video file whereby you demonstrate your completed work, and fully explain what you have done. The intent here is to allow me to feel confident that you are both doing your own work, and are learning and applying the material. Majority of the assignments are question based and require critical thinking. These must also be your own work. Also, all quizzes must be done without assistance from others. Finally, it is well understood that some or all of the instructor materials for all academic texts can be downloaded by unauthorized persons and used inappropriately. Doing so will be considered the highest form of cheating, will result in a zero course grade for a single offense, and subject the student(s) involved to expulsion for the institution. If you learn of this type of cheating happening by a fellow student, you MUST notify the instructor immediately. Failure to do so will result in your being considered a collaborator when the cheaters are eventually and invariably caught. Special Needs Pierce College is dedicated to meeting the needs of its students. Any student needing special accommodations or arrangements should contact Access & Disability Services as soon as possible. You should also contact your instructor if modifications need to be made to your seating assignment, to the lecture style, or to assist you during an evacuation. Access and Disability Support Services Your experience in this class is important to me, and it is the policy and practice of Pierce College to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you experience barriers based on disability, please seek a meeting with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) manager to discuss and address them. If you have already established accommodations with the ADS manager, please bring your approved accommodations (green sheet) to me at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course. ADS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process

6 between you and the ADS manager, and I am available to help facilitate them in this class. If you have not yet established services through ADS, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can include but not be limited to; mental health, attention related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are encouraged to contact ADS at (Fort Steilacoom) or (Puyallup). Emergency School Closure In the event of an emergency school closure, the Canvas course will still be open.

CIS 121 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - SYLLABUS

CIS 121 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - SYLLABUS Section: 7591, 7592 Instructor: Beth Roberts Class Time: Hybrid Classroom: CTR-270, AAH-234 Credits: 5 cr. Email: Canvas messaging (preferred)