Practical Software Applications CIS 160 (3 credit hours) Instructor: Marcy Satterwhite Office Hours: see my website Office: Webb Hall Office #13 Email: msatterw@lakeland.cc.il.us Phone: (217) 234-5359 Web site: http://webclass.lakeland.cc.il.us/satterwhite Course Description Pre-requisite CIS 040 or a high school computer applications class. This course provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the microcomputer. These learning activities include: Windows, word processing, spreadsheet design, database management, Internet and E- mail access, and a presentation program. Course Content The following topics will be covered in the course: Hardware and Software Basics; Windows Basics; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, E-mail and Internet Basics. Materials Textbook Office 2010 Marquee Series Rutkosky, Seguin, Rutkosky Paradigm Publishing copyright 2011 SNAP Code is required to complete this course. All quizzes and exams will be taken through the SNAP online testing software. There are also practice tutorials and other resources to help you prepare for unit exams. Storage One USB Flash Drive is required (512 Megabytes or 1 Gigabyte recommended). An additional USB Flash drive is highly recommended. Always back-up your work! Course Rules & Requirements Email Account Using the Lake Land College email is required for class communication. Lake Land college provides all students with a FREE email account. Go to: http://mail.lakeland.cc.il.us for directions on how to login to your school email account. You MUST check your school email at least once a day. Proper Email Etiquette Is expected and required of all students. This means: Use an appropriate subject line to clearly identify what your email is about. Use proper capitalization and punctuation in your email communication. Type your full name, class name and class time at the bottom of your email so I know who you are. Do NOT type in ALL CAPS! all caps means you are SHOUTING and is very rude. Attendance Excellent attendance is required to do well in this course. If you are absent, you are completely responsible for all material covered and for all assignments given. Do NOT wait and ask what you missed after you return. Notify your instructor that you will miss class and be caught up BEFORE you return to class. Note: Student s missing 4 or more classes will be dropped from the class at the instructor s discretion. Due Dates/Late Work Assignments are due at the beginning of class time on the day designated. Late homework is NOT accepted. However, you have TWO Late Cards. Each card will allow you to turn in ONE assignment late with no penalty (see the description below). After your cards are used up, any assignment you attempt to turn in AFTER the start of class on the due date will receive a 0. Any late assignment MUST be brought to my office and turned in WITH a Late Card BEFORE you return to class! You CAN turn work in EARLY with no penalty if prior arrangements have been made with your teacher. Assignments will NOT be accepted through email. Physical printouts must be turned in.
Late Cards You will receive TWO Late Cards for this course. Each card allows you to turn in one assignment late with no penalty as long as the late assignment is turned in BEFORE the next assignment is due. Once your cards are used, late work will NOT be accepted for any reason. Use the cards wisely! If you do not need to use the cards during the semester, you can cash them in at the end of the semester for extra credit points. These cards are nontransferable and non-replaceable (see the card for specific details). Exams Exam dates are on your class schedule. The exams must be taken as scheduled unless prior arrangements have been made. If you miss an exam due to an extreme emergency, notify your instructor Immediately. There is an automatic 10% penalty for any missed exam. Honesty Copying the work of another student will result in disciplinary action such as dismissal from the course. Knowingly permitting your work to be copied will also result in disciplinary action - See the Student Handbook for further provisions. (this means do NOT print off your assignment and then print a second copy with someone else s name on it.) Outside Computer Time In order to become proficient with the materials covered in this course, you will need to spend additional time using the computer outside of class to practice and to complete assignments. The amount of time spent working outside of class will have a great impact on your grade so plan your time accordingly. Classroom Protocol Typing or clicking the mouse while the instructor is talking is RUDE and disruptive to other students. Refrain from this rude behavior. In-Class Exercises & Quizzes Periodically, quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class to reward prompt attendance and preparation for class. Missed quizzes cannot be made up for any reason. In addition, you may periodically be given in-class exercises to complete during class time. In-class exercises cannot be made up for any reason. Homework Assignments Homework assignments are DUE at the BEGINNING of class. That means they MUST be printed, stapled and otherwise ready to hand in and/or electronically submitted BEFORE class starts. If the assignment is not ready to hand in before class starts, it is considered late and will NOT be accepted, so plan your time accordingly. Assignment Guidelines The following guidelines MUST be followed when handing in homework assignments. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of 10% for the assignment. Type your name, class time, and the exercise name/ number in the header. Check that there are NO typographical errors. Type all assignments unless your instructor indicates otherwise. Print on 1 side of the paper only, and be sure your paper is 8 ½ by 11 in size. Staple multiple page assignments in the correct order, right side up, in the upper left hand corner BEFORE you come to class Course Evaluation Distribution of Grade Your final course grade will be determined by the total number of points you earn during the semester. The sum of the points you earn divided by the total points possible will determine each student s percentage grade. The grading scale for this course is: 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 0-59% = F Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 2
Fall Semester 2011 Practical Software TENTATIVE Class Schedule Class attendance is Extremely important to being successful in this course. If you miss class it is Your responsibility to ask me for specific handouts/assignments & be caught up BEFORE you return to class. Don t wait to ask at the beginning of class and disrupt your fellow class members. This is rude! Assignments are DUE at the start of class. Late work is STRONGLY disliked by your instructor and should be avoided except for extreme emergency situations! Since emergencies do happen, you will have TWO Late Cards to use during the semester for emergency situations (read the card for details). Use Your Cards Wisely! After YOUR cards have been used, any future assignments NOT turned in on time for ANY reason will result in a 0... You CAN turn work in early IF prior arrangements have been made with me. Tuesday Aug 23 -First Day Intros, Syllabus, etc., Get into your Lake Land College email account and check every day Setup SNAP accounts Start Information Technology Essentials Assignment: Read IT Chapter Aug 30 --IT Essentials SNAP Quiz DUE Finish Windows Section 1 and 2 together Assignment: Windows Section 1 & 2 Quiz using SNAP testing software Sept 6--Internet Explorer SNAP Quiz DUE Assignment: PP Section 1 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 1.1 through 1.10 Sept 13 --PP Section 2 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE EXAM #1 PowerPoint, Hardware, Windows and Internet -- Hands-On SNAP Simulation Exam taken In-Class Today. Sept 20 Assignment: Word Section 1 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 1.1 through 1.11 Sept 27--Word Section 2 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Word Section 3 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 3.1 through 3.10 Oct 4-- Word Section 4 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Exam #2 over Word Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 -- Hands-On SNAP Simulation Exam taken In-Class Today. Oct 11-- Assignment: Excel Section 1 Matching in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 1.1 through 1.9 Thursday Aug 25 Finish Info Tech Chapter Start Windows Assignment: Complete IT Essentials Quiz using the online SNAP testing software Sept 1 --Windows Section 1&2 SNAP Quiz DUE Discuss Internet Explorer together in class Assignment: Internet Explorer Quiz in SNAP Sept 8--PP Section 1 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: PP Section 2 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 2.1 through 2.11 Sept 15-- SNAP Multiple Choice Unit Exam over Hardware, Windows, Internet Due BEFORE class starts today. Go Over Exam Results and then start next unit on Word Sept 22-- Word Section 1 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Word Section 2 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 2.1 through 2.12 Sept 29-- Word Section 3 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Word Section 4 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 4.1 through 4.9 Oct 6- SNAP Multiple Choice Unit Exam over Word Due BEFORE class starts today. Go Over Exam Results and then start next unit Excel Oct 13-- Excel Section 1 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Excel Section 2 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 2.1 through 2.12 Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 3
Practical Software 2 nd Half of Semester Tentative Class Schedule Fall 2011 Remember: Assignments are DUE at the start of class. Late work is STRONGLY disliked by your instructor and should be avoided. For emergencies, you will have TWO Late Cards to use for the entire semester. After YOUR cards have been used, any future assignments NOT turned in on time for ANY reason will result in a 0. Use Your Cards Wisely! You CAN turn work in EARLY IF prior arrangements have been made with me. Oct 18--Excel Section 2 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Excel Section 3 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 3.1 through 3.12 Oct 25 Staff Development Day No Day or Evening Classes Nov 1 Assignment: Work on Excel Skill Review #1 and #2 (and #3 if there is one) in your book for chapters 1,2,3,4 Nov 8 Nov 15 --Excel Skill Reviews CH 3 & 4 Printouts Due Exam #3 over Excel sections 1, 2, 3, 4 Hands-On SNAP Simulation Exam taken In-Class Today. --SNAP Multiple Choice Unit Exam over Excel Due BEFORE class starts today. Go Over Exam Results and then start Access unit Nov 22-- Access Section 1 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Oct 20--Excel Section 3 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Excel Section 4 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 4.1 through 4.12 Oct 27--Excel Section 4 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Excel Skill Reviews #1 and #2 (and #3 if there is one) in your book for chapters 1,2,3,4 Nov 3-- Excel Skill Review CH 1 & 2 Printouts Due Assignment: Excel Skill Reviews in your book for chapters 3,4; Study For Excel Exam Nov 10 --Instructor Out of Town No Class Nov 17 Assignment: Access Section 1 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 1.1 through 1.11 Nov 24 College Closed for Thanksgiving - No Class Assignment: Access Section 2 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 2.1 through 2.12 Nov 29-- Access Section 2 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Access Section 3 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 3.1 through 3.12 Dec 1--Access Section 3 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Access Section 4 Quiz in SNAP; Hands-on Chapter Activities 4.1 through 4.11 Dec 6 Access Section 4 SNAP Quiz & Printouts DUE Assignment: Access Skill Reviews #1 and #2 (and #3 if there is one) in your textbook for chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 at the end of each chapter Dec 8 Last Day Finish Skill Reviews Today Turn in UNUSED get out of jail cards for extra credit. Assignment: Access Skill Reviews #1 and #2 (and #3 if there is one) in your textbook for chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 Final Exam is: Access Skill Reviews #1 & #2 (& #3 if there is one) for CH 1, 2, 3 & 4 Printouts Due on or BEFORE Final Exam Day Take Multiple Choice portion of final exam in SNAP at least 24 hours BEFORE our scheduled final exam. Final Exam (Exam #4) will be over Access Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 Hands-On SNAP Simulation Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 4
Practical Software Applications Activity and Point Breakdown for the Semester Activity Description: Each # of Assignments Total Possible Information Processing Essentials Windows Section 1 and 2 Internet Explorer SNAP Quiz 1-15 (1 pt each) 15 points each ch x four 60 POWERPOINT Section 1 and 2 SNAP Quiz 1-20 (1/2 pt each) 10 points each ch x two 20 Chapter Hands-On Activity Print Outs 20 points each ch x two 40 Subtotal for Hardware/Windows/Internet/PowerPoint section 120 WORD Section 1, 2, 3, 4 SNAP Quiz 1-20 (1/2 pt each) 10 points each ch x four 40 Chapter Hands-On Activity Print Outs 20 points each ch x four 80 Subtotal for Word section 120 EXCEL Section 1, 2, 3, 4 SNAP Quiz 1-20 (1/2 pt each) 10 points each ch x four 40 Chapter Hands-On Activity Print Outs 20 points each ch x four 80 All Skill Reviews for each CH from book 15 points each ch x four 60 Subtotal for Excel section 180 ACCESS Section 1, 2, 3, 4 SNAP Quiz 1-20 (1/2 pt each) 10 points each ch x four 40 Chapter Hands-On Activity Print Outs 20 points each ch x four 80 All Skill Reviews for each CH from book 15 points each ch x four 60 Subtotal for Access section 180 Homework Assignments Possible Subtotal = 600 Windows, Email, Internet, Hardware, 100 1 100 PowerPoint Exam Word Exam 100 1 100 Excel Exam 100 1 100 Access Exam 100 1 100 Exam Possible Subtotal = 400 Total Possible for the Semester: Total = 1,000 Possible Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 5
Practical Software Grade Sheet--Update this sheet each time an assignment is returned (page 1) Description Worth Your Earned Your Total earned so far Total Possible so far Your current % Grade (take your points earned and divide by points possible so far) Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 6
Practical Software Grade Sheet--Update this sheet each time an assignment is returned (page 2) Description Worth Your Earned Your Total earned so far Total Possible so far Your current % Grade (take your points earned and divide by points possible so far) Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 7
Useful Website Resources Fill in your own useful online resources throughout the semester. Name URL Description Google http://www.google.com Free online search engine for information, clipart, news items, etc. Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org Free online encyclopedia. Look up information on just about anything. Note: many English instructors will NOT accept this as a true academic source. Microsoft Online http://www.microsoft.com Has all kinds of clipart, templates, etc. for educators Microsoft Templates http://office.microsoft.com/enus/templates/default.aspx Has templates for educational and other uses Download.com http://www.download.com The site is one of the largest and most trusted sources of freeware, shareware, and other software downloads. Facts.Com http://www.2facts.com World News Digest & Issues & Controversies in Today s World Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 8
1. Open your web browser and go to: http://snap2010.emcp.com Instructions for Setting up your SNAP Account 2. Click the student registration button under the New Student section. 3. Click the Register for SNAP button. 4. Fill out ALL blanks on the form and REMEMBER your Username and Password so you can log back in later. I recommend using your LLC IRIS login and password. Enrollment key: This is the keyword for the course you are enrolling in, created by your instructor: 9:30 class is: Fall2011PSA930 11:00 class is: Fall2011PSA1100 Activation code: This is the code printed on the User Card that you MUST get from the bookstore. 5. Click the Create my new account button. To Login to SNAP after you have done this ONE TIME setup 1. Open your web browser and go to http://snap2010.emcp.com 2. login with the user name and password that YOU created i. If you forget your user name or password click the forgot link at the bottom of the SNAP homepage and it will be emailed to you. Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 9
Practical Software Hands-On Activity Instructions Labeling Printouts: ALL Hands-on Activities Must be correctly labeled BEFORE printing. To Add YOUR HEADER INFORMATION to Printouts 1. Click the insert tab 2. Choose header 3. Pick the BLANK one 4. Type the required information 5. Click the close button on the Header toolbar LABEL ALL DOCUMENTS IN THE HEADER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Your name, class name and time, Activity number and the Step Number that actually tells you to click OK to PRINT. Example: Susan Smith, PSA 11:00, Activity 1.10 Step 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Data Files: To access the student data files for Practical Software follow these steps: 1. You must use a lab computer on campus 2. Double click the MY COMPUTER icon on the desktop 3. Double click the Network drive labeled: Instruct on sestdfp1 I 4. Double click the BUSINESS folder 5. Double click the PRACTICAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS CIS 160 folder 6. Double click the MARQUEE BOOK folder 7. Double click the STUDENT DATA FILES folder 8. Right click ONCE on the chapter folder we are on (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or Access) and choose COPY out of the choices in the pop up box 9. In the Address bar go to YOUR USB drive 10. Double click YOUR Practical Software folder on YOUR USB drive to get inside it 11. Right click in a blank spot inside your drive folder and choose PASTE out of the choices Be sure ALL FILES you work on in class are being saved to YOUR USB Drive! If you accidentally save to the computer you are sitting at, those files will be deleted at the end of the day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Late Work is NOT accepted unless you use a late card (you only have 2 late cards use them wisely!) All Homework MUST ALREADY be Labeled, Printed, and Stapled in the correct order BEFORE you come to class! Marcy Satterwhite --Practical Software Applications Syllabus Page 10