Computer Science Technology Department

Computer Science Technology Department Houston Community College Department Phone Number: 713-718-6427 ab Houston Community College ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I Course Syllabus Fall 2011 Second Start (12 wks) Instructor Name: Robert Johnson Tel: 713-718-6427 Office: 210 JDB bldg., Central College Office hours: 12:30-01:00p or 03:40-04:10p or by appointment Email: robert.johnson@hccs.edu Website: http://eagle.hccs.edu/faculty/johnson_r/index.html MyITLab key: CRSAB6W-229636 Course Reference Number (CRN) Course Description: Course Prerequisite(s) Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (Lecture, Lab) 56695 Course Level Beginning Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software Must be at college-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics Credit Hours 3.0 (Lecture 2, Lab 2) Course Location/Times 209 JDB bldg / Central College M,W 01:00 03:40 n Total Course Contact Hours 96 Instructional Materials Instructional Methods (select one) Exploring Microsoft Office, 3rd Edition; including MyItLab, and Microsoft Office 2007 180-Day subscription. Customized textbook for Houston Community College. Author: Grauer. Bundle ISBN: 558394450. Publisher: Pearson Face to Face Type of Instruction Lecture/Lab Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Weeks Computer Science Technology Department Page 1 of 11

Course Requirement, Policy, and Course Calendar Instructor's Requirements Other Required Materials: 1 three-ring (1 ½ ), hardbacked notebook for assignments and other instructor-directed information. A USB flash drive (128 Mb or >) for your own personal storage is necessary to have. Attendance: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class period. If you are late for a class, it is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet. Sign it at the instructor s desk do not take it to your seat. Failure to do so on the day in question will result in you being marked absent for that class. Tardiness: Try not to be, but get any missed info from another student at the APPROPRIATE time. Significant tardiness (> 20 min) will be counted as ½ an absence. Several minor tardiness (> 5 min) will also result in ½ an absence. Do not disturb the rest of the class with a flamboyant entrance. Make-up Exam Policy: You should schedule your other events around the designated test days. These are listed far in advance for this purpose. When this is not possible, and there is a very valid reason, it will be the option OF THE INSTRUCTOR to: 1) Give a comprehensive exam covering all the material covered toward the end of the course, but before the final. Test format will also be the option of the instructor (I favor essay exams!) 2) Assign your final grade (or last test) as the grade on the missed test. 3) Assign the average of your other test grades as the grade on the missed test. 4) Not count the missed test in your overall average Course Focus: The SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies are included as a Syllabus Attachment. This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the Windows 7 Operating System, general computer concepts, and an overview of the whole computer science field Dates to Remember: Computer Science Technology Department Page 2 of 11

Dates to Remember: Sep 24 sa Classes begin Sep 27 t Registration ends; Last day to add/drop/swap Sep 5 Labor Day holiday Oct 4 t Official Date of Record Nov 22 t Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals with W Nov 24-27 r-su Thanksgiving holiday (no class for Wed night - 23 rd ) Dec 11 su Instructions Ends Dec 12-18 m-su Final Examinations Dec 23 f Grades Available for Students Class rules: 1) Turn OFF your cell phones or, at a minimum, put them on vibrate mode! 2) If your phone rings during a test, the test will be immediately taken up and a grade of zero submitted for that test!! 3) No interneting during lectures or lab times unless specifically requested to locate some information. 4) No game playing (computer or otherwise). 5) No classwork or homework is to be done while I am lecturing. 6) Note: violations of the above three rules (ie 3,4,5) will result in absences being assigned and/or that student being invited to leave and not allowed to return without a note from that course s chairperson saying that no further infractions will occur. 7) All work turned in is to be computer printed with appropriate headings (name, course info, assignment number and date). 8) It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheets. If no signature, you weren t there. 9) It is strongly recommended that you exchange phone numbers with a couple of classmates so that you may call them if you miss a class so that you will know what was covered and what you are walking into the next class period. You have no one to blame but yourself if you walk into an unexpected exam! To reiterate. Do NOT call or email me for missed info. Call or email your classmates. 10) A good study / lab partner is invaluable. Try to be one as well as have one. 11) The more you practice, the more you will learn. Computer usage is more an acquired skill that an academic one. HOWEVER, a certain amount of memorization of material is absolutely critical!! 12) When I say to clear your desk, I mean to clear your desk. This does not mean you can have clothes, Computer Science Technology Department Page 3 of 11

purses, books, etc. pushed to the side or back of your desk. It means Empty!! 13) No personal storage devices in the computer at any time during a test day. Also no interneting or messaging during a test. 14) It is your responsibility to ask questions over any instructions or material that you do not understand! Later, saying that you are shy, that you are afraid, that you are embarrassed, etc, etc, will simply not be acceptable or valid. I will even accept written questions, but they should be typed out to ensure their legibleness and meaning. The answers, of course, will be to the whole class and not just to an individual. Note: College students, especially those who expect to graduate (or even just pass a course) need to be bold and fearless. Late Assignments Policy: All assignments, homework, and project(s) are required to be submitted in a manner appropriate for college-level students. Late work is subject to penalty points. Work will not be accepted more than one week late. An exception may be made if, at the my discretion, extenuating circumstances justify. I may require documentation of the circumstance. Course Objectives: By successfully completing this course the student should be able to: Apply knowledge of the Windows 7 OS and MS-Office 2007 Application Tools to: Create and manipulate files and folders Create and manipulate Word Processing Documents Create and manipulate Excel Spread Sheets Create and manipulate Powerpoint presentations Create and manipulate Access data base Recognize and apply the concepts of critical thinking. Appreciate and gain benefits of time management by learning to group tasks. Develop organizational skills and manage information from one central application. Proficiently use file management techniques with the Windows Vista operating system. Homework Assignments & Notebook: I will give you more specific information regarding this section. Homework Computer Science Technology Department Page 4 of 11

assignments are to be completed at each class session and are included (stored) in your notebook. Your notebook will be graded as to appearance, quality, and quantity of materials on the days that I request them to be turned in. Your 3-ring, 11/2, hard backed notebook should contain: A title page on the front and back of the notebook and in the front of the notebook that includes the student's first and last name, class CRN, rubic, class meeting day(s), class time, and instructors name. Dividers with side-tabs (one for each subject ie Win 7, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access) Within each subject, top-tabs to separate tutorials within each subject ie Tut 1, Tut 2, etc. A cover page for each tutorial consisting of a table of contents (or index) for the work within that tutorial. The sections and order for the work in each chapter are: Class work, Hands- On exercises, Practices, Cases, and then Cases(if any). The header names and titles on your work must match the index name. All completed class, lab, practice, and homework assignments are to be organized by subject, chapter, and type. Do not include any handouts from me! I want to see your work, WELL ORGANIZED. Notebooks will be turned in twice once on the Word test day and again on the last day of class. No work of any type will be accepted after the last day of instruction. You might need a second, less formal notebook to keep your notes and my handouts in. Note: Late or incomplete notebooks may not be accepted. I will give more information regarding this subject. Important Note: You should prepare yourself by reading the assigned material as stated in this section before each class session. You should plan on spending several hours per week outside the classroom to prepare for the class. Make time for reading the required material, for reviewing your instructor s lecture notes, for completing any homework assignments or end of chapter exercises and for practicing the hands-on computer skills. Make yourself aware of the open lab times that are available to you, and if you do not have a home computer with the required software, plan to spend consistent, quality time in the open labs. More specific assignments, including page numbers, or additional Computer Science Technology Department Page 5 of 11

assignments,may be given in class. The topics and chapters listed in this calendar are not meant to be all inclusive. It is a brief scenario and other topics may be discussed and tested on. This schedule is not fixed and is subject to change at the instructor s prerogative. Any change will be announced in class. Instructor Grading Criteria Percent Item Grading Scale 70% Exams (Windows 10%, Word, Excel, 90 100 A Access - 20% each) 1 10% PowerPoint Presentation 80 89 B 10% Lab Assignments & Notebook 70 79 C 10% Pop quizzes (1 per week over last 60 69 D week s lectures) 1 100% Total 0 59 F 1 footnote to be explained in class Computer Science Technology Department Page 6 of 11

Course Calendar ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I (for Fall 11 M,W 0100-0340 p - 56695) Week Session Date Description 1 1 1/18 t Intro to course: Syllabus, web sites, expectations, rules, etc. Getting started: Essential Computer Concepts 2 2 3 4 3 5 6 4 7 8 5 9 10 6 11 12 7 13 14 8 15 16 9 -- -- 10 17 18 11 19 20 1/20 r 1/25 t 1/27 r 2/1 t 2/3 r 2/8 t 2/10 r 2/15 t 2/17 r 2/22 t 2/24 r 3/1 t 3/3 r 3/8 t 3/10 r 3/15 t 3/17 r 3/22 t 3/24 r 3/29 t 3/31 r Exploring the Basics of Win 7: GUI, mouse & keyboard usage Basic concepts of file, folder, disk management Disk & file management cont, screen captures; finding files, recovering deleted files. Review, practice Exam 1 Window 7 Critique exam 1, Intro to Word; basic concepts; main menu, ribbons Office button, views, editing & formatting & highlighting of text Creating a document, line & paragraph spacing, insert & overwrite mode, the status bar, headers & footers Intro to MyITLab, registering students into it, starting Chap 1 exercise Word - moving text, spell checker, find & replace keyboard shortcuts, pag setup & previewing & printing, format painter. Word line & page breaks, tabs, footnotes & endnotes, Chap 2 MyItLab MyItLab work or HO exercise in book Word art, clip art, special symbols, tables; any necessary review. Catch-up & review Exam 2 Word. Notebooks due or inspected Intro to PowerPoint. Intructions on presentation. Spring Break Critique exam 2, begin Excel - Intro, basic concepts, Excel chap 1 Files, books, sheets, cells,columns & rolls, data & formula in cells. MyItLab chap 1 Formula vs. function, typing vs. pointing. Sum, average, count, min, max formulas. Copying formulas, copying & moving cell data. Chap 2 - Relative vs. absolute vs. mixed addressing, importance in formula Payment & Future-value formulas for compound interest. MyItLab chap 2 If, lookup functions. Examples. Computer Science Technology Department Page 7 of 11

12 21 22 13 23 24 14 25 26 15 27 28 16 29 4/5 t 4/7 r 4/12 t 4/14 r 4/19 t 4//21 r 4/26 t 4/28 r 5/3 t Creating a multiplication table. Review of functions Chap 3 charts, types, titles & labels, embedded vs. whole sheet. Exam 3 - Excel Critique exam3, begin Access. Intro, basic concepts, db objects & usage Chap 1 Datasheet view vs. Design view, use of wizards Table & field properties, Access Forms label & text controls, bound, unbound & calculated fields. Querying the database, types of queries, filters, and vs. or logic Access Reports, group summary calculations Powerpoint presentations due, Notebooks due, Review for Access exam 30 5/5 r 17 -- 5/12 Last day of class, Exam 4 Access (Last exam) 18 -- 5/21 f Grades available to students Computer Science Technology Department Page 8 of 11

Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and Program Spec Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department. HCC Grading Scale Grade GPA Points A = 100-90 4 points per semester hour B = 89-80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79-70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69-60: 1 points per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1. Maintain disk drives for rapid access to files 2. Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software 3. Integrate applications to produce documents. Learning Objectives 1. Use proper file management techniques to manipulate files and folders in a networked environment. 2. Create and Edit Word Documents 3. Create and formatting spreadsheets using formulae or functions and charting. 4. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills using a slideshow (created with a presentation graphics program) as a visual aid 5. Create Application and import data that can be edited and kept current. 6. Use Application tools to display and update data. Student Assignments Student Assessment(s) Refer to the course calendar Assessment criteria under development Computer Science Technology Department Page 9 of 11

Program/Discipline Requirements: Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching. 1. Develop essential operating systems skills including how to use, setup, configure, troubleshoot and maintain a current microcomputer operating system 2. Use and configure essential office applications and 3. Help other technology users, develop training and maintenance plans and to translate new technical knowledge so that others can use it 4. Install, configure, and administer Linux/UNIX and other systems. 5. Document work log, write clearly and appropriately in an Information Technology context, respect user s data, including backup and security Secretary s Committee on Achieving Necessary Skills 1. C1: Allocates Time Students will learn to allocate time to perform each task (online course will emphasize this task more). 2. C5: Acquires and Evaluates Information Student will be able to identify need for data, obtain it from existing sources or create them, and evaluate information. 3. C6: Organizes and Maintains Information Students will learn to organize their assignments and manage to complete them with specific deadline. 4. C18: Selects Technology Students will use flowcharts to understand the subject. Students will select appropriate compiler to run program. 5. C20: Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology Student will be able to prevent, identify or solve problems in machines, computers, and other technologies. 6. F9: Problem Solving Students will learn problem-solving methodology (pseudocode). 7. F10: Seeing Things in the Minds Eye Student will be able to organize and process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects or other information. Every semester, calendar based weekly learning material (reading, hands exercises for inclass, web enhanced, or online assignments, and scheduled quiz/test/exam) will be posted as part of the syllabus. HCC Policy Statement Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/student-rights Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: Access CE Policies on their http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook http://hccs.edu/ce-student-guidelines Computer Science Technology Department Page 10 of 11

Web site for non-credit classes: Competencies: If applicable Computer Science Technology Department Page 11 of 11