COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - ONLINE Course Name: Computer Information Systems/Intro to Computers Course Number: CT114, CISS1013, CIS1003 Semester and Year: Fall 2011 Meeting Time & Place: ONLINE Prerequisites: Keyboarding and/or Basic Computer Skills Required Laboratories: ONLINE Revision Date: March 2011 University of Arkansas AA Online: http://www.uaonline.uasys.edu TEXTBOOKS and Microsoft Office 2010 & Access Code (Required) 1)Textbook: Discovering Computers 2011 Brief Author: Shelly Publisher: Course Technology/Cengage Learning ISBN: 978-1-4390-7942-3 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Carolyn Alexander Office Location: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas - Helena, Arkansas Administration Building Room A122 Office Phone #: (870) 338-6474 Ext. 1126 Fax #: (870) 338-7542 Email Address: calex@pccua.edu College Website: http://www.pccua.edu/ Blackboard Location: https://pccua.blackboard.com Office Hours: Posted (See Virtual Office Hours Section) 2) Textbook: Exploring MS Office 2010- CUSTOM Program for CIS - bundled with myitlab (Bundle) Author: Grauer Publisher: Pearson ISBN1-256-01225-4 Available at efollett (link on the Phillips College homepage) bookstore online or on the Helena, Batesville, or Hope campuses. Course Description: This is a web-based, virtual class that does not require physical class attendance. Course work can be done at your time and convenience, however, assignments must be submitted by due dates. This course will use Blackboard for testing, e-mail, forums, chats, posting grades, presentations, and other tools deemed necessary for the successful completion of this course. This course introduces computer terminology and concepts. Students will have "hands-on" experience using Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office 2010, which includes word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentations. This course is intended for students seeking to enhance their computer skills or satisfy AA, AAS, or certificate requirements. Course Goals: 1. To present the most up-to-date technology in an ever-changing discipline. 2. To give students an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in business and society. 3. Teach the fundamentals of computers particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software, and the World Wide Web. 4. Present strategies for purchasing, installing, and maintaining a desktop computer. 5. Offer alternative learning techniques and reinforcement via the Web. 6. Teach the fundamentals of the MS Office 2010 suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Learning/Course Objectives CHAPTER OBJECTIVE MEASURE CHAPTER 2 Special Feature (pages 444-456) CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 1. Explain how to access and connect to the Internet 2. Identify the components of a Web address 3. Explain the purpose of a Web browser 4. Explain how to use Internet tools such as email 5. Identify the rules of netiquette 6. Recognize how Web pages use graphics, animation, audio, video, virtual reality, and plug-ins 1. Explain how to purchase a personal computer 2. Explain how to purchase a notebook computer 3. Explain how to purchase a tablet pc 1. Differentiate among various styles of system units 2. Identify chips, adapter cards, and other components of a motherboard 3. Describe the components of a processor and how they complete a machine cycle 4. Identify characteristics of various personal computer processors on the market today 5. Define a bit and describe how a series of bits represents data 6. Explain how programs transfer in and out of memory 7. Differentiate among the various types of memory 8. Describe the types of expansion slots and adapter cards 9. Explain the differences among Bluetooth port, a USB port, and other ports 10.List steps to clean the system unit 1. Define input 2. List the characteristics of a keyboard 3. Describe different mouse types and how they work 4. Summarize how pointing devices work 5. Explain how voice recognition works 6. Describe various input devices for mobile users 7. Explain how a digital camera works 8. Describe the uses of PC video cameras, Web cams, and video conferencing 9. Discuss various scanners and reading devices and how they work Chapter 2 Reviews Chapter 2 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 2 & 8 Chapter 4 Reviews Chapter 4 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 4 & 5 Chapter 5 Reviews Chapter 5 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 4 & 5 2
CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 10.Explain the types of terminals 11.Summarize the various biometric devices 12.Identify alternative input devices for physically challenged users 1. Describe the four categories of output 2. Describe characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality 3. Explain the relationship between graphics cards and monitors 4. Summarize the characteristics of flat panel monitors, LCD screens, plasma displays, and HDTV displays 5. Differentiate between an impact printer and a nonimpact printer 6. Summarize the characteristics of inkjet printers, photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers, portable printers, label and postage printers, and plotters and large-format printers 7. Describe the uses of speakers and headsets 8. Identify the purpose and features of data projectors 9. Identify output options for physically challenged users 1. Differentiate between storage devices and storage media 2. Describe the characteristics of magnetic disks 3. Differentiate among various types of optical discs 1. Identify the types of system software 2. Summarize the startup process on a personal computer 3. Describe the functions of an operating system 4. Discuss ways that some operating systems help administrators control a network and administer security 5. Explain the purpose of the utilities included with most operating systems 6. Identify various network operating systems 7. Identify devices that use several embedded operating systems 8. Explain the purpose of several standalone utility programs Chapter 6 Reviews Chapter 6 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 6 & 7 Chapter 7 Reviews Chapter 7 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 6 & 7 Chapter 8 Reviews Chapter 8 Quiz Unit Exam Ch 2 & 8 3
WINDOWS 7 WORD EXCEL ACCESS POWERPOINT 1. Understand the desktop. 2. Manage windows 3. Identify Windows accessories 4. Work with security settings and software. 5. Perform a search 1. Create, edit, format, print, and save a document. 2. Check spelling and grammar 4. Format text using different fonts, colors, sizes, highlights, and font effects. 5. Set margins, align text, adjust indents, spacing, set tabs, create and modify bulleted and numbered lists. 6. Understand styles, change themes, create Quick Styles, and clear formatting. 1. Identify the parts of the worksheet. 2. Select, edit, and enter data in cells. 3. Save and print a worksheet. 4. Change the appearance of a worksheet by changing column width and row height, positioning text in cells, changing the appearance of cells using fonts, styles, colors, and borders. 5. Organize the worksheet by copying and moving data to other cells, inserting and deleting columns and rows, freezing titles, and splitting a workbook screen. 6. Enter and edit formulas and functions. 1. Open, create, edit, format, and save a database. 2. Preview a table. 3. Manipulate data by editing, deleting, cut, copy, and pasting records. 4. Apply and remove a filter. 1. Open, create, edit, format, print, and save a presentation. 2. Add transitions. 3. Change views and delete slides. 4. Insert and format SmartArt. 5. Use spell check. 6. Insert images and sound. Assignments in Myitlab Word Assignments in Blackboard and myitlab Excel Assignments in Blackboard and myitlab Access Assignments in Blackboard and myitlab PowerPoint Assignments in Blackboard and myitlab PCCUA Core Competencies The six PCCUA core competencies are incorporated within the context of the subject being taught. The competencies address skills the College has committed to developing in all students. 1) Critical Thinking 2) Communication 3) Social and Civic Responsibility 4) Cultural Awareness 5) Mathematical Reasoning 6) Technology Utilization 4
Computer Information Systems Core Competencies Critical Thinking Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate data necessary to solve problems and support business decisions. *Develop a critical thinking approach to applying theory to application Communication Students will be able to communicate effectively in a written or oral manner in the business environment. *Engage in various electronic communication activities. *Prepare written documents in a professional manner. Social and Civic Responsibility Student will demonstrate a legal/ethical behavior that is appropriate for the business professional in today's society. *Understand the major legal and ethical issues in information technology. *Understand the major privacy and security issues in information technology. Cultural Awareness Student will acknowledge diverse groups of individuals possessing different beliefs, values, attitudes, and customs. *Interact with students of varying backgrounds in a (virtual) classroom setting that includes group discussions. Mathematical Reasoning Student will perform computational skills and financial analysis appropriate to the business environment. *Apply basic arithmetic functions to business problems. Technology Utilization Student will demonstrate the ability to use computer technology. *Demonstrate a working knowledge of operating system software. *Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer hardware components. *Demonstrate a basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations. GRADING POLICY: Grades may be viewed in Blackboard. A check-off sheet is provided if a student would like to keep up with their grades. Your grades will be available in Blackboard after the due date has passed for the quiz or exam. Your application assignment grades will be posted when the due date has passed and the instructor has completed grading them. Myitlab grades may be viewed when the assignment is completed. Grading /E-mail/Reviews/Participation 20% Lab/Application Assignments & Myitlab 30% Chapter Quizzes 10% Chapter Exams 20% 20% Grade Scale Grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60 F 5
Exams - Discovering Computers 2011 Chapter 2 & 8 Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 6 & 7 Comprehensive Timed-Blackboard Timed-Blackboard Timed-Blackboard Proctored-Blackboard (Student is responsible for making arrangements) Exams - Microsoft Office 2010 Windows 7 Project Word Chapter 2-3 PowerPoint Chapter 4-5 Project Excel Chapter 6-7 Project Access Chapter 8 The "timed exam" can be done on a home computer at the student s convenience. The "timed exam" must be completed in the given time period (example-30 minutes) and will be available for only a specified length of time. Proctored exam - Student will make arrangements with the designated proctor for online testing on their home campus. No textbooks or notes will be allowed during this exam. Students will be able to enter into the exam only once. It may not be completed in sections. Exams must be completed by due dates. Chapter Reviews & Chapter Quizzes - Discovering Computers 2011 Chapter Reviews should be completed twice. The higher of the two grades will be counted as part of your participation grade. After reading the weekly assignment and completing the chapter reviews the student will take the chapter quiz. You may take each quiz once. These quizzes may be taken at your convenience as long as they are within the specified time period. You may not exit the quiz until all questions have been answered and the quiz has been submitted. A submission message will be displayed on the screen. LAB ASSIGNMENTS Custom Program for CIS - Microsoft Office 2010 Lessons assigned should be read in their entirety. All Myitlab exercises should be completed for each lesson assigned. Myitlab work assigned should be completed by due date and submitted through Myitlab. ATTENDANCE POLICY Students are expected to log into the course and complete scheduled assignments by due dates. To meet these requirements students must log into the course weekly unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor in advance. Failure to log into the course by the end of the first week of the semester will result in student being turned in to the Registrar as a NO SHOW and student will be dropped from the class. If a student is having trouble logging into the course, it is the student s responsibility to contact or notify the instructor, the registrar, or the Distance Learning Coordinator of these specific problems. Students MUST email instructor at least once a week in the course. A student who has not logged into the course for two weeks will be denied access to the course and may be dropped from the course. This will result in the student receiving an EW or an F for the course. (Student should immediately notify instructor if they are unable to access the course.) 6
PARTICIPATION Asynchronous Forum s: You are required to participate actively in the asynchronous discussions posted to the forum. An asynchronous discussion is one in which the class focuses on an issue over a period of time. Each class member can sign into the forum and participate on their own time schedule. Students will not participate at the same time but at different times during the day/night. The discussions will take place in Blackboard. Your grade on the discussions will be based on the frequency and quality of your participation. You are required to read all postings to the forum by the instructor. (More detail will be given when class begins) Your response must contain at least four complete sentences. (Replies like ok, I agree, I disagree are acceptable only if backed up by a reason.) E-Mail Students are required to e-mail instructor at least once per week, more if necessary. This required e-mail can be a question regarding your assignments, quizzes, etc. or just a friendly e-mail to let me know how you are doing. You will be given credit for one email per week to count toward your participation grade. If an e-mail is not received for the week, a zero will be recorded for that week. E-mail and discussion are two completely different tools and each is graded differently however both are counted toward your participation grade. Just remember-----communicate, discuss, ask questions, participate, be an active member of this learning community whether student to student, or student to instructor. There may be physical distance between us but no distance in our virtual classroom Chapter Reviews in Blackboard completed also count toward your participation grade. Practices and reviews not completed will be recorded as zero. COURSE EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT Blackboard quizzes are used to test students over concepts covered in this course. board postings are graded on quality of response and count toward participation grade. Application assignments in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint are sent to the instructor via Myitlab or Blackboard. MISSED OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS With the exception of Week 1 and final exams, all our weeks begin on Wednesday and end the following Tuesday. Weekly assignments will include reading and studying the text and turning in assignments (this includes both lab and textbook assignments). Each week you will have assignments (reading, discussion, practices, quizzes, reviews, exams, email). These assignments should be done during the week in which they are assigned. A grace period of one week may be allowed to handle any "life problems". If this exception is made after a student request, any assignment not turned in by Friday of the following week will be recorded as a zero. No exceptions will be made to this rule unless you are in good standing and we have proof of your emergency situation. If the student has trouble meeting these due dates, they should contact the instructor to make other arrangements. Otherwise, the instructor will consider them as dropped from the course and student will receive either an EW or F. Virtual Office Hours: You may reach me anytime by e-mail or fax. The instructor s physical office hours are available by appointment only. You may call anytime and leave a voice mail. Any e-mail or voice mail messages will generally be answered in 24 hours (not including weekends and holidays). If technical difficulties 7
arise with our email and you are unable to reach me at my regular email address or through Blackboard, call or fax at the numbers listed above. Blackboard Location: https:// pccua.blackboard.com or www.uaonline.uasys.edu Once you have registered for the class you will email using Blackboard. This will be available on the first day of class. All email for this class should be through Blackboard unless it is unavailable. 1. Click Mail 2. Click "Compose Message" 3. Click "TO" 4. Select the Recipient 5. Type a subject in the subject line. (Required) 6. Type your message in the body (the big section) 7. Click Submit STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Within the first week of class, the student should log into the course and complete the following: *Check textbooks with syllabus -- if the textbooks you have are different from the ones listed in the syllabus, you should return the textbooks to the bookstore and receive correct textbooks. *Blackboard -- navigate through the website and be sure that you can locate specific areas listed in the Introduction Email from the Instructor. *Read the Getting Started document. *Read Introduction Email from the Instructor and complete assignments *Read Board Introduction and complete assignments *Submit, post, and email all beginning assignments as indicated to Instructor *Check Computer Hardware and Software to be sure that student can complete the necessary assignments as required by this class. *Run a tune-up on your web browser for Blackboard. It is the student's responsibility to read all emails and postings from your instructor throughout the semester. Student should notify instructor immediately if they are having problems that will prevent them from turning in their work by the due dates. Student should have the ability to use Blackboard and navigate through the course. It is the student's responsibility to have the necessary computer hardware and software required for this course. Student should have a computer that will run the required software for this course. (See Course Requirements section) You will find it very helpful to PRINT important information, notes, etc. and keep them in a notebook for future reference. PRINT this syllabus and take it with you to the bookstore to make sure you get the correct textbooks. Course Requirements: Student Skills Ability to read and follow instructions. Ability to install software and communicate with technical support. Skill in navigating the web using a web browser, Internet Explorer 8 or later, 32 bit browser only. Ability to send e-mail and e-mail attachments. Ability to download files from the Internet. Ability to use Blackboard. Begin learning immediately. 8
Course Requirements: Computer Hardware and Software Student must have access to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Internet Explorer 8 or later, 32 bit browser only. You must have Java enabled in your browser to use the Blackboard chat rooms and upload files. Windows XP with Service Pack (SP3), or later operating system installed. Pop-Up blockers must be turned off or set to all this web site while working in Blackboard. (NOTE: Myitlab is NOT compatible with the Firebox browser.) Minimum required computer configuration of Microsoft Office 2010: Processor-1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher, 1 GB RAM (minimum), hard drive large enough to install Microsoft Office 2010 (2 gigabyte (GB) minimum) DVD drive, 1024 X 768 or higher resolution monitor, Microsoft mouse, Intellimouse, or compatible pointing device. DSL or Cable connection preferred - dial-up 56K modem acceptable, but very slow, multimedia capability, Internet connection, e-mail capability. Microsoft Office 2010 REQUIRED SOFTWARE.180-day trial version bundled with textbook. (Home & Student Version) does not include Access. Access is required as well as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Cheating Policy Students are expected to uphold the school s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student s submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student s own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they: 1. Represent the work of others as their own. 2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work. 3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students. 4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit. 5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work. 6. Give another person access to your course. Administrative Procedure Number: 404.05 Cheating in any form (including using unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise; plagiarism; falsification of records; unauthorized possession of examinations; any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student's academic performance or achievement; and assisting others in any such act) is forbidden. An instructor who has proof that a student is guilty of cheating may take appropriate action up to and including assigning the student a grade of "F" for the course and suspending the student from class. A description of the incident and the action taken will be reported through the dean to the Vice Chancellor for Instruction and placed in the student's file in the Office of Admissions and Records. The student may appeal either the finding of cheating or the penalty, or both, as described in Administrative Procedure No. 404.06, Academic Appeal Procedure. Cheating in this class: Cheating will not be tolerated. If you are cheating on one occasion, you will receive an F for the whole project s work (not limited to that one assignment). If found cheating on a second occasion you will 9
receive an F for this course. This policy also applies to a student who allows another person access to their Blackboard or Myitlab account/course. CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student support services that assist students in achieving their educational objective. Those services include advising, financial aid, counseling and guidance, and safety and security. ADA POLICY: Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Susan Luebke (Stuttgart). The process of student referral under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found on the college web site at http://www.pccua.edu by clicking the Student Menu link. FERPA POLICY Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records. Directory information can be provided unless the student request that it be withheld. INSURANCE Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that reason, the college has contacted United Healthcare Student Resources. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar s office. ACTS The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as No Comparable Course. Additionally, courses with a D frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE Website and selecting Course Transfer. http://www.adhe.edu/ (Click) Arkansas Course Transfer System Library Services PCCUA campus libraries are available to assist with your learning. Services include books and periodicals, newspapers, searchable electronic databases, interlibrary loan, automated library catalog, and courier service between the 3 campuses. Campus contacts: Helena--Ruthie Pride, x1246; Stuttgart Susan Leder, x1819; DeWitt Darla Grantham, x1621. The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the instructor s discretion. Check the revision date. CALENDAR--A complete calendar is available at the Weekly Class Schedule link in Blackboard. 10