SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE POLICY
INSTRUCTOR: SEMESTER:
COURSE: CS11: Introduction to Computing SECTION:
TEXTBOOK: Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Windows Edition
By Halvorson and Hunt, Course Technology
SUPPLIES: SAM CD
GOOD QUALITY disks
PHONE: (631)451-4761 ROOM: Riverhead R306
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 11:15 am Ð 01:15 pm
Tuesday 08:15 am Ð 09:15 am
Wednesday 12:15 pm Ð 01:15 pm
E-mail:
COLLEGE CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive introduction to use of personal computers for improving productivity and problem solving. Primarily for non-computer majors and liberal arts students (i.e., those majoring in areas such as humanities, arts, social and behavioral sciences). Includes desktop configuration, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, basics of personal computer organization, and directory structures and file management. Optional topics may include database concepts, Web page creation, Internet and its resources, Web browsers and use of Internet for research. Course cannot be applied to satisfaction of graducation requirements in any computer-related degree program or certificate at SCCC.
COLLEGE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
See College Catalogue and/or Student Handbook page 32.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After completing this course a student will be able to:
- Use a microcomputer operating system (Windows) including directory structures and file management.
- Describe and define desktop configuration and the basics of a personal computer.
- Use the World Wide Web and search engines to access information for internet research.
- Operate a personal computer.
- Recognize computer terminology.
- Use a word processing program (Word).
- Use an electronic spreadsheet program (Excel).
- Use a presentation graphics program (PowerPoint).
- Use a database program (Access).
- Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics files.
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
There are no prerequisites for this course. This is an introductory course. No prior knowledge is assumed. The student must have the ability to read the textbook and basic math skills. Typing skills are necessary but not mandatory.
PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMPLISHING THESE OBJECTIVES:
- Class lectures, discussion, student participation.
- Hands-on computer lab sessions.
- Use of audio-visual aids and devices.
- Homework, programming assignments and practical problems from the textbook.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
- Reading of the assigned material prior to and/or within the week indicated on the schedule.
- Taking the exams on the date and time announced.
- NO MAKE UP EXAMS!
- Completion and submission of assignments on or before due date at the beginning of class.
Late policy: Up to one week late, 20% deduction. After one week, no credit. Note: If you are late to class, the assignment is late and the aforementioned penalties apply.
- Satisfactory attendance (see below).
GRADING POLICY:
Exams......................É.........ÉÉÉÉ.......... 50%
Assignments........................ÉÉÉÉ............. 40%
Preparedness, professionalism, etc..É.............. 10%
The grade of "W" is earned only by the student officially dropping by mid semester (October 30th). The student must notify me IN PERSON if they desire this grade.
Cheating and plagiarism is not tolerated. A negative grade will be assigned to all parties for any exam, lab work, program, and report where collaboration is used.
ATTENDANCE:
The course and its enrollees are expected to have the experiences on site at SCC. New York State and College-wide rules are the basis for the following:
Attendance is taken at the beginning of class. It is expected that the student will be prepared and present at all scheduled meetings and he/she will be on time and remain until class is dismissed.
Students must stay abreast of the current material whether the absence is "excused" or is a "cut." The student is expected to be prepared at the class meeting following the absence.
A "cut" is an unexcused absence; a maximum of two cuts is permitted. An "excused" absence is one for which the student provides an official document relating to the reason, e.g., a doctor's note on letterhead, court documentation, etc. Employment conflicts with attendance requirements are not tolerated. Excessive absences, defined as missing more than two classes, may lead to a grade of F.
Latenesses translate into cuts: two lates = 1 cut. It is the late student's responsibility to notify the instructor (at the end of class) to change the recorded absence to lateness.
Reasonableness directs the student to contact the instructor when extenuating circumstances are related to absence or lateness. When such occurrences can be discussed in advance, special arrangements might be possible.
Students who do not satisfy the above criteria may be deemed to have unsatisfactory attendance. A student may be removed from the class roster for this reason.
OUTLINE OF LECTURE TOPICS:
WEEK TOPIC UNIT
1 Getting Started with Windows XP Windows XP A
2 Understanding File Management Windows XP B
Getting Started with Office XP Office Unit A
3 Word: Creating a Document B
Word: Enchancing a Document C
4 Word: Adding Special Elements D
5 EXAM 1 / Excel E
6 Excel: Working with Functions F
7 Excel: Creating Charts G
8 PowerPoint: Creating a Presentation K
9 PowerPoint: Running a Presentation L
10 EXAM 2 / Access H
11 Access: Working with Forms I
12 Access: Creating Database Reports J
13 Integrating Office XP Programs M
14 Project Presentations
15 EXAM 3
Computers with software for CS/IT courses are available in the basement of the library. Hours are posted at the Library. Additional student tutoring and open lab hours TBA for this sememster.
Tentative Lab Assignments are:
Lab 1 Assignment: Word Unit C Independent Challenges 1,2,3
Lab 2 Assignment: Excel Unit F Independent Challenges 1,2,3
Lab 3 Assignment: PowerPoint Unit L Independent Challenges 1,2,3
Lab 4 Assignment: Access Unit I Independent Challenges 1,2,3
Announcements will be made in class as to the due dates for the Assignments.