SYLLABUS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as application-suite software and the Internet.  Includes descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating environments and other common PC application packages

 All assignments and quizzes will be available from the class website http://lamarcc.edu/cisco/cis118/index.html

and mirrored at http://www.vicden.com/cis118/

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Create a memo, a letter and a table in Microsoft Word.

2. Demonstrate how to use Excel to create a spreadsheet with clip-art and a graph.

3. Define the main hardware categories in a PC, and explain the most common computer concepts.

4. Define the functions of a computer incorporating hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES: (Those assessed in this class are in boldface)

Communications

Math Literacy

Aesthetic Responsiveness/Craftsmanship

World Awareness

Scientific Reasoning

Critical Thinking

CLASS MEETING REQUIREMENT:

All class sessions will be held to meet credit and contact hour requirements.  Sudden class cancellation due to weather, instructor illness or other unexpected, unplanned events may result in make-up sessions. Arrangements for make-up sessions will be made at the convenience of the instructor and students.

• Essay tests
• Definition of terms
• Fill in
• Multiple choice
• Written papers
• Oral presentations
• Other (please explain) labs

• Homework = 25%
• Section Tests = 25%
• Projects = 25%
• Final = 25%

• 90% - 100% =A
• 80% - 89%=B
• 70% - 79%=C
• 60% - 69%=D
• Less Than 59%=F

TEXT AND MATERIALS NEEDED:

Microsoft Office 2003 – Introductory Concepts and Techniques  pub Course Technology   ISBN: 0-619-25478-5

SAM2003 tutorial CD (version 3.0 )

32 MB (min) Flash drive. No Floppies!

PRIVACY NOTIFICATION:

Privacy laws prohibit me from posting final grades.  You can ask personally about your final grade or wait until you receive your grades from the registrar’s office.

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTIFICATION:

Students enrolled in this course with a diagnosed disability must indicate this to the course instructor by the third class meeting.  This will permit the course instructor to make federally protected accommodations possible (if needed).