CSC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL …



CSC 101 – COMPUTERS FOR LEARNING

Instructor: Mr. Michael Scroggins Office Hours: MWF: 11 – 11:50 AM

Office: Cheek 28M T/TH: 9 – 9:30 AM & 2 – 2:50 PM

Office Phone: 836-5773 Home: 886-2073 and other hours by appointment.

E Mail: mws463f@mail.smsu.edu

CSC 101 web site & links:

Textbooks: Marilyn Meyer and Roberta Baber. Computers in Your Future, 2nd Ed. Que E and T, 1997.

Laura Acklen and Michele Reader. Word 97 Essentials. Que E and T, 1998.

Suzanne Weixel and Michele Reader. Excel 97 Essentials. Que E and T, 1998.

David Clark. Internet Essentials, 3rd Ed. Que E and T, 1997.

Also REQUIRED: 3.5 floppy disk (1) … you can also save work on the network (details given in class)

Course Objective: Students will learn to create/access, organize, analyze and communicate information using the computer. This course is designed to meet the aims and goals of a general education basic required course by providing students with the computer knowledge and abilities required to participate effectively in and contribute to a technology oriented society. The course will assist students in developing those intellectual abilities and dispositions identified as goals of general education, including: (A) Conceptual and practical understanding of modes of learning, problem-solving, and creative inquiry; (B) Information-gathering, reasoning, and synthesizing abilities; (C) Reflective, creative, and critical dispositions; and (D) Communication skills.

Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:

1. Understand and apply fundamental computer concepts as they relate to the personal use of computer, use of computers in the workplace, and the use of computers in society.

2. Apply knowledge of a computer’s operating system/environment to access, organize and manage programs and information.

3. Apply knowledge of word processing software to enhance students’ writing. Create, edit/modify, and communicate information through written letters and reports.

4. Apply knowledge of spreadsheet software to create, organize, and analyze quantitative information.

5. Apply knowledge of electronic communication concepts to access, retrieve and communicate information using the computer and electronic networks.

6. Integrate/synthesize and communicate information via a computer-generated report and/or presentation.

Plagiarism and Cheating Policy: Plagiarism and Cheating will not be tolerated. Individual circumstances may dictate the specific disciplinary measure, but no case will be taken lightly, and may result in a failing grade for the course. Any failing grades assigned for cheating will be reported to the Records Office. See the Bear Facts Student Handbook for further information.

Absence Policy: At this point in your education, I assume that each individual is sufficiently motivated to recognize the importance of regular classroom attendance. I also recognize that there are things that come up which prevent attending a particular classroom lecture. Students are responsible for all material that is presented in the missed class, as well as any homework due on that date. I will keep a record of each student's attendance.

Disability Accommodation: SMSU makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Any student having special needs that must be accommodated in order to fulfill the course requirements should get in touch with me as soon as possible. The University has many resources available, e.g., the Learning Diagnostic Center and the Writing Center, to assist students with their learning experiences.

Nondiscrimination: Southwest Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries should be addressed to Melissa Manning, Affirmative Action Officer, Office of Human Resources, 128 Carrington Hall, 901 South National, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 836-4252.

Assignments: Reading assignments will be announced in class prior to covering the material assigned. It is expected that the student will do the required reading BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD, so that any questions may be resolved during the class discussion. Quizzes may be given over reading assignments.

In-class laboratory exercises will be given regularly from the textbooks and other sources. It is the student’s responsibility to prepare for lab assignments prior to coming to class in order to work as efficiently as possible during the class time available. Any lab assignments not completed during the class time allowed will be considered homework. Any lab assignments not completed by the specified due date will be considered late

Applications projects will be assigned periodically for each application presented during the course: word processing, spreadsheets, charting, Internet and presentations. At the end of the semester, a final project will be assigned that integrates these applications. These projects are designed to be completed OUTSIDE OF CLASS. Feel free to use your home computer or any of the open computer labs: Cheek 209/210, Cheek 150, or Glass 234/235 in order to complete them..

*****LAB ASSIGNMENTS, HOMEWORKS, PROJECTS, ETC. ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED CLASS PERIOD ON THE DUE DATE*****.

Lab assignments and application projects turned in late will receive half credit. All late homework must be turned in before finals week begins. No late work will be accepted after that time unless special permission has been obtained.

Test Dates: Three tests will be given during the semester, and a final exam will be given during finals week (See below) The syllabus lists tentative test dates, which are subject to change. However, you will have at least one week’s notice prior to any test being given. Final Exam Schedule: Section 2 (Monday, Dec 14th at 8:45 AM).

Section 3 (Wed., Dec. 16th at 8:45 AM). Section 6 (Monday, Dec. 14th, at 1:15PM). Section 10 (Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 8:45 Am). Section 13 (Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 11 AM)

Examinations: Each test is comprehensive, meaning that I reserve the right to ask questions which may go back to the first lecture or the first page of the text. The bulk of each test, however, will cover material that has been recently covered. Additionally, you should be aware that laboratory material WILL be covered on tests given during the Lecture Portion.

Makeups: MAKEUP TESTS ARE SELDOM GIVEN! If you MUST miss a test, TALK WITH ME PERSONALLY

BEFORE THE TEST!

Final Exam: The final exam WILL be comprehensive and will cover all of the material studied in the course.

Grading Policy: The total number of points available will be 700, which breaks down as follows:

150 - Lab assignments and Quizzes Letter grades will be assigned as follows

150 - Application Projects 630 - 700 pts. 90 - 100% A

100 - Test #1 560 – 629 pts. 80 - 89% B

100 - Test #2 490 – 559 pts. 70 - 79% C

100 - Test #3 420 – 489 pts. 60 - 69% D

100 - Final Exam Below 60% F

700 - TOTAL

Drop Dates: Individuals may drop this class without consulting with me and receive an automatic ‘N’, until 5 p.m. on October 30, 1998. After that time, individuals wanting to drop must consult with me and will be assigned either an ‘N’ or an ‘F’ (based on their grade at the time of dropping). In accordance with SMSU policy, no individual will be allowed to drop after 5 p.m. on December 3rd.

Unauthorized Use of University Computers: The SMSU Disciplinary code prohibits students from unauthorized access or use of University Computers, computer systems or networks. The Computer Science department feels that any student who uses any ID or password other than that which has been officially assigned to him or her, or who accesses unauthorized files, is in violation of the Disciplinary Code. Any student found guilty of this violation may have all access rights to University Computers removed immediately and for the following semester. Additional disciplinary action may also take place.

Tentative Class Schedule

|Week |Lecture Topics |Readings |

|1 |Class introduction. Computer Concepts – the basics |1A & 1B |

|2 |Concepts – Types, Hardware, Storage |2A – 2D |

|3 |Concepts – Types of Software |3A |

|4 |Concepts – Hardware and Buyer’s Guide/Review |10A |

|5 |Exam #1 | |

|6 |Information Access- Data Communications |6A & 6B |

|7 |Information Access – Connecting to the World Wide Web |7A & 7B |

|8 |Concepts – WP & Desktop Publishing |4A |

|9 |Exam # 2 | |

|10 |Concepts – Spreadsheets |4B |

|11 |Concepts – The Social Challenge |8A – 8C |

|12 |Concepts – Traditional Uses of Computers | |

|13 |Exam # 3 | |

|14 |Concepts – View Towards the Future/Careers |8D & 9A – 9C |

|15 |Concepts – Emerging Uses of Computers (future) |11A – 11D |

|16 |Class Presentations/ Final | |

Tentative Lab Schedule

|Week |Lab Book |Topic |Section/Assignments: |

|1 |************************ |**************************** |Obtain Gold & email account |

| | | |Cheek 150 (need student ID) |

|2 |Internet 4 Essentials |Using E-Mail |Project 5 |

|3 |Word 97 Essentials |Basics of Windows 95 |Appendix A |

|4 | ************** |Windows 95 (continued) |Handout |

|5 |Word 97 Essentials |Getting Started with Word 97 |Project 1 & 2 |

|6 |Internet 4 Essentials |Accessing the World Wide Web |Project 2, 3, and 7 |

|7 |Internet 4 Essentials |Web Pages/Downloading Files |Project 5 |

|8 |Word 97 Essentials |Editing/Formatting/Tables |Project 3, 4, and 5 |

|9 |Word 97 Essentials |Desktop Publishing/Merge |Project 6 and handouts |

|10 |Excel 97 Essentials |Starting/Building/Formulas |Project 1 & 2 & 3 |

|11 |Excel 97 Essentials |Functions/Formatting |Project 4 & 5 |

|12 |Excel 97 Essentials |Charts/Maps/Managing Data |Project 6 & 7 |

|13 |PowerPoint |Presentation Software |Handouts |

|14 |Final Project Assigned |Integration of software packages |Project 8 (Excel Essentials) |

|15 |*************** | | |

|16 |Final Projects/Presentations | | |

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