Computer Applications – CS 132C Fall 2011 MWF: 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. (Room S102) Instructor:
Dr. Jing Wang Office: Gross Science Room 116B Office Phone: (386) 481-2671 Email:
[email protected]
Pre-Requisite Courses: None Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to general computer concepts with special emphasis on the learning of various application software used for common tasks. The current suite of applications that will be covered is the Microsoft (MS) Office 2010 suite. Special emphasis will be placed on the following tools in this suite: MS Word, Excel, and Access. Some exposure to MS PowerPoint may also be provided. The student will also be made familiar with a current Windows operating system as well as general computing concepts. Goals The object of this class is to make students proficient with the modern software tools needed to perform effectively and efficiently in today's workplace as well as to acquaint the student with the fundamental concepts of computing. Textbook "GO! with Microsoft Office 2010", Gaskin et al.. Pearson/Prentice Hall [ISBN: 0-13-245446-7] Hardware Requirements All students are required to obtain a memory stick or flash drive (sometimes referred to as a Jump drive or USB stick) no later than the second week of class. All your work will have to be saved on this device. Additional References & Publishers: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts (latest edition) Parsons and Oja Thomson Course Technology Course Requirements The following are minimal requirements to be met by each student: Lecture/Lab 1. Regular attendance - The policy on class attendance as stated in the current university catalog will be strictly adhered to. 2. Read and study all assigned material. (Some of this material may need to be memorized in order to perform satisfactorily on exams.) 3. Take all exams and complete all assignments. There will be no make-up examinations except in cases of extreme circumstances such as accidents or death in the family and then the student must provide legal documentation to that effect. A student missing examinations will be given a grade of zero (0). 4. Promptness. Frequent tardiness is discouraged. The teacher has the authority to admit or refuse admission when a student is more than 15 minutes late. Page 1 of 3
Evaluation The final grade for the course will be computed according to the following format: Attendance: 5% Homework: 10% Three Tests: 20% Midterm: 30% Final exam: 35% Grading Scale A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 - 79 D 60 - 69 F Less than 60 Methods of Instruction The course will consist of lectures, lecture-discussion, hands-on practice, computer presentations, and library assignments. Projects will also be utilized. The laboratory component will involve “hands-on” laboratory exercises and group work. Use of Technology This is a technology-driven course and, as such, access to an Internet-enabled computer will be required. To become proficient in the use of this technology you will need to spend, at least 6 hours per week outside of class practicing. Correspondence between the instructor and student is primarily by email addressed to Cookman's student email accounts.
Course Student Learning Objectives and Measurements 1. Basic Concepts and Technical Terms Students will demonstrate knowledge of Basic Computing and Networking Concepts by being able to do the following when taking exams, making presentations, or completing assignments at an acceptable level on assessment rubrics: (PSLO 1)
Identify system components, efficiently use the keyboard and the mouse, and demonstrate the correct use and care of basic hardware and software. Use Windows operating system commands to start and close application programs; modify the desktop, perform file management functions, and to format and backup diskettes. Use an electronic mail system. Use presentation graphic software (PowerPoint) to create on-screen presentations . Use an Internet browser to search the World Wide Web for specific information, to download images to the computer, and to view hyperlinks within files. Exhibit an understanding of ethical practices regarding computer hardware and software.
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Students will use word processing software (Word) to create, save, retrieve, and edit documents; to format reports, resumes, and term papers; and to create simple advertisements and flyers. (PSLO 1) 3. MS Excel Students will use spreadsheet software (Excel) to create electronic worksheets for calculating budgets, performing financial functions, generating data tables, creating charts and graphs, and creating templates to reference multiple worksheets. (PSLO 1) 4. MS Access Students will use a database management system (Access) to store data and generate reports based on various queries. (PSLO 1) 5. MS PowerPoint Students will use presentation graphic software (PowerPoint) to prepare and present a semester's project to the class. (PSLO 1,3) You must present the project to the entire class during the last week of class to have the project graded.
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