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CSIS 110 Syllabus |
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Catalog Course Description:
A course to develop basic
knowledge of computers and information systems. The broad overview of
topics includes computer organization, hardware and software, systems,
computer programming, and applications software. The lab portion of the
course will consist of hands-on problem solving using software tools such as
word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software. Instructor: Clifton Quinn Office/Phone:
510- B / 644-7485 Email
address: clifton.quinn@gcccd.edu Office Hours: see online schedule
(or any
day by appointment as necessary) Class Location: Lab: Room 532, 533 or 534 Course Textbooks: Two books are required for this class, one is a physical
book and one is an e-book, with access to the CourseMate tool. These are in the Grossmont College
bookstore, offered as a bundle. You will NEED to have the e-book and
CourseMate, as they provide login codes specific for you. If you already have the physical Microsoft Office
2010 textbook below, you can purchase just the e-book and CourseMate directly
from the publisher, at: http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/978-1-111-73856-3 The bundled price, from the Campus
Bookstore, also includes the Microsoft Office 2010 textbook, a 180-day
version of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional software, as well as access to
the online tool called CourseMate, which we will use in class. This is the best deal for most students. 1.
(This is an e-book) Computer Concepts CourseMate with eBook Instant Access
Code for Shelly/Vermaat's Discovering Computers Complete: Your Interactive
Guide to the Digital World, 1st Edition 2. Microsoft Office 2010 textbook
for Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint Always have a scantron
(GradeMaster 25420) available for each class. We will use about five during
the semester. Student learning Outcome(s):
students successfully completing this course should be able to:
1.
Course Goals a. Students will understand,
conceptually, how a computer system operates and how peripheral equipment is
utilized to make a complete "system". b. Students will understand and
appreciate the advantages and the problems inherent in business
data/information processing in our society. c. Students will appreciate the
differences between large, medium, and personal computer systems, as well as
what computer systems can and cannot do. d. Students will learn to use a
word processing program, a spreadsheet program, a data base program and the
fundamentals of using presentation software. 2.
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this
course, the student should be able to: - Describe and discuss the
evolution of computers in terms of a series of steps that meet the needs of
society and its organizations for computational and data processing
capabilities. - Describe and discuss the
importance of data as a business asset and the place of computer information
systems capabilities within the modern business organization. - Identify the basic parts and
functions of information systems, without concern about whether processing is
done manually or electronically. - Identify the devices that
comprise a computer system and describe the functions of each as well as the
interrelationships. - Describe the need for and
functions of a formal "systems development" methodology. - Describe and discuss the role
and functions of systems software. - Describe and discuss the
principles of organization and management for an Information Systems
department in a large business organization. - Identify and be able to discuss
some issues faced by the information systems profession, including the topics
of security and privacy of data resources. - Demonstrate ability to use (a) a
word processing program to produce a multi-page document, (b) a spreadsheet
to solve an analysis problem of some degree, as well as delve into the topic
of creating advanced formulas and macros, (c) a database program to create a
table, input data into the table and query the table to retrieve specified
records from the table, and (d) presentation software to create a multi-page
presentation. 3.
Course Contents - An Introduction to Computers "Applications"
content: - Using Microsoft Office 2007 - Introduction to Windows - Word Processing Using Microsoft
Word - Spreadsheets Using Excel - Database Management Using Microsoft
Access - Presentations with PowerPoint 4.
Evaluation a. The student will be expected to
demonstrate a basic understanding of the course objectives by obtaining a
passing grade on text quizzes, lab assignments, exercises and
examinations. Reading quizzes may be given after each text chapter is
completed; one quiz per week. Special exercises and small projects will
be given on a regular basis to assist student understanding of key concepts. b. The course grade will be based
upon the distribution of total points earned on examinations, quizzes, lab
assignments, and exercises. c. Grading distribution will
consist of:
d. The grading scale will be: A = 90 - 100% Note: as of Fall 2009, Plus and
Minus grades may be assigned. This will be up to the discretion of the
instructor, and grades will be assigned accordingly for the lower and upper
2.4% of each group. Example, 80-82.4 = B- and 87.5-89.9 = B+. There will not
be any grades assigned of C-, D+ or D-. e. There will be a brief oral
presentation during the semester required, counted the same weight as one
quiz (not dropped). f. Final exam date: As stated in
Course Schedule. 5.
Attendance Requirements & Drop Policy a. As required by the
administration of Grossmont College, attendance will be taken during each
class. Attendance is not explicitly considered in determining a
student's grade. However, since material covered in each class often
builds on subjects treated in previous classes, students missing a class
early in the semester may have trouble catching up in the course. b. It is the responsibility of
the student desiring to drop the course to turn in the necessary drop
forms, BY THE PUBLISHED DROP DATE. The instructor will not necessarily
drop students who are no longer attending class, but reserves the right to
drop students who have missed the equivalent of two weeks of class (4 class
meetings). c. If students know that they
might have to miss a class, they should notify the instructor in advance and
make arrangements to find out the nature of future lecture material and
assignments. In any case, it is the student's responsibility to study
lecture or lab material covered in missed classes as obtained from a fellow
student and complete all assignments. The instructor should be consulted
immediately if particular problems ensue. d. There will be no make-up
exams. Late homework will not be accepted. If you must
miss an exam, let me know in advance. The scoring for any late exams,
if approved and with immediate notification, subject to 10% penalty. 6.
Methods of Instruction a. Classes will consist of
interactive lectures, hardware and software demonstrations, in-class
microcomputer application exercises and projects, quizzes and
examinations. Students will get "hands-on" experience in the
usage of using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation
software applications, as they relate to "real world" tasks as well
as an introduction to accessing data on the Internet. Students will
become thoroughly familiar with relevant hardware and software systems
available in the microcomputer labs. Students should expect to work
hard, concentrate seriously, and participate regularly during class. b. In this course, it will be
assumed that the student has no significant background in computer science
and data processing. As a result, a strong foundation based on
fundamental concepts must be developed during the first few weeks of the
course. c. The amount of material and
number of subject areas to be covered in a course of this nature is significant.
As a result, the amount of class time allocated for this course will be fully
utilized and the student should endeavor to participate fully. d. The instructor will be
available to answer student questions, help with individual problems, and
cover troublesome material throughout each class and during office hours.
Students having problems should not hesitate to consult the instructor as
soon as possible. Many times a few moments of consultation will help a
student get quickly moving forward in the course. e. It has been found that one best
learns how to use a computer by sitting down, committing one's body and mind,
and using the computer, not simply by reading and taking
exams. Since it is the objective of this course to develop in a student
the ability to utilize the computer in a business environment, the student
may reasonably expect to be assigned meaningful projects progressing from
relatively simple to more complex. f. Because of the nature of using
a micro-computer application, a sizable amount of lab time working with a PC
will be required of each student (average of 3 to 6 hours per week). Actual
student lab time will depend on such factors as prior computing experience,
typing speed, and regular study at home. ** Accommodations for Students
with Disabilities Planned
Semester Course Timeline: (subject to change) - All assignments will be
listed in the Blackboard course management system.
Added
from Grossmont College: Grossmont College Policy on
Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating and plagiarism (using as
one's own ideas writings, materials, or images of someone else without
acknowledgement or permission) can result in any one of a variety of
sanctions. Such penalties may range from an adjusted grade on the particular
exam, paper, project, or assignment (all of which may lead to a failing grade
in the course) to, under certain conditions, suspension or expulsion from a
class, program or the college. For further clarification and
information on these issues, please consult with your instructor or contact
the office of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. |
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