COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN

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1 WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING LAB COSCL Jaylene Pipkin SPRING 2012

2 Course Description: Provides a survey of microcomputer usages and applications. Includes terminology, applications, hardware, software, and typical microcomputer systems. Provides hands-on exercises including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation and Internet browsers. Keyboarding skill recommended. Semester Hours: (2 lab.) Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: Co-requisite: COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing Lecture Course Notes and Instructor Recommendations: Keyboarding skill recommended. Instructor Information: Jaylene Pipkin Office: BT 214 Phone: address: jpipkin@mclennan.edu Office hours: Thursday: 7:30am 8:00am 9:20am 9:35am 10:55am 11:10am 1:00pm 2:30pm Other times by appointment. Program Director Information: Cynthia Wagner, CIS Program Director, BT #214, (254) , cwagner@mclennan.edu Required Text & Materials: A. A. Skills for Success with Windows 7: Getting Started / by Kris Townsend. Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2010: / by Kris Townsend. Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: B. USB Flash drive recommended 1 GB C. My IT LAB is NOT required. 2

3 Methods of Teaching and Learning: A. Lab Assignments (30% of the course grade): These assignments give students an opportunity to apply the skills they will learn in the lab classes. There are two to three assigned projects per lab assignment. All is explained in the weekly lab assignments listed in the Assignment link. B. Lab Exams (60% of the course grade): There are four lab exams to assess students ability to handle the skills and software tools presented in the lab sections. The specific dates for each lab exam are posted in Weeks 4, 10, 13, and 16 as well as the dates are listed in Blackboard under Syllabus/Calendar button/tab. Course Objectives and/or Competencies: A. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of COSCL 1301 Introduction to Computing, the student will be able to use the microcomputer as a tool with common applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation software, and Internet browsers; in a Windows environment. B. Course Competencies: Students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe various Windows functions and perform these functions on a computer system. 2. Describe the basic functions in a word processor and perform those functions. Functions include accessing the software, entering data, correcting data, saving, modifying, cut and paste, printing, formatting, searching, find and replace, centering, tabs, margins, templates, spelling and grammar checking. 3. Describe the basic functions of a spreadsheet and perform spreadsheet functions. Functions include accessing the software, loading and saving spreadsheets, entering and changing numerical values, text data and formulas, moving rows and columns, replicating data, formatting, sorting and selecting data, printing, setting print size and other print options, blanking fields and blocks, analyzing with what it questions and creating charts. 4. Describe the basic functions of a database system and examine basic database operations. Focus is on the concepts of data base management and the capability of data base software. Functions include accessing the system, using a database, adding, changing and deleting data, creating a database, setting up numerical and non-numerical fields, searching a database, sorting, changing the format of a database and printing selected items. 5. Describe the basic functions of a graphics presentation software and perform basic functions. Functions include accessing the software, entering data, correcting data, saving, modifying, inserting images, formatting, and adding headers and footers. 6. Describe the basic functions of an Internet browser and perform basic operations including: printing, saving, navigating, searching, and other basic concepts. 7. Examine OFFICE as integrated software and describe the basic Integration functions of OFFICE. 3

4 Course Outline or Schedule: Tentative Schedule for Hybrid Lab (meeting FTF 1 time per/week) (Changes will be posted on Blackboard) Course Outline: Week 1 Orientation Introduction to Blackboard Do: Purchase Book and USB Drive Due week 2 Orientation Quiz in Blackboard Week 2 Windows 7/File Management Bring USB drive to class Do: Windows Assignment Due week 3 Week 3 Internet Browser & Do: &Internet Assignment - Due week 4 Prepare for Exam #1 Week 4 **Exam #1 - Windows7, Internet, & File Management** Read: Powerpoint in Textbook Week 5 PowerPoint: Creating a Presentation Do: Powerpoint Assignment Due week 6 Week 6 Word, Chapter 1 Do: Word Ch 1 Assessments Due week 7 Week 7 Word, Chapter 2 Do: Word Ch 2 Assessments Due week 8 Week 8 Word, Chapter 3 Do: Word Ch 3 Assessments Due week 10 Prepare for Word Hands On Exam Week 9 ****SPRING BREAK**** Week 10 **Exam #2 Word Hands -On** Read: Excel in Textbook Week 11 Excel, Chapter 1 **Last Day to turn in any MS Word ** Do: Excel Ch 1 Assessments Week 12 Excel, Chapter 2 Do: Excel Ch 2 Assessments Prepare for Excel Hands-On Exam Week 13 **Exam #3 Excel Hands-On** Read: Access in Textbook Week 14 Access, Chapter 1 Do: Access Ch 1 Assessments Week 15 Access, Chapter 2 Do: Access Ch 2 Assessments Prepare for Access Hands-On Exam Week 16 **Exam #4 Access Hands-On** No Final Exam Grades sent to Lecture Instructor 4

5 Course Grading Information: The instructor for COSCL 1301 lab will calculate a numeric grade for the course and communicate that grade to the COSC 1301 lecture instructor. The Lab grade will count for 40% of the overall grade for the Lecture portion and the Lab portion of the class. The COSC 1301 lecture instructor is responsible for the student s final grade for the course. The last exam for COSCL 1301 will be given the week before the designated final exam time and COSCL 1301 lab grades will be delivered to the COSC 1301 lecture instructor before the designated final exam times. 1 OBJECTIVE TEST 15% WINDOWS/BROWSER/FILE MGMT. EXAM 3 APPLICATION TESTS 45% WORD, EXCEL & ACCESS EXAMS DAILY ASSIGNMENTS 30% ASSIGNMENTS PARTICIPATION/TECHNIQUE 10% 100% Objective tests will contain multiple choice questions from material handout out by the instructor. The grade will be determined by the number of questions. Application tests will contain hands-on problems similar to the review assignments and case problems. The grade will be determined by the number of functions tested. Assignments will be the Assessments at the end of each chapter, and any projects as assigned by the instructor. All assignments are due the next class period after they are assigned. The Participation/Technique portion of your grade will also include Attendance, Meeting Deadlines, and Professional conduct. *No Extra Credit work will be offered for the COSCL 1301 Lab class. MCC Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students, and each instructor will maintain a complete record of attendance for the entire length of each course, including online and hybrid courses. Students will be counted absent from class meetings missed, beginning with the first official day of classes. *Up to 5 points will be deducted from your Participation/Technique grade for each absence. Please refer to the Highlander Guide for the complete policy. 5

6 Late Work and Make Up Work Policies: Students, whether present or absent, are responsible for all material presented or assigned for a course and will be held accountable for such materials in the determination of course grades. *Students will be required to access Blackboard at least 2 or more times per week to get announcements and stay current with assignments and due dates. Late assignments will be accepted for 1 week after the due date, with 10 points deducted for late work. Assignments will not be accepted after the deadline. (No Exceptions) Make up exams will be taken in the Lab. Students will have 1 week to make up a missed exam, for a reduced grade. The maximum grade that can be made on a make up exam is 90. Make up exams will not be available after the deadline. (No Exceptions) Student Behavioral Expectations or Conduct Policy: Professional conduct includes being punctual to class with textbook and supplies needed. It also includes respect toward the instructor and your classmates. Cell phones are to be set on silent and put away, not visible on your desk. No texting or phone calls during class time. No eating or drinking is allowed in the classrooms or labs equipped with computers. Use appropriate language (no profanity) and keep your comments class related. Inappropriate use of the computer or other equipment which includes, surfing the internet, talking in chat rooms, instant messaging, social networking, playing games, unassigned printing, or sending/receiving , unless assigned by your instructor, will result in your removal from the classroom for the remainder of the class period. If you enter class late, do so quietly without interruption to the instructor or to your classmates. You are responsible for catching up with the class. MCC Academic Integrity Statement: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website; and your Highlander Student Guide. 6

7 EVERYTHING YOU TURN IN MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO IS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING). AT A MINIMUM, YOU AND ANYONE INVOLVED IN, OR WITH KNOWLEDGE OF, THE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, WILL EARN ZERO POINTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. ALL OFFENCES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE CIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND/OR THE DIVISION CHAIR. ADA Statement: In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R (a), MCC s designated ADA cocoordinators, Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and Administration and Dr. Santos Martinez Vice President, Student Services shall be responsible for coordinating the College s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact Renee Jacinto, Disabilities Specialist, at or rrjacinto@mclennan.edu. 7

8 Course Competencies Identify and describe various Windows functions and perform these functions on a computer system. Describe the basic functions in a word processor and perform those functions. Functions include accessing the software, entering data, correcting data, saving, modifying, cut and paste, printing, formatting, searching, find and replace, centering, tabs, margins, templates, spelling and grammar checking, COSCL 1301 Introduction to Computing LAB Workplace Competencies Foundation Skills Resources Interpersonal Information Systems Technology Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities A B C D A B C D E F A B C D A B C A B C A B C D E A B C D E F A B C D E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

9 Describe the basic functions of a spreadsheet and perform spreadsheet functions. Functions include accessing the software, loading and saving spreadsheets, entering and changing numerical values, text data and formulas, moving rows and columns, replicating data, formatting, sorting and selecting data, printing, setting print size and other print options, blanking fields and blocks, analyzing with what it questions and creating charts. X X X X X X X X X X 9

10 Describe the basic functions of a database system and examine basic database operations. Focus is on the concepts of data base management and the capability of data base software. Functions include accessing the system, using a database, adding, changing and deleting data, creating a database, setting up numerical and non-numerical fields, searching a database, sorting, changing the format of a database and printing selected items. Describe the basic functions of an Internet browser and perform basic operations including: printing, saving, navigating, searching, and other basic concepts. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 10

11 Examine OFFICE as integrated software and describe the basic Integration functions of OFFICE. X X X X X X X X 11