CSIT 101--INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Instructor: Renuka Kumar
Semester/Term/Year Spring 2012
Office/Office Hours: N Building, Room No. N334 (Entrance is N313)
Office Hours: Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00
& 10:00-11:30 am
School Phone Number 443-840-2215
Telephone/Voice Mail 443-840-1630
E-Mail Address: rkumar@ccbcmd.edu
Section, Class Time & Location: E4A, Thursday 5:45-8:40 pm,
N310
Students are
encouraged to buy the bundle from the CCBC Bookstore which includes the
following:
·
Skills for Success Using Microsoft Office 2010
·
Visualizing Technology, Geoghan, Debra
·
Student Access code to MyITLab for Office 2010 and
Visualizing Technology textbooks.
·
Custom media portal
·
180-day Microsoft Office Trial Subscription
·
Bundle
ISBN# 1256334103
If you are not
buying the bundle, you will need to purchase the following separately:
Concepts Textbook: Visualizing Technology
Debra
Geoghan: Bucks County Community College
ISBN-10: 013137625X
ISBN-13: 9780131376250
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2012
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 12/30/2010
Skills Textbook: Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2010, Volume 1
Kris
Townsend: Spokane Falls Community College
Robert
L. Ferrett: Eastern Michigan University
Catherine
Hain: Central New Mexico Community Collge
Alicia VargasPasadena City College
ISBN-10: 0137032579
ISBN-13: 9780137032570
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Copyright:
2011
Format:
Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 668 pp
Published:
07/27/2010
MyItLab for Office 2010 Training and Assessment Software
Stand-alone
Custom Portal/Myitlab Student Code
Price: $80.00
Class
Code: XXXXXXX
YOU WILL
NEED TO HAVE ACCESS TO A PC WITH WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNET EXPLORER IN
ORDER TO PERFORM THE ASSIGNMENTS.
YOU CANNOT PERFORM
YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ON A MAC (unless they are running Windows).
Additional Supplies: 1. Storage
media for your work: USB Flash Drive --OR—Online
storage
2.
Internet Access for off-campus work
3.
Microsoft Office 2010
Course Rationale:
Computer
literacy is important because computers are an essential part of our society
today. Being able to use the computer
effectively and efficiently will only make you more valuable in today’s job
market. Therefore, it is very important to have a basic understanding of
computers, how to use a variety of software applications, and be able to search
the Internet. This class will provide
practical examples of using a PC that will increase your productivity.
Course Description:
Discusses
introductory computer concepts, data versus information, information retrieval
techniques and the impact of computers on business and society; emphasizes
application of technology.
3
credits: 3 lecture hours (this course is delivered in a combination lecture and
hands-on format).
Prerequisite: (ENGL 051 or
LVE 1) and (RDNG 051 or LVR 1)
Note: At
least one-hour additional lab time is required; however, this may vary
depending on the individual. The Homework Lab, Essex campus room N315, is available for students needing
additional time. A lab aide is available
to answer questions. Lab aides are also
available for help, but you're responsible for completing your assignments.
Course Objectives
Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. define basic computer terminology
including Web 2.0 terminology;
2. identify and describe the components
of a computer system;
3. explain the roles of system and
application software;
4. describe various storage media,
including appropriate use and management;
5. identify the usage of emerging
hardware and software technologies and how they are being used to solve
problems and create efficiency;
6. explain the importance of security
and privacy, and compare and contrast various methods of implementation;
7. demonstrate a minimum skill level
with major word processing application software;
8. demonstrate a minimum skill level
with major spreadsheet application software;
9. demonstrate a minimum skill level
with other major application software, such as presentation, database, and
email software;
10. apply information literacy skills to
prepare course assignments, plan their careers, and manage lifelong learning;
11. evaluate the importance of computer
technology, its historical perspective and its impact on our daily lives; and
12. evaluate the impact technology has
had on ethics, diversity and emerging issues in our global community, in a collaborative
group environment.
Topics Covered:
MS Office 2010
Common
Features............. Common
Features of Office 2010
WORD
Word
Chapter 1................ Creating
Documents with Word 2010
Word
Chapter 2................ Format
and Organize Text
Word
Chapter 3................ Work with
Graphics, Tabs, and Tables
Word
Chapter 4................ Applying
Special Text, Paragraph, and Document Formats
EXCEL
Excel
Chapter 1................ Create
Workbooks with Excel 2010
Excel
Chapter 2................ Create
Charts
Excel
Chapter 3................ Manage
Multiple Worksheets
Excel
Chapter 4................ Use Excel
Functions and Table
ACCESS
Access
Chapter 1.............. Work with
Databases and Create Tables
Access
Chapter 2.............. Manage
Datasheets and Create Queries
Access
Chapter 3.............. Create
Forms
Access
Chapter 4.............. Create
Reports
POWERPOINT
PowerPoint
Chapter 1....... Getting Started
with PowerPoint 2010
PowerPoint
Chapter 2....... Format a
Presentation
PowerPoint
Chapter 3....... Enhance Presentations
with Graphics
PowerPoint
Chapter 4....... Present Data using
Tables, Charts, and Animation
Computer Concepts
Major Topics
I.
Computer terminology
II.
Computer components and operating systems
III.
Internet literacy
IV.
Application software
V.
Information retrieval
VI.
Using technology to automate tasks or solve
problems
VII.
Computer networks
VIII.
Data security
IX.
Computer’s impact on society
X.
Emerging technology (discussion and demonstrations)
Course Requirements
1. Regular punctual attendance is expected of all
students. Students are expected to be prepared to stay for the entire class
period. Students are responsible for all announcements, material covered, and
assignments due when absent from class.
2. Students are expected to read the chapter assignments
before coming to class and be prepared to discuss topics in class. Sleeping in
class is unacceptable.
3. Technology plays a vital role in this course and
students are expected to put away all electronic devices. The instructor retains the right to ask a
student to place the device in the front of the class. Students who are uncooperative will be asked to
leave the classroom.
4. All Lab Manual and other assigned exercises must be
completed as assigned and submitted according to the due date. Full credit will
not be received for late submissions unless appropriate documentation is
provided.
5. Exams must be taken as scheduled in class. If you know
that you will be unable to take an exam on a given date or an emergency occurs,
call the instructor to make arrangements to take the exam. Documentation will
be required.
6. The student will present a three to five minutes
presentation or write a two to three page paper on a current application of
technology discussed in the class.
7. Assignments (labs, quizzes, etc.): Assignments will
not be available after the due date unless an emergency occurs. Documentation
will be required.
Attendance Policy
All students are expected to attend class
regularly and punctually to derive maximum benefit from instruction and to
contribute to the learning process in the classroom. Attendance will be
taken for each class. You will find that it is very beneficial to attend
class in terms of accumulating points toward the final grade.
Your grade will drop by a letter grade if
you miss more than 20% of the attendance days.
You must be present in class to take the Exams; no make-up exams, unless appropriate documentation is
provided on time.
COLLEGE POLICIES &
Blackboard HELP
Log in to MyCCBC and go to
the MySyllabiPolicies tab to read
and view the college policies. Detailed information on the Code of Academic
Integrity, writing policy, Services for students with disabilities, and more
can be found on the CCBC Student Portal under the https://myccbc.ccbcmd.edu/Pages/Default.aspx. Additionally, Blackboard Help tutorials can be found
under the HELP tab.
Tutoring Service
The
Homework Lab, Essex campus room N315,
is available for students needing additional tutoring. A lab aide is available to answer
questions. Lab aides are also available
for help, but you're responsible for completing your assignments.
CCBC
also offers tutoring for all students. Online tutoring is a FREE service for
CCBC registered students for specific classes through the Internet. This
program is available to students who are enrolled in online, as well as
traditional courses. Students can self-register online and start using the
service right away. To self-register, please visit http://ccbcmd.edu/tutoring/online.html.
You
can also get help using the “Ask Us Now!” tool from the CCBC Library. This
service is running 24/7 during the whole year. To use this tool, please visit: http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.home.TFSRedirect?virtcategory=12961
Important Dates
Last day to drop classes with 100%
refund January 27, Friday
Spring semester classes begin January
30, Monday
Last day for schedule adjustments February
4, Saturday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund February
17, Friday
Mid-Terms (due by faculty) March 19,
Monday
Spring Recess (College closed) March 31 - April 9,
Saturday - Monday
College reopens, classes resume April
10, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw with "W" April 10, Tuesday
or change to audit status on transcript
Last day of classes for Spring
semester May 12, Saturday
Spring semester final examinations May 13 - 19, Sunday - Saturday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty
May 22, Tuesday
Grades available to students in
SIMON May
29, Tuesday
Evaluation
The final grade will be based
on the accumulation of points throughout the semester. Points will be earned as indicated in the
Summary of Assignments & Assessments shown below.
Final
Grades will be awarded as follows:
o
A = 405 points or
more
o
B = 360 - 404
points
o
C = 315 - 359
points
o
D = 270 - 314
points
o F = Less than 270 points
Summary of Assignments and
Assessments
|
Description |
Points |
|
Windows 7 Lab |
15 |
|
Word Exam |
50 |
|
Excel Exam |
50 |
|
PowerPoint Exam |
50 |
|
Word Grader Project |
25 |
|
Excel Grader Project |
25 |
|
PowerPoint Grader Project |
25 |
|
|
|
|
Visualizing Technology Test 1
(Chapters 1-4) |
100 |
|
Visualizing Technology Test 2
(Chapters 5-9) |
100 |
|
|
|
|
Attendance |
10 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
AVAILABLE POINTS |
450 |
Blackboard | Accessibility
Blackboard,
the learning management system for this course, is in compliance with accessibility
standards.
For
more information on this topic, please visit the website http://www.blackboard.com/Teaching-Learning/Learn-Resources/Accessibility.aspx