CIS 107 - Introduction to Computers & Applications

 

 

Instructor Name: Lynn Mancini, Ph.D.

 

Telephone: 573-5466

 

E-Mail: mancini@dtcc.edu

 

Office Hours: As posted outside of room 251 and by appointment (Office: 251 West)

 

Prerequisites: RDG 051 and MAT 012 or equivalent

 

Course Hours and Credits: 3 Credits; 2 Hours Lecture/Week; 2 Hours Lab/Week

 

Course Description: This course is an overview of the computer information systems concepts. Students will learn hands-on how to use Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

 

Text: Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 volume 1, Third edition. Robert Grauer. Prentice Hall

 

Additional required materials: One USB drive

 

 

Method of Instruction: Lecture, demonstration, assignments and evaluations.

 

Collegewide Core Course Performance Objectives

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of a computer system. (CCC 6; PGC 6)
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of a computer operating system software. (CCC 6, PGC 6)
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of a computer communication in Internet and networks. (CCC 5, 6; PGC 15)
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of an information system. (CCC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 4, 5, 6)
  5. Use word processing software to create a document. (CCC 6, PGC 6)
  6. Design and create a worksheet using spreadsheet software. (CCC 6, 7; PGC 3)
  7. Create and use a database. (CCC 5, 6; PGC 4)
  8. Create a presentation using appropriate software. (CCC 5, 6; PGC 3)

 


Policies

 

Online syllabus. The syllabus will always be available online via:

http://user.dtcc.edu/~mancini/cis107/syllabus.htm

The schedule is subject to change; the current schedule for the course will always be available online via:

http://user.dtcc.edu/~mancini/cis107/schedule.htm

Homework, Class Project, and Extra Credit Assignments: You are expected to do all readings and to complete all review and homework assignments. You are encouraged to work with colleagues on the review assignments, and you may speak with your colleagues about the homework assignments, but you must actually do your homework assignments by yourself. The penalties for cheating are a 0 on the test or assignment for the first infraction, a grade of R for the course on second infraction, and suspension from the school on third infraction. (Infractions remain on your record permanently.) All assignments must be completed by the start of the class in which they are due. Late homework will NOT be accepted. You may re-submit the Office assignments as often as you wish prior to the time they are due; only your highest grade will be counted. For assignments involving a Pre-test and a Post-Test, only the Post-test portion of the assignment will count toward your grade; the Pre-test portion will be used for individualizing your training.

 

A detailed description of what is expected of you for the class project will be presented during the semester.

 

Extra credit assignments will be collected at the start of exam days and will be graded as follows: 0% if it appears that an honest effort was not made. 50% if an honest effort was put forth but some parts are incorrect or incomplete. 100% if it appears that an honest effort was put forth and it appears complete, with perhaps a few very minor errors. Each extra credit assignment so recorded will raise your course grade by 0,1/2, or a full percentage point for the three possible grades; so if you receive a 100% on all three extra credit assignments, your semester grade will be raise 3%. Extra credit assignments will NOT be accepted late under any circumstances.

 

Examinations: Please see the attached sheet entitled Exam Policies. You are permitted to take one INSTRUCTOR make-up exam, either because you were absent for the original exam or because you believe you can score higher on the makeup exam. The makeup exam policy will be announced prior to the first examination.

 


Professionalism: The professionalism portion of your grade is a measure of how professional your course-related conduct is. My policy for the Professionalism portion of the grade is as follows:

 

* Everyone starts with the full 10 points. A maximum of 10 points may be lost

* You are permitted three absences without penalty. You lose a half a point for every absence after that

* You lose a quarter point for every class you are late

* Showing disrespect for the teacher or for other students will result in one point lost for each instance of disrespect. Examples of disrespect include, but are not limited to, screaming or cursing

* Disruptive classroom behaviors (e.g., web surfing, playing computer games, cell phone ringing, etc.) may result in a loss of 1-3 points, depending on frequency, duration, and severity of occurrence

* Not being prepared for class (e.g., repeatedly not having assignment ready to submit) may result in point loss

* You lose half a point for every assignment not submitted

 

Class Participation: Because this course is hands-on, you must attend classes and participate in order to learn the material. Attendance will be taken at the very start of class. If you do not arrive until after your name is called, you will be marked down as late if I happen to see you walk in; otherwise, you will be marked down as absent. If you do not attend at least 75% of the classes, you will not pass the course, regardless of your grades! Every two instances of being late counts as one absence for the purposes of attendance. If you are ever absent, you are nevertheless expected to keep up with the work and new material, and you are still responsible for turning in assignments when they are due. All class handouts are available in u:\cis107\mancini\handouts.

 

Grade composition:

Instructor Exam #1: 15%[1]

Instructor Exam #2: 15%

Instructor Exam #3: 10%

Instructor Exam #4: 15%

Departmental exams: 10%

Homework: 15%

Project: 10%

Professionalism: 10%

Extra credit assignments: 3%

 

Letter grades:

93-100: A

83-91: B

75-82:C

0-74:R

 

Note: The maximum possible score is 103%, attainable if you get full credit on everything including the extra credit assignments. Additional bonus points may also be awarded during the semester.

 

Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on Academic Standing Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Exam Policies

 

The following policies are in place for all exams:

 

 

 

 

 

 



[1] Each topic will be tested by both departmental and instructor exams.