WELCOME TOCIS 1020:COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Instructor: Philip H. Nielson Phone: 801-957-4829 E-Mail: phil.nielson@slcc.edu Web Site: http://www.philscis.com Office: BB 107 B Office Hours: MW 2:30 -4:00, TR 2:30 -

3:30

MATERIALS USED

CUSTOMIZED SLCC COURSE PACKET from Pearson Publishing Company: Exploring MS Office 2010 Custom Edition for Salt Lake Community

College Myitlab Student Access Kit ( this must be NEW ) which gives access to

the e-book Technology in Action Data storage device ( USB drive / portable hard drive / etc ) Student may use any of computer labs If the student desires to complete work at home, the

following items are required: IBM-Compatible computer

( Note: if you have a MAC you will have to complete some assignments on a PC or run parallel processing ( Boot Camp ) with Windows )

Windows XP / Vista / 7 Operating System Microsoft Office 2010 Software - Available with some course packet

PREREQUISITES

NONENote: It is assumed that you are familiar with PC operationNote: You should have Microsoft Office 2010 on a machine that you can access frequently. It is extremely difficult to attempt this class without access to the software

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Intended to help the student become computer literate and computer competent

Completion with a C satisfies Salt Lake Community College Requirements

Completion with a B satisfies all state 4-year institutions

NOT intended for experts

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Computers and Society: How they are utilized in business, industry, education, and personal use

Application Software: Basics of Office Software

System Software: Common system operations

Computer Hardware: Physical Components of a system

GRADING

Final grades

Grading Weights ( differs from std syllabus )

Grade Percent Range

A 90 – 100 %

B 80 – 89 %

C 70 – 79 %

D 60 – 69 %

E Below 60 %

Item Weight

Practical Exams 20 % ( 3 tests )

Theory Exams 15 % ( Highest 3 of 4 tests )

Chapter Summaries

10 %

Practice Exercises 55 %

COURSE POLICIES

Reading: Complete before class Labs: Discussed in a minute Tests: Must be taken on date scheduled Lab Use: Must obey all lab rules Honesty: Student Code of Conduct is

enforced Class Organization: Will follow outline

given

LAB ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

For Technology in Action: Chapter summary One Page Double-spaced

For Exploring Microsoft Office: Name, Section Number, and Assignment must be hand-written on first page ( even if info already present )

DO NOT type this information unless exercise tells you to do so

Group together correctly Sequence correctly DO NOT COMBINE ASSIGNMENTS Late Work is accepted with a penalty

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the following student learning outcomes in its programs and courses by: Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of

their choice Communicate effectively Develop quantitative literacies Think critically Developing the knowledge and skills to be

civically engaged

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CIS-CC 1.1 Efficiently use common business software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation.

CIS-CC 1.2 Develop an understanding of the hardware and software components of a computer.

CIS-CC 2.1 Communicate effectively using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

CIS-CC 2.2 Extract relevant data from various sources, process it appropriately and communicate this information to others.

CIS-CC 2.3; ASB- 2.4; AAB- 2.4 Communicate effectively using credible research data

CIS-CC 3.1 Choose and perform appropriate calculations and or functions for the problem.

CIS CC 4.1 Utilize correct application tools to communicate effectively. CIS-CC 5.1 Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology

in business.

ADA

Students with disabilities needing special accommodations such as special test arrangements, note taking, taped textbooks, tutoring, equipment, etc., please contact your instructor and the Disability Resource Center ( DRC ) in the College Center, Room CC 008, 954-4659 ( voice ) or 954-4646 ( TDD )