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CIS.141 MWF Computer Applications for Non-Business Majors Syllabus – Spring, 2018

Instructor Information Name: James Powers Contact information:

Email: jpowers@usi.edu (preferred) Phone: 812-465-1104 (leave message) Office: BE 1035 10:00 am – 2:00 pm or by appointment

Course Information Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Credit Hours: 3 Meeting Times and Location: M-W-F 12:00 1:00 pm in BE-1035 Pre-requisite and/or Co-requisite: None

Course Description Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills for college survival.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer 1&3

Course Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students should be able to identify and utilize appropriate technology for effective decision-making and enhanced performance, having mastered the Microsoft Office 2016 topics presented in the following List of measurable student learning outcomes:

Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems skills including personalizing Windows, using File Explorer, and System Management. Microsoft Word word-processing skills including creating, editing, formatting, enhancing, and sharing documents. Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills including creating and editing formulas, functions, charts, and working with large worksheets and tables. Microsoft PowerPoint presentation skills including creating and editing a presentation, presentation development, presentation design, and multimedia tools.

Program Learning Top candidates for current and future jobs will be measured by capabilities and competencies with 20 distinct skills in millions of high-growth, high-paying jobs. Skills students need for high-growth, high-wage occupations will account for 11.5 million new hires and 28 percent of job growth by 2020. Out of those skills, oral and written communication, detail orientation, and Microsoft Office proficiency top the list. Read more at:

https://news.microsoft.com/2013/10/15/new-study-reveals-most-important-skills-for-

students/#VUc0pDxMjekhdQUr.99

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Course Materials REQUIRED Web-Site Access Code with E-text MyITLab with Pearson e-text -- Access Card -- for GO! with Office 2016. ISBN-13: 9780134497914. Online, performance-based assessment and training for Microsoft Office 2016. You may create your

account online, at www.myitlab.com and pay for it with a credit/debit card, or choose a free 14-

day trial. Alternatively, you may purchase an account activation code that includes e-Text from the USI bookstore or from various online retailers.

REQUIRED Office 2016 software Microsoft Office 2016 for Windows – AKA - Microsoft Office 360 – (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Chrome Browser are installed on the Windows computers in the classroom and labs. You must have them installed on your computer if you choose to use your computer. Office 360 (2016 version) is available free to students through their USI Eagles Mail account and at a discount and at various online retail outlets. Mac computers are not recommended for this course. Students choosing to use a Mac computer will encounter various differences and issues. These can be overcome but require extra effort on the part of the student.

Grading, Assignments and Exam Policies Student Evaluation Every chapter has a simulation training simulation that you use as many times as you need to learn the material. The training is required and graded; it teaches you what you need to know. After training, each chapter (except the Windows chapter) provides homework assignments that you may submit/resubmit repeatedly; until you achieve the skill level you seek. Finally, each chapter has a true-false/multiple choice quiz that you may submit/resubmit repeatedly. In each case, only the best score is kept for the gradebook. Your grade is calculated from the chapter training, chapter homework, and chapter quizzes. A larger portion for your grade is from the six (6) exams. All assignments and exams are open eBook; you may use your notes and you may use the Internet during exams. Students retaking the course from a previous semester must not reuse files from a previous semester. You MUST NOT use other student’s files as your own.

Point Values 16 chapter Training Simulations 1.00% each Total -16.00% 45 chapter homework assignments 1.00% each Total -45.00% Total = 100% 15 chapter quizzes 1.00% each Total -15.00% 6 exams (one for each module) 4.00% each Total -24.00%

Grading

89.7 - 100 = A 87.7 – 89.6 = B+ 79.7 – 87.6 = B 77.7 – 79.6 = C+ 69.7 – 77.6 = C 67.7 – 69.6 = D+ 59.7 – 67.6 = D 0 - 59.6 = F

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Exams

You will take six exams; one covering each module. You may use your book, notes, and the Internet during exams. Exams are administered in class by the class coordinator or an appointed teacher’s aide or online in the case of online classes. Each exam allows two attempts/submissions but must be taken on or BEFORE the posted due date and ONLY DURING YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASS TIME. Late exam submissions are rarely accepted so plan ahead and take exams early where possible.

Exam Schedule Module Module Exam Deadline

Microsoft Windows 10 Sim Test (out of class OK)

No later than Sunday January 14

Word Volume 1 No later than Monday February 5

Excel Volume 1 No later than Monday February 26

PowerPoint Volume 1 No later than Monday March 19

Word Volume 2 No later than Monday April 9

PowerPoint Volume 2 No later than Monday April 23

All exams are available from the first day of the semester in the classroom: Business & Engineering Center (BE-1035) during your regularly scheduled class time. Take an exam as soon as you finish a module (3 chapters). Do not wait until deadline day if possible. All chapters are available from the first day of the semester so we highly recommend working ahead. Make-up assignments and exams are not offered except in the most extreme situations. Missed assignment deadlines result in zero points for the activity.

Course Policies Attendance The student bears the responsibility of signing the attendance sheet each day. Perfect attendance may result in a bonus. A week’s worth of absences (two absences for Tuesday-Thursday classes, or

three absences for Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes) will not lower your grade. Every absence beyond will reduce your grade; excessive absences will lead to a failing grade in the course. You cannot pass without attending regularly. You may work ahead and finish early but you must not fall behind. Once finished with the entire course, you are done; you are no longer required to attend.

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Academic Integrity All files are digitally signed and traced. Do not share files with other students. Do not download assignments from websites other than your own account at www.myitlab.com. Academic dishonesty IS NOT tolerated. Any student found violating this rule of honesty risks a grade of “0” for the assignment and possible expulsion from the class. Students retaking the course from a previous semester are not allowed to submit their own files from a previous semester. It is never OK to submit someone else’s work as your own. Please consult student handbook or refer to University’s policies at

www.usi.edu/deanofstudents/academic-integrity for specifics about academic dishonesty.

Other Course Information Student resources (e.g., tutoring, Writing Center, Library, IT) [See Academic Skills, Library and IT]

Classroom/lab hours The BE-1035 classroom/lab hours are generally Monday – Friday, 10:00 until 2:00. You may contact me by email to discuss additional hours. You are encouraged to take advantage of the classroom resources for help.

Tutoring/Homework Help Tutoring is offered in Academic Skills (ED 1111A) Mondays-Thursdays from 9:00 am-9:00 pm and on Fridays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm (fall and Spring Semesters). Evening tutoring will include assistance with CIS courses. Academic coaches will also be available during evening hours to assist students with college success strategies (time management skills, test-taking strategies, note-taking strategies, textbook reading strategies, etc.). An updated schedule of tutoring and supplemental instruction (SI) is available at the following link: http://www.usi.edu/university-division/academic-skills/tutoring . An updated schedule of academic coaching is available at the following link: http://www.usi.edu/university-division/academic-skills/academic-support/academic-coachingstudy-skills .

Course Evaluation Thank you in advance for taking an opportunity to provide feedback regarding this course. You will receive an email from the Office of Planning, Research and Assessment a short time before finals containing a link to where you can evaluate the course. The evaluation must be complete before finals week begins. The information you provide is anonymous. It lets us know how we are doing and it helps us to improve the course for future semesters.

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University Statements Disability Accommodations

Current versions of these statements may be found at http://www.usi.edu/university-division/disabilities/faculty-information]

Syllabus statement for on-campus courses

If you have a disability for which you may require academic accommodations for this class, please register with Disability Resources (DR) as soon as possible. Students who have an accommodation letter from DR are encouraged to meet privately with course faculty to discuss the provisions of those accommodations as early in the semester as possible. To qualify for accommodation assistance, students must first register to use the disability resources in DR, Science Center Rm. 2206, 812-464-1961, www.usi.edu/disabilities. To help ensure that accommodations will be available when needed, students are encouraged to meet with course faculty at least 7 days prior to the actual need for the accommodation. However, if you will be in an internship, field, clinical, student teaching, or other off-campus setting this semester please note that approved academic accommodations may not apply. Please contact Disability Resources as soon as possible to discuss accommodations needed for access while in this setting.

Title IX – Sexual Misconduct USI does not tolerate acts of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence. If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. It is important to know that federal regulations and University policy require faculty to promptly report incidences of potential sexual misconduct known to them to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure that appropriate measures are taken and resources are made available. The University will work with you to protect your privacy by sharing information with only those who need to know to ensure we can respond and assist. If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can make an appointment with a counselor in the University Counseling Center. Find more information about sexual violence, including campus and community resources at www.usi.edu/stopsexualassault.

Syllabus Change Policy This syllabus is a guide to the course may be subject to change with reasonable advanced notice.

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Course Outline and Schedule Course topics and dates, assignment due dates, exam dates

Week Module Chapter Begin Date Chapter Due Date Exam Due Date 1 Windows Chapter 1 Monday 1/8 Sunday 1/14

2 Windows Chapter 1 Sim Test Sunday 1/14

2 Word Chapter 1 Monday 1/15 Sunday 1/21

3 Word Chapter 2 Monday 1/22 Sunday 1/28

4 Word Chapter 3 Monday 1/29 Sunday 2/4

5 Word (1-3) EXAM Monday 2/5

5 Excel Chapter 1 Monday 2/5 Sunday 2/11

6 Excel Chapter 2 Monday 2/12 Sunday 2/18

7 Excel Chapter 3 Monday 2/19 Sunday 2/25

8 Excel (1-3) EXAM Monday 2/26

8 PowerPoint Chapter 1 Monday 2/26 Sunday 2/4

9 Spring Break

10 PowerPoint Chapter 2 AND 3 Monday 3/12 Sunday 3/18

11 PowerPoint (1-3) Exam Monday 3/19

11 Word Chapter 4 Monday 3/19 Sunday 3/25

12 Word Chapter 5 Monday 3/26 Sunday 4/1

13 Word Chapter 6 Monday 4/2 Sunday 4/8

14 Word (4-6) Exam Monday 4/9

14 PowerPoint Chapter 4 Monday 4/9 Sunday 4/15

15 PowerPoint Chapter 5 AND 6 Monday 4/16 Sunday 4/22

16 PowerPoint (5-6) Exam Monday 4/23

There is no cumulative final exam. Therefore, this class does not meet during finals week