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Fall 2007 First Eight Weeks |
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Course: CISC 300 Computer Familiarization (18629) Prerequisite: none Location: |
Instructor: Kathy Camarena Email: camarek@scc.losrios.edu Phone: 650-2774 |
Classes:
Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am to 12:45 pm
Dates:
August 28 to October 18
Textbook: Microsoft
Windows XP, Mary Kemper, Course Technology
MicroSoft
Office 2003, Professional Edition, Halvorson, Course Technology
Supplies:
Two diskettes, 3.5, 1.44
MB, High Density. (or other storage media) One for work, one for backup.
Notebook for class notes Folder for exercise handouts
Objectives: Introduction to computers and how they
will be used in home and business. Emphasis on microcomputers, terminology, and
Windows and basic Office applications. This course is specifically designed for
students who want a general, non-technical course in computers.
Participant
Responsibilities:
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Attend
class. Work will go quickly and there will be assignments due after every lab.
You are responsible for all material and instruction missed due to absences
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Read
all assigned materials, including textbook and handouts.
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Complete
all assignments and exercises on time. Files are due at the end of the lab of
the next class.
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Keep all
returned papers for verification until you have received your final grade in
the mail
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Participate
in class discussions and exercises. Borderline grades will be determined by
class participation.
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Follow
all computer laboratory rules. Any inappropriate language or images on projects
will result in an automatic 0.
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Be
considerate. No cell phones or beepers during class. No children in classrooms.
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Cooperate
on projects, but do not copy. Any plagiarism, copying or cheating will earn 0
points - for all participants. Cases may be referred to the Dean and/or College
Administration.
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Enjoy
the experience. Computer skills will help you in all your future classes and
work.
Method of Evaluation
Points Percent Grade
180- 200 90%
- 100% A
160 - 179 80%
- 89% B
140 - 159 70%
- 79% C
120 - 139 60%
- 69% D
0 - 119 0
- 59% F
Important dates: Last day to: Enroll – Sept 2, Drop for Refund
– Aug 31; Drop without notation – Sept 9 Last day to petition for
Credit/No Credit Sept 7, Drop with W – October 5.
Division
Dean: Shirley Short
558-2581
Note: If you have a learning disability or a physical disability
that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. These
discussions are best handled before or after class, during my office hours or
by special appointment. All needs that have been verified through the
Schedule: Instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes
to the schedule.
Office hours are in B221b Mon/Wed 10-11 am, Tues &
Thurs 8-9 am and Tues 11-12,
Exercises and
projects from the textbook and handouts will be assigned every day. Plan on
staying in the lab until the daily assignment is completed. Your work will
culminate in a final project that will demonstrate your computer competency.
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Date |
Lecture |
Exercises |
Points |
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Tuesday August
28 |
Class
1 Computer Basics, Hardware, and Software |
Check
lecture notes for specific exercises |
10 |
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Thursday August
30 |
Class
2 File Management |
Check
lecture notes for specific exercises |
10 |
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Tuesday September
4 |
Class
3 – Using Windows Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Check
lecture notes for specific exercises |
10 |
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Thursday September
6 |
Class
4 – Working w/Programs, Files, and Folders Microsoft Office 2003 |
Check
lecture notes for specific exercises |
10 |
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Tuesday September
11 |
Class
5 Word Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Paired
Word Exercises Prep
for presentation |
10 |
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Thursday September
13 |
Class
6 Using Word Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Group
Presentation Word
Exercises |
15 |
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Tuesday September
18 |
Class
7 Excel Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Paired
Excel Exercises Prep
for presentation |
10 |
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Thursday September
20 |
Class
8 Using Excel Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Group
Presentation Excel
Exercises |
15 |
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Tuesday September
25 |
Class
9 PowerPoint Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Paired
PPT Exercises Prep
for presentation |
10 |
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Thursday September
27 |
Class
10 Using PowerPoint Microsoft Office 2003 |
Group
Presentation PowerPoint
Exercises |
15 |
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Tuesday October
2 |
Class
11 Access Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Paired
Access Exercises Prep for presentation |
10 |
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Thursday October
4 |
Class
12 Using Access Microsoft
Office 2003 |
Group
Presentation Access
Exercises |
15 |
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Tuesday October
9 |
Class
13 The Internet |
Internet
Exercises Online
Learning |
10 |
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Thursday October
11 |
Class
14 Blackboard |
Online
Exercises |
10 |
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Tuesday October
16 |
Class
15 Portfolio Work |
Assigned
Portfolio Work |
0 |
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Thursday October
18 |
Class
16 Final Portfolio Work |
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20 |
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Total Points |
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200 |