Frederick Community College

Introduction to Computers and Information Processing

CIS 101_Janu12_ONL1 (ONLINE)

 

Class begins:  1/3/12

Class ends:  1/18/12

Last Day to Withdraw: 1/12/12

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:Lisa Hawkins

Office:C-223

E-mail:lhawkins@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  240-629-7848

Contact Hours:email and  by appointment for in-person meeting

Campus Mail Box #: 327

 

Course Information:

 

Credits:  3

On-campus Meetings: 0

On-campus Exams:  0

Prerequisites:EN 50A and EN 52 or

                        ESL 95 and ESL 99

Corequisites:None

 

Course Description:

 

Emphasizes microcomputer hardware and software, data organization and an overview of programming and application software. Uses application software in the areas of database management, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.

 

Core Learning Outcomes:

 

Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate

The Students will demonstrate college-level communications skills by-

•        Explaining the basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information systems in effective, clear and grammatically correct English.

•        Using research techniques to locate current articles on issues related to societal impact of computers and summarizing research findings in a written report and a class presentation.

The Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills by-

•        Creating and using graphs, tables and diagrams to interpret and analyze quantitative information.

•        Creating appropriate queries and synthesizing data retrieved from databases.

The Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology and its uses by-

•        Relating the history of the development of the computer and the way in which the computer has changed society.

•        Using appropriate computer terminology related to hardware, software and communication.

•        Using a computer to analyze data retrieved from a database.

•        Using a computerized spreadsheet to solve algebraic problems.

The Students will understand and be able to interpret social and educational values by-

•        Researching current articles on issues related to the impact of computers on the economic, political and cultural development of society then summarizing the research findings in a written report and a class presentation.

•        Displaying an understanding of academic honesty and copyright law.

In addition to the above, the Students will demonstrate computer literacy by-

•        Configuring a computer system for purchase.

•        Examining the security and privacy issues and implications of public and private databases.

•        Integrating data from one application into another.

•        Describing software development methods.

 

 Instructional Methods:

 

On-line Lecture Topics, discussion board, software demonstration, and hands-on activities.  For every hours spent in the online classroom, the student should expected to spend at least two hours working on this course outside the online classroom.

 

Course Organization:

 

This is an online course and work is to be completed online.  Online learning includes assignments, discussion boards, readings, and videos.  Each week chapter material is covered and assignments are due on according to the Topic Outline below.

 

Text(s) and Course Materials:

 

Students have a choice of two variations of the textbooks for this class.  The first version includes paper textbooks and e-books accessible through a MyITLab access code.  The second variation includes only the e-books accessible through a MyITLab access code.  All students must purchase, at a minimum, a new access code to MyITLab from the FCC Bookstore because these codes are assigned to individual students and cannot be sold or given to anyone else.  The books used for this course are as follows:

Technology in Action, 8th Edition, Complete, Alan Evans, Kendall Martin and Mary Anne Poatsy; Pearson Prentice Hall, © 2011.  (This book is referenced as TiA in the topical outline and contains chapters 1-13.)

Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2010, Kris Townsend. Pearson Prentice Hall, © 2011 (This book is referenced as Office in the topical outline.)

Skills for Success with Windows 7, Kris Townsend. Pearson Prentice Hall, © 2011. (This book is referenced as Windows 7 in the topical outline.)

 

Progress Report:

 

By the end of the third class, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course.

 

Evaluation Methods:

 

Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation

Point Value

Final Grade Scale

Quizzes (13 @ 10 points each)

130


90.0% to 100% = A

80.0% to 89.9% = B

70.0% to 79.9% = C

60.0% to 69.9% = D

Below 60.0% = F

 

Tests (2 @ 40 points each)

80

Discussions(6 @ 20 points each)

120

Assignments

670

Total Points

1000

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

 

Student Services

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

 

 Participation Policy:

 

Participation in class is required.  There will be regular graded activities during class sessions.Students in this class are expected to assume responsibility for attending and participating fully in class.  Student are expected to participate, this includes but is not limited to reading the chapter to be covered before the class in which it is covered.  Active participation will enhance the student learning process.  Disruptive or unprofessional behavior diminishes the learning environment for the entire class and will not be tolerated. Absence from a class does not excuse a student from knowing what was covered in class or from completing activities, assignments, quizzes, tests, or other requirements of the course on time, which may affect your grade. Excused absences include illness (with doctor's note), emergencies deemed as such by your instructor, religious holidays, or Official College functions. The instructor has full discretion on whether the absence qualifies as an excused absence and whether to issue makeup work for the student to complete.

 

 Email Policy:

 

With the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu. Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

 

Academic Integrity:

 

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times.  Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct Codeare available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

You must send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available athttp://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm
 

 

 

 

 

Topical Outline: Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule; however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary.

 

UNIT

SUBJECT

ONLINE CONTENT

Unit 1

1/3/12-
1/7/12

All work in Unit 1 is due on 1/7/12 at 11:59PM

Tech In Action Chapters 1-5

Windows 7

Word 2010

 

 


Syllabus
Orientation

Chapter Activities
Discussion Boards
Windows 7 Skills
Register for MyITLab

Complete all Microsoft Word Activities in MyITLab
Complete all Chapter 1-5 Activities in MyITLab
File Management Activity
Quizzes 1- 5

Test 1

 

1/12/12

 

Last Day to Withdraw

Unit 2
1/8/12-
1/14/12

 

All work in Unit 1 is due on 1/14/12 at 11:59PM

Tech In Action Chapters 6-11

Excel 2010
Access 2010


Chapter Activities
Discussion Boards
Complete all Microsoft Excel Activities in MyITLab
Complete all Microsoft Access Activities in MyITLab
Complete all Chapter 6-11 Activities in MyITLab
Wiki Page and Comments (1500 words)
OLE Activity
Web Design Activity
Quizzes 6-11

Unit 3

1/15/12-
1/18/12

 

All work in Unit 1 is due on 1/18/12 at 11:59PM

Tech In Action Chapters 12-13

PowerPoint 2010

 


Chapter Activities
Discussion Boards
Complete all Microsoft PowerPoint Activities in MyITLab
Complete all Chapter 12-13 Activities in MyITLab
Wiki Presentation

Quizzes 12-13

Test 2

 

 

 

NOTE:Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.