Frederick Community College

 

CIS116D Hybrid Office Applications:


Windows (windows 7)

Spring 2012

 

Class begins:

01/30/2012

 

Class ends: 

03/16/2012

Last Day to Withdraw:

03/01/2012

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:  Rabiha Kayed

Office:  NON

E-mail:  rkayed@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  301-846-2505

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

Campus Mail Box #:  740

           

Course Information:

 

Credits:  1

On-campus Meetings:  7

On-campus Exams:  0

Prerequisites:  None

Corequisites: None

Meeting Day/Time: Monday 5:00-6:35pm

 

Course Description:

 

Covers the basics of the Windows operating system from navigating with the mouse to customizing the desktop to managing files, directories and programs.

 

Core Learning Outcomes:

 

Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate

1. Identify elements of a Windows screen.

2. Manage files, folders, and directories.

3.Customize Windows desktop.

4.Use Windows Accessories

 

 

 Instructional Methods:

 

1-Lecture

2-Demonstration

3-Hands-on lab activities

4-On-Line activities

 

 

 

 

 

 How is this course organized:

 

The course is a Hybrid, which is a combination of live classroom instruction with Blackboard online learning tool.  BOTH parts are an integral part of the total class.  Within Blackboard you will prepare for and complete quizzes, and homework assignments.

Students should become familiar with the structure, format, and organization of the Blackboard learning tool.  The more familiar you are the more efficient you will be.  Once you know what is included in Blackboard, you can decide what works best with your learning style.

On campus activity

During required class sessions there will be activities in the class.

 

 

Text(s) and Course Materials:

 

Microsoft Windows 7: by Parsons, June, Oja, Dan, and, Ruffolo, Lisa. New Perspectives on

 

 

Progress Report:

 

By the end of the third week of the semester, 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

Assignments and lab activities& Review

Assignments Fill in the blanks

Attendance

 

40

80

60

20

 

200-180= A

179-160= B

159-140= C

139-120= D

Below 120 = F

 

All exams and projects must be taken or turned in when scheduled unless prior notification is received and approved.  Failure to notify the instructor in advance may result in penalties being assessed at the instructor's discretion.  Exams are taken on Blackboard and graded immediately.  Projects will be graded within one week of submission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

To maintain the highest quality of academic work, students are expected to participate fully in all course activities. Each student is expected to attend all class sessions and complete all online assignments.

In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course. 

 

 

 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 Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

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

 

 

 

 

Topical Outline

 

Week

SUBJECT

CONTENT

Week 1

1/30

Blackboard(Bb) Basic

How to log on

Navigating the Course Site & where to Find Items 

Downloading Data Files

Discuss blackboard

Email

Tutorial 1 : Exploring the Basics: of Microsoft windows 7

Investigating the windows 7 operation system 

Exploring the start menu

Running multiple programs

Using windows and dialog boxes

 

Exploring your computer

Getting help

 

 

Week 2

2/06

Tutorial 2: Organizing Your Files

 

Managing files and folders in windows 7

Getting prepared to manage your files

Exploring files and folders  

Using the Search Box to Find Files

Managing Files and Folders

Naming and renaming files

Deleting files and folders

Working with new files

Refining Your Organization:

Sorting/Filtering/Stacking/Grouping Files

Customizing a Folder Window

Working with Compressed Files

 

Due data assignment

Tutorial 1 assignment

Tutorial 1 quiz

Tutorial 1 fill in the blank

 

Week 3

2/13

 

 

 

Continue Tutorial 2

 

Week 4

2/20

 

Tutorial 3 – Personalizing Your Windows Environment

Accessing Common Tools on the Desktop

Using the Windows Sidebar

Using Shortcuts

Using Control Panel

Changing the Desktop

Changing Display Settings

Modifying the Taskbar

Working with Taskbar Toolbars

Customizing the Start Menu

Restoring Your Settings

 

 

Due data assignment

Tutorial 2 assignment

Tutorial 2 quiz

Tutorial 2 fill in the blank

 

 

Week 5

2/27

Continue Tutorial 3

 

 Tutorial 4 Working with the Internet    and E- mail

Exploring the internet and the web

Getting started with Microsoft internet explorer

Opening a page on the web

Using favorites

 

 

 

3/1

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

 

Week 6 3/05

Tutorial 6:  Searching for Information and

Collaborating with Others

Developing Search Strategies

Searching in a Folder Window

Conducting Advance Searches with the Search Pane

Using Tags and Other Properties

Using Advanced Criteria in the Search Box

Searching for Programs from the Start Menu

Setting Search Options

Using the Search Folder

Searching the Internet

 

Collaborating with Other People

Restoring Your Settings

 

Due data assignment

Tutorial 3 assignment

Tutorial 3 quiz

Tutorial 3 fill in the blank

 

Tutorial 4 fill in the blank

 

 

 

 

 

Week 7

3/12

 

Tutorial 5: Protecting Your Computer

Using the Windows Security Center

Defending Against Spyware

Defending Against E-mail Viruses with Windows mail

Managing MS Internet Explorer Security

Setting Up User Accounts

Controlling Access to Your Computer

Securing and Sharing Folders

 

Due data assignment

Tutorial 5 fill in the blank

Tutorial 6 assignment

Tutorial 6 quiz

Tutorial 6 fill in the blank