Frederick Community College

CIS116D –Hybrid 1537 Office Applications:
Windows (windows vista)

Fall 2009

 

Instructor Information:

Name:  Rabiha Kayed

Phone Number:  301.846.2505

                           Office Manager

E-mail:  rkayed@frederick.edu

Campus Mail Box Number:  C207

 

 

Course Information:

Credits:  1

Last Day to Withdraw: Sept. 25,2009

Prerequisites:  None

Co-requisites: None

Meeting Day(s):  Tuesday

Meeting Time(s):  5:00 - 6:15

 

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:

By the completion of the course students will:

1.  Identify elements of a Windows screen.

2.  Manage files, folders, and directories.

3.  Customize Windows desktop.

4.  Use Windows Accessories.

 

Instructional Methods:

Lecture

Demonstration

Hands-on lab activities

 

Text(s) for Course:

 

Parsons, June, Oja, Dan, and Carey, Joan & Patrick, Ruffolo, Lisa. New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows

Vista. Course Technology. 2008.

 


 

Evaluation Methods:

Lecture

Demonstration

Hands-on lab activities

 


 

Grading Scale:

90% & above

=

A

80% - 89%

=

B

70% - 79%

=

C

60% - 69%

=

D

Below 60%

=

F

 


The final grade will be determined as follows;

 

 

 

Attendance  Participation

10%

30%

 

 

Assignments

Lab activities & Review assignments

40%

 

Quizzes

 

20%

 

Progress Report:

You will receive your progress report no later than the 3rd class of the semester. Your Grade book in Blackboard will have all your graded activities and represents your progress report. However, feel free to discuss any problems or conflicts concerning this course with your instructor at any time.

 

 

Students with Disabilities:

FCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities in

accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and amendments. Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to request and apply for services. The SSD office will require appropriate documentation of a disability. Questions related to accommodations or services can be directed to the SSD office. Additional information related to services can be viewed at the following FCC web page.

http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx If you currently receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student Success Plan to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your accommodations and needs in class. I will hold any information you share with me in strict confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise.

 

 

 

Attendance Policy:

Since this program is taught in an integrated fashion it is extremely important that students attend class.  Students must notify the instructors if they have to miss a class.  Absence from class does not excuse a student from completing assignments, or other requirements of the course on time.  For each unexcused absence exceeding one (1), one percent will be deducted from your grade.  Excused absences include illness (with doctor's note) emergencies, religious holidays, and official college functions.

 

Notes:

You are welcome (and encouraged) to send your assignments to me as soon as you finish them (as opposed to waiting until the due date).  I can then provide you immediate feedback and grading, which may help in completing remaining assignments

Please notify the instructor immediately of any change in e-mail address, phone number(s), residence address, or any other means of contact.

If you have any questions or concerns, please notify the instructor by e-mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 

Class

 

 

Date

 

 

Tutorial

              

 

Assignments

 

1

 

8/25

 

 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: Investigating

the Windows Vista Operating System

Starting & Shutting Down Windows Vista

Windows Vista Desktop

Exploring the Start Menu

Running Multiple Programs

Using Dialog Box Controls

Exploring Your Computer

Getting Help

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

9/1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9/8

Tutorial 2: Organizing Your Files

 

Preparing to Manage Your Files

Exploring Files and Folders

Using the Search Box to Find Files

Managing Files and Folders

Formatting a disk

Working with New Files

Refining Your Organization:

Sorting/Filtering/Stacking/Grouping Files

Customizing a Folder Window

Working with Compressed Files

Restoring Your Settings

 

 

Tutorial 2- cont

Due date assignment

Tutorial 1 Assignment

Tutorial 1 Quiz

Tutorial 1 fill in the blank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due date assignment

Tutorial 2 Quiz

Tutorial 2 fill in the blank

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5  

 

9/15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9/22

 

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

 

 

Tutorial 4 Working with the Internet and E-   

mail

Exploring the Internet and the WWW

Starting MS Internet Explorer

Opening a Page on the Web

Getting Started with Windows Mail

Setting up Windows Mail

Sending/Receiving E-Mail Using Windows Mail     

Attaching a File to a Message

Adding Information to Windows Contacts

Managing Your Schedule with Windows Calendar

Restoring Your Settings

 

 

Due date assignment

Tutorial 2 Assignment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Due date  

 

 assignment

Tutorial 3 Assignment

Tutorial 3 Quiz

Tutorial 3 fill in the blank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9/29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10/6

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Tutorial 5:

Tutorial 5: Protecting Your Computer

Using the Windows Vista 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

Restoring Your Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Due date assignment

Tutorial 4

Tutorial 4 fill in the blank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due date assignment

Tutorial 6 Quiz

Tutorial 6 fill in the blank

 

Tutorial 5 fill in the blank

 

 

 

 

 

 

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