Fresno City College School of Business

CIT 15 Computer Literacy Fall 2013 COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Phone: E-mail: Office Hours: Web site: Login and Password:
Days Monday & Wednesday

Michael Catlapp, B.A. None. [email protected] By arrangement http://blackboard.fresnocitycollege.edu Student ID including leading zeros
Schedule No. CIT-15-19715 Times 12:00-1:50 p. m. Room BE 123

Course Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this introductory course are to introduce common computer terminology and experience popular software packages including word processing and spreadsheets. The class examines computer hardware, networking, databases, the Internet, current and future uses of computers and social issues created by computers. This class fulfills the computer literacy graduation requirement. Advisory: Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or ESL 67 and 68 recommended. Student Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use Microsoft Office (or the current software application suite currently used for instruction by the Fresno City College Computer Information Technology (CIT) Department). Use a word processing application program to design and create a document with specified font characteristics, margins, justification, line spacing and other specified format characteristics. Use a spreadsheet application program to design and create a spreadsheet workbook containing formulas, predefined functions, and graphs Use a relational database application program to design and build a functional database Use presentation software to create an electronic slide presentation 2. Use and operate a microcomputer to perform basic business functions including: Sending and receiving e-mail Using the Windows file management system to locate electronic files Conduct searches on the World Wide Web for specified information Describing basic microcomputer hardware components 3. Design and create a Visual Basic (or other programming language as specified) program. 4. Identify and explain common telecommunications network models as determined by his/her performance on assignments, examinations, and participation. Required Text and Materials: All students should have their books and materials no later than the beginning of the third week of class. 1. Required Concepts Texts: Understanding Computers (Morley & Parker, 14th Ed) 2. Required Application Software: MyITLab Office 2010 Online. 3. Recommended Software: Some assignments use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010 software. MS Office is available in our classroom, the FCC Library computer lab, and the lab classes listed below. Or the students may purchase the software for use off campus.

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4. Additional Materials: Storage media or cloud storage and a computer with internet access to complete lab assignments. This class REQUIRES the use of a computer.

Teaching Methods and Methods of Evaluation: 1. Participation/Class Meetings: Regular attendance and participation is expected. Students are responsible for taking tests, actively listening to lectures, participating in class discussions and group work assignments. When additional time is available, students are expected to work on their assignments. Since an absent student can not participate, students participation points will be reduced for absences, as well as non-participation. 2. Grading Criteria: Letter grades will be determined based on the percentage of possible points earned during the semester, based on the items outlined below.

DESCRIPTION DETAIL POINTS MyITLab Assignments 17 Labs @ 10 each 170 Lab Assignments or Projects 14 projects @ 50 each 700 PowerPoint Presentation Oral presentation to class 50 Tests 9 @ 5 points each 45 Final Exam 1 Final @ 35 35 Total: 1000 * The above may be modified to meet the needs of the class, as determined by the Instructor. Grading Scale: A 90%-100%, B 80%-89%, C 70%-79%, D 60%-69%, F Below 60% 3. MYITLAB Assignments: There are multiple MYITLAB assignments. Points awarded are based on percentage correct. Labs require the use of a computer with Internet access and MYITLAB software. The MYITLAB assignments will shut off automatically as they are completed and on the due dates listed in the tentative course schedule. 4. Lab Projects: There are several hands-on lab assignments requiring critical thinking and the application of skills learned in class to real world situations. Many of the labs require group collaboration; failure to work in a group will reduce the possible points by half. 5. Submitting assignments: How assignments are submitted depends on the TYPE of assignment. Email assignments must include your name, CIT 15 and class schedule number in the subject area. MyITLab assignments must be completed using the MyITLab software program. Presentation is done during class using MS PowerPoint. Handout on grading will be provided. Printed assignments should be turned in during class. You will lose points for improperly labeled, unprofessional appearance, or out of order assignments. Attach a cover page with the following information on all printed assignments: Your name (and team members names) CIT 15 and days and times your class meets Class Schedule Number Title of the assignment Current date 6. Tests and Final Exam: There are three tests and a comprehensive final. The tests assess the students comprehension of material in the concepts text. The required final is comprehensive. Page 2 of 5

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7. Due dates: See the tentative course schedule for assignment due dates, scheduled lectures, quizzes and tests. Due dates are based on class meeting times. Unless otherwise specified, M classes have Wednesday due dates. All labs are due by Dec 4th. Late Assignments and Make ups: 1. Late Assignments: Since the Lab and MyITLab assignments are available weeks in advance and may be completed and turned in early, late assignments are not accepted.

2. Quiz and Test Make ups: There will be no make-up for quizzes, or in-class lab assignments. A make-up test will be allowed within one week of scheduled test, but will be lowered by one letter grade. The final exam must be taken when scheduled.
Course Policies: A. Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious violations of school policy and will not be tolerated. Unless specified, all assignments are expected to be done individually. Completing a nongroup assignment as a team is considered cheating. Cheating on an exam or assignment will result in receiving a zero for the entire exam or assignment, having a copy of a Dishonesty Infraction Form put in your permanent record and can lead to expulsion from the class or the University. B. Classroom Courtesy: No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab. Please turn off cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices before entering the classroom. Electronic devices interrupting the class are unprofessional. Students are expected to act appropriately and respect others. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the class. Any students asked to leave will be marked absence and/or tardy and will not be allowed to make up missed work. C. Dropping the Class: Excessive absences (two absences in the first three weeks or four absences before the drop deadline) and/or unsatisfactory performance may result in a student being dropped from class. Two tardies count as one absence. However, do not count on being dropped. It is the responsibility of the student to drop this class if he/she wishes to do so. See the tentative schedule for the drop deadline. D. Extenuating Circumstances: The school has a policy for extenuating circumstances. Any student experiencing an unusual situation that affects their class participation or assignments, please contact the instructor to discuss dropping/grading options. E. Internet & Email: Most assignments for this course will require the use of the Internet including email, MYITLAB and Blackboard. Students need to enter their email address in Blackboard during the second week of class. If they do not have an email address, they need to set one up. F. Missed Classes: The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he or she is absent. This can be done by contacting a classmate, the instructor during office hours, via phone or e-mail or accessing the class website. Due dates will NOT be extended due to student absence. G. Need for Assistance: Please notify the instructor during the first week of class if any special accommodations are needed for this course, due to a verifiable physical or learning disability. H. Technical Difficulties: The student is responsible for submitting assignments on or before due dates regardless of technical difficulties. I. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please notify me immediately after class. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs Page 3 of 5

CIT 15 Computer Literacy Fall 2013 Tentative Course Schedule*

Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Week Begins
Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28 Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 11

Lecture & Reading Chapters

Introduction Syllabus Chapter 1,2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapters 1-5 Test Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapters 6-9 Test Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapters 10-14 Test Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Final Review Final Review

Project & Lab

Intro to Lab Word 1 Menu Word 2 Newsletter Word 3 Mail Merge Building Computers Building Computers Excel 1 Budget 1 Month Excel 2 Budget 12 Months Excel 3 Graphs Power Point 1 Dream Vacation Power Point 2 Dream Vacation PowerPoint Makeup Labs PowerPoint Presentations Access Baseball Data Base Access Baseball Data Base Visual Basic Project Visual Basic Project Internet Template Weebly Account

MyITLab Assignments
Lab Intro, MyITLab Installation/Account setup Windows 7 MyITLab Word 1 MyITLab Word 2 MyITLab Word 3 MyITLab Word 4 MyITLab Excel 1 MyITLab Excel 2 MyITLab Excel 3 MyITLab Excel 4 MyITLab Power Point 1, 2 MyITLab Power Point 3, 4 PowerPoint Presentations MyITLab Access 1 MyITLab Access 2 MyITLab Access 3 MyITLab Access 4

Final Exam

Comprehensive 150 Questions

*Any changes to the schedule or due dates will be announced in class and may be modified to meet the needs of
the class, as determined by the Instructor.

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