FALL 2003
MICROCOMPUTER
APPLICATIONS, CS 1113
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: |
Cliff Layton |
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OFFICE: |
HH 253, MTWR |
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TELEPHONE: |
918-343-7665 |
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E-MAIL: |
layton@rsu.edu |
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FAX: |
918-343-7623 |
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CREDIT: |
3
Hours |
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PREREQUISITE: |
None |
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TEXTBOOK
WEB PAGE: |
http://www.course.com |
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ONLINE
STUDENT COMPANION |
http://www.scsite.com/offxp/exs.cfm |
TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES:
*this is the ISBN number
for the text only check RSU bookstore for bundled ISBN number
Course description:
This
course is designed for those who intend to be computer users rather than
programmers. Successful completion of
this course will satisfy the computer literacy requirement. Students will learn how to use the Internet,
e-mail, the Windows Operating System, a word processor, a spreadsheet, database
management, and a presentation package.
Next Course:
This course is not a
prerequisite for another course.
Course Objectives:
Course
Organization:
This course is generally
organized around the textbook. To gain a
greater understanding of the concepts, you should work through the chapters and
complete any questions at the back of a given chapter.
Computers with the appropriate software (Microsoft
Office XP and Internet
Explorer 5.0) are available for your use in the campus computer lab
(Herrington Hall, Room 139), at both the Pryor and
Teaching
Methods:
The class will be
devoted to lecture, questions, discussion, and on-hands activities. The on-hands activities mainly involve
working through the chapter activities and assignments. These activities will allow you to better
understand the concepts given in the text.
A case study to demonstrate skills learned will be assigned for each
unit.
Attendance
Policy:
Attendance is very important; otherwise, pertinent concepts
can be missed. Attendance will comprise
10 percent of your final grade. You
should note the university policy allowing withdrawal and dropping of classes.
Tests will be announced ahead of time. You are expected to take tests on the day
announced. If
you have to miss because of illness or some other situation that we have
discussed ahead of time, you will be given a time to makeup the one test. The make-up test will be a different test and
may be more difficult than the original.
Only ONE EXAM may be made up.
This make up will be done during the last week of classes and must be
approved by the section instructor on a form provided late in the semester.
Assignments turned in from your project work will be graded
and returned as quickly as possible. In
some sections all work is submitted via e-mail.
Tests cover material from the main
textbook. Note: Refer to the section on Tests for more
detail.
Please keep track of your grades and your accumulated score
as we progress through the semester.
Your
final grade will be calculated based on the following percentages:
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Activity |
Points |
Approx. %
of Grade |
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Tests |
600 |
60% |
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Daily
assignments or quizzes |
300 |
30% |
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Attendance |
100 |
10% |
The
following is the mix for each test (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint):
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Test Components |
% |
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SAM |
30% |
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Objective |
30% |
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Project |
40% |
The Final Test will be 100% SAM and will equal 2
tests or 200 points, thereby creating the 600 points for tests.
Grading Scale:
A = 90% and above
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = 59% and below
TESTS:
The tests given at the
conclusion of each software program studied will be a combination of questions
in SAM, objective questions using a Scantron, and a project. These tests will be worth a total of 100
points each. You should plan to provide
your own Scantron forms for these exams.
You should plan to be here on test day.
It will be very difficult to arrange a make-up test for SAM.
Withdrawals:
It is the responsibility of the student to
withdraw from the course before the institution's withdrawal deadline.
ASsignments:
We will work through each project in class. It is imperative that you attend all class
meetings. Please follow the calendar
included with this syllabus. You will be
expected to turn in assignments on time and in order. Each assignment will be worth a total of 25 points.
A cover sheet properly completed must be included with each
assignment. Please note: Only complete assignments will be accepted.
No work on a given application will
be accepted after the test on that application is complete.
If
you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining notes and assignments from
other class members.
Please refer to the attached
calendar/assignment list so you know what you are to complete and when each
assignment is due to be submitted. It
also provides test dates.
Students are expected to
write their own assignments.
This class has been chosen as one that will be
assessed each semester. There will be a
beginning and ending assessment taken. These
assessment instruments will be a series of questions designed to find out what
students know upon entering the class and what they have learned by the time
they exit the course.
This is a requirement of the course and will be
closely guided by your instructor.
Academic
Honesty:
Turning in another person's work, cheating on
tests, or any other form of academic dishonesty will be the basis of a zero ("O")
for that assignment and could result in an automatic "F" for the
course.
Please Note:
As a matter of school
policy, children are not allowed in the computer lab.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT
Statement:
If you have special physical, psychiatric, or
learning disabilities, please let the instructor know immediately so that your
learning needs may be appropriately met.
You will need to provide a documentation of your disability to the Office
of Student Affairs, Student Union, on the Claremore campus, the Coordinator of
Student Development can be reached at (918) 343-7754.
CLOSURE:
The schedule and procedures in this course are
subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.