Basic PC Literacy

CIS 111

Instructor:    Pinda Byrd                           Office: Hall 125B                          Phone: 296-2550

Office Hours: Monday&Wednesday 11:45 - 1:00 Tuesday&Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 & 12:45 - 1:00

E-Mail:– pbyrd@jscc.cc.nc.us

Prerequisite:   NONE                         Credit Hours: 2         

Text: Microsoft Office 2003 - Illustrated Series Second Edition.  Authors: Beskeen/Cram/Duffy/Friedrichsen/Reding.  ISBN 1-418-82144-6 (This book will come as a package deal with the SAM CD and a jump drive).

 

Other Materials:  At least 2 - 3 ½ inch high density diskettes, PREFER 1 100 or 250 mg Zip Disk.

 

Course Description:  This course provides a brief overview of computer concepts.  Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and workplace use.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.

 

Course Competencies:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of:

  1. How computers impact our lives on and off the job.
  2. Essentially Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP skills including using the mouse and the keyboard, identifying the components of the Windows desktop, launching and exiting applications, and using folders and directories.
  3. Operating systems and be able to use a graphical user interface.
  4. The basic word processing skills using Office 2003.
  5. The basic spreadsheet skills including creating charts and graphs using Office 2003.
  6. The basic PowerPoint skills to include creating and editing, printing, adding sound and pictures and putting in notes for presentations using Office 2003.
  7. The components needed to access the Internet, create an e-mail address and learn how to use it, send attachments, and learn to use some of the search options.

 

Course Methodology: 

Lecture:  The instructor will present information relevant to the course at all class meetings except for test days.  Functions and proper procedures for equipment and software will be explained.  Students will take notes to use when completing lab assignments.

Lab:  Students will complete exercises to improve proficiency with the software package.  Completion of lab assignments may require time outside of class.  The instructor will be available to provide assistance during lab time.

Tests:  Tests will be given on material relevant to class discussion and reading assignments at times deemed appropriate by the instructor.

 

 

 

Course Evaluation:

Final grades will be determined as follows:

Tests                            70%

Labs/Quizzes                25%

Class Participation          5%

                                    100%

 

Tests:  Several tests as well as projects will be given during the semester.  Some of the tests will be objective (true/false, multiple choice, and completion), and some of the tests will be performance based.  The final exam will cover most of all topics covered during the semester.  Tests will be announced at least one class period before they are given. 

Missed Tests:  There will be no make-up tests given.  All tests will be announced at least one class period in advance.  For extenuating circumstances a test may be taken at a time other than the class time only if arrangements are made in advance with the instructor.  Missed tests MUST be taken before the class reviews the tests, which will normally be the next class day after the test. 

Labs:  Assignments must be completed on time.  Any late assignments will be penalized.   Late assignments will not be accepted past the beginning of the next class period unless arrangements have been made with the Instructor in advance.  Beyond the beginning of the next class period a grade of zero (0) will be given for the assignment. 

Class Participation:  Your participation in class is vital to your success in this class.  The ability to use the software packages and how well you are able to operate the equipment will be evaluated on a daily basis by the instructor.

Attendance:  You are expected to attend each scheduled class.  Attendance is considered in the 5% class participation grade.  You are permitted 5 absences for any reason without penalty.  Any absences beyond 5, regardless of the reason, will result in a one-point penalty in the 5% class participation portion of your grade.  The instructor reserves the right to drop, or lower the final grade, of any student who misses more than  (5

 days) of the scheduled classes.  Be aware that coming to class late disrupts the discussion and is unfair to other students.  Being tardy twice will be equivalent to one absence in determining the 5% class participation grade.

Classroom Etiquette: Please turn off all cell phones and pagers before coming to class.  Phones and pagers ringing are very disruptive.  If you need to be contacted in an emergency you can be reached through our department Administrative Assistant at 296-2532.  Also, No Profanity is allowed in the classrooms during class or lab time.  If the Instructor hears it you will be asked to leave the room for the rest of the day.

 

Grading:

A         93-100

B          85-92

C         77-84

D         70-76

F          Below 70