COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE NUMBER: CIS 100

COURSE NAME: Computer Literacy
CREDIT HOURS: 2

II. TERM AND YEAR: Spring 2004

INSTRUCTOR: Valerie Evans

OFFICE: DB 319

MW 8-10, TR 9:30-11, F (by appointment)

423.869.6267

vevans@lmunet.edu

http://www.lmunet.edu/faculty/evansv/home/

III. COURSE PREREQUISITES: None

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION/COURSE GOALS:

Description: Elementary study of microcomputers; topics include hardware and operating systems, introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, and database, communications software, computer terminology, ethics, social implications, and career opportunities.

Students will be given an opportunity to test out of CIS 100. Students who test out will earn no credit for the course.

Goals: The goals of this course are as follows:

(1) To provide the student with a basic working knowledge of a microcomputer (hardware, software, Internet, e-mail, etc.) and commonly used application software available in campus computer labs.

(2) To provide the student with an awareness of the impact of computers on society.

V. RELATIONSHIP OF THIS COURSE CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

This course teaches the basic concepts required to understand computers and peripheral devices. It also teaches basic skills for collecting and processing data to obtain useful information.

VI. TEXT: O’Leary Office XP Vol. I

ISBN 0-07-247247-2

McGraw-Hill

Note: At least two 3.5-inch high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes will be required.

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Discuss the history of computers.

• Explain basic terminology related to hardware and software.

• Differentiate between system and application software.

• Perform basic operating system tasks using WindowsXP.

• Perform elementary word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications tasks.

• Explain the concept behind the Internet.

• Explain basic terminology related to the Internet.

• Access the Internet and use its resources.

VII. OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT/UNITS OF INSTRUCTION: see attached homework and test schedule

VIII. REQUIRED READING: Textbook and e-mail newsletter www.worldstart.com

IX. SUGGESTED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY: None

X. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING: Lecture

Lab (hands-on instruction/practice)

Assignments (lab assignments will be on WindowsXP-based software installed in the computer lab DB 312)

XI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/METHODS OF ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/DOCUMENTATION:

All students are expected to attend classes (lecture and labs) regularly. Assignments must be turned in by the due date and will not be accepted late unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. The final grade will be based on the following:

Tests (4) 50%

Final (1) 25%

Homework 25%

A letter grade will be awarded according to the following scheme:

A 100-94; A- - 93-90, B+ - 89-86, B – 85-81; B- - 80-78

C+ - 77-75, C – 74-71; C- 70-68, D- 67-60; F- below 60.

XII. DATE OF REVISION: January 2004

Any student with a disability requiring accommodation(s) should make an appointment with the Vice President for Student Affairs (423-869-6393) to discuss specific needs.

All students must go to www.worldstart.com and sign up for a Computer Tips newsletter. This newsletter will be delivered to your e-mail box every weekday. Read these newsletters and be prepared to discuss them in class or on tests.

Homework Schedule

Asst. #	Description	Page #	Due Date
A1	Computer Essentials Questions	CE.29-31	Jan 21
A2	Windows 1 Questions	WIN1.46-47	Jan 28
A3	Windows 1 On Your Own #1	WIN1.48	Feb 2
A4	Windows 2 Questions	WIN2.39	Feb 4
A5	Internet Questions	IN.40	Feb 11
A6	Word 1 Questions	WD1.69-72	Feb 18
A7	Word 1 On Your Own 4	WD1.78	Feb 23
A8	Word 2 Questions	WD2.62-65	Feb 25
A9	Word 2 On Your Own 2 & 3	WD 2.71	Mar 1
A10	Excel 1 Questions	EX1.79-83	Mar 10
A11	Excel 1 On Your Own 1 & 3	EX 1.89	Mar 15
A12	Excel 2 Questions	EX2.60-63	Mar 17
A13	Excel 2 On Your Own 2 & 3	EX2.69	Mar 31
A14	Power Point 1 Questions	PP1.63-66	Apr 7
A15	Power Point 1 On Your Own 2	PP1.74	Apr 12
A16	Power Point 2 Questions	PP2.66-69	Apr 14

Test Schedule

Test 1	Computer Essentials Windows 1 & 2	Feb 9
Test 2	Word 1 & 2	Mar 3
Test 3	Excel 1 & 2	Mar 31
Test 4	Power Point 1 & 2	Apr 21
Final Exam	Cumulative Practical	May 5 (100a @ 8, 100b @ 1:30)

** Tests 1-4 are objective tests (multiple choice, etc); the Final Exam is practical (using the applications on the computer)

Course Policies – CIS 100 a & b

Homework must be turned in on time. Late assignments cannot be accepted under any circumstances. Practical (On Your Own) assignments must be sent via e-mail attachment.

All assignments should include assignment number, description, due date, and students’ name within the document’s text.

a) Save your homework assignment using the format [lastname, assignmentnumber] ; for example Evans_WIN148; use this format no matter what the text says to call your file.

b) If the assignment calls for more than one file, use the scheme: Evans_WIN148a, Evans_WIN148b, etc..

c) E-mail your homework, send to: vevans@lmunet.edu. The class title should be in the subject line; for example CIS 100.

d) If your e-mail address is not similar to your name (hippiechick@yahoo.com), please include your name in the message portion of your window.

Students are responsible for backing up their work. If a disk or file is damaged and unreadable, you will be responsible for the providing a back-up copy for grading.
E-mail is your instructor’s primary method of communicating notices and reminders. Students are responsible for checking their e-mail accounts on a regular basis.
Academic integrity is taken very seriously. A copy of the University policy is attached to this syllabus and can be found in the student handbook, page 39 (2003-2004). Students will also sign a form verifying their receipt and understanding of this policy. No work will be accepted until this form is signed.
Regular attendance is necessary! Class work cannot be made up.

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