CIS 205 Microcomputer Applications
Fall 2008
Introduction to microcomputer applications using Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007; emphasis on system software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and the Internet. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills
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Evans, Alan, Kendall Martin, and Mary Anne Poatsy. Go! Technology in Action, Introductory. Fifth Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2009.
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Gaskin, Shelly, Robert Ferrett, Alicia Vargas and Suzanne Marks. Go! With Microsoft Office 2007, Introductory. Second Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2008.
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Myitlab Access Code (Absolutely Must Purchase)
1 Jump Drive
Okra Kard
NOTE: Bring your secondary storage to every class meeting.
The following computer hardware/software is used to complete exercises/activities for this course. You are welcome to use one of the public access computing labs to complete and upload assignments for this course. These labs are located in Broom Hall, the Roberts-LaForge Library, and Ewing Hall on the Delta State campus.
v Microsoft Office 2007 Professional (Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, PowerPoint 2007)
o Note: Hands-on applications test will be given based on Microsoft Office 2007 features.
v Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
v Myitlab
v Computer with Internet Access (DSL or Cable Access Recommended)
Regular attendance is strongly suggested. The Delta State University Bulletin states that students must attend at least 75 percent of the scheduled classes. Excused absences are those due to illness, death of an immediate family member, or attending an official university function. Excused absences allow you to make up missed assignments given on the day of your excused absence. Excused absences count towards your total days absent from the course. Students who wish to discontinue the class should officially drop the course; otherwise a grade of “F” will be recorded. (2006-2007 DSU Bulletin, 50)
I suggest that you make every class meeting and please be on time. Attendance is recorded at the beginning of every class. In the event that you are tardy, it is your responsibility to report your presence immediately after class on the day that you are tardy. Failure to report tardiness results in an absence. For every two days tardy, one absence is recorded.
In the case of absences, it is the student’s responsibility to determine what work has been missed. Examination dates are listed on the schedule. You are expected to take examinations at these times. However, any test missed for an excused absence will be taken in the time period denoted on the schedule. Makeup tests are only given for excused absences.
Prepare all assignments as neatly as possible. Double check your homework before turning it in to make sure that all assigned exercises are included in your homework packet. Assignments are to be turned in on the date given by the instructor; late assignments are penalized 20%. No credit will be given for work that is more than one week late.
Blackboard CE 6 is used extensively in this section of Microcomputer Applications to store course content on the web at a secure location. This password protected site contains the schedule of activities for the course, PowerPoint files of lecture presentations, reference material, communications tools, online submissions of class work and homework files, video podcasts, and online grade reporting. Myitlab will also be used to submit practice exercises which will allow instant feedback for homework exercises. Hands-on applications test may also be administered using Myitlab.
It is the students’ responsibility to monitor their Blackboard and Myitlab accounts for up-to-date information concerning the course.
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Composition |
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A |
94 – 100 |
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Word, Excel, Access Application Examinations |
300 Points |
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B |
84 – 93 |
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Objective Examinations / Quizzes |
300 Points |
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C |
74 - 83 |
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Homework, Myitlab Assignments |
600 Points |
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D |
64 - 73 |
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Final Test |
100 Points |
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F |
63 and below |
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General Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of microcomputers—concepts and terminology;
2. understand how microcomputers are used in business;
3. demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware;
4. demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of system software;
5. operate selected microcomputer systems in a “hands-on” mode;
6. demonstrate knowledge and effective use of word processing software;
7. demonstrate knowledge and effective use of spreadsheet software;
8. demonstrate knowledge and effective use of a database-management system;
9. develop an awareness of advanced computer capabilities;
10. develop an awareness of Internet capabilities.
A. Business Function and Operations
1. Production and Operations Management............................................................................. 15%
2. Marketing......................................................................................................................... 10%
3. Business Finance................................................................................................................ 3%
B. Economic/Social/Legal Environment
1. Legal Environment of Business............................................................................................ 6%
2. Management Information Systems....................................................................................... 5%
3. Business Ethics................................................................................................................... 2%
C. Quantitative Methods and Information Systems
1. Accounting....................................................................................................................... 15%
2. Management Information Systems....................................................................................... 6%
3. Quantitative techniques & Statistics.................................................................................... 10%
D. Organization Theory and Interpersonal Behavior
1. Management..................................................................................................................... 12%
2. Organization Behavior......................................................................................................... 3%
3. Human Resource Management............................................................................................ 4%
E. Administrative Processes and Policy
1. Business Policies................................................................................................................. 3%
2. A comprehensive or integrating experience that enables the students to demonstrate the
capacity synthesize and apply knowledge from an organizational perspective.......................... 5%
F. Global Dimension of Business.................................................................................................... 1%
100%
The Delta State University Bulletin states that cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If cheating or plagiarism is suspected, the student may be required to take another test or submit another exercise. If a violation is definite, a zero will be given on the test or examination in question and the offense will be reported to the division/department chair, the student’s advisor, the dean, and the office of academic affairs. (2004-2006 DSU Bulletin, 53)
Any student who has a
disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her
abilities should contact the instructor and the University Coordinator of
Americans with Disabilities to discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full
participation and facilitate his or her educational opportunities in this
course.
Children in the Classroom
Children are not allowed in the classroom during class time. Children are not allowed on the premises without proper supervision.