CMIS 108
Computer Concepts
Spring 2011
Instructor:
Jim Mussulman
Office:
CMIS Suite, FH 2325
Phone:
618/650-5029
Web page:
http://www.siue.edu/~jmussul
Email:
jmussul@siue.edu
Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday, 1:30-3:00
p.m. and Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
Required Text:
Emerge with Computers, Version 2.0. Baldauf. Cengage Learning
(2010). ISBN 034788754. (Access code available from Textbook
Rental.)
Required Materials:
SIUe
e-ID for access to Blackboard and e-mail
SAM 2010 online training and
assessment tool (accessed through Blackboard, institution key
T2023692)
Optional
Materials:
Print companion
for Emerge with Computers. Order information posted in Blackboard.
Course
Catalog
Description:
[SKCP]
Computer technology's impact on individuals and our world. Finding
and accessing worldwide sources of information; presenting ideas
orally, graphically, and in writing.
Course Goals:
This course
examines the interaction between information and methods of
communication technology. It explores the impact that technology
has on individuals and organizations and the effects of current
technology infrastructure plus use, duplication, and transmission of
information in our world. The course links technology with
communication to provide consumers with access to a wealth of data
and information, both locally and globally. Students will exhibit
proficiency with software applications and demonstrate knowledge of
computer technology and components to aide in their understanding of
data and information.
Course Objectives:
Computing
Fundamentals
Computer Hardware:
o
Identify
types of computers, how they process information and how individual
computers interact with other computing systems and devices
o
Identify the function of computer hardware components
o
Identify the factors that go into an individual or
organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment
o
Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common
problems relating to computer hardware
Computer Software:
o
Identify how software and hardware work together to perform
computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
o
Identify different types of software, general concepts relating
to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of
software is most suited or not suited
o
Identify fundamental concepts relating to database applications
Using an Operating System:
o
Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve
common problems related to operating systems
o
Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files and disks
o
Identify how to change system settings, install and remove
software
Living Online
Networks and the Internet:
o
Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of
network computing
o
Identify the relationship between computer networks, other
communications networks (like the telephone network) and the
Internet
Electronic Mail:
o
Identify how electronic mail works
o
Identify how to use an electronic mail application
o
Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related
"netiquette"
Using the Internet:
o
Identify different types of information sources on the Internet
o
Be able to use a Web browsing application
o
Be able to search the Internet for information
The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society:
o
Identify how computers are used in different areas of work,
school, and home
o
Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software
o
Identify how to use the Internet safely, legally, and
responsibly
Key Applications
Common Program
Functions:
o
Be
able to start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources
of online help
o
Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications,
change application settings and manage files within an
application
o
Perform common editing and formatting functions
o
Perform common printing functions
Word Processing
Functions:
o
Be
able to format text and documents including the ability to use
automatic formatting tools
o
Be
able to insert, edit and format tables in a document
Spreadsheet Functions:
o
Be
able to modify worksheet data and structure and format data in a
worksheet
o
Be
able to sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions
and add and modify charts in a worksheet
Presentation Software:
o
Be
able to create and format simple presentations
Proficiency
Examination:
Information about the
proficiency examination for this course is available on the Web at
http://www.siue.edu/business/cmis/CMIS108Proficiency.shtml.
Please contact
Testing Services in the Office of Instructional Services (Student
Success Center, Room 1246, 618/650-2295) to register for the exam.
After obtaining the Registration Form from Instructional Services,
students must also obtain a seat for the exam by submitting the
completed form to the CMIS Department located in Founders Hall, Room
2310. Students must register for and obtain a seat for the
exam by Friday of Week 2 of the Fall or Spring semester. The
CMIS 108 Proficiency Exam is not offered during the Summer session.
You cannot
take the proficiency examination if CMIS 108 has ever
been recorded on your transcript. If you plan on taking the
proficiency examination this semester, you must drop the course
before the end of the second week of the semester.
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Students with
disabilities:
Please notify me no later than the end of the first week of class
concerning any academic accommodations you will need. You must have
a documented disability and an ID CARD from Disability Support
Services (http://www.siue.edu/dss/).
If you need accommodations not indicated on the Disability Support
Services ID CARD, please contact me or the Disability Support
Services office as soon as possible so arrangements can be made for
any additional equipment or accommodations.
Grading:
Concepts
Exams 3 @ 100 pts each 300 points
Skills
Exams 11 @ 10 pts each 100
points
Skills
Projects 10 @ 10 pts each 100
points
Capstone
Projects
3 @ 10 pts each
30
points
Total Possible
Points 530 points
Grading Scale:
477-530
points = A
424-476 points = B
371-423 points = C
318-370
points = D
< 317 points = F
Course Activities:
Concepts Exams:
There will be three (3) exams, each consisting of 100 points (300
points total). Objective questions will be taken from lectures
(which may cover material not in the text), assigned readings, and
class discussions and will tend to be multiple choice, true/false,
or matching. These exams will be administered in class through h
Blackboard on the dates listed on the course schedule.
Makeups will not be
given unless there is a credible excuse and I am notified
prior to when the exam is given. I will ask to see proof.
Practice Exams:
There are practice exams
posted in Blackboard to help you determine if you understand the
topics. You can find them by choosing Course Materials
à
Emerge with Computers
à
Week #
à
Practice Exam: Topic. These are made available prior to
concepts exams and can be taken as many times as you like. You will
see some of the questions again on the concepts exams.
StudyMate Class:
This study tool is
available through Blackboard to help you review key terms from the
online text. You can find it by choosing Course Materials
à
Emerge with Computers
à
Week #
à
StudyMate: Topic. StudyMate allows you to choose from flash
cards, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank, and more to make
studying even more fun!
Skills Exams:
You will be logging into SAM
2010 simulation environment to complete “exams” for the three skills
areas – Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Skills exams are due
by 11:55 p.m. on the dates listed on the course schedule. To
successfully complete a skills exam, you must
score at least 70%.
Points will be assigned based on your highest score (i.e., less than
70% = 0 points, 70% = 7 points, 80% = 8 points, 90% = 9 points, and
100% = 10 points). You will have 5 attempts to complete each skills
exam. If you have trouble with completing tasks in an exam, you
should complete the related skills training (see below).
Skills Training:
The skills training is
also within the SAM 2010 simulation environment and can be completed
as many times as you want. There are no points earned for
completing skills training; however, the training shows you how to
complete tasks on the skills exams.
Skills Projects:
Skills projects require you to use a computer with a Windows
operating system and Microsoft Office 2010! You will
retrieve directions and a starting file from SAM 2010 and then
complete the required work in a Microsoft Office 2010 application.
These projects require significant work on your part to complete, so
don’t wait until the last minute! Skills projects are due by 11:55
p.m. on the dates listed on the course schedule.
If
you do not have Windows and Microsoft Office 2010 on your computer,
you may use a computer on campus. All computers in the open lab in
Founders Hall 2304, plus other locations on campus, have what you
need. For a listing of computer labs and their hours, go to
http://www.siue.edu/its/labsclassrooms/index.shtml.
Team Discussions:
During class, each
student will work in a team on discussion questions. Teams will be
assigned questions, allowed ten minutes for Internet research, and
permitted five minutes to present their results. Points are earned
by active participation with your team.
Late Assignments:
Since all necessary
materials for assignments can be accessed through Blackboard from
any computer with an Internet connection, I do not accept late
assignments.
Course Policies:
Academic ethics:
Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, is described
on p. 1 of the SIUE Student Academic Code
(http://www.siue.edu/policies/3c2.shtml).
Sanctions for academic misconduct
are outlined in Section L of the Code. The University’s policies
will be enforced to the fullest extent.
Don’t let this happen to you:
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CCheating or copying
another student’s assignment: both students receive a zero on the
assignment.
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Cheating or
copying another student’s assignment a second time: both
students receive a zero on the assignment. In addition, you
lose 55 points (a letter grade) and will be reported to the
Department Chairperson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in
the School of Business, and Provost and Vice Chancellor for
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Cheating on an
exam: you FAIL the course and will be reported to the
Department Chairperson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in
the School of Business, and Provost and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs for possible disciplinary action. |
Attendance:
Poor or failing grades are
directly correlated to your attendance habits. You are expected to
be punctual, be attentive, and attend the entire class period. It
is your responsibility to get the materials covered from another
student should you be absent or late.
Students who are absent from class due to official University
Business will be excused for up to 10 percent of the scheduled
contact hours of the class (see the Student Academic Standards and
Performance policy (http://www.siue.edu/policies/1i8.shtml)).
However, the student and the sponsoring unit are required to inform
me in writing at least one week in advance of the anticipated
absence and the student is not excused from fulfilling the academic
requirements of the course.
Civility in the
classroom:
Classrooms must be a
place where both students and teachers feel safe to learn and
exchange ideas. Students are therefore expected to maintain
themselves in a professional and civil manner, to act in a manner
that is in compliance with the Student Conduct Code
(http://www.siue.edu/policies/3c1.shtml).
Instructors are expected to uphold
the Conduct Code in their classroom and maintain the highest
professional standards as outlined in the Ethics of Instruction
(http://www.siue.edu/policies/1q2.shtml).
Electronic Device
Usage: Use of cell
phones, PDA's, iPods, Blackberrys and other electronic devices
during class lectures, labs, or examinations is not authorized.
Please turn off/silence your devices and put them away during class.
Use of laptop computers for note taking is authorized, but
activities other than note taking are not authorized. Check with me
if you wish to record lectures.
E-mail:
E-mail etiquette is expected on
ALL e-mails sent to me. Because I have students in multiple
courses, you must ALWAYS sign the e-mail with your full name, course
name or number, and a detailed subject. E-mails that omit this
information will be considered “junk.”
Feedback:
Feedback for skills exams,
training, and projects is provided in SAM 2010; scores for skills
will be posted in Blackboard within one week. Scores on concepts
exams will be posted immediately in Blackboard. If you want to
discuss your results further, please see me during scheduled office
hours or by appointment.
Incomplete Grades:
Grades of Incomplete will not
be given unless some act beyond your control takes place that
materially affects your ability to complete the course, for example
severe illness, emotional trauma due to a death in the family, or
accident.
