Introduction To Computers CSC110 - Syllabus 12 WK Class

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Introduction to Computers – CSC110 - Syllabus12 WK ClassCourse description & credits:The purpose of this course is to provide you with a firm foundation in computertechnology, computer terminology and the use of computers as productivitytools. The course will present the basic concepts of computers and the effectthat computers are having, and will continue to have in the future, in our world.At the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understandingof computer technologies and how they affect everyday life. Students will beproficient in using software applications to help them be more productive.Software used includes Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point,Access and Microsoft Internet Explorer.A full description of the course and its credit can be found on the oursetext.aspx?CRS CSCCourse competencies:To view the course competencies, view the website aspxCourse overview:The course competencies include not only computer applications but alsocomputer and technology concepts. At the end of the class, students will:

Understand what computers areDemonstrate digital citizenship & establish digital information fluencyJudge the current affairs or ethical issues related to computersBecome familiar with computer software and hardwareExamine the function of system softwareAssess how system unit components affect computer performanceAppraise the characteristics of computer peripheral devicesDefine storage and identify some of the storage devices availableImplement strategies for personal computer maintenance, & securityExpand creativity, innovation and critical thinkingDevelop the ability to use personal computers more productivelyUnderstand the Internet and networksDemonstrate the ability to use Windows Operating SystemDemonstrate the ability to use electronic mail to communicateDemonstrate proficiency in using a Web BrowserUtilize a word processing application to increase personal productivityDevelop slide shows with power point presentation graphics softwareCreate and edit worksheets in a spreadsheet applicationApply functions and formulas to a spreadsheetDemonstrate basic skills in a relational database management systemPractice principals for effective database design and maintenanceCourse UnitsThe Units of Work in Order are: Unit 0 - The First Week of ClassUnit 1 - Introduction to ComputersUnit 2 - Internet & NetworksUnit 3 - Microsoft WordUnit 4 - SoftwareUnit 5 - HardwareUnit 6 - Microsoft Power PointUnit 7 - Microsoft ExcelUnit 8 - Computer Security & MaintenanceUnit 9 - Microsoft AccessFinal Exams

This syllabus and the accompanying course schedule of due dates will befollowed as closely as possible. However, because I prefer to focus on theprocess of learning rather than the content of the course alone, I (theProfessor) reserve the right to alter the syllabus, the schedule, and anylearning activity as I feel needed. Any alterations will be communicated.Required Textbooks & MaterialsRequired Textbook Bundle ISBN: 9781285914732Please visit DMACC's Ankeny bookstore on the Ankeny Campus to purchase therequired textbook bundle. The bookstore phone number is 1-800-362-2127ext. 6682 or (515) 967-6682 to order your required textbook bundle. Itincludes:1) MS Office 2010: Introductory. Special Edition 2013. Printedtextbook, loose leaf version. A digital version of this book is alsoavailable in SAM. The Office 2010 book is used for CSC110assignments. For those interested the custom book also includes:a) MS Office 2013. Printed textbook, loose leaf version.b) Windows 8: Essential Concepts and Skills.2) Discovering Computers Fundamentals (DC). Digital textbook.Digital versions are available in CourseMate and SAM. Includes e-book& study tools.3) SAM 2010. Printed Access Card. Used to complete assignments,training, projects and read Office 2010 and DC textbook in SAM 2010.Required Software: Windows 7 operating system. Office 2010 Software Suite with Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint2010, and Access 2010.Software notice: All the software used in this class on DMACCcomputers is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution,

copying, or personal use. This software is the property of DesMoines Area Community College. SAM 2010 (or SAM). SAM is a web site provided by the textbookpublisher. The programs on the SAM web site train and test you aboutOffice 2010, and grade your Office 2010 Projects. Over 75% of your classassignments and exams are submitted and graded by SAM. Your Office2010 and DC textbook can now be read in SAM too using the MindTapReader. Students have training and exams due in SAM beginning Unit 1,so it is very important that each student follows the steps below to setuptheir SAM User Name and Password. CourseMate. The CourseMate web site allows you to read the digital DCtextbook and helps you prepare to for your exams and quizzes about theDC textbook.SAM Registration for New Users1) Go to http://sam2010.course.com and click the New User button.2) Enter DMACC’s Institution Key. T20370843) Enter your SAM Key Code. This is located on the inside flap of the SAM2010 package (card) you purchased with your textbook bundle OR can bedownloaded online from CengageBrain.com4) Create your Profile. Enter a secret question and answer that will beused for security purposes if you forget your password. Your DMACC email address will be used as your log in ID to SAM (i.e., mine isdlgreimann@dmacc.edu).5) Confirm your profile information and accept the License Agreement.6) Join a Class. If not already enrolled in a class, click the Join a Class linkfrom the Welcome screen. You MUST be enrolled in a SAM class to seeyour assignments. For the Spring 2014 class, students should joinCSC110 BB Greimann 231547) If necessary, select the name of your section from the Join a Class pagein the All Sections list, move it into My Sections, and Save.8) Access your Assignments. Click on SAM Assignments on the leftnavigation bar to retrieve the assignments scheduled for your section.

Other Things to Keep in Mind with SAM: You must have the latest Adobe Flash Player installed to see assignments.If necessary go here to download and install:http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.You must have pop-up windows ENABLED for the SAM site in order tosee your assignments.Detailed instructions and SAM training materials can be found at:http://www.cengage.com/coursecare/.You must have an Internet connection with either Mozilla Firefox orInternet Explorer web browser. (Mozilla Firefox is recommended).CourseMateCourseMate is a Website where a digital version of your Discovering Computers(DC) textbook can be found. To access the digital Discovering Computerstextbook and all the resources that accompany your digital textbook, you mustcreate a Cengage Brain account. Please follow the steps below to create yourCourseMate account.1) To begin, navigate to http://login.cengagebrain.com and bookmarkthis website as you will be using it often.2) If you don’t have an account, click the green “Create an Account”button on the right side of the page.3) You should setup a user name if you do not already have one, and log in.4) The next step is to enter the Printed Access Code that was purchasedwith your book bundle. After entering it correctly, click “Continue”.5) After you have entered it, you will be asked to confirm your courseinformation. After entering it correctly click “Continue”.6) The Account Information Page will appear. Please complete the formand agree to the license agreement. After you complete the form click“Continue”.7) You must select your educational institution on the next page. Youshould begin by picking your school’s location.

8) Next select your institution’s type, and search for your school. Whenfinished, select “Search”.9) Then select your school from the list displayed and then click “Continue”.This completes the Account Registration process.10)You will be directed to the My Home page of your Cengage BrainAccount. Click the Open button next to Computer Concepts CourseMateon the left hand side of the page.11)Enter the following Course Key: CM-9781111861049-000055712)The digital Discovering Computers (DC) textbook DC book shouldbecome available. (You may wish to copy and paste this number into thewebsite).CourseMate SupportFor help with CourseMate, always call Cengage Brain Technical Support at800-354-9706 or www.cengage.com/support. Cengage Staff are available ona 24/7 basis to help you with your CourseMate problems. Students shouldnot contact the Class Professor about CourseMate.It is YOUR responsibility to have all components of the course bundle (therequired textbooks and supplemental materials) in your hands in time tocomplete the UNIT 0 coursework. I will not accept late work.If you prefer to purchase used copies of the textbooks or obtain thematerials from alternative sources, you are entitled to do so. But you mustobtain all the components of the course bundle. If you already have therequired textbook (or obtained them used) you will still need to purchase aPrinted Access Card for SAM and Printed Access Code for CourseMate. Toobtain information about purchasing it, you should contact Terri Morrow withCengage Learning (terri.morrow.@cengage.com) at 563-581-6318.Technical SupportYour Professor will NOT be able to help you with any computer or Blackboardproblems or issues you experience. Do NOT contact your professor about yourcomputer problems!

If you experience computer difficulties this semester, you are responsible forutilizing the DMACC helpdesk to solve your own technical problems. It is yourresponsibility to ensure that your computer is running properly and that youhave the correct software installed on it.To access the DMACC Helpdesk click on Helpdesk .You may also contact them by phone at 515-965-7300 or 1-800-362-2127,ext. 7300.For all questions relating to DMACC login or passwords including Webmail, andfor problems accessing Blackboard, or Blackboard error messages, pleasecontact the DMACC helpdesk. You can also use the DMACC website to changeyour DMACC password.SAM Technical SupportFor any problems accessing of using SAM please call Technical Support at 1800-354-9706 (Mon-Thurs, 8:30am to 9:00pm EST & Friday, 8:30am to6:00pm EST) Chat (24/7) or E-mail them at:http://www.cengage.com/support/

technology, computer terminology and the use of computers as productivity tools. The course will present the basic concepts of computers and the effect . Develop slide shows with power point presentation graphics software . should begin by picking your school’s location. 8) Next select your institution’s type, .

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