Other Course Information COSC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING SPRING, 2012 Section Number: Room Number: Class Days/Hours:

Instructor: Email: Office: Phone: 5260 W124 MWF, 8:00 A.M 8:55 A.M. MS. JANET WARD [email protected] A422 (214) 860-2739

El Centro College SCANS Statement Explanation The following table illustrates how the course specific learning outcomes provide mastery of foundation skills and workplace competencies.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Identify computer terms and concepts associated with computer literacy including: Internet Basics, hardware, software, storage, digital electronics, file management, networks, data security, the Web, eCommerce, digital media, the computer industry and careers. EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EEO 1 SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce documents which include features using: file management, web-based documents, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and integration.

EEO 4, 6

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce their skills by researching various topics on the Web including: green computing or responsible recycling of computer equipment, mobile operating systems, processors for desktop and laptop computers, Bluetooth technology, security options, personal issues, digital photography sites and career information and apply to documents based on assignment criteria

EVALUATION EEO SCANS Unit Exercises 2,3,4,5 3A, 3D, 5B, Discussion Forums 5C, 6A, 6D, Critical Thinking Exercises 7B, 7D, 7E Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate completion of tasks listed on the Lab Skills Assignment Grading Rubric for: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint and Web documents

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

EEO 6

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

FILE MANAGEMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION Identify management features available in Office used to: Unit Exercises start and exit, view the user interface, open and save Discussion Forums files with new names, view and print, use the HELP Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer feature, and close files Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce documents with Word including basic features to: EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums start and save, select text, format using the mini Critical Thinking Exercises toolbar, create documents using a template, view and navigate a document, cut, copy and paste text, Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops use the clipboard, search, find and replace text, check spelling and grammar, research information, Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams add hyperlinks and prepare a document for distribution. WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by incorporating document formatting features to text and paragraphs which: use different fonts and font formatting options, change line spacing alignment, indentation and spacing of paragraphs, add bullets, numbering, borders, shading, footnotes and end notes EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION Demonstrate skill by incorporating page formatting features Unit Exercises to: Discussion Forums set margins, divide a document into sections, insert Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer page breaks and page numbers, format columns, create and edit headers and footers, insert a table Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation and clip art, insert, modify and delete rows and columns, split and merge cells, perform calculation Exams in tables, apply table style and create a custom format for a table.

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce spreadsheets with Excel including basic features to: enter and edit simple formulas, create labels and values, use AutoSum, copy, move and edit cell entries, switch worksheet views, choose printing options, insert functions, relative and absolute cell references, and round a value with a function

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by using formatting features which: format values, change font and font size, change attributes and alignment, adjust column width, insert and delete rows and columns, apply colors, patterns, borders and conditional formatting, name and move a sheet and provide spell checking

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data features to: plan, create, move and resize a chart, change the chart design and layout, format, annotate and draw as a chart, create a pie chart, format data using text functions, analyze data using formulas, calculate payments with the PMT function, import and export XML/HTML data and run queries to retrieve external data ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce Access Databases using basic features to: open a database, enter and edit data, create a database, create a table with primary keys; relate two tables, print a datasheet, create and modify queries, use Query Design View, sort, find and filter data, apply AND/OR criteria, format a datasheet

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by using Access query features which: create a form, use form layout and form design view, add fields to a form, modify form controls, create calculation, modify tab order, insert an image

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data features to: preview a report, use the Report Wizard, Report Design View and report sections, add subtotals and counts, resize and align controls, format a report, change page layout

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION Produce presentations with PowerPoint including basic Unit Exercises features to: Discussion Forums plan an effective presentation, enter slide text, add a Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer new slide, apply a design theme, compare presentation views, print a presentation, enter text Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation in the Outline tab, format text, convert text to SmartArt, insert, modify, edit and duplicate shapes, Exams align and group objects, add slide headers and footers and check spelling POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by inserting visual elements into presentations which: insert text from Microsoft Word, insert clip art, pictures, text boxes, and tables, enter and edit chart data and format WordArt EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by applying finishing features to presentations to: customize background style, use slide show commands, set transitions, timings and slide animation, draw and format connectors, use advanced formatting tools, use document inspector, customize slides, handouts and notes using effect options, use a macro to insert pictures, animation, sound, and hyperlinks, design and format a SmartArt graphic, create custom tables, add action buttons and link one presentation to another one

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

INTEGRATION LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION Produce documents which include features using integration Unit Exercises to: Discussion Forums

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D,

Unit A: Integrate data between Word and Excel, copy data and charts from Excel to Word, create linked objects, embed a Word file in Excel Unit B Integrate data among Word, Excel and Access, input an Excel worksheet into Access, copy a Word table to Access, link an Access table to Excel and Word Unit C Integrate data among Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, input a Word outline into PowerPoint, embed an Excel worksheet in PowerPoint, link Access and Excel objects to PowerPoint, manage links

Critical Thinking Exercises Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

7B, 7D, 7E

COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE Student progress will be evaluated by the following means: Rubric A
Course Grade Categories Number of Assignments Percent of Grade

Rubric B
Final Letter Grade Scale

Attendance/Discussion/Participation 3 10% Computer Concepts Textbook Guide to Buying a Computer 1 10% Critical Thinking Exercises 9 10% Learning Outcome Evaluation 1 05% Exams (Midterm and Final) 2 15% Microsoft Office Lab Book Unit Exercises 19 25% Unit Visual Workshops 19 25% Final Grade (Calculated) 100% Rubric for determining course grades (points, percentage and letter grade)

90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 00 - 59

A B C D F

Each graded activity (Rubric A) has a total value of 100 points. Evaluation Procedures for Rubric A: The assigned instructor is responsible for evaluating deliverables submitted by students enrolled in the course. All deliverable assignments (Attendance/Discussions, Guide to Buying a Computer, Critical Thinking Exercises, Unit Exercises, Visual Workshops, Learning Outcome Evaluation, and Final Exams) must be submitted using the e-Campus Assignment feature. Assignments sent by e-mail will not be evaluated. Course Grade Determination: All course grade category scores will be entered into the e-Campus Grade Center. The grades assigned in each entry are programmed to calculate and accumulate the final grade average. The final average of all categories will be used to determine the final letter grade as defined in Rubric B.

INCOMPLETE GRADE STATEMENT Incomplete grades are given only in case of an emergency and at least 50% of the course requirements must have been completed. Request for an incomplete grade must be justified through a written statement and presented to your instructor who will decide if your request can be approved. CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PROJECTS AND TESTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CEU AWARD.

COURSE OUTLINE The instructor may alter exam contents and due dates because of time constraints, loss of school days, or unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, or similar problems. If the schedule is modified, the instructor will use the e-Campus e-mail system to notify students.

Lecture Component: Reading is from the Parsons &Oja Textbook. Unit Topic Deliverables
A Computers and Internet Basics Talking Points: Employers rights to e-mail services Critical Thinking Exercise: Navigation systems Computer Hardware Talking Points: Recycling issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Go Green poster Computer Software Talking Points: Privacy issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Online reference services Digital Electronics and File Management Talking Points: Computer habits and health issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Computer storage research Networks and Connecting to the Internet Talking Points: Install Internet Provider Services ISP Critical Thinking Exercise: Bluetooth technologies

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Due Date
Jan 29

Feb 5

Feb 12

Feb 19

113 131 e-Campus 140 140 e-Campus 141 158 166 167 184 192 193 215 224 157 159 166 183 185 192 214 217 224

Feb 26

Midterm exam(Assigned instructor sets the date)

Mar 11

Mar 25

Apr 1

The Computer Industry and Careers Talking Points: Ethics Whistle blowers Critical Thinking Exercise: Job search techniques

225 242 252

241 245 252

Apr 8

Project Guide to Buying a Computer Learning Outcome Self-evaluation Final Exam (on or before May 10, 2012. The assigned instructor sets the actual date

e-Campus e-Campus e-campus

Apr 15 May 10 Mat 10

Instructor will arrange major tests at appropriate times.

Office Laboratory Component Lab assignments are found in Microsoft Office 2010, Introductory Edition lab book. NOTE: You will be given orientation sessions either online or during the assigned lecture periods. Orientation sessions include topics such as an introduction of e-Mail, Internet, Windows, and Microsoft Office products. Lab work is normally completed at times other than the lecture period.
Unit Pages Unit Topic Assignment Identification Deliverable Week 1: Student s are to become familiar with the computer system to be used during the course. Feel free to visit the computer lab (A435) on contact your instructor if you need assistance. Students familiar with computers are encouraged to start with Week 2 1 Windows 1 - 19 Unit A: Getting Started with Windows Self-study 1 Windows 25 - 43 Unit B: Understanding File Management Self-study 1 Concepts A 1 - 25 Understanding Essential Computer Self-study Concepts Week 2 2 3 Internet Office Word A 1 - 17 1 - 17 1 - 17 24 25 - 41 48 49 - 67 76 77 - 95 104 1 - 15 24 25 - 41 50 51 - 69 78 79 - 95 104 1 - 11 16 1 - 17 24 Getting Started with Internet Explorer 8 Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2010 Creating Documents with Word 2010 Lee Cover Letter Editing Documents Visa Letter Formatting Text & Paragraphs Nina Trackside Formatting Documents Gardener s Corner Getting Started with Excel 2010 Inventory Working with Formulas and Functions Expense Analysis Formatting a Worksheet Tip Top Tempts Working with Charts Projected Project Expenses Integrating Word and Excel Campus Gourmet Price List Midterm Exam over textbook Getting Started with Access 2010 Basketball A Self-study Self-study Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Due Date

Jan 22 Jan 22 Jan 22

Jan 29 Jan 29 Feb 5

Word B

Feb 5

Word C

Feb 12

Word D

Feb 12

Excel A

Feb 19

Excel B

Feb 19

6 6

Excel C Excel D

Feb 26 Feb 26

7 7 8

Integration A

Mar 4

Access A

Mar 11

Office Laboratory Component continued Week 9 Unit Identification Access B Pages 25 - 41 48 49 - 65 72 73 - 89 96 17 - 27 32 1 - 17 24 25 - 41 48 49 - 65 72 73 - 89 96 33 - 43 48 Unit Topic Building and Using Queries Baseball-B Using Forms Baseball-C Using Reports Basketball-D Integrate Word, Excel, and Access Greenwood Insurance Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2010 Landscape Industries Modifying a Presentation Ag Trade Inserting Objects into a Presentation Guide Finishing a presentation School Template Integrating Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint England Hotels Assignment Deliverable Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Due Date Mar 25

10

Access C

Apr 1

11

Access D

Apr 8

12

Integration B

Apr 15

13

PowerPoint A

Apr 22

14

PowerPoint B

Apr 29

14

PowerPoint C

Apr 29

15

PowerPoint D

May 6

15

Integration C

May 6

Your instructor will provide a DUE DATE; however, due to time limits, Sunday s date was selected as a default date. All assignments are to be uploaded to the Grade Center using the Assignment feature of e-Campus. Unless otherwise stated by the instructor or record, the e-Campus e-mail system is the official communication contact between the instructor and students. In the event a due date is changed, the instructor will electronically notify the student using the student s e-mail address located in e-Campus. In order to insure that you have the correct assignments and due dates, it is your responsibility to maintain e-mail contact with your instructor. Additional non-graded resources within each unit to reinforce learning and help student retain skills include Key Terms, Unit Reviews, Concepts Review and Independent Challenges.

This course has a required lab component. Lab assignments can be completed on any computer system that has the required software in use and connects to the web, including personal computers in the home or office and/or computers located in the El Centro College Computer Center A435.

COMPUTER CENTER RULES AND HOURS OF OPERATION

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