DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers Fall 2009, CRN 10299, Tues./Thurs. 9:30-10:50, Room 19-112
Adjunct Instructor:	Melanie Montero	Email:	monterm@scf.edu or Angel Course Email
Dept. Telephone:	941-752-5206	Website:	www.melaniemontero.com
Home Telephone:	941-383-7091	Office Hours:	By Appointment
Course Description:  Three hours lecture per week, plus laboratory as assigned by instructor. This course meets Area V requirement for the AAS/AS general education requirements. This course surveys the computing field. The student is introduced to hardware, software, storage concepts, local area networks, data communications, data security, privacy issues, the copyright law, file management techniques, email, the Internet and productivity software using an integrated software package.  Additional special fees are required.
Text/Materials Required: Shelley, Cashman, Vermatt. Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista edition, Thomson Course Technology, Boston, MA 2007. Click here to access student data files.
Shelley, Cashman, Vermatt. Discovering Computers 2010: Complete, Thomson Course Technology, Boston, MA 2007. Click here to access student data files Flash/Jump Drive, any capacity. You will need this for the student/data files that accompany the text. Student/data files can be accessed through the links above, or can be found through the data file link on the instructor’s website. Students are responsible for keeping and maintaining copies of all assignments. All text assignments and examples use MS Office 2007 software.  If this software is not available from a PC at home or work, you will need to use the Computer Lab at SCF. Free software trial downloads are available from this link within the MS website   for 60 days.  Student discounted software is available for purchase from Microsoft. To obtain information about this offer go to http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx.  As an alternative to using MS Office, students can try Open Office, however directions for using this software are not available in the text or from the instructor.
It is strongly suggested that students complete the Learn It Online exercises that complement the text.  The practice tests for each unit of study will enhance your quiz preparation. The web address link is accessed through the:  book resource companion website. Many additional helpful links can be accessed through the instructor’s website.
Course Performance Requirements:  Students may access course performance standards by clicking on the “Course Performances Standards” link at the following web address:  http://www.scf.edu/Academ/Academ.cfm. A hard copy may be obtained from the instructor or from the Department Office.
Student Responsibility: The responsibility for obtaining and completing all work rests solely upon the student.   All assignments should be submitted to the instructor by the dates provided in the assignment schedule.  Students who are unable to take a scheduled quiz/exam must notify the instructor before the exam time period.  If the instructor is not notified, the student will not be able to make-up the exam. Students are expected to abide by all Lancer Student Handbook guidelines.
Attendance/Lateness: 100 total points are given to students that attend all scheduled classes on time. Points will be deducted for each missed class and lateness.
Late Assignments Policy:  All late assignments must be turned in within one week of the assigned due date.  None will be accepted after that time.  All late assignments will be deducted 50% after graded.  Late assignments will not be accepted the week before final exams.
Withdrawal Policy:  In accordance with the Manatee Community College policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the Manatee Community College academic calendar. This semester this date is October 27.  The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.
Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism. Copying another student's work will result in a zero for both students. For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to assignments. Students may not “work together” on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another’s work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own.
Course Evaluation: The instructor will post weekly grade updates. Each class assignment is worth 20 points. Grading criteria outlining specific assignment requirements are available on the instructor’s course website.  Additional student resources are also available on the instructor’s website. All work submitted must contain the student’s name, instructor assigned ID number, and assignment title. Points will be deducted for incorrectly labeled work.

*Class Assignments	520 pts.	Grading scale
Attendance	100 pts.	A = 90 - 100%
Tests	400 pts.	B = 80 - 89%
		C = 70 - 79%
		D = 60 - 69%
		F = below 60%

Assignment Schedule Chapters should be reviewed prior to class times. Note: Checkpoint assignments are due the class following the discussion of each chapter. Lab assignments should be submitted through the Angel course delivery system.
Class	Topic	Assignments	Work Due
8/25	Introduction to course · Syllabus · Login to book site · Instructor website · Angel website Discussion  – Chapter 1 Discovering	Checkpoint 1 Discovering Multiple Choice Access the book’s website—Online Companion and create a login that you will use throughout the semester. When establishing an email , use C1 then your last name for your required email.. Example:C1montero@anywhere.com (Checkpoint assignments should be emailed to the instructor. You must get 75% or better to receive full credit )
8/27	Vista Chapter 1 Demonstration Office	Follow the directions provided in the Grading Criteria section of the instructor’s website pertaining to this assignment.  Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 1 Discovering Multiple Choice
9/1	Discussion—Chapter 2 Discovering		WIN CW Assignment
9/3	Word Chapter 1 Demonstration Office WD5-WD62	Apply Your Knowledge—Word Chapter 1 p. WD 63-64. This should be labeled Word Asg. 1. Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 2 Discovering Multiple Choice
9/8	Discussion—Chapter 3 Discovering		Word Asg. 1
9/10	Word Chapter 2 Demonstration Office WD 74-132	Apply Your Knowledge—Word Chapter  2  p. WD 133-135. Add your name to the document properties. This should be labeled Word Asg. 2 (Stop after direction 14). Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 3 Discovering Multiple Choice
9/15	Discussion—Chapter 4 Discovering		Word Asg. 2
9/17	Word Chapter 3 Office Demonstration	Follow the directions provided in the Grading Criteria section of the instructor’s website pertaining to this assignment.  Upload this assignment (both the cover letter and resume) through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 4 Discovering Multiple Choice
9/22	Review for Test 1 Vista, Word, Concepts Chapters 1-4	A review sheet is available from the instructor’s website (course handouts link).	WD Lab 3
9/24	Test 1 100 Points Includes Windows Problem
9/29	Review Test 1 Discussion—Chapter 5 Discovering
10/1	Excel Chapter 1 Demonstration Office	Apply Your Knowledge –Excel Chapter 1 p. EX70-71. Columns may need to be widened—check print preview before submitting.  Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 5 Discovering Multiple Choice
10/6	Discussion—Chapter 6 Discovering		Excel Asg. 1
10/8	Excel Chapter 2 Demonstration Office	Apply Your Knowledge –Excel Chapter 2 p., EX145-146 (Part 1 only).Submit both the problem and formula printouts.  Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 6 Discovering Multiple Choice
10/13	Discussion—Chapter 7 Discovering		Excel Asg. 2
10/15	Excel Chapter 3 Demonstration Office	Download the data file necessary to complete this assignment from the Excel 3 grading criteria located on the instructor’s website. Specific directions can be found on the Excel 3 grading criteria. Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 7 Discovering Multiple Choice
10/20	Review for Test 2 Excel and Concepts Chapters 5-7	A review sheet is available from the instructor’s website (course handouts link).	Excel Lab 3
10/22	Test 2 100 points Includes Excel Problem
10/27	Review Test 2 Discussion—Chapter 8 Discovering
10/29	Access  Chapter 1 and Lab Demonstration Office	Complete the Access lab assignment first. This can be downloaded from the grading criteria link on the instructor’s website. Then complete Apply Your Knowledge –Access Chapter 1, p. AC 65. Detailed notes are available for this assignment. Check the instructor’s website (grading criteria link). Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 8 Discovering Multiple Choice
11/3	Discussion—Chapter 9 Discovering		Access Asg. 1
11/5	Access Chapter 2 Demonstration Office	Apply Your Knowledge—Access Chapter 2, p. AC 128-129. Detailed notes are available for this assignment. Check the instructor’s website. Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoint 9 Discovering Multiple Choice
11/10	Discussion—Chapter 10 Discovering		Access Asg. 2
11/12	Access Chapter 3 Demonstration Office	Follow the Grading Criteria instructions found on the instructor’s website. Create and upload the three Access objects required in this database through your Angel Account	Checkpoint 10 Discovering Multiple Choice
11/17	Review for Test Access and Concepts Chapters 8-10	A review sheet is available from the instructor’s website (course handouts link)	Access Asg. 3
11/19	Test 3 100 points Includes Access problem
11/24	Review Test Discussion—Chapters 11 and 12
12/1	Discussion—Chapters 13 and 14		Checkpoints 11 and 12 Discovering Multiple Choice
12/3	PowerPoint Chapter 1 Demonstration Office	PowerPoint tips are available from the “course handouts” link on the instructor’s website. Extend Your Knowledge p. PPT67-68. Submit this assignment after completing item #5. Print this as “handouts.” Add your name, number and assignment title as a header. Upload this assignment through the appropriate drop-box located within your Angel account.	Checkpoints 13 and 14 Discovering Multiple Choice
12/8	PPT Chapter 2 Demonstration Office	Complete the step-by-step instructions beginning on p. PPT82-130. Your completed assignment should resemble the documents in Fig 2-64, p. PPT130. Submit the results obtained in Fig 2-64 though your Angel account.	PPT Asg. 1
12/10	Final Exam Review	A review sheet is available from the instructor’s website (course handouts link). Provide proof of completion (80 percent or better) of “Wheel of Terms” for each chapter in the concepts book to the final exam. One extra credit points for each chapter will be added to your test score. A printout can best be obtained by logging into your concept book account and clicking the “gradebook” link, or email the gradebook page from the book’s website to the instructor.	PPT Lab 2 No work accepted after (12/10)
FINAL EXAM—10:00 A.M., December 15