Introduction

ITE-115 Microcomputer Software Applications is designed to introduce students to popular computer application software (Microsoft Office 2003). The course will cover operating system concepts as well as word processing, spreadsheets, database and graphics presentation packages. Integration concepts between packages will also be introduced. At the conclusion of the course, students should have a working knowledge of covered package concepts. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week for 3 semester credits.

Necessary Text and Supplies

Text: Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Premium Edition by Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat.

Storage: One USB drive is required.

Please note: Loss of an assignment due to saving problems will not be accepted as an excuse for a work being submitted late. It is strongly recommended each student make backup copies of all work to ensure projects are not lost due to the inability to read the flash drive.

Projects and assignments may be submitted electronically via email if the student chooses. Students must keep a copy of everything sent in the event it gets lost in cyberspace. This does not relieve the student of responsibility as outlined in the paragraph above.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able:

· Understand and articulate basic computer hardware and software concepts

· Work effectively within the Windows XP operating environment & the Internet

· Perform basic Word processing tasks using Microsoft Word 2003

· Perform basic Spreadsheet tasks using Microsoft Excel 2003

· Prepare basic Presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

· Perform basic Database tasks using Microsoft Access 2003

ITE 115

Computer Literacy

Syllabus (Fall 2006)

Instructional Procedure

This course is taught through a series of lectures and laboratory exercises. The student is responsible for the material in the reading assignments whether or not it is discussed further in class. The student must complete all classroom and laboratory assignments for this course. Work outside regularly scheduled lab periods will be necessary. In order to receive maximum benefit, students should review text materials prior to class. Room 2414 is designated as the Business Division open lab with hours maintained outside regularly scheduled lab periods. If the student does not have access to a computer and the correct software, he/she is urged to use the open lab. Please see schedule of open hours for the lab posted outside the open lab door.

Grading System

The final grade is determined as follows:		Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
40%	Tests (4)	90-100	A
25%	Homework Assignments *	80-89	B
15%	In-Class Assignments & SAM *	70-79	C
20%	Final Exam (Over 95% average – Exempt)	60-69	D
		0-59	F

All work submitted for grading must include a cover page with the student name, date submitted, the assignment number and page in text. Each page of the homework assignment must be identified with the step # from the assigned case and the student's name typed onto the page. Any steps that require a written answer can be noted on one of the other printed homework pages as long as it is identified with the step number. All work should be stapled together with the cover page on top and all subsequent pages in step order. * I will drop the lowest assignment (one) grade

In-class assignments are to be done in class and submitted for grading when the class period ends. There will be no make-up for these assignments.

Late homework assignments will be penalized the 15-points per class meeting. Once an assignment has been returned to the class, late work will not be accepted.

Discussion of assignments/projects with other students is acceptable once an individual has made an independent effort. If the instructor observes students collaborating on an assignments/project, he/she may request to see evidence of independent effort from those collaborating. All work submitted for grading is expected to be the student’s own work. If it becomes evident the solution to a problem is not an original effort; the faculty member is obligated to notify the Honor Council.

Any student who uses any computer at CVCC is assumed to have read and subscribes to the Computer Ethics Agreement posted in every computer lab on campus. Please take the time to read, understand, and adhere to the guidelines in this document.

ITE 115

Computer Literacy

Syllabus (Fall 2006)

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes for each course in which he/she is enrolled. Occasionally, it is unavoidable that a student misses a class. In such a case, the student must notify the instructor prior to such absence, if possible. It is the sole responsibility of the student to find out what assignments are missed and to make arrangements to makeup the missed work. Missing more than 20% of scheduled classes will result in the instructor dropping the student from the class with a failing grade.

PLEASE NOTE: Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the instructor and will not be given for absences in which the student has not conferred with the instructor before the absence. The student not arranging a makeup test will receive a zero (0) for that test. If a makeup test is granted, it must be taken prior to the instructor handing back the graded test.

Additional Information

At times, materials presented in the lab or class will be other than that found in the text. The student is responsible for all material covered in the class lectures and labs. Should an absence be unavoidable, the student should obtain as much information as possible through his/her own initiative and consultation with other students. Once the student has obtained missed notes and has read the covered material in the texts, the instructor will be available to clarify concepts. The instructor’s schedule for Spring office hours is posted outside his office and on the web site.

Course Schedule

Classes will be completed according to the outline, as much as possible. Exact topics may vary depending on questions and general progress of the class. Classroom participation is expected and encouraged. The instructor can only assume everything is understood if no one has questions. Lecture and lab will be informal and unannounced quizzes may be given if the instructor does not get sufficient feedback for the class.

Dates to Remember

Last Day to add a class……………..……… Fri, Jan 12

Martin Luther King Day................................... Mon, Jan 15

Last Day to drop class with a refund………..Tues, Jan 23

Spring Break................................................... Mon-Fri, Mar 5 – 9

Last day to drop with a ‘W’ Grade.................. Mon, March 12

Classes End…………………………………..Mon April 30

Final Exams..................................................... ..Tue-Mon, May 1-May 7