Syllabus
CIS 151
Instructor: Mr. Ken Krizanic
Phone: 1-(708)-456-0300 ext. 6627
E-Mail: kkrizani@triton.edu
Office Hours: I will be available for assistance ½ hour before class and ½ hour after class, or by prearrangement.
Catalog Course Description:
Demonstrate how microcomputers can be used as a valuable tool in your work. You will be guided through the basic concepts of computing with “hands-on” activities including Windows and using the World Wide Web. This course may not be used to substitute for CIS101 or OFT 108. Credit may not be granted for both CIS 101 and CIS 151.
Required Textbook & Supplies:
World Wide Web; New Perspectives, The Internet, 3rd Edition;
Microsoft Windows XP< Introductory Concepts and Techniques; Internet Explorer; Netscape Communicator.
At least two floppy disks or a flash drive.
CIS 151 OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand what operations a computer performs, the basic units of a computer, and the functions of an operating system;
2. Boot, cold and warm, an IBM compatible PC;
3. Locate and use function keys, numeric keypad, cursor movement, movement keys, and special key;
4. List the advantages and disadvantages of floppy and hard/soft disks;
5. Understanding file naming rules for Windows XP;
6. Set the system date and time;
7. Create folders, copy, delete, rename, move files and folders, format a disk;
Use Notepad and WordPad to produce short documents;
8. Understand the basic concepts and tasks performed by word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and data base management software;
9. List the items required to access the World Wide Web;
10. Navigate and search the World Wide Web;
11. Send, receive, reply to, forward, and attach files to e-mail messages.
Attendance:
All students are expected to attend every scheduled class. Class attendance, lateness and participation will be used in computing your final grade. It is your responsibility to obtain the course notes, handouts, or any lab assignment changes should your miss a class or be late.
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture, discussion, and lab work.
Evaluation:
Quizes, Examinations, lab skills, and projects.
Course Plan:
Microcomputer Concepts,
Keyboard Layout 1.5
Using Windows
Storage
Organization of storage
Windows Disk Tools 5.5
Application software
Note Pad
Word Pad
Word Processing
Power Point
Spreadsheets
Data Bases 1.5 hours
World Wide Web 1.5 hours
Searching the Web 2.0 hours
Windows Explorer 2.0 hours
E-mail 1.0 hours
Make-Up Exams:
Requests for make-up exams and quizzes will be granted under the following conditions:
· There is good reason for missing the exam or quiz.
· The exam or quiz is made-up before class within a week after the exam was initially given in class.
Other Requirements:
1. The lab portion of the class is a requirement unless you are up-to-date with all class assignments.
2. Surfing the Web is not permitted in the lab unless you are up-to-date on all assignments.
3. Homework is to be the sole work of the student submitting the assignment. If you cannot reproduce the assignment under the supervision of the instructor, you will not be given credit for that assignment.
Statement on Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is expected from students enrolled in courses and programs offered by Business Department; violations of this expectation will not be tolerated. Violations of the expectation of academic honesty include, but are not limited to:
· Obtaining or attempting to obtain a copy of an examination prior to its administration.
· The unauthorized use of study material or textbooks during an examination.
· Obtaining unauthorized assistance from and giving unauthorized assistance to another individual during an examination or completion of an assignment.
· Plagiarism in written assignments. Plagiarism includes: (a) using, copying or paraphrasing another author’s materials without appropriate acknowledgement through quotation and citation; (b) unauthorized collaboration in the preparation of reports, term papers, or theses.
In accordance with the Policy Statement in the College Catalog, instructors have the responsibility and right to bring cases of alleged dishonesty to department and college administrative personnel. Students involved in academic dishonesty may expect to receive a grade of F on specific assignments, as well as in the course where the assignment was made.
Class Withdrawal Policy
A written notice of withdrawal is required when a student desires to drop this class. The official withdrawal date is the date of notification of withdrawal.
A student may be withdrawn from classes by completing a withdrawal form. Failure to complete a withdrawal form or to request withdrawal in writing may result in an “F” grade for the course.
A student may also be withdrawn on the recommendation of the instructor for lack of academic or social discipline.
Other Course Policies
Student Conduct
Any acts of classroom disruption will not be tolerated, in accordance with Classroom Behavior described in the Triton catalog.
Children in Class
Only in extreme cases are children allowed in the classroom or computer lab facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.
Electronic Devices
Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are frowned upon in the classroom and lab facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless otherwise specified.
Incomplete Grade Policy
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course, as described in the Triton catalog.
Assignment Policy
Plan to spend approximately four hours each week working on homework lab assignments. Make sure your name, and the assignment number, is on all assignments turned in. Disorganized assignments (pages out of order, mislabeled, unreadable, etc.) will receive a grade of zero. Keep all graded and returned papers, just in case there is any discrepancy.
Example:
Joan Smith
Chapter 1, Exercise 1-15
Disabilities Policy
If you have any conditions, such as physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work outlined here, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Tutor Assistance & ETRC Lab
Tutors are available in the main computer lab (ETRC) in the AT building. Check at the ETRC main desk for lab hours and tutoring availability. You will need a current Triton ID to use the computers in the main lab.
TEACHING METHODS
You are expected to read each assigned project prior to the lecture. Lectures will be short, to the point, and will discuss the highlights of the lesson for that day. Discussion is encouraged, as is student-procured, outside material relevant to topics being covered.