Shepherd University

CIS 102-01  Microcomputer Applications

Summer II 2008

 

 

INSTRUCTOR                     : Osman Guzide

OFFICE LOCATION  : Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #204

OFFICE HOURS          : online by e-mail or connection programs (Skype - Skype name: osmanguzide -  or others).

E-MAIL                          : oguzide@shepherd.edu

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course introduces contemporary microcomputer application software (including windows) and the Shepherd computing environment.  Major emphasis is placed on the most important topics of Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 Professional.  No prior computer experience is assumed.  Achievement of a minimum level of computer literacy is the course goal.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

During and/or upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Define and discuss basic computer terminology.
  2. Investigate and manipulate the Windows Operating System.
  3. Investigate browser software and navigate the Internet.
  4. Use MS Word to create and modify documents.
  5. Use MS Excel to create and modify spreadsheets.
  6. Use MS Access to create and modify databases.
  7. Use MS PowerPoint to create and modify presentations
  8. Perform application and system software commands to accomplish lab assignments.
  9. Use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to create integrated Office documents.
  10. Convert MS Word Documents to Web Pages.

 

COURSE PHILOSPHY

 

The lecturer believes that the best way to learn microcomputer applications is hands-on and the most accurate way for a student to show that they know how to use the microcomputer applications is for them to use them and to submit the resulting documents.   Therefore, it is expected that a large portion of online class time will be devoted to “hands-on” learning and there will be regular homework.

 

 

COURSE INFORMATION AND EXTRA LINKS

 

AUTHORS WEB SITE LINK:                                      http://www.prenhall.com/grauer/

DOWNLOAD AND USE

30 DAYS TRY MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 :               http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA101687261033.aspx

 

BASIC TRANING SITE FROM MICROSOFT:             http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/getstarted/FX101923361033.aspx

 

SENDING MORE INFORMATION DURING  JULY 2008

 

TEXTBOOK(S)

 

Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 1
Robert T. Grauer, University of Miami
Judy Scheeren, Westmoreland County Community College
Maurie Lockley
Michelle Hulett
Cynthia Krebs

ISBN-10: 0131575643
ISBN-13: 9780131575646

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 1196 pp
Published: 01/23/2007

 

 

OR

 

Exploring Microsoft Office 2003 Volume 1-Second Edition
Robert T. Grauer, University of Miami
Maryann Barber

ISBN-10: 0-13-221070-3

Publisher: Prentice Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

 

  • Microsoft Office 2007 or 2003
  • Online connection(Skype or others)
  •  (Optional) micro drive – The micro drive is a useful device for backup strategy and is available at the campus bookstore or computer store.
  • (other material as directed)

 

ATTENDANCE

 

There is no class time because this course is online course. But every student should spend time on hands-on exercises, practice exercises and mini cases.  If a student misses the exercises due to an unexpected emergency, the missed work may be made up once the student has provided documentation or verification.

 

GRADING

 

 

More than unexpected number of exercises will miss than student will get lower grade. Also if you will submit your exercises later than due date and time, you will get less point.

 

SCHEDULE OF SUBMITING EXERCISES, MINI CASES, CAPSTONE ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS

 

 

Schedule are extra  page(s) that will be send saperately.

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS

 

§         For each chapter covered, the student will be responsible for completing:

  Hands-on exercises (primarily during or before given scheduled time)

  Practice exercises (primarily during or before given scheduled time )

  Mini cases (primarily during or before given scheduled time)

§         There will be  minimum 1 special, integrated projects( you will get extra points too)

 

 

Students are expected to plan their class, work, and personal schedules to avoid potential conflicts.  Late homework will be accepted only in the event of a documented or verifiable emergency.

 

GRADING

 

The relative value of assignments is as follows:

Hands-on and Practice exercises

 And mini cases and capstone assignments                      80% total 

Special projects or capstone assignments:                          25% (extra 5 points)

 

(successful completion of all assignments yields a maximum of 100%)

 

 

 

Grading Scale

A   =    90 - 100%

B   =    80 -   89%

C   =    70 -   79%

D   =    60 -   69%

F   =    < 60%

 

 

LATE WORK

 

There will be a some reduction in grade per day for all exercises turned in after the due date unless a verifiable reason (see make-ups below) is provided for missing the due date or a new time has been approved in advance!!!

 

MAKE-UPS

 

There will be no make-up of exercises, mini cases and projects unless previously arranged with the instructor or an acceptable and verifiable reason for the absence. In general, acceptable reasons include:

1) an absence that is the result of an order from an attending physician or University health nurse, that directs the student not to finish exercises, mini cases or projects for health reason,

2) a death in the student’s immediate family,

3) participation in an official University activity,

4) or an absence that the instructor considers an acceptable reason for missing class. See “Attendance policy” in the University catalog.