EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ITSC 1301 Spring 2012

El Paso Community CollegeSyllabusInstructors Course Requirements

I.Course Number and Instructor Information

ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers - Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. (3:1)

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Instructor:

Richard Southern

Campus and Office Number:

Transmountain 1227

Office/Voice Mail Number:

831-5064

E-Mail Address

Via Blackboard Messages

rsouther@live.epcc.edu

Office Hours:

See faculty web page

II.Text and Materials

A. Shaffer/Carey/Ageloff/Zimmerman/Zimmerman, EPCC Custom Edition of Microsoft 2010 ITSC 1301 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2010, First Course, First Edition, (9780538746533) Course Technology, 2011.

B. SAM 2010 Projects for Microsoft Office 2010 version 2.0 (9780538751841) Course Technology 2012

C. Bundled Custom ISBN 9781133532576 available in bookstore and online

http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/epcc_itsc1301

D. Here is the link for the stand-alone SAM 2010 Projects Instant Access code.

http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/9780538751841

E. Microsoft Office 2010 is optional.

F. Storage medium USB Flash Drive minimum 512 MB

G. Three ring binder for Custom Edition

H. Valid student ID.

III.Course Requirements

A.Graded Items

1. There are three (3) concepts examination worth 35 points.

1. There are three (3) matching examinations each worth 22 points.

1. There are nine (9) projects each worth 50 points each.

1. There are two (2) Capstone projects worth 150 points each.

1. There is a Presentation on the day of final worth 79 points. Missing the final presentation means minus 79 points and/or no grade of A.

1. There will also be completed files to submit to indicate studying of the material and course pursuit as described in the College Catalog.

B. The final grade will be based on the percentage of total points earned:

Activity

Number

Points Each

Total

Projects

9

50

450

Capstone Projects

2

150

300

Matching

3

22

66

Multiple Choice Exams

3

35

105

Presentation

1

79

79

Total

1000

PointsEarned

Percentage of

Total Points

Final

Grade

900-1000

90 - 100%

A

800-899

80 - 89%

B

700-799

70 - 79%

C

600-699

60 - 69%

D

000-599

0 - 59%

F

*Calculate your current grade by dividing your total points earned by the total points possible at a given time.

IV. Instructors Policies

A. The instructor reserves the right to offer alternative format exams (those not given during the regular exam period) for those who miss scheduled exams. Make-up exams are administered only in the ACS lab during office hours. Late exams will only be 60%

B. Attendance and course pursuit policies of the College can be reviewed in the College Catalog. Students are responsible for all submission deadlines and keeping their computer files current. Students may be dropped from the course for lack of course pursuit.

C. Late projects will be only 80%. After last call, projects will be only 60%. Create a back up of your files as necessary. Start your projects early enough to consult with the instructor for any issues that might arise.

D. Extra credit assignments are not available. The application projects and tutorials activities are offered to boost your grade.

E. The Colleges Student Code of Conduct will govern student conduct. Please review policies related to plagiarism and submitted work done by other students. Students submitting another students file and the student who provided the file will receive a zero(0) on the assignment and may be ejected from the course.

F. Students are expected to participate in classroom discussion. To facilitate discussion and instruction, students must refrain from cell phone usage, web browsing, and chat sessions, etc during classroom time.

G. Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves by the last-day-to-drop date if they choose. Students who have not administratively withdrawn will receive a grade based on accumulated points. Attendance and course pursuit policies of the College can be reviewed in the College Catalog.

H. During the semester, you will be asked to take two short surveys. Participation is strictly voluntary. Your participation will not affect your grade in any way, and you will not be identified as a participant. Results of the survey will be used for research purposes only.

V. Calendar

WEEK

READINGS

ASSIGNMENT

DUE

1

Essential Computer Concepts

Matching 01Multiple 01

2

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7

Matching 02Multiple 02

Matching 01Multiple 01

3

Managing Your Files

Introduction to SkyDrive and Office Web Apps

Matching 03Multiple 03

Matching 02Multiple 02

4

Word Tutorial 1 Creating a document

Assignment 4

Matching 03Multiple 03

5

Word Tutorial 2 Editing and Formatting a document

Assignment 5

Assignment 4

Last Call 1+2+3

6

Word Tutorial 3 Creating a Multiple Page Report

Assignment 6

Assignment 5

7

Word Tutorial 4 Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge

Word Capstone Project

Assignment 7

Assignment 6

8

Word Capstone Project

Excel Tutorial 1 Getting Started with Excel

Assignment 8

Assignment 7

Assignment 8

9

Excel Tutorial 1 Getting Started with Excel

Assignment 9

Last Call 4+5+6+7

10

Excel Tutorial 2 Formatting a Workbook

Assignment 10

Assignment 9

11

4/2

Excel Tutorial 2 Formatting a Workbook

Excel Tutorial 3 Working with Formulas and Functions Excel

Assignment 11

Assignment 10

12

Excel Tutorial 3 Working with Formulas and Functions Excel

Assignment 12

Assignment 11

13

Excel Tutorial 4 Working with Charts and Graphics.

Excel Capstone Project

Assignment 13

Assignment 12

14

Excel Capstone Project

PowerPoint Tutorial 1 Creating a Presentation

Assignment 14

Assignment 13

Last Call 9+10+11+12

15

PowerPoint Tutorial 1 Creating a Presentation

Presentation

Assignment 14

16

Complete all projects by Wednesday

Presentation

NOTE: The calendar is a general guideline for the course and is not intended to indicate an exact week or day that activities will occur. Specific due dates for projects, exams, and the instructor will provide tutorial activities. The calendar is subject to modifications due to unforeseen circumstances, class pace, etc. Finally, there are aspects of the text that are not covered and topics the instructor introduces that are not covered in the text.

Computer

Blackboard

Live.epcc.edu

SAM 2010

User Name

Password

Go to ACS Lab to show ID before contacting 831-6440 IT help desk

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