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Textbook
The course will cover the lessons and activities listed on the Schedule and will include review of course materials, hands-on practice exercises, guided Skill Assessment activities, online postings/discussion, and theory quizzes and a final exam.
Required Text: Microsoft Word 2000,
Signature Series, by Nita Rutkosky
Please
be advised that this textbook does NOT come with a trial copy of the Word 2000.
The software is available for use in the computer labs on campus or in the
Learning Resource Center. However, if you intend to work from home, you need to
have a copy of this software installed on the computer you will be using in
order to do the assignments. Prerequisite: Business 1 or ability to touch type 30 wpm.
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(If you wish to challenge the prerequisite, you
may obtain the necessary challenge forms in the Business Area Office.
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Advisory: Computer Information
Science 1 (CIS 1A)
· Accepted for CSU Credit:Means of Communication:Because
this is an online course, all communication (including instructor to student,
student to instructor, and student to student) is through e-mail and discussion
boards. The subject line of ALL emails sent to the instructor should begin with
the acronym of this course, CIS11A, followed by a brief description of the
content. All questions except those of a personal nature should be posted to the
weekly discussion board. Course Materials:
Schedule of Activities and Assignments:·
The
Schedule provided outlines chapters to be covered as well as due dates, test
dates, and other information pertaining to this class. ·
Each
chapter in the textbook has a set of guided activities designed to introduce you
to new Microsoft Word features and to help you practice these concepts. ·
It
is strongly recommended that you complete the practice exercises as you read
through the chapter material. ·
Once
you have finished reading the chapter and doing the practice activities, you
should complete the Skills Assessments indicated on the Schedule of Assignments
and submit them to the instructor. ·
The
Schedule indicates the Chapter number, the Assessment number and the name that
you should give to the file when submitting the assignment in order to ensure
correct credit for your work. ·
Quizzes
will available online for a set time period only. They must be completed and
submitted by the due date. Further instructions will be provided at a later
date. ·
Late
means after midnight on the Saturday that the work is due. Late work will be
accepted for one week after the due date but will be reduced to one half of the
points earned. Late work will not be accepted if it is more than one week late. ·
See
directions below for submitting assignments and other assessments. Submitting Assessments:·
Students
should submit assignments via the Digital DropBox on the Blackboard course
website by midnight of the due date. This system makes it easy for
students to submit work and for the instructor to reply. Students know at
the time of the submission whether or not their assignments have been
successfully received. ·
If for some
reason, a student cannot access the Blackboard course website, you may submit
Assessment assignments as attachments to an email before midnight on the due
date. Your email will be date stamped automatically with the date and time that
you submitted it. ·
Please
put CIS11A in the subject line since my email can be sorted automatically that
way. ·
Please
also put the Assessment # in the subject line of your email. ·
To ensure
there is no confusion about whose work is being received, please also add your
name in the subject line of the email. ·
For
example: Your subject line should CIS11A Ch01SA03 conley ·
If you use
the ZipMail system to submit your work, you can only send one attachment on each
email. Grading:The
final grade in this class will be based on the following:
Grades
will be assigned based on the following points structure: 1000 points or 100%+=A+* 900
points or 90%= A 800
points or 80%= B 700
points or 70%= C 600
points or 60%= D 594
or less = F Attendance/Participation Policy:·
In an on-site class, a student can be
dropped from the course if his/her absences equal one more than the number of
times a class meets in a week. ·
For online students a class meeting will
mean submitting assignments on time and participating in online discussions a
given number of times during a week. This will be explained in detail at the
orientation session. ·
It is the student's responsibility to
submit a drop card to the records office if he/she needs to drop a class. Lab Hours & Assistance:·
Students may obtain hands-on assistance
in the lab located in CIS Room 152. · Each student needs to fill out a lab contract before using the computers. · Ask at the desk about this process. Be sure to check the open lab schedule for available times. ·
Lab assistance does not include
tutoring. ·
Tutoring is available through the
Learning Resource Center.
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