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Course Objectives Method of InstructionInstructor's Home 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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