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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - ITSC 1401 4 Credit Hours (3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab) Prerequisite: Course may be taken as a co-requisite with ENGL 0305 or 0316 and ENGL 0307 or 0326
Name: Professor N. Schroeder Office: Bldg F, Suite 349 Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am – 11:00 am or by appointment My email: naschroeder@nhmccd.edu Faculty webpage: http://faculty.nhmccd.edu/naschroeder
I am here to help you learn; call or email me at anytime! There is no such thing as a stupid question. If you are asking it means that you need clarification. Understand that everyone needs help at one time or another. Have respect for those who might be having difficulty. Someday it may be you.
SYLLABUS TABLE OF CONTENTS Top
Evaluation Scale to Determine Grade Grading Procedures: Assignment/Exam Formats Instructional Procedures and Technologies Troubleshooting Technical Problems with WebCT
Overview of computer information systems. It will introduce computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. It will also explore integration and application in business and other segments of society. Fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming may be discussed and applied. This course is recommended for computer science transfer students.
The student is expected to devote his/her energy to attaining the skills and knowledge required for this course; therefore, attendance is extremely important to success. Excessive absences most inevitably result in the failure of the student to complete assignments in a timely manner. If the student stops attending class (whether consecutive days or otherwise) or falls excessively behind on his/her work, he/she may be withdrawn from the course. It is not, however, the instructor’s responsibility to withdraw the student. The student who decides not to complete the course must withdraw before the official drop date. Failure to do so will result in a grade of 'F' for the course.
The following are policies in effect in the classroom. A student will be asked to leave the classroom if found violating them.
Instructional Procedures and Technologies Top During the semester the professor will utilize various instructional procedures and technological tools to enhance student learning. The classroom is to be considered a learning environment in which students interact with the professor, each other, and with various learning tools such as the textbook and the computer. The following is a list of instructional procedures and technologies the student can expect to experience in this course.
Quizzes must be taken on the date given. All quizzes must be taken in blue or black ink or online. Quizzes will usually consist of fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and/or short answer questions.
I will periodically give a quiz without previous notice. It will be given at any time during the class period. Makeup quizzes will not be given. If you miss a quiz, that quiz will receive a grade of zero.
The time allotted for all quizzes will be within 10 minutes unless otherwise stated by the instructor. If the quiz has begun and you are late for class you will not receive the full 10 minutes to complete it. You will only have the time that is remaining from the original 10 minutes. If you do not finish the quiz in the time allotted those questions not answered will be considered incorrect.
You can expect quizzes more often if I see that students are not reading the assignments or participating in class discussions.
This course is comprised of two parts - three lecture hours and two lab hours per week. In addition to these contact hours with the instructor, the student may find it necessary to complete the required computer lab projects outside the classroom in the Extended Learning Center (ELC) or another computer lab.
Evaluation Scale to determine grade Top
Your grade will be based on the following types of assignments and will depend upon your own input.
Grading Procedures: Assignment/Exam Formats Top
Late assignments will not be accepted. Don't Ask.
Important Dates for Fall 2007 Top
NHMCCD is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course.
Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student’s exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (i.e., without giving proper credit by documenting sources).
Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report, or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completes independently. These definitions are not exhaustive.
When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, a faculty member will take disciplinary action including but not limited to: requiring the student to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment, or assigning a grade of “F” for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program, or expelled from school may be imposed on a student who violates the standards of academic integrity. It’s Very Simple. Don’t do it.
The U.S. Department of Education Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has researched and listed the skills and competencies that make up the know-how that employees will need for success in the workplace. Those skills that are included in this course’s objectives and can be found on our website at:
NHMCCD is dedicated to providing the least restrictive learning environment for all students. The college district promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational programs and activities.
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Special Services offices at 936 273 7239 located in Bldg E 103H as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented.
Students are responsible for checking their email, WebCT Assignments Folder, SAM 2007 Training Assignments, and syllabus for due dates on a frequent basis for any announcements or pertinent information regarding the course.
It is very important that your email is setup properly and that you check it regularly. I will send out information through email that might be necessary for your next class. If you are having any problems with email make sure that you see me within the first week of class.
Do not come to class and tell me that you didn’t know about the assignment. Your excuse will not be accepted, as it is your responsibility to keep up. However, if you are having problems, see me and I will be happy to assist you.
Suggestion: Do not wait until the last minute to upload an assignment or take an Exam on Sam. There are situations when WebCT crashes or is “busy” and you can’t upload an assignment, and there may be conditions when you have computer problems at home. None of these excuses will be accepted because you will have time to do the assignments before they are due. You also have access to the Learning Center.
Assignments, Quizzes, Labs, Etc.: All assignments, Quizzes, Labs, etc., are due on their scheduled dates and will not be accepted after those dates. Do not ask me to accept a late assignment.
Assignments, Quizzes, Labs, etc., will not be accepted through email. They will only be accepted through WebCT or Sam. If you send any assignment through email it will not be accepted.
Assignments should be saved as follows: Last name, First initial, Assignment. If your name is John Smith and the assignment is in Word here’s how your file should be saved: SmithJ WD3-62 (Don’t use any commas).
UNDERSTAND: If you wait until the last minute to upload an assignment or take an exam and find that there is a problem with WebCT, Sam, or your home computer you will not be excused from the assignment or exam and will receive a zero for whichever you are attempting to use. It’s simple: do not wait until the last minute to do your assignments or exams.
Test Taking Tip on WebCT: When taking a test be sure to click save answer before moving to the next question.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems with WebCT Top Before calling the help desk make sure you have gone through the Browser Tune Up instructions from the following page: http://www.webct.com/tuneup
Help Desk Hours:
To develop a PowerPoint presentation showing the results of a topic you have researched. This presentation must consist of:
Your presentation must represent a current issue of importance in the applicability of computers to any field in our society. To select your topic review data sources in the Web Research section at the end of each chapter in your textbooks. You must email me your topic of choice and get approval of your selection.
Grading will be evaluated on the following:
You must include at least one source from each of the following categories. If your chosen topic is not listed in your textbook you MUST state this on the last slide of your presentation. If the topic is not in your textbook and you do not state this information you will lose 15 points.
Internet 20 points Textbook 15 points
Student will give oral presentation between 8 and 10 minutes in length
Total: 100 points
This presentation will be given in class, will be between 8 and 10 minutes in length, and will be timed.
Please complete this form and return to your instructor
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Where, besides in the classroom, will you be completing your computer lab assignments most often? o Campus Lab o Home o Work o Other___________________________ How much experience do you have with computers? o None o Some o Lots Please explain:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I have read the syllabus and agree to comply with its conditions. I furthermore certify that all work turned in will be my own, not copied, borrowed, or prepared by another individual. Signed: ________________________________ Date: __________________________
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