Introduction to Computers

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Mrs. Grande – Assistant Professor [email protected] Texts:

 Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2013  Skills for Success with Windows 8  Introductory Visualizing Technology Debra Geoghan  myitlab access card  Purchase one flash drive

EVERYDAY: YOU MUST CHECK YOUR E-MAIL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS EXAMS Chapter 1&2 Windows Vista Chapter 3 and Internet Explorer Chapter 4 and Word Chapter 5 and Excel Chapter 6 Chapter 7 and PowerPoint Final Exam Chapter 8 and 9

WEEK MODULE TEXT HOMEWORK

Setup Myitlab Account 1 Chapter 1 What is a Computer? Setup e-mail Account Setup BlackBoard Account

2 Chapter 2 Hardware Windows 8 (First Half) Module 1 Ends EXAM 3 Chapters 1,2 and Windows 7 Windows 8 (Second Half) Chapter 3 File Management

4 Chapter 3 (Second Half) Internet Explorer

Module 2 Ends EXAM 5 Chapter 3 and Windows 7 and Internet Explorer Word Chapter 4 Digital Devices and Multimedia

6 Chapter 4 (Second Half) Word

Module 3 Ends EXAM Chapter 4 and Word 7 Chapter 5 Application Software(First Excel Half)

8 Chapter 5 (Second Half)) Excel

EXAM 9 Chapter 5 and Excel PowerPoint Chapter 6 System Software (First Half) Module 4 Ends

Chapter 6 (Second Half) 10 PowerPoint Under the Hood Pgs 341-365

EXAM 11 Chapter 6 and Access Access Chapter 7 The Internet (First Half)

Chapter 7 Networking Connecting Computing Devices (Second Half) 12 Access Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web (First Half)

Module 5 Ends Chapter 8 Digital Lifestyle: Managing 13 Digital Data and Devices (Second Half) EXAM Chapter 7 and PowerPoint

Chapter 9 Networks and 14 Communication (First Half) Shopping Project-Extra Credit

Module 6 Ends Chapter 9 Networks and 15 Communication (Second Half)

FINAL EXAM Chapter 8 and 9 MAY GOD GRANT YOU A RESTFUL SEMESTER BREAK Just a few notes

This text must include a myitlab code which is used for assignments and quizzes

Objective: As a student in this course you will learn: 1. the basic parts of a computer system and their relationships 2. the basic operations of computer hardware and the movement of data through the information processing cycle-how the central processing unit (CPU) manages hardware and software to produce information from raw data 3. the primary and secondary storage operations and the various types of secondary storage devices used by computer 4. The student will explore the functions of Windows operating system as well as the most important topics of Microsoft 2013. 5. Each student in the class will be become familiar with the use of myitlab simulation software and Blackboard.

Grading Policy: Tests 75% Homework 25%

A >= 93% C+ >= 77 A- >= 90% C >=70 B+ >= 87% D+ >=67 B >= 83% D >= 60 B- >= 80% F <60

Only 5 absences are allowed. Anyone who misses 6 classes will fail. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor at the end of the class period of their tardiness or they will be marked absent. Students who leave class early will also be marked absent.

 All Assignments are due prior to the exam for that Module  Failure to submit a homework assignment prior to the exam will result in a grade of 0. No homework assignments may be submitted AFTER THE STUDENT HAS TAKEN THE EXAM FOR THAT MODULE .

It is strongly recommended that you submit all homework assignments on the appropriate due date Each student is allowed to drop their lowest exam grade.

NO MAKEUP EXAMS are given. If a student misses an exam, that will be the exam that is dropped.

 Any student who has perfect attendance will receive 5 extra points on one test.  Any student who has not been late for any class will receive 5 extra points on one test. A STUDENT IS ALLOWED ONLY 3 LATE ARRIVALS FOR CLASS. 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM EACH EXAM GRADE EVERY TIME YOU ARE LATE AFTER YOU HAVE UTILIZED YOUR 3 LATES. I have the right to raise or lower your grade despite your numerical average.

Texting=5Points Any student who texts during class will have 5 points deducted from their exam for that module.

All students are responsible for following the policies set forth in the Student Handbook (http://www.ccri.edu/advising/student_services/handbook.html) and College Catalog (http://www.ccri.edu/catalog/)

Services for Students with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, students are encouraged to contact the office of Disability Services for Students as early in the semester as possible (http://www.ccri.edu/dss/index.shtml).

Ask Questions? It is important to remember to DO YOUR OWN WORK. Working “as a team” to complete an assignment, then handing in two identical copies of the same assignment is considered cheating, and is grounds for dismissal from the course and the school.