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Florida International University School of Computing and Information Sciences Introduction to Microcomputer Applications CGS-2060 – Dual Enrollment Fall 2014 Instructor: Gicel Florian E-Mail: [email protected] Office: John A. Ferguson Senior High School (305)-408-2700 COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to make the student proficient in solving general problems using word processing, and spreadsheet computer software. Course Objectives: Hands-on study of the Operating System, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software. COURSE OUTCOMES

 Demonstrate general knowledge of computer concepts.

 Demonstrate knowledge of a personal computer operating system.

 Demonstrate knowledge of word-processing software.

 Show knowledge of spreadsheet software and its uses. COURSE POLICIES Student Conduct In-Class Policy Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook. Electronic Devices In-Class Policy Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes. Dual Enrollment students need to follow the Miami Dade County Public School Acceptable Use Policy. Examination Policy Announced examinations will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled. In Case You Are Late or Absent: It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and laboratory or project assignments should you miss class or be late. Incomplete Policy Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course. Cheating Policy Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

1. Represent the work of others as their own.

2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.

3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.

4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.

5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work. The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor, not other classmates. Disabilities Policy In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to “reasonable accommodations.” Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course. Course Requirements 1. Textbooks: Bundle: New Perspectives on Microsoft® Excel® 2010, Introductory + New Perspectives on Microsoft® Word 2010, Introductory. ISBN#978-1-4-3546516-9, New Perspectives on Microsoft® PowerPointl® 2010, Introductory. ISBN# 978-0-5-3875373-9 2. One USB 2GB Flash Drive —For All Labs and Projects. 3. Access to SAM2010.course.com for tutorials Class Fee A US$10.00 fee is due in cash. Class fees are used to purchase printer paper, toner cartridges, and other materials. Failure to pay the fee will become a financial senior obligation and must be paid in order to graduate.

Assignments # of Grades per Assignment Exams 2 grades each Projects 4 grades each Homework / Participation 1 grade each

Extra Credit: MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification Final grade will be: Pass Fail A = 100-95 C- = 69-66 (1.7) (4.0) A- = 94-90 D+ = 65-60 (1.3) (3.7) B+ = 89-87 D = 59-56 (1.0) (3.3) B = 86-83 D- = 55-51 (0.7) (3.0) B- = 82-80 F = 50-0 (0) (2.7) C+ = 79-76 (2.3) C = 75-70 (2.0) Weekly Activities: Tutorial - Operating System: Working with Files Week 1 - 2 Tutorial - Office: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Operating System Microsoft Office Exams: Operating System & Getting Started with MS Office Tutorial 1: Creating a Document Tutorial 2: Editing and Formatting a Document Week 3-4 Microsoft Word Word Exam 1 & 2 Complete Project Tutorial 3: Creating a Multiple-Page Report Week 5-6 Tutorial 4: Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge Microsoft Word Word Exam 3 & 4 Tutorial 5: Working with Templates, Themes, and Styles Tutorial 6: Using Mail Merge Week 7-8 Microsoft Word Word Exam 5 & 6 Word Tutorial 2: Project Case Problem 1 Due Tutorial 7: Collaborating with Others and Creating Web Pages Week 9 Microsoft Word Word Exam 7 Homework: Current Event

Week 10-11 Tutorial: 1 Getting Started with Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Excel Exam 1 Tutorial 2: Formatting a Workbook Week 12-13 Tutorial 3: Working with Formulas and Functions Microsoft Excel Excel Exam 2 & 3 Tutorial 4: Enhancing a Workbook with Charts and Graphics Tutorial 5: Working with Excel Tables Week 14-15 Microsoft Excel Excel Exam 4 & 5 Excel Tutorial 2: Project Case Problem 1 Due Tutorial 6: Managing multiple worksheets and workbooks Week 16 Tutorial 7: Using Advanced Functions and Conditional Formatting Microsoft Excel Excel Exam 6 & 7 Tutorial 8: Developing an Excel Application Week 17 Microsoft Excel Excel Exam 8 Attendance is required