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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Spring 2011 Mrs. Grande – Assistant Professor [email protected] Texts:

 Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2007  Skills for Success with Windows 7  Technology in Action 7th edition by Evans, Martin, and Poatsy  myitlab access card  Purchase one flash drive EVERYDAY: YOU MUST CHECK YOUR E-MAIL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Date EXAM Wed. Feb. 9 Chapter 1 and 2 Wed. Feb. 23 Chapter 3 and Windows 7 Wed. Mar. 9 Chapter 4 and Word Wed. Mar. 30 Chapter 5 and Excel Wed. Apr. 13 Chapter 6 Wed. Apr 20 Chapter 7 and PowerPoint Final Exam TBA Chapters 8 and 9

WEEK MODULE TEXT HOMEWORK

1 Chapter 1 Why Computers Matter to Setup Myitlab Account Jan 24 You: Becoming Computer Fluent

2 Chapter 2 Looking at Computers Windows 7 Jan 31 and Understanding the Parts Module 1 Ends 3 EXAM Wed. Feb. 9 Feb 7 Chapters 1 and 2 Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Windows 7 Making the Most of the Web’s Resources (First Half)

4 Chapter 3 (Second Half) Word Feb 14 Module 2 Ends 5 EXAM Wed. Feb. 23 Feb 21 Chapter 3 and Windows 7 Chapter 4 Application Software: Word Programs That Let You Work and Play (First Half)

6 Chapter 4 (Second Half) Excel Feb 28 Module 3 Ends 7 EXAM Wed. Mar. 9 Mar 7 Chapter 4 and Word Chapter 5 Using System Software: The Operating System, Utility Excel Programs, and File Management(First Half)

Mar 14 Chapter 5 (Second Half)) Internet Assignment

8 Mar 21 SPRING BREAK 

Module 4 Ends 9 EXAM Wed. Mar. 30 Mar 28 Chapter 5 and Excel Chapter 6 Understanding and E-Mail Project Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System(First Half)

10 Chapter 6 (Second Half) PowerPoint Apr 4

Module 5 Ends 11 EXAM Wed. Apr. 13 Apr 11 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Networking and Security: PowerPoint Connecting Computers and Keeping Them Safe from Hackers and Viruses

12 EXAM Wed. Apr. 20 Apr 18 Chapter 7 and PowerPoint Access Chapter 8 Mobile Computing: Keeping Your Data on Hand (First Half) Module 6 Ends 13 Shopping Project-Extra Apr 25 Chapter 8 Second Half Credit

14 Chapter 9 Digital lifestyle Movie Maker May 2 Protecting Digital Data and Devices Module 7 Ends 15 FINAL EXAM MAY GOD GRANT YOU A May 10-13 TBA RESTFUL SUMMER Chapter 8 and Chapter 9

Just a few notes Some notes about this course:

Grading Policy: Tests 75% Homework 25% 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.

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. NO Texting Allowed in Class – Points will be deducted from your average