Course Disclosure

CSIS 1000 Course Disclosure Terri Sanders Phone: 586-2820 E-Mail: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Designed to explore concepts of microcomputer systems. Concepts include: windows and general information, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, and the Internet. Students will gain proficiency with the basic command structures of each application in an integrated office suite. Fulfills general education--computer literacy requirement at SUU. Recommend speed of at least 25 wpm. This course uses the following Microsoft Office 2016 applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Iron County School District offers students Microsoft Office 365 free to students to download on your personal computers (http://irondistrict.org/parents-students) You may use a USB memory device if you want to access your files at home; otherwise, you may save your work to your network drive.

OBJECTIVE/GVC (Guaranteed Viable Curriculum)

1. Digital Literacy: a. Students demonstrate basic proficiency in using an office suite (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations). b. Students create digital files using various computer applications (photo editing, audio editing, ePortfolios, computer programming, and 3D computer graphics). c. Students recall the basic terms of computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, photo editing, audio editing, ePortfolios, computer programming, and 3D computer graphics). 2. Ethical Reasoning: a. Students identify applicable laws and ethical issues surrounding technology. b. Students explain and justify their ethical perspectives on copyright ownership, copyright infringement, p2p file sharing, cyber bullying, and privacy. 3. Lifelong Learning: a. Students successfully complete an unfamiliar task on their own using a familiar computer application. b. Students successfully complete an unfamiliar task on their own using an unfamiliar computer application.

CREDIT/GRADING

.25 Credits are earned each term for a maximum of .50 for the semester. Successful completion of the course also gives students 3 SUU Concurrent Enrollment Credits for the CSIS 1000 General Education Requirement.

SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

SUU’s Canvas website has a complete list of Assignments, Quizzes, and their due dates. This list can be found on the Assignments or Quizzes pages, or the Calendar page for the course. REQUIREMENT / RESPONSIBILITIES – All Assignments are on Canvas. I. Each student will be given access to the computers. Passwords are to be kept confidential in order to ensure that student’s work is not lost or tampered with. Inappropriate conduct or behavior on the computers will result in loss of computer privileges.

II. No student will be given access to the INTERNET without having first completed the Acceptable Use Policy of the Iron County School District.

III. Each student is expected to contribute to a quiet and productive classroom atmosphere, respect the property of others, participate in and listen to class discussions, turn in assigned work and tests on time, and show cooperation and understanding in working with his/her fellow students and the instructor.

IV. Students are expected to be on task until all work is complete. Students should not be using the internet for activities that are not related to the assignment (playing games, messenger, chat rooms, etc), without permission of the instructor. First offense-warning, second offense-loss of privileges for a one-week period, third offense-internet privileges will be suspended for the remainder of the semester.

V. Each student is expected to bring with him/her all materials necessary for class participation such as: pens, pencils, books, paper, etc.

VI. No food or drinks, and/or candy will be allowed in classroom.

VII. Cell phones are NOT to be used during class time. First offense-verbal warning, second offense-phone taken until end of school day, third offense-phone taken to the office.

ASSIGNMENTS Assignments are to be handed in on the day they are due. If a student has a school excused or home excused absence, the assignment must be made up within one week. After the one-week make-up period, the student will not receive credit for the assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to get the necessary make-up work from the instructor. If the student has an unexcused absence, the assignment cannot be made up. Special arrangements can be made with the instructor for extra help during the lunch hour or after school. Assignments will be graded on both the Basic Point System and the Mastery Learning System.

TESTS Tests will be given following each unit. In addition to the tests/quizzes on canvas, students will take the State Competency Exam. All exams will count towards the student’s final grade and failure to come to class and take the exams will result in zero points.

BELLWORK/QUIZZES Bellwork and/or quizzes will be given each day as a review of previous work or introduction of new units. Students that are tardy will NOT be allowed to make up bellwork and/or quizzes.

PARTICIPATION Students will be given weekly points for being in attendance and being on task during classroom time. FINES Any student found destroying or tampering with equipment of any kind in the classroom will be subject to paying repair or replacement costs.

CSIS 1000 Mrs. Sanders

I have read and agree to comply with the preceding information. I also understand and agree to the information found on my website concerning Concurrent Enrollment.

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