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Instructor
Martha Demaree-Davis
(918) 775-6977
mdemaree @carlalbert.edu
Course
Description
This course is
designed to give the student
hands-on experience with word
processing, electronic
spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and
database management software.
Exploration of the Internet and
a brief overview of
microcomputer concepts will also
be included as components of
this course. All applications
software utilized will be window
based. This course can be used
to satisfy a computer
proficiency requirement at most
four-year institutions.
Prerequisite
OS1101 or
equivalent typing skill. 3
credit hours.
Textbook
(Textbooks are not optional)
Microsoft Office
2003 Volume 1, Custom Edition
for Carl Albert State College.
By: Robert T. Grauer and Maryann
Barber.
Software
(available in classroom
computers)
Other
Requirements
Students must
purchase a USB storage drive
(sometimes called jump drives,
thumb drives, or flash drives)
for storage of classroom project
files.
These devices hold anywhere from
128 megabytes to 4 gigabytes.
Graded assignments will not be
accepted via email or floppy
disk. They are available from
the CASC Bookstore or from most
stores that sell computer
storage devices. Students will
need to purchase a 3-ring
binder, file folder, three
scantrons, and a #2 pencil.
Course
Objectives
Upon completion
of Microcomputer Applications,
the student should be able to:
Understand
computer hardware fundamentals.
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Become
comfortable with computer
terminology
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Describe the
differences between
applications software and
system software.
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Create word
processing documents and
understand word processing
fundamentals.
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Use an
electronic spreadsheet to
solve problems.
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Author simple
data base systems and apply
queries to search for a
range of data.
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Understand
data communications and
graphics functions through
in class examples.
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Become
proficient in the use of
mouse and windows
environment.
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Be able to
access the World Wide Web
feature using Netscape
Navigator to navigate,
search, and explore the Web.
Some exposure to e-mail,
newsgroups, multimedia, and
other Internet resources.
Instructional Techniques
Class will be
taught using lecture,
demonstration, and hands-on
experience in the form of lab
activities and homework
assignments.
Evaluation
and Assignment Submission
Chapter reviews
and tests will be a combination
of true and false, multipile
choice question, and application
exercises. Homework
assignments and tests will not
be accepted via e-mail or floppy
disk. Students must complete
and submit all PRINT OUT work during
class time on the due
date using a USB
storage device.
Students who miss
exam dates will report to class
at a specific date and time set
aside by the instructor for
make-up exams. It is advised
students take the test on the
scheduled day.
Late Work
Students must
hand in work by deadlines in
order to receive credit. Late
work will not receive credit.
In case of serious illness or
other emergencies, the student
should notify the instructor
prior to assignment
deadlines to make special
arrangements.
Academic
Integrity
The CASC Student
Handbook details a code of
conduct for CASC students. Acts
of dishonesty (cheating,
plagiarism, etc.) or disruptive
behavior directed toward the
instructor or classmates will
result in immediate academic
withdrawal from the course.
Attendance/Administrative
Withdrawal
Regular
attendance is vital to success
in any college course. A
student who misses more than six
(6) class periods will have a
deduction of one letter grade
for the course.
Assignments
Homework units
must be in chronological order
as completed. The assignment must
contain the following
information: Name of unit,
section, file name, page number,
due date, and be stapled
together.
No Late Homework
will be accepted or class
assignments not labeled
correctly.
Example:
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Name |
Your
Name |
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Name
of Unit and
Section Number |
Word
Section 1 |
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Name
of file |
My
First Document |
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Page
Number |
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Date due |
August 25, 2007
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Administrative Withdrawal
It is the
responsibility of the student to
attend class and submit
assignments as specified in the
course syllabus. Students
who fail to comply with the
course requirements may be
administratively dropped from
the course by the instructor.
Students in this
course may be withdrawn from the
course by the instructor should
either of the following
situations apply:
Cellular
Phones/Paging Devices
Students must be
considerate of others during
class time. Constant
interruptions from cell phone or
paging devices will not be
tolerated. The items
MUST be TURNED OFF in
the computer lab.
Grades
Grades will be
figured from a total point
system. Please not that grades
will be lowered if students miss
more than six (6) class periods. Tests, homework and
daily assignments will be
assigned a number of points and
a totaled. Individuals will be
graded according to percentages
of their points to total points.
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A |
90%-100% |
C |
70%-79% |
F |
Below 60% |
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B |
80%-89% |
D |
60%-69% |
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E-MAIL
Students
MUST have a functioning
e-mail address using Carl
Albert's e-mail address.
You will use your first and
middle initial plus last name.
Your name will be typed in
lowercase letters. The
password is your PIN number. Do
not give you password to anyone
for security reasons. It
is the student's responsibility
to make sure you have this
information and it is a working
account. Each student need
his/her own book (cannot share a
book). You need to bring your
book and jump drive to class.
Disability Statement
Carl Albert State
College complies with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1990. Students with disabilities
who need special accommodations
would make their request in the
following way:
- Talk with your
instructor after class or
your disability or special needs
related to work in class.
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Complete the
Request for Special
Accommodations form with the
student Support Services
Coordinator/ADA Coordinator.
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