Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401- Section: 73
Introduction to Computers 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Brenda Duhon
E-mailduhonbg@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 719-1681
Office
Location:Madison Monroe Education - Room: 147
Hours:N/A
Department
Business and Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381
Course Information
Description Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes 1. Obtains general knowledge of networking and computer terms through content reading material (PSLO ALPHA) measured by pretest/posttest.
2. Describe current technology including hardware, software, and digital media (PSLO 1) measured by embedded test questions.
3. Use current Microsoft Office programs to develop professional results from software use. (PSLO 2) measured with rubrics applied to hands-on projects.
4. Students demonstrate ethics and professionalism (PSLO 4), measured by embedded test questions.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrates appropriate professionalism in the administrative workplace environment.
PSLO 2. Uses current business administration skills.
PSLO 3. Uses current business office software applications.
PSLO 4. Proofreads and edits business documents.
Textbooks ISBN: 978-1-305-87918-8 Carey/Oja/Parons/Pinard/Romer/Ruffolo/ New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016: Brief Cengage Learning 2017 (Required)
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self Service Banner
Week 2: Managing Your Files--Organizing Files and Folders with Windows 10.
Week 3: Word- Module 1 Creating and Editing a Document- Session 1.1 Writing a Business Letter and Formatting a Flyer, Session 1.2 Formatting a Document
Week 4: Word Module 2 Navigating and Formatting a Document Session 2.1 Editing an Academic Document According to MLA Style , Session 2.2 Bibliography, Review for Word Test.
Week 5: Extra practice on Word Modules 1 and 2
Week 6: Exam:Word & Managing Your Files; Excel Module 1 Creating a Customer Order Report Session 1.1
Week 7: Excel Module 1 continued Session 1.2 Excel Formulas and Functions, Module 2 Session 2.1 Formatting Workbook Text and Data
Week 8: Excel Module 2 continued Session 2.2 Designing a Printout, Module 3 Session 3.1 Performing Calculation with Formulas and Functions,.
Week 9: Excel Module 3 continued Session 3.2 Cell references and Formulas, Review for Excel Test,
Week 10: Exam Excel; Access Module 1 Creating a Database Session 1.1 Introduction to Database Concepts, Session 1.2 Creating a query, form and report.
Week 11: Access Module 3 Maintaining and Querying a Database Session 3.1 Updating Tables and Retrieving Data. Session 3.2 Selection Criteria in Queries.
Week 12: Power Point Module 1 Creating a Presentation Session 1.1, Session 1.2 Slide show and Presenter Views
Week 13: Exam: Access and PowerPoint; Outlook- Sending and Receiving Email Messages Session 1 Navigating Between Outlook Elements and Session 2 Read and respond to email messages.
Week 14 - Continue and review for Final Exam
Week 15: Final Exam Window

(This schedule is subject to change.)
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self Service Banner
Week 2: Managing Your Files--Organizing Files and Folders with Windows 10.
Week 3: Word- Module 1 Creating and Editing a Document- Session 1.1 Writing a Business Letter and Formatting a Flyer, Session 1.2 Formatting a Document
Week 4: Exam #1: Managing Your Files; Word Module 2 Navigating and Formatting a Document Session 2.1 Editing an Academic Document According to MLA Style , Session 2.2 Bibliography, Review for Word Test.
Week 5: Extra practice on Word Modules 1 and 2
Week 6: Exam #2 Word; Excel Module 1 Creating a Customer Order Report Session 1.1
Week 7: Excel Module 1 continued Session 1.2 Excel Formulas and Functions, Module 2 Session 2.1 Formatting Workbook Text and Data
Week 8: Excel Module 2 continued Session 2.2 Designing a Printout, Module 3 Session 3.1 Performing Calculation with Formulas and Functions,.
Week 9: Excel Module 3 continued Session 3.2 Cell references and Formulas, Review for Excel Test,
Week 10: Exam #3 Excel; Access Module 1 Creating a Database Session 1.1 Introduction to Database Concepts, Session 1.2 Creating a query, form and report.
Week 11: Access Module 3 Maintaining and Querying a Database Session 3.1 Updating Tables and Retrieving Data. Session 3.2 Selection Criteria in Queries.
Week 12: Power Point Module 1 Creating a Presentation Session 1.1, Session 1.2 Slide show and Presenter Views
Week 13: Exam #4: Access and PowerPoint; Outlook- Sending and Receiving Email Messages Session 1 Navigating Between Outlook Elements and Session 2 Read and respond to email messages.
Week 14 - Continue and review for Final Exam
Week 15: Final Exam Window

(This schedule is subject to change.)
Final Exam Date December 6, 2018 - 3:00 PM   Through  December 9, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Assignments/Quizzes 40%, Exams 60%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies You may need a FLASH DRIVE for this class. You must have access to Microsoft Office 2016 for this course.
Attendance Policy Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. This includes attendance/participation in weekly online activities since this is an online course.

All late assignments will be assessed a 30% penalty. No late work is allowed beyond one week after it is due.

Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework and for being prepared for each class.

Please note: There are NO makeups for quizzes or exams. If a student misses an exam, their lowest test grade (excluding the final exam) will count twice. If more than one exam is missed, those exams will be given a grade of zero.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.