Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: ITSC-1401- Section: 74 Introduction to Computers

Instructor Information
Instructor	Brenda Duhon
E-mail	duhonbg@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6381
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201B Hours: I do not have an on-campus office. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Identify the components of a computer system; use common applications; explain the impact of computers on society; identify computer careers; identify fundamental programming structures; identify ethical use of computers; and use basic operating system functions.
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	Utilize basic software development terminology and concepts. Apply a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product. Create computer graphics for inclusion into a software product. Explain ethical practices within the computer field. Identify procedures for security risk management in the computer field.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 (Introductory) Authors: Cable | Freund | Monk | Sebok | Vermaat ISBN No: 9780357700006 Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbook by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Introduction to Course; Introduction: File Management Week 2 Word: Creating and Modifying a Flyer Week 3 Word: Creating a Research Paper Week 4 Word: Creating a Business Letter Week 5 Word Exam; PowerPoint: Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures Week 6 PowerPoint: Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt & PowerPoint: Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables Week 7 PowerPoint Exam; Excel: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart Week 8 Excel: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting Week 9 Excel: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-if Analysis Week 10 Excel Exam; Access: Database and Database Objects: An Introduction Week 11 Access: Querying a Database Week 12 Access: Maintaining a Database Week 13 Access Exam Week 14 Integration Project Week 15 Final Exam This course syllabus is for an ONLINE section of ITSC 1401 for the Fall 2020 semester. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student missing more than two weeks with no online class or lab participation. "Attendance" is monitored as participation and logging into the course. Assignments are due on the dates provided in Blackboard. Students are responsible for completing any assigned readings, unit exercises and projects, and video viewings. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Office 365 software and reliable Internet access are required for this course. You MUST have this software available to you to complete your work. You can also use the open lab provided in the Gates Library, if needed. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, exercises, quizzes or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 Syllabus review, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner Microsoft-Office download information. Introduction: File Management Week 2 Word Module 1 (Creating and Modifying a Flyer) Week 3 Word Module 2 (Creating a Research Paper) Week 4 Word Module 3 (Creating a Business Letter) Week 5 Word Exam; PowerPoint Module 1 (Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures) Week 6 PowerPoint Module 2 (Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt) & PowerPoint Module 3 (Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables) Week 7 PowerPoint Exam; Excel Module 1 (Creating a Worksheet and a Chart) Week 8 Excel Module 2 (Formulas, Functions, and Formatting) Week 9 Excel Module 3 (Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-if Analysis) Week 10 Excel Exam; Access Module 1 (Database and Database Objects: An Introduction) Week 11 Access Module 2 (Querying a Database) Week 12 Access Module 3 (Maintaining a Database) Week 13 Access Exam; Post Test; Review for Final Exam Week 14 Integration Project & Review for Final Exam Week 15 Final Exam Window Assignments are subject to change.
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 9, 2020 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	60%--Tests/Final Exam 40%--Daily Work/Labs
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This course syllabus is for an ONLINE section of ITSC 1401 for the Fall 2020 semester. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student missing more than two weeks with no online class or lab participation. "Attendance" is monitored as participation and logging into the course. Assignments are due on the dates provided in Blackboard. Students are responsible for completing any assigned readings, unit exercises and projects, and video viewings. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Office 365 software and reliable Internet access are required for this course. You MUST have this software available to you to complete your work. You can also use the open lab provided in the Gates Library, if needed. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, exercises, quizzes or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams.
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, course participation on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 15% penalty for every day it is late. There is a two-day limit for late work. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. 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 you miss an exam, your lowest exam grade (excluding the final) will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. The final exam cannot be made up if missed; therefore, a missed final exam will count as a 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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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.