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Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401- Section: 72 Introduction to Computers |
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| Instructor | Raymond Sweat | ||||||||||
| sweatrt@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| Description | Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Associate of Applied Science Software Developer/Game Design Program 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Utilizes basic software development terminology and concepts. SLO 1: Students will utilize basic software development terminology and concepts. PSLO 2: Apply a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product. SLO 2: Students will apply a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product. PSLO 3: Creates computer graphics for inclusion into a software product. SLO 3: Students will create computer graphics for inclusion into a software product. PSLO 4: Explain ethical practices within the computer field. SLO 4: Students will Explain ethical practices within the computer field. PSLO 5. Identify procedures for security risk management in the computer field. SLO 5. Students will Identify procedures for security risk management in the computer field. |
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| 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.
Technology for Success - Microsoft:365 & Office 2019 Authors: Sandra E. Cable | Steven M. Freund | Ellen F. Monk | Susan L Sebok | Missty E. Vermaat Student edition ISBN: 978-0-357-02638-0 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person. Lab assignments will be given each week. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10-point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. August 23, 2021 - First class day Weeks 1-16: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Lecture topics outline Weeks 1-16: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download Data files. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Weeks1 & 2: Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology Review Questions Click on Model 1 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/05 Module 2:The Web Review Questions Click on Model 2 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/12 Modules 1 and 2 exam - 09/06 - 09/12. Click on Module 1_2 link below to start the exam September 6 - Labor Day - No Classes Weeks 3 & 4: Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 3 Computer Hardware Review Questions Click on Model 3 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/19 Module 4Operating Systems and file Manageme Review Questions Click on Model 4 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/19 Modules 3 and 4 exam - 09/13- 09/19. Click on Module 3_4 link below to start the exam Weeks 5 & 6 Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 5: Software and Apps Review Questions Click on Model 5 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/26 Module 6:Security and Safety Review Questions Click on Model 6 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/30 Modules 5 and 6 exam - 09/20 - 09/30. Click on Module 5_6 link below to start the exam Ends September 30, 2021 ( Tentatively ) Major Assignments Microsoft-Office download information. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Word 2019 October 3, 2021 Creating and Modifying a Flyer Creating a Research Paper Creating a Business Letter October 17, 2021 PowerPoint 2019 October 3, 2021, 2021 Creating and editing Presentations with Pictures Enhancing Presentations with shapes and Smart Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables October 17,, 2021 Excel 2019 October 18, 2021 Creating a worksheet and a chart Formulas, Functions, and formatting Working with large worksheets, charting, and What-if Analysis November 14, 2021 Access 2019 November 15, 2021 Database and Database Objects: An introduction Querying a Database Maintaining a Database December 1 2021 Last class day Final Exam - Wednesday, May 12 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
August 23, 2021 - First class day Weeks 1-16: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Lecture topics outline Weeks 1-16: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download Data files. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Weeks1 & 2: Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology Review Questions Click on Model 1 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/05 Module 2:The Web Review Questions Click on Model 2 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/12 Modules 1 and 2 exam - 09/06 - 09/12. Click on Module 1_2 link below to start the exam September 6 - Labor Day - No Classes Weeks 3 & 4: Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 3 Computer Hardware Review Questions Click on Model 3 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/19 Module 4Operating Systems and file Manageme Review Questions Click on Model 4 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/19 Modules 3 and 4 exam - 09/13- 09/19. Click on Module 3_4 link below to start the exam Weeks 5 & 6 Introduction to Technology for Success: Computer Concepts. Module 5: Software and Apps Review Questions Click on Model 5 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/26 Module 6:Security and Safety Review Questions Click on Model 6 Review Quiz link below to start the Review Questions - 08/27 - 09/30 Modules 5 and 6 exam - 09/20 - 09/30. Click on Module 5_6 link below to start the exam Ends September 30, 2021 ( Tentatively ) Major Assignments Microsoft-Office download information. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Word 2019 October 3, 2021 Creating and Modifying a Flyer Creating a Research Paper Creating a Business Letter October 17, 2021 PowerPoint 2019 October 3, 2021, 2021 Creating and editing Presentations with Pictures Enhancing Presentations with shapes and Smart Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables October 17,, 2021 Excel 2019 October 18, 2021 Creating a worksheet and a chart Formulas, Functions, and formatting Working with large worksheets, charting, and What-if Analysis November 14, 2021 Access 2019 November 15, 2021 Database and Database Objects: An introduction Querying a Database Maintaining a Database December 1 2021 Last class day Final Exam - Wednesday, May 12 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am |
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| Final Exam Date | November 22, 2021 - 8:0 AM Through November 27, 2021 - 10:30 PM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests/Final - 60% Of average tests Labs/assignments- 40% Of average Labs/Assignments |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person. Lab assignments will be given each week. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10-point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. |
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| 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. A tardy is an absence for attendance purposes. 4 absences = one letter grade drop 6 absences = two letter grade drop 8 absences = automatic failure of class Quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes already turned in. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignments coming in late will be assessed a penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent from the previous class meeting. Academic Policies: Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered no ID, no exam. If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. No emailed work is accepted. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Exams will be given online and students are required to complete by due date. Assignments are due by 11:30 p.m. the night of the due date posted online. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework and for being prepared for each class meeting including virtual meetings scheduled. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting. Software Requirements: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments. |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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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I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office (UITC 201F), in person. |
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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