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Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401 (Section: 71, CRN: 92442) Introduction to Computers |
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| Instructor | Raymond Sweat | ||||||||
| sweatrt@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Educational - Room: 228 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | M-TR 4:00 - ,5:00 |
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| Description | Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. | ||||||||
| Required 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 Office 365 & Office 2019,David Beskeen, Mark Ciampa |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | "NONE" | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Technology for Success Microsoft Office 365 & Office 219 Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology Module 2: The Web Module 3: Hardware and Processors Excel Exam Modules 1,2,3 Module 4: Operating Systems and file Management Module 5: APP Module 6: Cyber Security and Safety Excel Exam Modules 4,5,6 Review the Outlook slides Only. Managing Email messages with Outlook Managing Calendars with Outlook Managing Contacts and Personal contact information Word Creating Documents with Word Formatting Text and Graphics Word Exam Excel Creating a worksheet and a chart Getting started with Excel Formatting a Worksheet Analyzing Data using Formulas Excel Exam Adobe Photoshop - PowerPoint Presentations Review the Adobe Photoshop slides and Adobe exam. Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop Paint, Select, and Move Pixels Work with Layers No Adobe Exam PowerPoint Creating a Presentations in PowerPoint Modifying a Presentation Inserting Objects into a Presentation PowerPoint Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Weeks 1-15: Syllabus review, Blackboard Ultra and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download Data files. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Computer Basics : August 25 - September 6 Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology Module 2: The Web Module 3: Computer Hardware Modules 1, 2 & 3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Exam – September 6th August 25 - September 9 Module 4: Operating Systems and file Management Module 5: Software and Apps Module 6: Security and Safety Modules 4. 5, & 6 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Exam - September 13th Review the Outlook Slides only. Review the Outlook slides. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There are no Outlook Assignments nor exams. : Security and Safety September Managing Email messages with Outlook Creating an email with an Attachment - Documentation & data file provided Managing Calendars with Outlook Managing Contacts and Personal contact information Word Creating Documents with Word >>>>>>>>>> September 13 - September 29 Formatting Texts and graphics >>>>>>>>>> September 13 - October 6 Word Exam>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>October 6 - October 8 Excel Getting started with Excel >>>>>>>>>>> October 8 - October 20 Formatting a Worksheet >>>>>>>>>>> October 20 - October 31 Excel Exam >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> October 31 - November 8 Adobe Photoshop Review the Adobe Photoshop slides Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop Paint, Select, and Move Pixels Power Point Creating a presentation in PowerPoint >>>>>>>>>>>> November 8 - November 22 Modifying a Presentation. >>>>>>>>>>>> November 22 - December 4 22 PowerPoint Exam >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> December 4 ,December 6 Final Exam >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>December 7 - 10 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2025 - 10:0 AM Through December 10, 2025 - 10:55 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests - 60%, Assignments - 40% | ||||||||
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| Attendance Policy |
'none' |
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| Additional Information |
Important Dates
Refer to the calendar in Blackboard or on Quick Links. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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