Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401- Section: 71 Introduction to Computers |
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Instructor | Raymond Sweat | ||||||||||
sweatrt@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6583 | ||||||||||
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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. |
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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: Applies 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: Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the computer field. SLO 4: Students will demonstrate ethics and professionalism within 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.
Microsoft Office 365: A Skills Approach, 2019 Edition 1st Edition By Inc. Triad Interactive ISBN10: 1260079449 ISBN13: 9781260079449 Copyright: 2020 Microsoft? Office 365/2019: A Skills Approach provides a unique approach to learning Office Suite. You will also need a 2GB Flash drive to save your work on. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download information. Introduction 365 1 Essential Skills for Office word 365 Word 1 Getting Started with Word 2 Formatting Text and Paragraphs 3 Formatting Documents 4 Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts Working with Reports and Collaborating with Others 5 Word Addendum: Mailings excel 365 Excel 6 Getting Started with Excel 7 Formatting Cells Using Formulas and Functions 8 March 9 -13 Spring Break 9 Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook Adding Charts and Analyzing Data access 365 Access 10 Getting Started with Access 11 Working with Tables 12Using Queries and Organizing Information 13 Working with Forms and Report PowerPoint 14 Getting Started with PowerPoint 15 Adding Content to Slides 16 Formatting Presentations Managing and Delivering Presentations Final Exam |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download information. Introduction 365 1 Essential Skills for Office word 365 Word 1 Getting Started with Word 2 Formatting Text and Paragraphs 3 Formatting Documents 4 Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts Working with Reports and Collaborating with Others 5 Word Addendum: Mailings excel 365 Excel 6 Getting Started with Excel 7 Formatting Cells Using Formulas and Functions 8 March 9 -13 Spring Break 9 Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook Adding Charts and Analyzing Data access 365 Access 10 Getting Started with Access 11 Working with Tables 12Using Queries and Organizing Information 13 Working with Forms and Report PowerPoint 14 Getting Started with PowerPoint 15 Adding Content to Slides 16 Formatting Presentations Managing and Delivering Presentations Final Exam |
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Final Exam Date | May 12, 2020 - 12:00 AM Through May 13, 2020 - 12:00 AM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Tests/Final 60% Labs 40% |
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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. 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. No emailed work is accepted; unless requested by instructor. 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. Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered. No ID, No exam. Software Requirements: |
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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. |
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
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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. March 2, 2020 - Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty April 17, 2020 - Last day to drop with academic penalty, |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |