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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401 (Section: 1H, CRN: 10295) Introduction to Computers |
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| Instructor | Raymond Sweat | ||||||||
| sweatrt@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | T-TR 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
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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, Shelly Cashman Series Concepts & Office, Sandra Cable, by Cengage Publishing, ISBN# 978-0-357-02638-0 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | "NONE" | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Program Student Learning OutcomesUtilize 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.Lecture Topics OutlineIntroduction to Course-Syllabus review, Blackboard, Self Service Banner training, and book options. |
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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: Computer Hardware Module 4: Operating Systems and file Management Module 5: Software and Apps Module 6: Security and Safety Review the Outlook PowerPoint slides and take the Outlook Exam Managing Email messages with Outlook Managing Calendars with Outlook Managing Contacts and Personal contact information Outlook Exam Microsoft Office Assignments Excel 2019 Creating a worksheet and a chart Formulas, Functions, and formatting Working with Large Worksheets, Charting and What-If Analysis Excel Exam Word Creating and Modifying a Flyer Creating a Research Paper Week 10: Creating a Business Letter Word 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 Adobe Exam PowerPoint 2019 & Final Exam Creating and editing Presentations with Pictures Enhancing Presentations with shapes and Smart Art Inserting Word Art, Charts, and Tables |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Weeks 1-15: Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self-Service Banner. Microsoft-Office download Data files. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Computer Basics Weeks 1 & 2 Week 1: January 17 - January 24 Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology Module 2: The Web Module 3: Computer Hardware Modules 1, 2 & 3 exam – January 24 Week 2: January 24 - January31 Module 4: Operating Systems and file Management Module 5: Software and Apps Module 6: Security and Safety Modules 4. 5, & 6 exam – January 31 Outlook - Weeks 3 & 4 - PowerPoints Review the Outlook PowerPoint slides, complete & submit the Email assignment and exam Week 3: January 31 – February 7 Managing Email messages with Outlook Creating an email with an Attachment - Documentation & data file provided Managing Calendars with Outlook Week 4: February 7 – February 14 Managing Contacts and Personal contact information Outlook Exam February 14 Microsoft Office Assignments Excel 2019 Weeks 5, 6 &7 Week 5: Creating a worksheet and a chart February 14 - February 21 Week 6: Formulas, Functions, and formatting February 21 - February 28 Week 7: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting and What-If Analysis February 28 - March 7 Excel Exam - March 7 Word 2019 Weeks 8, 9 &10 Week 8: Creating and Modifying a Flyer March 7 - March 14 Week 9: ** Spring break: No Class** March 13 - March 17 Week 10 Creating a Research Paper & Creating a Business Letter March 21 - March 28 Word Exam - March 28 Adobe Photoshop Weeks 11, 12 &13 PowerPoint Presentations Review the Adobe Photoshop slides and take the Adobe exam. Week 11: Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop March 28 -April 4 Week 12 Paint, Select, and Move Pixels April 4 - April 11 Week 13 Work with Layers April 11 - April 18 Adobe Exam- April 18 PowerPoint 2019 Weeks 14, 15, 16 & Final Exam Week 14: Creating and editing Presentations with Pictures April 18 - April 25 Weeks 15-16: Enhancing Presentations with shapes and Smart April 25 - May 2 PowerPoint Exam May 2 Final Exam: May 11 Schedule may be revised. |
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| Final Exam Date | May 11, 2023 - 8:0 AM Through May 11, 2023 - 9:15 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' | ||||||||
| 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. 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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