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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: ITSC-1401 (Section: 50H, CRN: 10640) Introduction to Computers |
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| Instructor | Kenneth Ballou | ||||||||
| balloukw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6418 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A | ||||||||
| Office Hours | By appointment only. | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | By Appointment Only | ||||||||
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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 |
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 Use basic operating system functions. |
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| 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 |
Week 1 Syllabus review, Blackboard, Self-Service Banner Microsoft-Office download information, and Computer Concepts (File Management). Week 2 Computer Concepts (Impact of Technology; Computer Hardware; Ethics) Week 3 Outlook (Managing Messages with Outlook; Managing Calendars with Outlook) Week 4 Outlook (Managing Contacts and Personal Contact Information; Creating and Managing Tasks with Outlook) Week 5 Word Module 1 (Creating and Modifying a Flyer) Week 6 Word Module 2 (Creating a Research Paper) Week 7 Word Module 3 (Creating a Business Letter) Week 8 PowerPoint Module 1 (Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures) **Spring Break** Week 9 PowerPoint Module 2 (Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt) Week 10 PowerPoint Exam; Excel Module 1 (Creating a Worksheet and a Chart) Week 11 Excel Module 2 (Formulas, Functions, and Formatting) Week 12 Excel Module 3 (Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-if Analysis) Week 13 Adobe Week 14 Course Project Week 15 Review Week 16 Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Syllabus review, Blackboard, Self-Service Banner Microsoft-Office download information, and Computer Concepts (File Management) Week 2 Computer Concepts (Impact of Technology; Computer Hardware; Ethics): Review questions Modules 1, 3, and 4. Week 3 Computer Concepts Exam 1. Outlook (Managing Messages with Outlook; Managing Calendars with Outlook). Review questions and lab assignments. Week 4 Outlook (Managing Contacts and Personal Contact Information; Creating and Managing Tasks with Outlook). Review questions and lab assignments. Week 5 Outlook Exam 2. Word Module 1 (Creating and Modifying a Flyer). Review, lab assignments. Week 6 Word Module 2 (Creating a Research Paper). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 7 Word Module 3 (Creating a Business Letter). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 8 Word Exam. PowerPoint Module 1 (Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures). Review questions, lab assignments. **Spring Break** Week 9 PowerPoint Module 2 (Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 10 PowerPoint Exam; Excel Module 1 (Creating a Worksheet and a Chart). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 11 Excel Module 2 (Formulas, Functions, and Formatting). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 12 Excel Module 3 (Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-if Analysis). Review questions, lab assignments. Week 13 Excel Exam. Adobe Week 14 Course Project Week 15 Review for Final Exam Week 16 Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2024 - 6:30 AM Through May 9, 2024 - 11:59 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests\Exams - 30% Assignments - 30% Final - 40% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Assignments are due on the dates provided in Blackboard. Students are responsible for completing any assigned readings, unit exercises and projects, and video viewings. 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. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams. |
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| Attendance Policy |
The following is the attendance policy. 3 absences = one letter grade drop 5 absences = two letter grade drop 7 absences = automatic failure of class |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| 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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