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Information Systems I
Linda Stanley, Instructor
CIS 1013, Summer I 2007 Three (3) Credit Hours
MTWR 10:15 - 12:15 in CR214

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces computer terminology and concepts, Web browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Emphasis is place on hands-on practice to produce interesting and useful projects, and computer skills will be reinforced through the use of tutorials and cases.

PREREQUISITES:

1) OFAD 1002 Keyboarding I with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent
2) CIS 1001 Introduction to Computing I
or CIS 1263 Microcomputer Operating Systems I
or Competency Test

OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES

The objectives below, along with others determined by individual students, will be demonstrated through satisfactory performance on assignments/tests and through participation in class discussions when appropriate. Expectations for each assignment will be explained well in advance of due dates.

  1. The student will develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced in case problems.
  2. The student will develop and demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills by authoring business documents/presentations.
  3. The student will develop and demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
  4. The student will demonstrate college-level demeanor both within and outside the classroom by attending class, following procedures, and taking responsibility for all work assigned.
  5. The student will show sensitivity in everyday relationships based on a fuller understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity by working respectfully with all staff and students.
  6. The student will acquire and demonstrate discipline specific knowledge and skills:
    1. Apply basic Internet concepts to access and use the World Wide Web
    2. Apply basic word processing functions to compose, format, and enhance business correspondence/reports and simple desktop publishing projects
    3. Apply basic database functions to develop, maintain and control databases to find and use information effectively
    4. Apply basic spreadsheet functions to develop professional worksheets for financial reports and business decisions
    5. Apply basic presentation functions to develop professional slideshow presentations

REQUIRED BOOKS AND MATERIALS

  1. Microsoft® Office 2003, Custom Edition, New Perspective Series, Course Technology, An International Thomson Publishing Company.
  2. SAM 2003 (Microsoft® Office 2003 Assessment & Training Software)
  3. Pen or pencil and paper
  4. One USB Drive (Pen Drive or Flash Disk) for data storage

ATTENDANCE

Punctual attendance is expected of all students. You are expected to attend every class meeting of this course; your absences will be recorded. Excessive absences will be reported and could affect any financial aid that you receive. If you must miss class, I expect you to notify me BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. It is your responsibility to determine what material was covered and what will be expected prior to the next class meeting. Frequently, you will be asked to open a file from your disk that was keyed during the previous class meeting. Any work keyed on the computer during the missed class must be on your flash disk before the next class meeting. "I was absent last time" is not an excuse for not having the work on your disk. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor or another student to determine what is needed prior to the next class meeting.

I maintain this web site with posted assignments, due dates, and announcements. You may access the site through the NPCC home page (www.npcc.edu), click on Staff, Faculty Homepages, and follow the link to the Linda Stanley web site.

AUDIT POLICY

Students auditing a course will be wait-listed until the first day of class and then will be registered on a space-available basis. Students auditing will pay all tuition and fees associated with the course. Since no grade is assigned for this audit (visitor) status, it will not transfer to another college or university, it will not qualify a student for Pell Grand or Veteran’s benefits, and it will not be listed on the college’s transcript or count toward full-time status. A registered student may change from an audit status to a grade status only during the specified period of late registration. Once instruction begins, no student may change from a grade basis to an audit status.

ASSIGNMENTS

  1. Read your textbook before class.
  2. Computer homework is assigned to instruct, reinforce, and supplement learning. Computer skills are learned by hands-on practice. If you wish to be successful in this course, you must complete assigned homework. Homework assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Print your homework before class, or it will be considered late. NO LATE HOMEWORK IS ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
  3. Homework must be assembled in the proper sequence with one staple in the left corner or points will be deducted from the homework grade.
  4. Complete as much work as possible during class time after demonstrations have been completed by the instructor.
  5. An open lab in the Computer Resource Center is available for you to use. See the help desk for hours of operation. You are expected to comply with all policies and procedures posted in the Computer Resource Center. In addition, the Business Division usually hires a tutor for Information Systems students. Your instructor will post tutor hours when available.

EVALUATION

  1. Tests will consist of software performance tasks and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online tests. During the semester, each student will take 4 unit tests and a comprehensive final exam. If you miss an Excel or Access test, the test may be made up on Tuesday, July 24. If you miss a Word or PowerPoint test, the test may be made up on Friday, August 10. If you fail to make up a missed exam, you will receive a zero (0) for that exam. If you miss the final, you will receive a zero (0) for the final exam score.
  2. Homework is due at the beginning of the class period. Print the homework before class—not when you get to class. If a student fails to submit homework, a zero is recorded for that assignment. No late homework will be accepted without prior approval. No homework score will be dropped.
  3. Weights:
    Unit Tests 50% of final grade
    Homework 30% of final grade
    Comprehensive Final Exam 20% of final grade
  4. Grading scale for Information Systems I (used by all Information Systems instructors)

    93 – 100%    A
    85 – 92%     B
    75 - 84%     C
    65 – 74%     D

SPECIAL NEEDS

    Students requiring special services or equipment should speak with the instructor about the individual need within the first day of the semester.

ADA POLICY

    National Park Community College is committed to providing educational opportunities to all qualified individuals, and in doing so, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which states that no qualified person shall, because of their disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the College. Students having questions about accessibility or requesting reasonable accommodations as indicated in the ADA or Section 504 should contact Ms. Audrey Smelser in Student Services.

STUDENT CONDUCT

  1. Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receiving a zero for the assignment/test or a failing grade for the course. I will report the incident to the Vice President for Student Services. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:
    a. Represent the work of others as their own
    b. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work
    c. Give unauthorized assistance to other students
    d. Misrepresent the content of submitted work
  2. All cell phones/pagers are to be turned off or set to vibrate during class. In addition, please remove headphones/earbuds during class. You are in class to learn Microsoft Office Applications--not to entertain yourself by listening to music etc...
  3. No smoking, eating, or drinking is permitted in the Computer Resource Center classrooms.
  4. No children are allowed in this or any other classroom at any time.

MSDN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE

Software through the MSDN Academic Alliance is available to all Business Division students. You may download various Microsoft applications such as operating systems (Windows XP), Access, and Visio to a CD or you may purchase the software on a CD from Microsoft for approximately $10. If you choose to download files, preferably to a designated computer in the Computer Center, you will then burn the files to a CD that you furnish.

To receive rights to this software, send an e-mail from your NPCC e-mail account to msdn@npcc.edu. E-mails from accounts other than a NPCC account will not be accepted.

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Office Location:                 Business Faculty Office Building, #215
                                           Office hours are posted on my door & on this web site
Phone:                                 501-760-4322 (leave a message on voice mail if unavailable)
E-mail:                                Lstanley@npcc.edu
Web site:                            http://res.npcc.edu/Lstanley
 

IMPORTANT DATES

May 29              Classes begin
June 22             Last day to drop classes with a grade of "W"
June 28             Last day of class
June 29             FINAL EXAM
July 9                Summer II Term begins

 

Disclaimer
The above schedule, policies, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances or by mutual agreement between me, the instructor, and you, the students.
 

Linda Stanley                               
Instructor, Business Division
National Park Community College
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501.760.4322
Lstanley@npcc.edu