Typical CIS105 Syllabus
CIS105
Computer Information Systems
M/W/F Sections 4106 and 4110
Instructor: Dr. Valerie Akuna - Room 238 Estrella Hall
E-mail address: valerie.akuna@emcmail.maricopa.edu
Home e-mail address: vakuna@cox.net
Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or problems that arise
relating to
the course so that
I can help you. I respond to e-mails the same day.
Classes meet in room 253.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 12- 1 p.m.; Wednesday: 1 - 2 p.m.; Friday: 12-1
p.m.; Tuesday
and Thursday:
11:15 - 12:15 p.m.; or by appointment.
Welcome to CIS105. This course is designed to capture your
interest and excite you about the dynamic world of computers. It will
help to prepare you for succeed in the new digital world of the 21st
century. By enrolling in this course you have taken the first step
toward computer competence. Work hard and remain focused on your goal.
Just a word about computer anxiety - yes, some of us worry about
using computers! This course has been carefully designed to make
learning about computers and learning new applications enjoyable. I am
available to help you solve problems as are the Computer Commons staff
on the ground floor .
Plagerism according to the University of Houston
Clear Lake is "Using the words of another without indicating that
these words belong to another." This is not allowed and will result in
your work being regarded as invaid. The University of Houston
Clear Lake give a solution. Here it is "Enclose the words in
quotation marks and include a reference to the author's name and the
page number".
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview of computer information systems, fundamental computer
concepts and programming techniques. Hands-on experience with selected
business software and one programming language.
2. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED
These items can be purchased from the Bookstore on Estrella Mountain's
campus.
Textbook: Computer Concepts, Sixth Edition by Parsons
and Oja
Textbook: Learn Office XP Preston, Preston & Ferrett
Disks: One Flash drive
Folder: 1 light weight folders to hand in your work
3.INFORMATION COMMONS HOURS
Please check at the Information Commons desk for the Information
Commons hours of business.
4.ASSIGNMENTS
Please submit the work completed from your textbook and assignments in
a light weight folder.
5.FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION
Points / Grade
900 - 1000 A
800 - 899 B
700 - 799 C
600 - 699 D
below 600 F
2 tests......................................200
Assignments.............. ..............550
Biometrics research paper .........50
Final Exam ..............................200
Possible Points....................1,000
6. ATTENDANCE
Attendance is extremely important. First, any changes made to
the Course Tracker are made in class. Secondly, information relating
to assignments is given in class. Finally, the teaching and learning
process is carried on in class. Please inform me if you need to be
away on certain days, or e-mail me if you are not well. Students will
be dropped from the course if three class meetings are missed.
LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK
If work is not handed in on the date indicated in the course tracker,
it will be accepted at the next class meeting, with a 50% reduction of
points possible.
7.COURSE COMPETENCIES
1. Summarize the historical development of information processing and
the computer and describe its impact on society.
2. Identify common uses of computers in business and other sesctors of
society.
3. Identify the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of
typical business hardware configurations.
4. Name common hardware components of business systems and describe
their user.
5. Describe methods and requirements for batch, real-time and database
processing.
6. Name common teleprocessing hardware devices and their use.
7. Identify common components of an operating system.
8. Identify several widely used programming languages and describe
weaknesses and strengths
9. Name and explain the steps in the system development process.
10. Describe the components of common business systems such as office
automation, point-of-sale and electronic funds transfer.
11. Describe the components of a Management Information System.
12. Use a computer to negotiate common terminal operations.
13. Use word processing, spreadsheet and database software to complete
common business operations and transactions.
14. Identify career paths, and job opportunities in computer
information Systems and the responsibilities for each.
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Communications and Critical Thinking are currently being integrated
into a wide variety of Estrella Mountain courses. By integrating these
abilities into a variety of courses offered at the college, students
benefit twice. They learn course content and they develop these
important abilities to enhance student success in academic and
professional pursuits. At Estrella Mountain, Communication and
Critical Thinking are defined as follows:
Communication:
A student who effectively communicates:
. Responds to an audience
. Demonstrates a clear sense of purpose
. Organizes information
. Delivers information using appropriate language
Critical Thinking
A student who thinks critically, processes, synthesizes and applies
information to solve
problems by:
. Identifying the problem
. Developing and implementing strategies
. Evaluating information
. Reaching conclusions
. Responding to the problem
MASTERY PROJECTS
The purpose of mastery projects is to enable you to demonstrate
competence in using a microcomputer with a variety of
widely-used applications. Each mastery project will be clearly
explained in class.
COURSE TRACKER
This tracker may be amended to serve you better. Any changes will be
given to you during class time. Friday's are Labs - attendance is not
mandatory - however, all required work must be completed and handed in
on the DUE date.
WEEK 1
| IN CLASS |
OUT OF
CLASS |
| Monday, Aug. 25
. Course Introduction
. Introduction to Blackboard
. Discussion of Critical Thinking and
Communication abilities
|
.
Read Chapter 1 in the Computer Concepts
Sixth Ed. textbook
. Complete Chapter 1 Study Guide as
you
read the chapter. Do not hand in the
Study
Guide - it is designed to help
you focus on
important concepts in Chapter 1 and
will
help you to prepare for Test #1 which you
will take later in the
semester. |
| IN CLASS |
OUT OF
CLASS |
Wed. Aug 27
. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
(communication)
|
.
Continue to read Chapter 1 in the
Computer Concepts textbook
. Complete Chapter 1 Study Guide as
you
read the chapter. |
| IN CLASS |
OUT OF
CLASS |
| Friday, Aug 29
. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
continued (communication)
. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Tables and general design principles
(communication and critical thinking) |
. Continue to read chapters 1 in the
Computer Concepts textbook
. Continue to complete Chapter 1 Study
Guide. |
WEEK 2
| Monday, Sept. 1 |
Monday, Sept. 1
|
| NO CLASS - National Holiday |
NO CLASS - National Holiday
|
| IN CLASS |
OUT OF
CLASS |
| Wednesday,
Sept. 3
. Working on a PowerPoint tutorial
This tutorial will reinforce the features
taught in class (communication) |
. Continue to read chapters 1 in the
Computer Concepts textbook
. Continue to complete chapter 1 Study
Guide.
|
|
IN CLASS |
OUT OF CLASS |
| Friday,
Sept. 5 |
Friday,
Sept. 5 |
. Personal
Lab. Complete the PowerPoint
tutorial handed out in class.
. The tutorial will be graded on your
computer screen at the beginning of the
next class. |
. Continue to read chapters 1 in the
Computer Concepts textbook
. Continue to complete chapter 1 Study
Guide.
|
WEEK 3
|
IN CLASS
|
OUT OF CLASS
|
| Monday, Sept. 8 |
Monday, Sept. 8 |
|
. Grading of the PowerPoint tutorial
. Mastery PowerPoint Proj criteria discussed
|
. Use the Internet to find and
save to disk
appropriate images and text for your Mastery
PowerPoint project (critical thinking) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 10 |
Wednesday, Sept.
10 |
. Working on your Mastery
PointPoint proj.
(communication and critical thinking
skills) |
. Continue working
on your Mastery project. |
| Friday,
Sept. 12 Personal Lab |
Friday,
Sept. 12 |
. Continue working on the
Mastery project
(critical thinking and communication) |
. Begin reading Ch. 2 in Computer
Concepts
and answer the question on Test #1
Preparation Guide |
WEEK 4
|
IN CLASS |
OUT OF CLASS |
| Monday,
Sept. 15
|
Monday,
Sept. 15
|
. Continue working on the
Mastery project
(critical thinking and communication) |
. Continue
working on the Mastery project
|
| Wednesday,
Sept. 17 |
Wednesday,
Sept. 17 |
. Notes and discussion relating
to Ch 1 and 2
Computer Concepts (critical thinking) |
. Read Ch 2 in Computer
Concepts in detail
. Answer the question on the Test #1
Preparation Guide |
| Friday,
Sept. 19 . Complete your Mastery PowerPoint Project
. This will be graded on screen on Monday
. Let you partner view your project and
critique using the list of criteria given
in
class. (critical thinking and communication) |
Friday,
Sept. 19
. Complete your Mastery PowerPoint
Project
. This will be graded on screen on Monday
. Continue to read Ch 1 and 2 in Computer
Concepts |
WEEK 5
|
IN CLASS |
OUT OF CLASS |
| Monday,
Sept. 22 |
Monday,
Sept. 22 |
. TEST #1 covering chapters 1 and
2
. DUE: Mastery PowerPoint Project for grading
|
. Begin reading chapter 3 in Computer
Concepts
. As you read chapter 3 answer the given
questions which will guide you in your study
of
this chapter |
| Wednesday,
Sept. 24 |
Wednesday,
Sept. 24
|
. Introduction to
Microsoft Excel (critical
thinking) |
. Continue reading Chapter 3
and answering the
given questions |
| Friday, Sept. 26 |
Friday,
Sept. 26
|
. Introduction to
Microsoft Excel continued
(critical thinking) |
|
WEEK 6
|
IN CLASS |
OUT OF CLASS |
| Monday,
Sept. 29 |
Monday,
Sept. 29 |
. Work on Lessons 1 and 2
- Excel
(critical thinking) |
. Complete Lesson 1 and
2 - Excel |
| Wednesday,
Oct. 1 |
Wednesday,
Oct. 1 |
. Work on Lessons 3 and 4
- Excel
(critical thinking) |
. Begin reading ch. 4 in Computer
Concepts
. Answer the Chapter Guide questions as you read
|
| Friday, Oct. 3 |
Friday, Oct. 3 |
. Completing Lessons 3 and
4 - Excel
(critical thinking) |
|
WEEK 7
Mon, Oct. 6
. Excel Mastery Project discussed - criteria given
Wed. Oct. 8
. Working on Excel Mastery Project (communication and critical
thinking)
Friday, Oct. 10
. Complete the Excel Mastery Project (communication and critical
thinking)
WEEK 8
Mon. Oct. 13
. DUE: Excel folder containing the printouts from the four
Excel Lessons that you have completed in the Learn OfficeXP
textbook, and the printouts from your Excel Mastery Project.
. Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage XP (communication and critical
thinking)
Wed. October 15
. Microsoft FrontPage XP Tables
Friday. Oct. 17
. Personal Lab: Continue reading chapters 3 and 4 in Computer
Concepts and answering the questions on the Test #2 Preparation
Guide (critical thinking)
WEEK 9
Mon. October 20
. Microsoft FrontPage Tutorial
Wed. October 22
. Research - own Microsoft FrontPage Web site (communication and
critical thinking)
Friday, October 24
. Continue answering the questions relating to Chapters 3 and 4 of Computer
Concepts
in readiness for your second Test.
WEEK 10
Mon. October 27
. Working on your own Microsoft FrontPage Web site (critical thinking
and communication)
Wed. October 29
. Working on your own Microsoft FrontPage Mastery Project
Friday. October 31
. Working on your own Microsoft FrontPage Mastery Project
WEEK 11
Mon. November 3
. Working on your own FrontPage Web site (critical thinking and
communication)
Wed. November 5
. Video History of Computers
Friday, November 7
. In pairs, complete the Video worksheet. Hand in for grading on
Monday (Nov. 10)
(critical thinking and communication)
WEEK 12
Mon. November 10
. DUE: Video worksheet.
. Notes for Test #2
Wednesday, November 12
. TEST #2
. Grading of your FrontPage Web Site.
Friday, November 14
- personal discussions - please visit my office if you would like to
discuss any aspect
of the course, your grade, or any other issue on a one-to-one
basis.
WEEK 13
Mon. November 17
. Discussing the Biometric paper
. Introduction to Microsoft Access (critical thinking)
Wed. November 19
. Microsoft Access continued (critical thinking)
Friday, November 21
. Complete the Microsoft Access Tutorial hand out in class. Place the
printouts from the tutorial in your folder.
WEEK 14
Mon. November 24
. Working on your own Microsoft Access Mastery Project
Wed. November 26
. Continue working on your own Microsoft Access Mastery Project (critical
thinking)
Friday, November 28
. Continue working on your own Microsoft Access Master
Project (critical thinking)
Friday, November 28
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
WEEK 15
Monday, December 1
. Introduction to HTML programming (critical thinking)
Wednesday, December 3
. HTML programming continued (critical thinking and
communication)
WEEK 16
Monday, December 8
. DUE: Biometric paper for grading
. HTML programming continued
. HAND OUT THE FINAL EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE (critical thinking
and communication)
.Wednesday, December 10
. Study and answer the questions on the Final Exam Preparation Guide
Friday, December 12
. Study and answer the questions on the Final Exam Preparation Guide
FINAL EXAM WEEK
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