1. ULM College of Business
Spring 2014
COURSE TITLE: CSCI 1070 Computer Literacy (Hybrid) CRN 60348 – 12:30 TT
January 13, 2014 – May 9, 2014
I. Contact Information
Instructor:
Betty Cooper
Office & Phone:
HMPH 332; cell 318 547 0606
Email Address:
cooper@ulm.edu
Web Address:
http://www.moodle.ulm.edu
Office Hours:
MW: 9 am – 11 am; M-Th: 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm; M – Th: 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
II. Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
III. Course Description
A study of computer concepts with an emphasis on the personal computer and its practical use, the impact of
computers on society, and the knowledge required to be computer literate in today’s digital world.
This course is not applicable toward a degree in Computer Science.
IV. Course Objectives and Outcomes
• to develop in each student a fundamental realization of the importance of cutting-edge information
technology (IT) in his/her life both at home and at work, given today’s knowledge-based and networked
global world;
•
to give the student an understanding of technology issues related to his/her use of IT in his/her life and in
the workplace
•
to give the student focused hands-on experiences to learn and/or extend Microsoft Office 2010 skills
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) to better prepare him/her for competency and continuous IT
learning in today's info-centric society;
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to deliver to the student the pragmatic IT-related material they want to learn together with the material
they need to learn in order to apply IT effectively in their personal lives and in their business world.
Upon completion of this class, the student will be able to:
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explain why it is essential that he/she be proficient in the use of IT in today’s world in both his/her personal life and
at work; and feel that continuous learning about IT is essential for his/her survival in tomorrow’s world
•
analyze his/her personal IT needs and be able to make the hardware and software specifications for purchasing a
new computer and peripheral devices
•
identify ways to safeguard against data loss, unauthorized computer access, viruses and malware
•
utilize Windows 8 for file management, computer maintenance and security
•
use Microsoft Word 2013 at an intermediate level to create flyers, handouts, resumes, cover letters, research
papers, and newsletters
•
use Microsoft Excel 2013 at an intermediate level to construct and use spreadsheets for decision-making and
what-if analysis
•
use Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 at an intermediate level to create professional presentations to enhance and
enrich communication abilities.
•
use Microsoft Access 2013 at a basic level to build and use a simple database
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V. Course Topics
This is a hands-on course where you will learn to use a computer to practice the most commonly used Microsoft
programs including the Windows operating system and the four most popular programs within the Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
Within the Microsoft Office Suite, you will use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Microsoft Word is a word
processing program with which you can create common business and personal documents. Microsoft Excel is a
spreadsheet program that organizes and calculates accounting-type information. Microsoft PowerPoint is a
presentation graphics program with which you can develop slides to accompany an oral presentation. Finally,
Microsoft Access is a database program that organizes large amounts of information in a useful manner.
Computer literacy concepts will also be explored with an emphasis on practical topics such as buying technology, file
management, computer maintenance, and security issues. For a detailed list of course topics, see the course
schedule at the last section of this course syllabus.
VI. Instructional Methods and Activities
All course activities will be coordinated through Moodle.
In addition to Moodle, we will use a computer-based training and assessment platform called MyITLab (read “my eye
tee lab”), accessible at http://www.myitlab.com. MyITLab simulates Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 and
guides you through the projects in each chapter of the textbook. Since it simulates the environment, MyITLab does
not require those software packages to be installed in order to run. Google Chrome is the recommended browser.
You will need to set up your student access using the course code and your personal access code. Step-by-step
instructions on setting it up are on Moodle.
If you are local, Office 2013 and MyITLab can be accessed in the Hemphill Hall labs (e.g. HMPH 221), the library lab
and the SSC.
All exams and assignments will be managed through Moodle and/or MyITLab. Due dates and times for assignments
are given in the last section on this syllabus and are posted with the assignment specifications. Except for exams,
late assignments will not be accepted. An exception to this rule would occur only in extreme circumstances such
as an extensive period of illness and will require university approved documentation covering the entire time period of
the assignment.
All activities for the course are individual activities. Activities for the semester include 3 exams: Word, Excel, and a
combined Access/PowerPoint exam all administered via MyITLab . There will be MyITLab skill-based trainings and
grader projects which simulate Office 2013 applications and guide you step-by-step through various projects.
Additionally, concepts and matching exercises reinforce key ideas.
VII. Evaluation and Grade Assignment
Your semester grade will be based how many points you earn out of 575 points. There are 580 possible points so
there is a built in 5 point bonus. Final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80 – 89%
70-79%
60 – 69%
0 – 59%
(603 - 670 pts)
(536 - 602 pts)
(469 - 535 pts)
(402 - 468 pts)
( 0 - 401 pts)
Note: Undergraduate mid-term grades will be posted on-line for students to view via Banner. Mid-term grades indicate
a student’s status at mid-semester only and do not indicate the final performance outcome of a student.
Assignments that are not automatically graded by MyITLab will be graded within one week. All assignments in
MyITLab will be automatically graded and will be shown in the MyITLab gradebook. Those grades will NOT show in
the Moodle gradebook until transferred by the instructor. This will occur within one week of the assignment due date.
The table below is a summary of evaluated activities. See the details below the table for activities as indicated.
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Points
Possi
ble
300
15
180
150
25
670
Activity
Notes
Exams
Word (100), Excel (100), PowerPoint/Access
combined (100)
MyITLab Chapter Quiz
Windows 8 End of the Chapter Quiz
MyITLab Skilled Based
Trainings
MyITLab Grader Project
Homework
12 @ 15 points each
Participation/Attendance
-2 points when absent on face to face class sessions
10 @ 15 points each
TOTAL
Note: You must use your MyITLab account to download a unique grader project file. The project file you download
from grader from your MyITLab account will have a unique code inserted by MyITLab that is not visible. If you
submit a different file (with someone else’s code) MyITLab will flag the submission as a security violation. Any
projects with security violations will receive a grade of 0 for the project and be considered an act of
academic dishonesty. See section VIII. D. Academic Integrity.
VIII. Class Policies and Procedures
All policies stated in the current ULM Student Policy Manual & Organizational Handbook should be followed (see
http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/).
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability for which you need
extra assistance, please see me immediately. If you have already met with Special Services, please provide me
with information regarding your special need as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
A. Textbook(s) and Materials:
Bookstore Package (includes student access code): MYITLAB W/GO! EBOOK AND
MSOFFICE by Gaskin; ISBN 0-13-381399-1
This MyITLab course is based on the textbook: Go! Microsoft Office 2013 Volume 1,
Gaskin, Ferrett, Vargas, McLellan
The ULM bookstore (318 342 1985) offers the ebook plus student access code packaged together at a price
discounted from purchasing the two separately. The publisher, Pearson, offers materials directly as well.
B. Attendance Policy: The class attendance regulations in ULM Student Policy Manual will be followed.
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C. Make- up Policy for exams: Makeup exams will be only given for university approved excuses in extreme
circumstances as explained in the previous section. Computer problems and/or failure to allow you enough
time to do the assignments are not acceptable excuses.
D. Academic Integrity: Faculty and students must observe the ULM published policy on Academic Dishonesty
available at http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be
punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and/or expulsion from the university.
E. Course Evaluation Policy: At a minimum, students are expected to complete the on-line course
evaluation .
F. Student Services: Information about ULM student services, such as Student Success Center
(http://www.ulm.edu/cass/), Counseling Center (http://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/), Special Needs
(http://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/special.htm), and Student Health Services , is available at the following
Student Services web site http://www.ulm.edu/studentaffairs/.
G. Discipline/Course Specific Policies:
To allow you the most flexibility in completing projects, all work is available from the beginning of the course. All
assignments are due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on the date specified in the subsequent table.
You can submit any assignments early , and I encourage you to do so. Planning to submit the assignments at
least one day early allows you to have time to contact the instructor for clarification on a given assignment if needed
and still have time to complete the assignment by the due date. You will need to be self-motivated and pro-active in
planning your time in order to successfully complete the assignments.
If you have a general question, post it to the Ask Betty Cooper Forum so that everyone can see the response.
You can choose to subscribe to the forum so that you automatically receive the posts to that forum, or just check
periodically for new posts. General announcements will be posted to the main Moodle topic area. Any messages that
are of a time critical nature will be posted to the news forum which will send you an email message.
Exactly how long it takes to complete the assignments varies from student to student and your experience with
computers and MS Office.
I check email frequently during the week and at least once a day on the weekend in the evening so that is
always a great way to contact me. I will be available for chat via Moodle during office hours.
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Tentative Course Schedule
A. Contact Information:
Instructor:
Betty Cooper
Office & Phone:
HMPH 332; 318 547 0606
Email Address:
cooper@ulm.edu
Office Hours:
MW: 9 am – 11 am; M-Th: 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm; M – Th: 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
B. Course Topics, Schedule & Assignment Due Dates:
the schedule as needed.
The instructor reserves the right to adjust
Course Topics
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Windows 8 + Word Ch. 1 Creating a Flyer & Handout with Word 2013
Word Ch. 2 Using Tables & Templates to Create Resumes & Cover Letters
Word Ch. 3 Creating Research Papers & Newsletters
Excel Ch. 1 Creating a Worksheet & Charting Data
Excel Ch. 2 Using Functions, Creating Tables, and Managing Large Worksheets
Excel Ch. 3 Analyzing Data with Pie Charts, Line Charts and What-If Analysis Tools
PowerPoint Ch. 1 Getting Started with MS PowerPoint 2013
PowerPoint Ch. 2 Formatting PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Ch. 3 Enhancing a Presentation with Animation, Video, Tables & Charts
Access Ch. 1 Getting Started with Databases
Access Ch. 2 & 3 Query a Database, Forms & Reports
(syllabus continued on next page)
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6. ULM College of Business
Spring 2014
CSCI 1070 CRN 60348 – 12:30TT - Spring 2014
Assignments due by 11:55 pm CST
January 13, 2014 – May 9, 2014
You can submit any assignment early. The due date should be considered the last possible time to submit.
Allow yourself enough time to ask questions if you run into trouble
(i.e. plan to submit at least one day ahead of the due date at all times).
CSCI 1070 CRN 60349 - 11 TT - Spring 2014 Schedule at a Glance
MyITLab software is used for all the following assignments.
MyITLab software is used for all the following assignments.
30 Sessions
Date
Day
1
14-Jan Tuesday
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
16-Jan Thursday
21-Jan Tuesday
23-Jan Thursday
28-Jan Tuesday
30-Jan Thursday
4-Feb Tuesday
6-Feb Thursday
11-Feb Tuesday
10
11
12
13
14
13-Feb Thursday
18-Feb Tuesday
20-Feb Thursday
25-Feb Tuesday
27-Feb Thursday
MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY 3/4/2014 Tuesday
15
16
17
18
19
20
6-Mar Thursday
11-Mar Tuesday
13-Mar Thursday
18-Mar Tuesday
20-Mar Thursday
25-Mar Tuesday
21
22
23
27-Mar Thursday
1-Apr Tuesday
3-Apr Tuesday
24
25
26
27
8-Apr Tuesday
10-Apr Thursday
15-Apr Tuesday
17-Apr Thursday
SPRING HOLIDAY 4/22/2014 Tuesday
28
24-Apr Thursday
29
29-Apr Tuesday
30
1-May Thursday
Activities
Syllabus; Moodle/MyITlab; Labs; Attendance; Assignments; &
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab, click Course Materials); etc.
Syllabus; Moodle/MyITlab; Labs; Attendance; Assignments; &
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab, click Course Materials); etc.
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Windows 8: End of Chapter Quiz
Word Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab
Word Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Word Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Word Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Word Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Word Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework;
February 7: Final date for removing “I” grades.
Test One: Word
Excel Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Excel Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Excel Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY 3/4/2014
Excel Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework;
Midterm: February 24 - March 6
Excel Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Excel Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Test Two: Excel
PowerPoint Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
PowerPoint Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations;
March 24: Final date for dropping a Spring full-term semester course or resigning from the University with "W" grades.
PowerPoint Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
PowerPoint Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations; Monday
PowerPoint Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Friday Jan 3, 2014 Final date for dropping Wintersession courses or resigning from the University; a “W” grade issued
Access Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Access Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Access Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
SPRING HOLIDAY 4/22/2014
Access Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Access Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Access Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
April 28 - May 2 Finals Graduating Seniors; May 5 - 9 Regular Final Exam
A 90-100% (607 - 675 pts)
B 80 – 89% (540 - 606)
C 70-79% (472 - 539 pts)
D 60 – 69% (405 - 471 pts)
F 0 – 59%( 0 - 404 pts)
Points
15
30
30
30
100
30
30
30
100
30
30
30
30
30
30
100
675
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Spring 2014
CSCI 1070 CRN 60348 – 12:30TT - Spring 2014
Assignments due by 11:55 pm CST
January 13, 2014 – May 9, 2014
You can submit any assignment early. The due date should be considered the last possible time to submit.
Allow yourself enough time to ask questions if you run into trouble
(i.e. plan to submit at least one day ahead of the due date at all times).
CSCI 1070 CRN 60349 - 11 TT - Spring 2014 Schedule at a Glance
MyITLab software is used for all the following assignments.
MyITLab software is used for all the following assignments.
30 Sessions
Date
Day
1
14-Jan Tuesday
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
16-Jan Thursday
21-Jan Tuesday
23-Jan Thursday
28-Jan Tuesday
30-Jan Thursday
4-Feb Tuesday
6-Feb Thursday
11-Feb Tuesday
10
11
12
13
14
13-Feb Thursday
18-Feb Tuesday
20-Feb Thursday
25-Feb Tuesday
27-Feb Thursday
MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY 3/4/2014 Tuesday
15
16
17
18
19
20
6-Mar Thursday
11-Mar Tuesday
13-Mar Thursday
18-Mar Tuesday
20-Mar Thursday
25-Mar Tuesday
21
22
23
27-Mar Thursday
1-Apr Tuesday
3-Apr Tuesday
24
25
26
27
8-Apr Tuesday
10-Apr Thursday
15-Apr Tuesday
17-Apr Thursday
SPRING HOLIDAY 4/22/2014 Tuesday
28
24-Apr Thursday
29
29-Apr Tuesday
30
1-May Thursday
Activities
Syllabus; Moodle/MyITlab; Labs; Attendance; Assignments; &
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab, click Course Materials); etc.
Syllabus; Moodle/MyITlab; Labs; Attendance; Assignments; &
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab, click Course Materials); etc.
Windows 8: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Windows 8: End of Chapter Quiz
Word Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations (sign-in MyITLab
Word Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Word Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Word Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Word Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Word Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework;
February 7: Final date for removing “I” grades.
Test One: Word
Excel Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Excel Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Excel Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY 3/4/2014
Excel Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework;
Midterm: February 24 - March 6
Excel Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Excel Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Test Two: Excel
PowerPoint Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
PowerPoint Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations;
March 24: Final date for dropping a Spring full-term semester course or resigning from the University with "W" grades.
PowerPoint Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
PowerPoint Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations; Monday
PowerPoint Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Friday Jan 3, 2014 Final date for dropping Wintersession courses or resigning from the University; a “W” grade issued
Access Ch 1: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Access Ch 1: Ch1 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch1 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Access Ch 2: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
SPRING HOLIDAY 4/22/2014
Access Ch 2: Ch2 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch2 Grader Project (GP) Homework
Access Ch 3: eText, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations
Access Ch 3: Ch3 Skill-Based Training (SBT), & Ch3 Grader Project (GP) Homework
April 28 - May 2 Finals Graduating Seniors; May 5 - 9 Regular Final Exam
A 90-100% (607 - 675 pts)
B 80 – 89% (540 - 606)
C 70-79% (472 - 539 pts)
D 60 – 69% (405 - 471 pts)
F 0 – 59%( 0 - 404 pts)
Points
15
30
30
30
100
30
30
30
100
30
30
30
30
30
30
100
675
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