CIS 150-01 Introduction to Computing Spring 2014 Syllabus Instructor Office David K. Lange C-2-108 MAK / 331-2442 E-mail: proflange @ gmail.com Office Hours M, W 11:00 am Objectives 1. Comprehensive understanding of computers, with emphasis on the personal computer, including:  Hardware (physical components), internal mechanisms  System and Application software, including common applications in various categories  The Internet and World Wide Web  Networking  Security, including Personal and Enterprise/Business  Managing digital data and devices (Mobile Computing)  Crime, privacy, and ethics in computing and technology 2. Hands-on experience and skills development with:  Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (Microsoft Office 2010®)  Web page design Required Texts, Cengage Learning (GVSU Bookstore or Brian’s Books, shrink-wrapped bundle) 1. 2. 3. 4. Discovering Computers, Complete (GVSU Custom Edition) Microsoft Office 2010® (GVSU Custom Edition) SAM 2010® registration packet (included in bundle) CourseMate® registration packet (included in bundle) Required Commitments 1. 8 hours per week in addition to class time for assignments and study 2. Optional USB flash drive for working in Lab and at home (VPN and Email can substitute for USB drive) Assignments & Exams Points Distribution Office 2010® Text Assignments (9 x 10 pts.) Office 2010® SAM Path Assignments (10 x 5 pts.) Office 2010® Projects (10 x 10 pts.) Office 2010® Exams (1 x 25 pts.; 2 x 75 pts.) Web Page Project (Lecture and Lab) Lecture Quizzes, online (8 x 20 pts.) Mid-Term Exam (Lecture material) Final Exam (Lecture material) Total Points: Last day to drop with a “W” is Friday, June 6th CIS 150 Syllabus Spring 2014 Points 90 50 100 175 75 160 75 75 800 Percent 93% 90% 87% 83% 80% 77% 73% 70% 67% 63% Below 63% Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F CIS 150-01 Class Policies Grades and Corrections Online assignment and exam scores are posted immediately in SAM 2010’s Gradebook as percent scores, and later in Blackboard’s Grade Center as numeric point-value scores. Questions about score errors must be initiated within seven days of the grade posting date in SAM. The need for a score change must be clearly demonstrated using your submitted assignment or exam data. Exams Each student is required to take Exams at scheduled times in the classroom unless a change has been approved by the instructor prior to the Exam. Exams missed for insufficient reasons will receive a score of zero. Assignments In Office 2010®, complete the Text assignments and SAM Paths before beginning work on the Projects. The Tutorials and SAM Paths help you practice skills required to successfully complete the Projects. There are several computer labs available – Allendale: Henry, Mackinac, The Connection, Honors, Manitou, and Mary Idema Pew Library (lab and public computers); Grand Rapids: DeVos and the Center for Health Sciences; Holland: two labs. Reminder: GVSU Lab Assistants are not tutors; they are available to help only with lab computer issues. Your instructor is available to help with assignment questions. Tutoring is available in the SASC Tutoring Center, 331-3451. Attendance Students are responsible for material covered in class, including announcements and assignment/schedule changes. Some exam questions may refer to material covered only in class, such as current events or recent technology advancements. There is a direct relationship between attendance and your grade. Special Needs If you need accommodations because of a learning, physical, or other disability, please contact your instructor and Disability Support Resources (DSR) at 616-331-2490. We will work together to make your learning and exam experiences the best possible. If you need assistance evacuating the classroom and/or building in an emergency, please make your instructor aware so a plan can be developed to assist you. Academic Honesty All Exams and Assignments are to be completed individually. While assisting another student in learning is part of the academic process, completing the assigned work as a team or group effort is not allowed and will be considered Academic Dishonesty. No Academic Dishonesty will be tolerated. Consequences will include the most severe penalty allowed by GVSU policy. SAM, our online learning environment, will identify submitted Project files that have not been downloaded and modified by you. Submitting someone else’s work (whole file or copy/paste) will result in a score of 0. Repeat offenses will receive a more significant grade penalty, with very tough consideration for dishonesty on Exams. Please read the School of Computing and Information Systems Policy: www.cis.gvsu.edu/Academics/Honesty. Class Meeting Times and Locations CIS 150-01 Noon-2:00 PM 2:10 -3:20 PM Monday D-1-117 MAK 115 HRY CIS 150 Syllabus Spring 2014 Tuesday Wednesday D-1-117 MAK 115 HRY Thursday Friday