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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
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CT114 |
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FALL 2006 |
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Classroom: Lecture A120A & Lab A107 |
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INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Alexander, Office
A-122 (Office hours posted on door), |
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Instructor Availability: If you have questions
or need assistance with you class work please come by my office. I
will be available between classes |
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E-mail: |
calex@pccua.edu |
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Website: |
http://www.pccua.edu/calex |
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Phone: |
(870)338-6474 Ext. 1126 |
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CREDIT: |
4 Semester Hours |
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TEXTBOOKS/CD: |
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1.
Discovering Computers 2007
2. Microsoft Office 2003 Basics by Pasewark & Pasewark
3. SAM CD Version 3.1 with Prograder |
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PREQUISITE: Keyboarding and/or computer
skills. |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course
introduces computer terminology and concepts. Students will have
"hands-on" experience using Microsoft Office, which includes word
processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentations. Students will
also use e-mail and the Internet. |
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Core Competencies
1. Students will be able to communicate effectively in a written or
oral manner in the business environment.
2. Students will acknowledge diverse groups of individuals
possessing different beliefs, values, attitudes, and customs.
3. Students will demonstrate a legal/ethical behavior that is
appropriate for the business professional in today's society.
4. Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate data necessary to
solve problems and support business decisions.
5. Students will perform computational skills and financial
analysis appropriate to the business environment.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to use computer technology |
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES BY CHAPTER: |
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CHAPTER 2 |
1. Explain how to access and connect to the
Internet.
2. Identify the components of a Web address.
3. Explain the purpose of a Web browser.
4. Explain how to use Internet tools such as email.
5. Identify the rules of netiquette.
6. Recognize how Web pages use graphics, animation, audio, video,
virtual reality, and plug-ins. |
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CHAPTER 4 |
1.
Differentiate among various styles of system units
2. Identify chips,
adapter cards, and other components of a motherboard
3. Describe the components
of a processor and how they complete a machine cycle
4. Identify
characteristics of various personal computer processors on the
market today
5. Define a bit and
describe how a series of bits represents data
6. Explain how programs
transfer in and out of memory
7. Differentiate among the
various types of memory
8. Describe the types of
expansion slots and adapter cards
9. Explain the
differences between a serial port, a parallel port, a USB port, and
other port.
10. Describe how buses
contribute to a computer’s processing speed
11. Identify components in
mobile computers and mobile devices |
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CHAPTER 5 |
1. Define input
2. List the
characteristics of a keyboard
3. Describe different
mouse types and how they work
4. Summarize how pointing
devices work
5. Explain how
voice recognition works
6. Describe various input
devices for mobile users
7. Explain how a digital
camera works
8. Describe the uses of PC
video cameras, Web cams, and video conferencing
9. Discuss various
scanners and reading devices and how they work
10. Explain the types of
terminals
11. Summarize the various
biometric devices
12. Identify alternative
input devices for physically challenged users |
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CHAPTER 6 |
1.
Describe the four categories of output
2. Describe
characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality
3. Explain the
relationship between a video card and CRT monitor
4. Summarize the
characteristics of flat panel monitors, LCD screens, gas plasma
displays, and HDTV displays
5. Differentiate between
an impact printer and a nonimpact printer
6. Summarize the
characteristics of ink-jet printers, photo printers, laser printers,
thermal printers, portable printers, label and postage printers, and
plotters and large-format printers
7. Describe the methods
used for wireless printing
8. Describe the uses of
speakers and headsets
9. Identify the output
characteristics of fax machines and fax modems, multifunction
peripherals, data projectors, joysticks, and wheels
10. Identify output
options for physically challenged users |
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CHAPTER 7 |
1.
Differentiate between storage devices and storage media
2. Describe the
characteristics of a floppy disk drive
3. Identify the uses of
Zip disks
4. Describe the
characteristics of a hard disk
5. Describe the
characteristics of CDs and DVDs
6. Differentiate among
CD-ROMs, CD-RWs, DVD-ROMs, and DVD+RWs
7.
Identify the uses of tape
8. Discuss PC Cards and the
various types of miniature storage media
9. Identify uses of
microfilm and microfiche |
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CHAPTER 8 |
1.
Identify the types of system software
2. Summarize the startup
process on a personal computer
3. Describe the functions
of an operating system
4. Discuss ways that some
operating systems help administrators control a network and
administer security
5. Explain the purpose of
the utilities included with most operating systems
6. Identify various
network operating systems
7. Identify devices that
use several embedded operating systems
8. Explain the
purpose of several stand-alone utility programs |
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CHAPTER 9 |
1.
Discuss the components required for successful communications
2. Identify various
sending and receiving devices
3. Describe uses of
computer communications
4. List advantages of
using a network
5. Differentiate among
client/server, peer-to-peer, and P2P networks
6. Describe the various
network communications technologies
7. Explain the
purpose of communications software
8. Describe various types
of lines for communications over the telephone network
9. Describe commonly used
communications devices 10. Discuss
different ways to set up a home network
11. Identify various
physical and wireless transmission media |
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Chapter 11 |
1. List the types of computer security risks.
2. List ways to safeguard against computer viruses, worms, and
Trojan horses.
3. Explain the ways software manufacturers protect against software
piracy.
4. Explain the options available for backing up computer resources.
5. Recognize issues related to information accuracy, rights, and
conduct.
6. Discuss issues surrounding information privacy.
7. Discuss ways to prevent health-related disorders and injuries due
to computer use.
8. Discuss techniques to prevent unauthorized computer access and
use. |
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CLASS PARTICIPATION: Class participation
is important. This is one reason a high value is placed on
attendance. You will be expected to discuss the material covered in
class and answer questions about the material. Your attitude can
affect your grade. |
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DAILY/WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS: Daily/weekly
assignments will include reading and studying the text and turning
in assignments. These MUST be turned in on time. Exams cannot
be made up; however, the lowest exam grade will be dropped.
(Excluding the Final Exam) |
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RESPONSIBILITY: It is the student’s
responsibility to read all assigned material for this course. It is
also the student’s responsibility to ask questions if there is
something in the course that they do not understand. You are
responsible for making up assignments and learning material missed
during your absences. This DOES NOT release you from submitting your
assignments on the due date. |
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In addition to your regularly scheduled class
time, you will also be required to attend your scheduled lab.
FAILURE TO ATTEND LABS WHEN YOUR ASSIGNMENT IS NOT COMPLETE WILL BE
CONSIDERED A REGULAR ABSENCE. |
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PCCUA STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY - This
instructor will adhere to this discipline policy. A copy of the
policy is available both online at the PCCUA website and in the
student handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to read and
abide by this policy.
Included in this policy is the Acceptable Use Policy for computer
use on campus. |
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CHEATING: Will not be tolerated. If you
have used a storage device or papers that belong to another student,
both students will receive an "F" for the whole chapter’s work (not
limited to that one assignment). If found cheating on a second
occasion, you will be asked to drop the class. If the cheating
occurs after the drop date, or if you choose not to drop, you will
receive an "F" for the class. All work must be on your flash drive
unless the instructor directs you to erase it. |
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CLASS SUPPLIES: ONE 128 – 256 MB
FLASH/THUMB drive, SMALL NOTEBOOK TO RECORD ASSIGNMENTS & DATES |
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LAB BEGINS August 28, 2006 |
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EXAMINATIONS: |
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A. Unit Exams and Final Exam |
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B. A Pretest and Posttest will be given for
evaluation purposes. |
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GRADES: Final grades will be based on
the following criteria: (Also see attendance policy below) |
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1. Daily/weekly assignments |
10% |
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2. Lab grade |
25% |
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3. Exams, Paper, Presentation |
65% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
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GRADE SCALE GRADE |
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90-100 |
A |
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80-89 |
B |
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70-79 |
C |
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60-69 |
D |
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59 or below |
F |
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August |
21-25 |
1 |
Introduction, Syllabus, Pretest, etc.,
Chapter 2 |
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August |
28-1 |
2 |
Chapter 2 |
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September |
4 |
3 |
Labor Day Holiday – NO CLASSES |
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September |
5-8 |
3 |
Chapter 2 & Chapter 11 |
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September |
11-15 |
4 |
Chapter 11, UNIT EXAM CH 2 & 11 |
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September |
18-22 |
5 |
Chapter 4 |
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September |
25-29 |
6 |
Chapter 4 & Chapter 5 |
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October |
2-5 |
7 |
UNIT EXAM CH 4 & 5, & Discuss Paper |
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October |
6 |
7 |
FACULTY IN-SERVICE – NO CLASSES |
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October |
9-13 |
8 |
Chapter 6 |
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October |
13 |
8 |
Mid-Term Grades Due by 4 p.m. |
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October |
16-20 |
9 |
Chapter 6 & Chapter 7 |
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October |
23-27 |
10 |
Chapter 7, UNIT EXAM CH 6 & 7 |
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Oct-Nov |
30-3 |
11 |
Chapter 8, Paper Due |
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November |
3 |
11 |
Last day to drop and receive a “W”. |
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November |
6-10 |
12 |
Chapter 8 |
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November |
13-17 |
13 |
UNIT EXAM CH 8, Chapter 9 Presentations |
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November |
20-21 |
14 |
Presentations - Chapter 9 |
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November |
22-24 |
14 |
Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES |
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Nov-Dec |
27-1 |
15 |
Presentations, POSTTEST |
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December |
1 |
15 |
Last day to receive an “EW”. |
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December |
4 |
16 |
POSTTEST |
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December |
5 |
16 |
STUDY DAY – NO CLASSES |
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December |
6-11 |
16/17 |
FINAL EXAMS |
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December |
13 |
17 |
Final Grades Due by 12 noon |
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FINAL EXAM NOTE -
Students who maintain a 90 or above average and pass the POSTTEST
with a 90 or above will be exempt from the final exam. |
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WEB ACTIVITIES |
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WEBCT |
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WebCT will be used as a tool for this class.
Some exams will be given on the computer using WebCT. Students will
be expected to do online quizzes, forums, discussion and e-mail
during this course. |
|
SAM |
|
Purchased with your textbook is a Skills
Assessment Manager CD-ROM which will be used in training and
assessment. |
|
LEARN IT ONLINE |
|
A companion website is provided for our
textbook for learning activities. |
|
This class attendance policy is in effect for
all courses taught by Carolyn Alexander. Please read the following
information carefully. The instructor places high value on class
attendance and punctuality. If you must be absent and you know ahead
of time, please inform the instructor so that your work can be
handed in early. Excessive absences will result in loss of credit
for the course concerned. See the PCCUA 2005-2006 Catalog (page 25).
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CLASSES MEETING
3 TIMES A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted three(3)
absences. On the fourth absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
fifth you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. When you have missed 6 classes
you will receive an EW or F and you may not return to
class. |
|
CLASSES MEETING
2 TIMES A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted two(2)
absences. On the third absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
fourth you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. When you have missed 5 classes
you will receive an EW or F and you may not return to
class. |
|
CLASSES MEETING
1 TIME A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted one(1)
absence. On the second absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
third you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. Classes missed after 3 will
result in student receiving an EW or F and student may
not return to class. |
|
The instructor will warn a student in danger of becoming
excessively absent by sending a warning notice to the
Advisement Center so that the student can be contacted
by an advisor either by phone or in writing.
|
|
If a student is unable to attend a
class regularly, regardless of the reason or
circumstances, he/she should withdraw from that
class BEFORE an EW is assigned. |
|
Exceptions to this attendance rule
may be made based on individual circumstances and the
instructor’s assessment of the student’s ability to
finish course requirements. The final decision
concerning absences is left to the instructor's
discretion. A student's attendance will affect
their grade in this course. |
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POSITIVE ATTENDANCE
POLICY |
|
Students with perfect attendance will
receive 2 points added to their final grade in this class. Students
with only one absence will receive 1 point added to their final
grade. |
|
|
|
If you are absent for quizzes, daily
assignments or assignment deadlines, a grade reduction or Zero will
be recorded.
|
|
There are no tardies—students are expected to
arrive at their classrooms prior to the beginning of classroom
activities. Any student entering the classroom after the class
roll has been taken will be considered absent. There is one
exception to this rule: Students who have been held over by their
instructor. (It is the student’s responsibility to see me
immediately after class if you were late because of an emergency
situation otherwise you are marked absent.) |
|
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR |
|
It is this instructor's desire that every
student succeed in this class. Students are hindered in this success
if there are classroom distractions.
Students are to adhere to the
PCCUA Student Discipline Policy. Food and drink are not allowed in
the classroom. Please turn off phones and pagers. Also, no text
messaging or online chats during class. Cell phones should not be
left on desk. Anyone expecting an emergency call may leave the cell
phone on the instructor's desk during class or place the phone on
vibrate. Bluetooth devices should be
removed during class. Definitely no listening to CDs during class
time. Students who do not adhere to this policy will be
dropped from class. |
|
As per the student Handbook, a
student may not have unauthorized persons (children or adults) on
campus. Children are permitted on campus for youth activities.
However, children are not permitted to attend college classes unless
specifically invited by an instructor for instructional purposes.
Please see the instructor for any specific questions concerning this
matter. |
CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES
Phillips
Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student
support services that assist students in achieving their educational
objective. Those services include advising, financial aid,
counseling and guidance, and safety and security.
ADA POLICY:
Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the
ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may
contact Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Anne Gentry
(Stuttgart). The process of student referral under the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be found on the college web site at
http://www.pccua.edu by clicking the Student menu link.
FERPA POLICY
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of
his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No
third party has the right to review student records.
|
|
*This
instructor reserves the right to make changes and updates as deemed
necessary. Students will be notified of these changes/updates. |
|
Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment
College Core
Competency: Goal 1
Communication
Division Goal: Students will be able to
communicate effectively in a written or oral manner in the business
environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Engage
in various electronic communication activities.
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
2. Prepare written documents
in a professional manner.
Assessment Method: Internet Research Paper.
Assessment Tool: Rubric
3. Demonstrate oral skills
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
College Core
Competency: Goal 2
Cultural Awareness
Division Goal: Students will acknowledge
diverse groups of individuals possessing different beliefs, values,
attitudes, and customs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
2. Interact with students of varying
backgrounds in a classroom setting that includes group assignments
and projects.
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
College Core
Competency: Goal 3 Social and Civic
Responsibility
Division Goal: Students will demonstrate a
legal/ethical behavior that is appropriate for the business
professional in today’s society.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the major legal
and ethical issues in information technology.
Assessment Method: Chapter tests
Assessment Tool: Answer Key
2. Understand the major privacy
and security issues in information technology.
Assessment Method: Chapter tests
Assessment Tool: Answer Key
College Core
Competency: Goal
4 Critical Thinking
Division Goal: Students will analyze,
interpret, and evaluate data necessary to solve problems and support
business decisions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
3. Develop a critical thinking
approach in applying theory to application
Assessment Method: Application/computer problems
Assessment Tool: Answer Key
College Core
Competency: Goal 5
Mathematical Reasoning
Division Goal: Students will perform
computational skills and financial analysis appropriate to the
business environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
6. Apply basic arithmetic
functions to business problems
Assessment Method: Excel Computer Application Test
Assessment Tool: Answer Key
College Core
Competency: Goal 6
Technology Utilization
Division Goal: Students will demonstrate
the ability to use computer technology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of operating system software.
Assessment Method: Computer Application Problems.
Assessment Tool: CIS Lab Grade - Answer Key
11. Demonstrate a working
knowledge of computer hardware components.
Assessment Method: Computer Application Problems
Assessment Tool: CIS Lab Grade - Answer Key
12. Demonstrate a basic
knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and
presentations.
Assessment Method: Computer Application Tests
Assessment Tool: CIS Lab Grade - Answer Key
13. Demonstrate research skills through the use of the Internet
Assessment Method: Internet Research
Assessment Tool: Rubric |
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|
|
GRADES: Final grades will be based on
the following criteria: (Also see attendance policy below) |
|
1. Daily/weekly assignments |
10% |
|
2. Lab grade |
25% |
|
3. Exams, Paper, Presentation |
65% |
|
TOTAL |
100% |
|
GRADE SCALE GRADE |
|
90-100 |
A |
|
80-89 |
B |
|
70-79 |
C |
|
60-69 |
D |
|
59 or below |
F |
|
August |
21-25 |
1 |
Introduction, Syllabus, Pretest, etc.,
Chapter 2 |
|
August |
28-1 |
2 |
Chapter 2 |
|
September |
4 |
3 |
Labor Day Holiday – NO CLASSES |
|
September |
5-8 |
3 |
Chapter 2 & Chapter 11 |
|
September |
11-15 |
4 |
Chapter 11, UNIT EXAM CH 2 & 11 |
|
September |
18-22 |
5 |
Chapter 4 |
|
September |
25-29 |
6 |
Chapter 4 & Chapter 5 |
|
October |
2-5 |
7 |
UNIT EXAM CH 4 & 5, & Discuss Paper |
|
October |
6 |
7 |
FACULTY IN-SERVICE – NO CLASSES |
|
October |
9-13 |
8 |
Chapter 6 |
|
October |
13 |
8 |
Mid-Term Grades Due by 4 p.m. |
|
October |
16-20 |
9 |
Chapter 6 & Chapter 7 |
|
October |
23-27 |
10 |
Chapter 7, UNIT EXAM CH 6 & 7 |
|
Oct-Nov |
30-3 |
11 |
Chapter 8, Paper Due |
|
November |
3 |
11 |
Last day to drop and receive a “W”. |
|
November |
6-10 |
12 |
Chapter 8 |
|
November |
13-17 |
13 |
UNIT EXAM CH 8, Chapter 9 Presentations |
|
November |
20-21 |
14 |
Presentations - Chapter 9 |
|
November |
22-24 |
14 |
Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES |
|
Nov-Dec |
27-1 |
15 |
Presentations, POSTTEST |
|
December |
1 |
15 |
Last day to receive an “EW”. |
|
December |
4 |
16 |
POSTTEST |
|
December |
5 |
16 |
STUDY DAY – NO CLASSES |
|
December |
6-11 |
16/17 |
FINAL EXAMS |
|
December |
13 |
17 |
Final Grades Due by 12 noon |
|
FINAL EXAM NOTE -
Students who maintain a 90 or above average and pass the POSTTEST
with a 90 or above will be exempt from the final exam. |
|
|
|
WEB ACTIVITIES |
|
WEBCT |
|
WebCT will be used as a tool for this class.
Some exams will be given on the computer using WebCT. Students will
be expected to do online quizzes, forums, discussion and e-mail
during this course. |
|
SAM |
|
Purchased with your textbook is a Skills
Assessment Manager CD-ROM which will be used in training and
assessment. |
|
LEARN IT ONLINE |
|
A companion website is provided for our
textbook for learning activities. |
|
This class attendance policy is in effect for
all courses taught by Carolyn Alexander. Please read the following
information carefully. The instructor places high value on class
attendance and punctuality. If you must be absent and you know ahead
of time, please inform the instructor so that your work can be
handed in early. Excessive absences will result in loss of credit
for the course concerned. See the PCCUA 2005-2006 Catalog (page 25).
|
|
CLASSES MEETING
3 TIMES A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted three(3)
absences. On the fourth absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
fifth you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. When you have missed 6 classes
you will receive an EW or F and you may not return to
class. |
|
CLASSES MEETING
2 TIMES A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted two(2)
absences. On the third absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
fourth you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. When you have missed 5 classes
you will receive an EW or F and you may not return to
class. |
|
CLASSES MEETING
1 TIME A WEEK |
|
Students are permitted one(1)
absence. On the second absence you will receive a
5-point reduction on your final grade and on the
third you will receive an additional 5-point reduction
on your final grade. Classes missed after 3 will
result in student receiving an EW or F and student may
not return to class. |
|
The instructor will warn a student in danger of becoming
excessively absent by sending a warning notice to the
Advisement Center so that the student can be contacted
by an advisor either by phone or in writing.
|
|
If a student is unable to attend a
class regularly, regardless of the reason or
circumstances, he/she should withdraw from that
class BEFORE an EW is assigned. |
|
Exceptions to this attendance rule
may be made based on individual circumstances and the
instructor’s assessment of the student’s ability to
finish course requirements. The final decision
concerning absences is left to the instructor's
discretion. A student's attendance will affect
their grade in this course. |
|
|
|
|
POSITIVE ATTENDANCE
POLICY |
|
Students with perfect attendance will
receive 2 points added to their final grade in this class. Students
with only one absence will receive 1 point added to their final
grade. |
|
|
|
If you are absent for quizzes, daily
assignments or assignment deadlines, a grade reduction or Zero will
be recorded.
|
|
There are no tardies—students are expected to
arrive at their classrooms prior to the beginning of classroom
activities. Any student entering the classroom after the class
roll has been taken will be considered absent. There is one
exception to this rule: Students who have been held over by their
instructor. (It is the student’s responsibility to see me
immediately after class if you were late because of an emergency
situation otherwise you are marked absent.) |
|
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR |
|
It is this instructor's desire that every
student succeed in this class. Students are hindered in this success
if there are classroom distractions.
Students are to adhere to the
PCCUA Student Discipline Policy. Food and drink are not allowed in
the classroom. Please turn off phones and pagers. Also, no text
messaging or online chats during class. Cell phones should not be
left on desk. Anyone expecting an emergency call may leave the cell
phone on the instructor's desk during class or place the phone on
vibrate. Bluetooth devices should be
removed during class. Definitely no listening to CDs during class
time. Students who do not adhere to this policy will be
dropped from class. |
|
As per the student Handbook, a
student may not have unauthorized persons (children or adults) on
campus. Children are permitted on campus for youth activities.
However, children are not permitted to attend college classes unless
specifically invited by an instructor for instructional purposes.
Please see the instructor for any specific questions concerning this
matter. |
CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES
Phillips
Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student
support services that assist students in achieving their educational
objective. Those services include advising, financial aid,
counseling and guidance, and safety and security.
ADA POLICY:
Lynn Boone, the
Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the ADA Compliance
Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact Vice
Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Anne Gentry (Stuttgart).
The process of student referral under the Americans with
Disabilities Act can be found on the college web site at
http://www.pccua.edu by clicking the Student menu link.
FERPA POLICY
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of
his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No
third party has the right to review student records. |
|
*This
instructor reserves the right to make changes and updates as deemed
necessary. Students will be notified of these changes/updates. |
|
Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment
College Core
Competency: Goal 1
Communication
Division Goal: Students will be able to
communicate effectively in a written or oral manner in the business
environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Engage
in various electronic communication activities.
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
2. Prepare written documents
in a professional manner.
Assessment Method: Internet Research Paper.
Assessment Tool: Rubric
3. Demonstrate oral skills
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
College Core
Competency: Goal 2
Cultural Awareness
Division Goal: Students will acknowledge
diverse groups of individuals possessing different beliefs, values,
attitudes, and customs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
2. Interact with students of varying
backgrounds in a classroom setting that includes group assignments
and projects.
Assessment Method: PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Tool: Rubric
College Core
Competency: Goal 3 Social and Civic
Responsibility
Division Goal: Students will demonstrate a
legal/ethical behavior that is appropriate for the business
professional in today’s society.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the major legal
and ethical issues in information technology.
Assessment Method: Chapter tests
Assessment Tool: Answer Key
2. Understand the major privacy
and security issues in information technology.
Assessment Method: Chapter tests
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