MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY
CIS 103 COURSE SYLLABUS

revised 8/5/2002

GENERAL INFORMATION

Course number: CIS 103
Credit/Contact hours: 3
Term: Fall, August 26 - December 6, 2002
Course title: Introduction to Microcomputers
College website: http://www.mansfield.edu/

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor name: John Phillips
Instructor office location: Elliott 205 A
Instructor office hours: to be announced
Instructor telephone: 570-662-4704
Instructor e-mail address: jphillip@mnsfld.edu
Instructor website: http://www.programbetter.com/

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to computer concepts, operating systems, and applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisite: none

Textbook

Microsoft Office 2000: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Custom Edition
Shelly Cashman Vermaat (ISBN: 0-619-09849-X)

or

Microsoft Office 2000: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Enhanced Edition
Shelly Cashman Vermaat (ISBN: 0-7895-6250-2)

Course Websites

http://www.programbetter.com/ for the syllabus and course information.

http://www.coursenotebook.com/ for the class discussion board.

Course Outline

1. Basic computer and Internet literacy
2. Fundamentals of using Windows 95/98/2000/XP
   
3. Using Windows Explorer and utility programs
   
4. Creating web pages using basic HTML
5. Creating web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver
6. Manipulating images using Macromedia Fireworks
7. Using MS Word
8. Using Adobe Acrobat to create PDF files
9. Using MS Powerpoint
   
10. Using MS Excel
    
11. Databases

Class Schedule

Section 01 meets MWF 1:00 - 1:50 PM in Elliott 110

Section 02 meets MWF 12:00 - 12:50 PM in Elliott 110

Equipment and Supplies

Access to the Internet is required either using your own computer or by using a computer in the school's computer lab. You should keep a backup copy of all work you do on one or more diskettes.

Grading Scale and Policy

Work that meets the stated requirements will in general earn a C grade. Work that goes beyond the basic requirements will in general earn anywhere from a C+ to a B- grade. Work that is very good and exceeds the instructor's expectations will in general earn a B grade. Only the most outstanding work will earn an A grade.

(Refer to the Mansfield University Catalog for grades that can be awarded.)

A >= 90%
B >= 80%
C >= 70%
D >= 60%
F < 60%

In addition, the instructor may choose to further differentiate grades with plus and minus subdivisions as outlined in the catalog.

Tests will be closed book, closed notes unless otherwise specified.

The final exam will be closed book and closed notes. The exam will be comprehensive.

Late Work Policy

Any work that is late will lose one letter grade for each day late. No excuses. Computer, server, ftp, and Internet problems will happen, therefore, make it a point to complete your work at least one day before the deadline.

No makeup tests will be given. However, if you have a legitimate college-approved excused absence (i.e. a note from your doctor), the final exam score will count in place of the one missed test.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all courses and course activities for which they are registered. Any class meeting missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity of learning and may adversely affect a student's achievement in the course.

Bad Weather Policy

On days that we have icy or snowy weather, the instructor may choose to hold class on-line. This will be announced on coursenotebook.com

Academic Integrity

It may be tempting to cheat in this class. Do not do it! You will be posting some of your work for all to view. Feel free to browse other students' posted work, on-line web sites, and other books for ideas. However, if you copy that work and you do not give credit for it, that is plagiarism. Likewise, if you discuss an exam you have taken with another student before they take it, that is cheating. You may not do anything that gives you or another student an unfair advantage. If you are in doubt then discuss the situation with your instructor.

Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses

The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade is published in the Academic Calendar. It is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit the necessary forms to the Registrar's Office. An official withdrawal would entitle the student to a grade of "W" in the course.

Syllabus Change Policy

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as the course progresses.

COURSE TIMELINE