MIS153 Course Syllabus 4
School of Business
Course of Study & Syllabus
Course Title / Number: Intro. to Computer Business Applications. MIS153 – Fall I 2010
Instructor: Jennifer Weske
(901) 321-3365 (Office)
(901)488-9621 (Cell – emergency only)
Email:
Office Hours: Room 326, Buckman
M – W : 11:00 – 2:00
T – TH: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
12:15 – 2:15 (Thursday Only)
By Appointment
Book: Microsoft Office 2007 - Introductory Concepts and Techniques (Premium Video Edition): Course Technology by Shelly Cashman ISBN: Version 5 1111124191 (bundled with SAM Assessment), 0538743492 (SAM Assessment only), Version 6 - 9781111289867 (bundled with full SAM)
Additional Materials
· CBU Computer Account with Email
· SAM-Account (comes with textbook from bookstore)
· USB Drive
Attendance and Classroom Procedure: Attendance is required in this course. Should you need to miss a class, please contact me in advance so that I can get you up to speed and give you the materials you need. Students must sign in for each class (except for on-line/hybrid classes); this can be accomplished via the Internet syllabus page for the respective class (a transaction will be logged for the student, class, date, time, and computer net ID). Class attendance is expected, although grades are not dependent thereon unless excessive (the CBU catalog holds that a student absent for 8 hours may be dropped from the course and assigned an F, and this policy is enforced). Students are responsible for material, assignments, and announcements made in class. The instructor will not go over class material with a student who has been absent for the corresponding class(s).
Classroom Etiquette: I understand that you have many responsibilities and obligations outside of work and class. Cell phones may not be used or turned on in class unless you have an exception. If you have an emergency situation, your cell phone must be silenced. If you must take a phone call during class, please quietly step outside of the classroom before you answer. Try to keep disturbances to a minimum. I will not allow web searches or internet material that does not apply to class. I will not allow texting or e-mailing of any kind during class time.
Course Objectives
· Understand micro-computer basics
· Understand operating system usage
· Understand creating and manipulating computer data files
· Working with word processing
· Working with spreadsheets
· Working with presentation software
· Working with basic database software
Course Grading
· 150 points - Three tests
· 130 points - Thirteen homework assignments
· 280 total points
Syllabus
The syllabus contains information relevant to that course including: objectives, textbook, grading basis, material covered, and approximate order and schedule. The syllabus is not considered to be a contract. Both the order, schedule, and content may change somewhat based upon class progress and other unforeseen events (such as school closings due to weather, instructor illness, computer/network problems, etc.).
American Disability Act
If you need accommodation because of a disability, or if you have emergency medical information to share with your instructor, or if you need special arrangements in the case the room or building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with the instructor and present these needs in writing. For disabilities, the student must go to (and register with) the CBU Office of Student Services and fill out the appropriate forms, and then bring the fully executed forms to class.
Grading Scale
The grading scale is shown below. The number of tests indicated on a syllabus may change depending upon the progress of a class.
· A 90 - 100
· B 80 - 89 (B+ 86 - 89, Graduate Only)
· C 70 - 79 (C+ 76 - 79, Graduate Only)
· D 60 - 69
· F 0 - 59
Methods of Instruction
It is generally recognized that different students learn best under one or more learning methods including verbal, visual, exercises and labs, self-paced, team-based, etc. Accordingly, in these courses many different techniques are used to enhance learning. At least one textbook is provided which generally covers much of the course content; some assignments come from questions or problems in the textbook. Class lectures include multimedia presentations (see below), which again cover the majority of the course content. Labs (both in class and outside class) also provide "hands-on" and self-paced learning.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Students must always do their own work, except where joint or team efforts are expressly indicated in writing. Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism, will result in a grade of "F" for the particular assignment, or a grade of "F" for the entire course upon instructor discretion and consistent with the policies expressed in the CBU Student Handbook.
Lesson Material
Course lesson material and class labs are available in on the Internet and linked to either the syllabus and/or the course page in Moodle. These can be accessed on and off campus. The lesson material is protected with a separate username/password which the instructor will supply to registered students. Lesson material is copyrighted and just for the personal use of the student during the course. Any re-distribution, publication, or reverse engineering thereof is illegal, and will also be considered plagiarism.
Assignments
All assignments should be turned in via email to the instructor. For most assignments an attached file (such as a Word document and Excel spreadsheet) is appropriate, although some assignments may simply be answered in the body of the email message. Sending e-mail or attachments with a virus or other malware will result in a zero grade on the assignment. Assignments (and their due dates) are generally specified at the end of the lesson material (before appendices). In some classes, late assignments are penalized; and the date/time of the email is used as the bases for such penalties. The instructor will acknowledge assignments via an "OK" if the assignment is complete and correct, or with a specific note for assignments that must be re-submitted. Assignment acknowledgement will be sent back to students with the "reply" button. It is suggested that students use their CBU email account to avoid problems with firewalls, content filters, and attachments.
Quizzes/Tests
Quizzes and Tests may be open or closed book depending upon the course and situation; they emphasize understanding, analysis, design, and implementation methodology rather than memorization of facts.
Computer Account
A computer account on the CBU student server is necessary. Make sure you have obtained your account name and password and that you can log in successfully. Check your campus e-mail regularly, you are responsible for announcements or memos sent by the instructor via campus e-mail.
File Backup
Students are expected to have USB drives for their lab work and back up copies of assignments. Alternatively students can FTP files from their lab PC's (or laptops) to their CBU server account storage for backup. Remember that USB drives or other types of drives may be damaged by many occurrences, and students are responsible for maintaining proper and redundant backup of their information.
Critical Questions
Some homework or in class assignments may involve "critical questions" which the student or instructor may compose. These questions are to stimulate critical thinking and class discussions. Critical questions should normally specifically reference an area in the lecture notes or textbook. The critical questions also must be well focused in the material, clear and concise, draw upon the knowledge and experience of the instructor or classmates, and not answerable with a simple yes or no answer.
Make up Tests
Make up tests need to be scheduled with the instructor. Make up tests will be given for proven sickness, family emergencies, business travel, or CBU sports teams; for business or sports the instructor must be notified in writing (such as via email) before the test date. "POP Quizzes" cannot be made up. Make up tests are limited to one per term.
COURSE OUTLINE
Session # / Subject / Text Reference / Homework & Notes1 / Windows XP / Chapter WIN / Homework #1 (in slides)
2 / Microsoft Word 1 / Chapter WD, Project 1 / "In the Lab #2" on pages WD 69-70
3 / Microsoft Word 2 / Chapter WD, Project 2 / Research Paper
4 / Microsoft Word 3 / Chapter WD, Project 3 / Resume and Cover Letter; Word Practice Tests
5 / Excel 1 / Chapter EX, Project 1 / Lab #2, page EX 75-77
6 / Excel 2 / Chapter EX, Project 2 / Lab #1, page EX 149-151, parts 1 & 2 only
7 / Excel 3 / Chapter EX, Project 3 / Lab #1, page EX 233-236, parts 1 & 2 only
8 / Excel 4 - Breakeven Analysis / ... / Breakeven HW; Excel Practice Tests
9 / Excel 5 – Amortization / ... / Excel Practice Tests
10 / Access 0 - Creating a Database (Single Table) / ... / Create an Access table for the CBU Women's Basketball Record
11 / Access 1 - Creating a Database (Multiple Tables) / Chapter AC, Project 1 / In the Lab #2 on pages AC 68-69
12 / Access 2 - Querying a Database / Chapter AC, Project 2 / In the Lab #2 on pages AC 132-133
13 / Access 3 - Maintaining a Database / Chapter AC, Project 3 / In the Lab #2 on pages AC 200-201; Access Practice Tests
14 / PowerPoint 1 / Chapter PPT, Project 1 / Student Presentation
15 / PowerPoint 2 / Chapter PPT, Project 2 / Student Presentation
A session is one week for the day program and one class for evening or graduate school. The above schedule is a tentative guideline. The progress of the class will typically vary somewhat from this outline and additional material may be added. Scheduled homework and tests will be announced in class, therefore it is important to stay informed if absent from class.
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