CIMS 170 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Spring 2010

Course Syllabus

 

Instructor:

Dr. Linda K. Lau

Associate Professor of CIMS

Office:

Hiner G15-3

Phone:  434-395-2778

Section # 01:

TR    9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Room:  Hiner G14/16

Office Hours:

TR   8:30 a.m.  –  9:30 a.m.

TR  12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

HANDBOX laulk@longwood.edu

 

Course Description

Course Prerequisites

Text

Course Objectives

Grades

Attendance/Homework

Tests

FrontPage Project

Other Requirements

Final Exam

Honor Code

Learning Disabilities

Weather Policy

Comments

Schedule

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The course utilizes several common business software applications to explore how these tools used in typical environments. The course enhances the students’ knowledge of tools needed for upper-level courses in the College of Business and Economics, as well as their knowledge of computer concepts that are required in the business world.  3 credits.

Office_2007.jpgCOURSE PREREQUISITES:  Keyboarding skills and familiarity with word processing.

Required Texts and Other Materials:   

1.      This course will utilize a bundle (ISBN 0138019800) consisting of the following 2 items:

a.       imageservletRobert Grauer, Judy Scheeren, Maurie Lockley, Michelle Hulett, and Cynthia Krebs. Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 1, 3rd edition. Prentice Hall, 2010. ISBN 10: 0135062500.   [Companion Website: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_exploring_2007_1/]

b.      MYITLAB Access Code Card for Exploring Microsoft Office 2007. Prentice Hall, 2008.

2.      Gary B. Shelly, Jennifer T. Campbell, and Ollie N. Rivers. Microsoft Expression Web 2: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition. Cengage Publishing Co., 2009. ISBN-13: 9781418859756.  [Companion Website: http://oc.course.com/sc/ew2/index.cfm]

3.      A USB or zip disk to store all your homework.

4.      If you don’t have Office 2007 on your laptop, go to http://www.longwood.edu/helpdesk/software/software_request.htm to order your personal copy of Office 2007 for $7 each.

5.      Web site to download Expression Web 2: http://www.longwood.edu/helpdesk/software/software_library.htm. Scroll down to Microsoft - Expression Studio 2.

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, students should have computer-related knowledge and skills to enhance their academic pursuits.  Students will analyze effective business communication methods appropriate to each software application. 

Course Content:  CIMS 170 includes labs designed to provide students with skills in using and integrating Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Expression Web 2.   

GRADES:  (The instructor abids by the following grading scale strictly and DOES NOT curve at all.)

Description

Percentage

Scale

Grade

2 Surveys, CYPHIR, and Homepage

0 %

90 – 100

A

Homework Assignments: (4% each)

·         MYITLAB (Word, Excel, Access, and PPT)

·         Personal Finance Assignments

20 %

80 – 89

B

Four Tests – Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint 2007 (10% each)

40 %

70 – 79

C

Office 2007 Integration Project

10 %

60 – 69

D

Web Design Project

10 %

< 60

F

Final Exam (Comprehensive)

20 %

Total 

100 %

 

 

 

 

Homework Assignments

Test

Project

Total

Word 2007

4%

10%

 

14%

Excel 2007

4%

10%

 

14%

Access 2007

4%

10%

 

14%

PowerPoint 2007

4%

10%

 

14%

Personal Finance

4%

 

4%

Integration Project

 

 

10%

10%

Web Project

 

 

10%

10%

Final Exam

 

20%

 

20%

Total

20%

60%

20%

100%

 

1.      2 SURVEYS, CYPHIR, AND HOME PAGE:  Students must complete 3 surveys, CYPHIR, and a personal homepage on Blackboard. These assignments are required but will not earn you any points toward the course. 

a.       Computer Competency Survey: The purpose of this survey is to collect some data regarding the computer skills for our students taking this CIMS 170 class. All your data will be kept confidential and only summarized data from this survey will be made public.

b.      Personal Finance Survey: The purpose of this survey is to collect some data regarding the personal finance skills for our freshmen. All your data will be kept confidential and only summarized data from this survey will be made public.

c.       CYPHIR: Visit the Longwood CYPHIR (Change Your Password or Have It Reset) Web site to register/update your secret questions and answers for your lancernet password.

d.      Own Homepage on Blackboard: More information about this assignment is posted on Blackboard, in the Assignments link.

 

2.      HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:  Students must complete all assigned homework listed in the Class Schedule, and all completed homework assignments must be submitted five minutes before the class period for the next chapter material. There are two types of homework assignments:

a.       The MYITLAB homework assignments can be accessed via http://www.myitlab.com/ and the instructions are listed in the textbook; and

b.      The Personal Finance assignments must be submitted via the Assignments Folder in Blackboard.

 

3.      OFFICE 2007 INTEGRATION PROJECT:  Students must complete a special project that integrates all their skills for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint 2007.  The due date for the several parts of this project is listed in the Class Schedule.  All completed integrated project assignments must be submitted via the Assignments Folder in Blackboard.

4.      TESTS:  Four tests - Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, and PowerPoint 2007 will be administered during the semester via the http://www.myitlab.com/ Web site. Students who cannot take the scheduled tests must discuss with the instructor in advance.  Makeup tests and exam will only be given with prior notification and under extenuating and unavoidable circumstances.  The burden of proof of said circumstances is on the student.  Makeup examinations will usually differ from the original exam, and may be essay or oral.

5.      WEB DESIGN PROJECT. Students must complete a Web design project using the Expression Web 2 software.  The Web project must consist of at least 6 Web pages, including the homepage and a resume.  More details regarding this project will be posted in the Assignments folder on Blackboard.

6.      ATTENDANCE:  The attendance policy follows the guidelines stated in the Longwood Catalog (read http://www.longwood.edu/registrar/acadpol.htm#Class%20Attendance).  Students must assume full responsibility for any loss incurred because of absence, whether excused or unexcused.  All work missed because of absences will receive a grade of zero.  Excused absences are those resulting from the student’s participation in a University-sponsored activity, from recognizable emergencies, or from serious illness. 

7.      FINAL EXAM:  A comprehensive, two and a half-hour final exam will be given during the Longwood University exam schedule.  The format of the final exam is relatively similar to the format for the tests.  The senior re-exam policy has been eliminated. http://www.longwood.edu/registrar/acadpol.htm#Class%20Attendance).  Students must assume full responsibility for any loss incurred because of absence, whether excused or unexcused. All work missed because of absences will receive a grade of zero.  Excused absences are those resulting from the student’s participation in a university-sponsored activity, from recognizable emergencies, or from serious illness.  Students are encouraged to participate actively in class discussion and presentation.

8.      HONOR CODE:  All students must obey the Longwood Honor Code diligently.  The Honor Code is based on the need for trust in an academic community.  Longwood’s Honor Code is a system developed by and maintained for the welfare of its students, and all students should make sure that they read and understand the provisions outlined in the Student Handbook (read http://www.longwood.edu/judicial/honorsystem2.htm#Honor%20Code).  All work completed for this course will be considered pledged.  However, students are strongly encouraged to write the Pledge of Honor on every submitted assignment and tests:  I have neither given or received help on this work, nor am I aware of any infraction of the Honor Code.  CHEATING IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TOLERATED AT LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY.

9.      CBE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:  Cheating in any form will not be tolerated in the College of Business and Economics.  If the instructor determines that a student has cheated on an assignment, the grade of “F” may be assigned for the entire course.  “Cheating” is the use of unauthorized resources and/or work of another including but not limited to homework, tests, papers, presentations and exams.  Unless specifically instructed otherwise, students are to assume that all coursework is to be the work of the individual student alone.  If a student is unsure as to whether collaboration is permitted, the professor should be contacted in advance of performing the work.  If a faculty member penalizes a student in a course for an Honor Code violation, they should also bring formal charges against the student with the University Honor Board.     

10.  LEARNING DISABILITIES:  Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodations based on the impact of a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability should contact Dr. Sally Scott at The Office of Disability Services (434-395-2391).

11.  INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:  In cases of inclement weather, commuter and campus based disabled students will be permitted to make decisions about whether or not to attend classes without penalty.  If the College is open, it is expected that residence students will attend all classes being held that day.  Canceled classes will not be rescheduled since students should utilize the canceled class period as computer lab time.

12.  COMMENTS: 

·         The instructor reserves the right to make any appropriate and necessary changes to the class schedule and syllabus. 

·         Students are responsible for all materials covered in class as well as materials in the textbook.  If you must be absent, the instructor assumes that you have obtained notes from a classmate.  Any student having difficulty with the materials should make an appointment to see the instructor.

·         Private conservations between students are disruptive and annoying to both the instructor and other students. Therefore, students with disruptive and annoying behaviors are dismissed from class until the behavior is under control.

 

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If you have any comments, corrections or suggestions, please don't hesitate to Email me at laulk@longwood.edu or call me at 434-395-2778.  Also, my office hours and class schedules are listed on my homepage.

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