CIS 110 YO2 &
CIS110 YO3
Computer
Information Systems for Management (3 Credits)
Course
Overview
Marie Hartlein, CNE/CNI
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course
introduces non-computer science majors to the fundamentals of computer
hardware, software, and their integration into management information
systems. Software covered in this course will include Microsoft Office
2007 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and
Windows. Additional topics include types of computers and their uses, the
evaluation of computer hardware, using the Internet, networking, software
integration and miscellaneous computer related topics.
Training
will consist of on-line lectures/demonstrations, group discussions,
step-by-step lab exercises from the textbook, weekly homework projects and the
completion of student projects. A significant amount of self-study
will be required in this course.
LEARNING
GOALS
OFFICE HOURS &
COMMUNICATIONS
My office is on
the second floor of the Advanced Technology Center – ATC 208
Telephone: 215-641-6315
e-mail: mhartlein@mc3.edu
Office Hours
on campus:
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Monday |
9:10
a.m. – 10:10 a.m. |
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Wednesday |
9:10
a.m – 10:10 a.m. 12:05-1:05
p.m. |
Other
times and days by appointment. Discussion group and e-mail are
available 24 hours per day. I normally check e-mail at least one
time per day Monday through Friday. If you want to speak with me
in person, it is best to call my office during one of the times listed above or
leave a voicemail and I will return the call.
TEXTBOOKS
Please purchase this textbook at MCCC bookstore to
assure that you have all required components.
The textbook will be sold as a bundle which includes
two textbooks (Office and Concepts) and SNAP training and assessment
software. You MUST have the SNAP software to complete the course, therefore, I
strongly recommend purchasing the textbook as ‘new’ from the MCCC textbook.
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Textbooks
and Materials |
ISBN
for Bundle |
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Textbook Bundle,
includes: ·
‘Microsoft Office 2007’, Marquee Series - textbook ·
‘Understanding Computer Technology,3rd
edition’ – Introductory series - textbook ·
Access code for SNAP online Software Publisher: Paradigm Publishing/EMC |
978-0-76382-799-1
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SOFTWARE and DATA FILES
In order to
successfully complete the course, you MUST have access to Office 2007
software. The Windows component of the
course can be completed using Windows 98/NT/ME/XP or 2000. The textbook uses
Internet Explorer 7.0, but there are just a few options that are new. You will
be fine with any version of the browser. The textbook is written for the XP
Operating System and prior. If you have
If you do
not have access to the above software, you can use the MCCC network on the
Central or West campus to complete your assignments. Refer to the
'Frequently Asked Questions' document for information on purchasing discounted
software and getting a free copy of Access 2007 through the MSDN program.
Data files
used in this textbook must be downloaded via the Internet.
Instructions for installing these data files on your PC will be included as a
lecture topic under Week 2 or you can just go to the publisher web site and get
the material.
Lastly, you will need SNAP training and assessment software which will
be included in your textbook bundle.
MEETING
TIMES / LOCATIONS
None. All work
will be completed at your convenience and submitted to me via the Assignments
tab or e-mail by the due date. Please check discussion board
postings early each week and respond by the following Monday. There will
be a midterm and final exam which will be administered at the Central
campus. You will be able to take this exam any time the testing center is
open during the scheduled test dates. Administrative details will
be posted on the week preceding the exam.
GRADING:
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%
of Total Grade |
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Midterm
Exam (Central campus) Final Exam
(Take home) Lab
Exercises / Homework / Quizzes Participation
in Discussion Group |
20%
20% 50% 10% |
Final grades
are calculated as follows:
94-100 =
A 90-93 = A- 87-89 = B+ 84-86
= B 80-83 = B- 77-79 = C+ 70-76 =
C 60-69=D
Under 60=F
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Every student
must complete the assignments posted each week on the Course Documents
section. Assignments are posted on Monday and are due at
Midterm and final exams must be taken during the dates posted or you will
receive a 0 for the exam. If you can’t take the exam during
the scheduled period, you must contact me at least one week before the exam to
discuss alternate arrangements. I reserve the right to make
the final decision as to whether or not the exam will be
rescheduled. I recommend that you plan to take the exam
early in the testing timeframe so you can reschedule in case you have a
problem. The midterm exam must be taken
at the Testing Center at Central campus.
The Final exam is a project.
Plan to
spend a lot of time at a computer working on your assignments. It is a fact of
life: Assignments are due when computers break down. Plan accordingly!
Don't wait until the last minute to get your work done.
DISCUSSION GROUP/FORUMS:
Every student
must participate in our Help Forum and other discussions as posted.
This will be a place to share discoveries, ask questions, answer questions,
clarify ideas and post required assignments. Classroom discussions
are accessed by selecting the Discussion Board tab.
The
discussion forum is worth 10% of your grade. To get full
credit for this portion of the grade, you must respond to all required
discussions and have at least 7 significant postings in the Help Forum.
You can either be 'requesting help' or 'answering' another student's question
to get credit. If you know everything but never participate in the
discussion forum, your grade for the discussion group will be zero.
This could reduce a final grade an A to a B!
WITHDRAWEL POLICY:
Students can
withdraw without signature up until the middle of the course. I will continue
to grant withdrawal requests up until April 15th. This will give you plenty of time to evaluate
your course status and decide if you want to stay in the course. If you do not
withdraw by April 15th, you will receive a final grade for the course.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students with
disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in this course. Please
contact the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities in the
All students
are expected to adhere to the Student
Academic Code of Ethics and the Student Code of Conduct as
published on the MCCC web site. Essentially, you must complete and submit
your own work, treat each other with respect and not re-use work from a
previous class without permission If you share your homework with another student, you are
equally guilty of plagiarism.
CIS110 YO2 & YO3 PROPOSED SCHEDULE (subject to changes) Spring 2009
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Week Starting |
Class Topic / Reading |
Assignment Overview |
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1 1/21 |
Class Overview,
Setup and Orientation CONCEPTS: Our Digital World OFFICE: Information Technology Essentials |
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Read all information posted under Course Information
Area in Blackboard ·
Complete all Assignments Posted under Week Each
week will have a corresponding Assignments page. The syllabus will give you
an overview of the topic and corresponding textbook reading, but you need to
check the corresponding ‘Assignments’ page each week for additional detail on
the assignments and due dates. Each week should start with reading the assigned
textbook chapter and printing the Assignments page for more detail on work to
be completed for the week. This
assignment printout will serve as a checklist of what should be completed
during the week. |
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2 1/26 |
OFFICE: Internet Explorer OFFICE: Windows XP – Sections 1-2 CONCEPTS: System Software |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 2 in Course Documents Area Reminder:
Start checking the Help Forum at least two times per week. Post your questions in this forum and
answer questions from classmates. |
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3 2/2 |
OFFICE: Word 2007 – Sections 1-2 CONCEPTS: Input and Processing |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 3 in Course Documents Area.
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4 2/9 |
OFFICE: Word 2007 – Sections 3-4 CONCEPTS: Output and Storage |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted under
Week 4 in Course Documents Area |
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5 2/16 |
OFFICE: PowerPoint 2007 – Sections 1-3 |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 5 in Course Documents Area |
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6 2/23 |
OFFICE: Access 2007 – Section 1 CONCEPTS: Databases and
Information Management |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 6 in Course Documents Area |
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7 3/2 |
OFFICE: Access 2007 – Section 2 |
·
Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted under
Week 7 in Course Documents Area |
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8 3/9 |
OFFICE: Access 2007 – Section 3 CONCEPTS: Applications Software |
·
Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 8 in Course Documents Area |
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Spring Break ! 3/16 – 3/22 |
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9 3/23 |
OFFICE: Access 2007 – Section 4 |
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Schedule the midterm exam at the Central Campus Testing
Center ·
Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 10 in Course Documents Area |
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10 3/29-4/4 |
Midterm Exam |
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Take the midterm exam at Central Campus |
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11 4/6 |
OFFICE: Excel 2007 – Sections 1-2 |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 11 in Course Documents Area |
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12 4/13 |
OFFICE: Excel 2007 – Sections 3-4 |
·
Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted under
Week 12 in Course Documents Area |
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13 4/20 |
OFFICE: Integrating Word and Excel CONCEPTS: Telecommunications and Networks |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 13 in Course Documents Area |
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14 4/27 |
OFFICE: Integrating Word, Excel and Access CONCEPTS: The Internet and the World Wide Web |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 14 in Course Documents Area |
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15 5/4 |
OFFICE: Integrating Word, Excel and PowerPoint CONCEPTS: Computer Ethics |
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Complete textbook reading and all ‘Assignments’ Posted
under Week 15 in Course Documents Area |
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Final Exam |
Final project
must be completed and submitted by midnight on 5/10 |
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