CGS 1100 Syllabus

CGS 1100

Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics

(Phone: 646-2388

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This business-oriented course will include training in Windows operating systems, word processing, financial spreadsheets, database applications, and a special topics section that will introduce presentation software, the Interned World Wide Web browsers, e-mail, local area networks, and other contemporary issues as time permits.

TEXTS

MS Windows 2000, Parsons, et.al., New Perspectives Series, Brief

MS Word 2002, Zimmerman, et.al., New Perspectives Series, Brief

MS Excel 2002, Parsons, et.al., New Perspectives Series, Brief

MS PowerPoint 2002, Zimmerman & Zimmerman, New Perspectives Series, Introductory

MS Access 2002, Adamski & Finnegan, New Perspectives Series, Brief

MS FrontPage 2002, Barker & Barker, Illustrated Series, Brief

SAM XP NetReady

DISKS
< A 100MB IBM Zip disk or
< A minimum of eight formatted 3.5" high density disks

EVALUATION

      Four tests are scheduled. Make-up tests will not be given under any circumstances; however, with good cause and adequate notice, an early test may be scheduled. The lowest of three tests will be dropped (excludes the PowerPoint presentation). Tests represent 60 percent of your final grade.

      Assignments are due as you finish them. To receive credit for your work, assignments must be submitted on the scheduled completion date. Late assignments will be penalized 10 points for each day they are late, including the submission of assignments during or after class on the due date..

      Unit assignments will be evaluated on the number of assignments completed by the due date as well as by correctness, completeness, and appearance. Selected tasks from your submitted work will be assessed for your unit grade. Unit assignments represent 40 percent of your final grade.

      Final grades will not be posted. If you wish to have your final grade sent to you, please bring an addressed, stamped envelope to the last class meeting.

GRADING SCALE

You hold the key to your success in this class!

Tests

Unit Assignments*

    90 - 100 = A

    80 -   89 = B

    70 -   79 = C

    60 -   69 = D

    Below 60 = F

   95 = A

   85 = B

   75 = C

    60 -   69 = D

    Below 60 = F

GUIDELINES

      Important material from the text and other sources will be covered in class. You should plan to take careful notes and mark your text for reference and review.

      Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the assigned date unless otherwise noted. No exceptions will be made. It is your responsibility to meet the assignment due dates.

      Your name, section, and task identification must be on each assignment at the top right corner of the page(s). Maintain a folder of your returned assignments until the term ends. Your name, section, and task identification must be on the assignment at the top of all pages.

      You may ask for assistance from your professor or another student; however, your work must be your own. Copying another student’s work is unacceptable!


Students are expected to complete their own tasks. Evidence of academic dishonesty will be handled according to the appropriate FCCJ Board rule and may result in a failing grade or the assignment, test, or project or failure in the course. For more information refer to the Academic Dishonesty policy the college catalog.



An NP (a non-punitive) grade may be assigned upon student request.

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to be prompt and to attend each class session. You are responsible for obtaining material that may have been distributed on class days in which you were absent. Treat this class period as your employment assignment for the duration of the term. Please contact me if you must be absent and talk with me if you encounter an attendance problem. Lectures and demonstrations cannot be repeated for those absent or late.

EACH student needs to schedule extra time in the lab to ensure timely completion of the assigned work.

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	Assignments are due as you finish them. To receive credit for your work, assignments must be submitted on the scheduled completion date. Late assignments will be penalized 10 points for each day they are late, including the submission of assignments during or after class on the due date..
	Unit assignments will be evaluated on the number of assignments completed by the due date as well as by correctness, completeness, and appearance. Selected tasks from your submitted work will be assessed for your unit grade. Unit assignments represent 40 percent of your final grade.
	Final grades will not be posted. If you wish to have your final grade sent to you, please bring an addressed, stamped envelope to the last class meeting.

	Important material from the text and other sources will be covered in class. You should plan to take careful notes and mark your text for reference and review.
	Assignments are due at the *beginning* of the class on the assigned date unless otherwise noted. No exceptions will be made. It is your responsibility to meet the assignment due dates.
	Your name, section, and task identification must be on each assignment at the top right corner of the page(s). Maintain a folder of your returned assignments until the term ends. Your name, section, and task identification must be on the assignment at the top of all pages.
	You may ask for assistance from your professor or another student; however, your work must be your own. Copying another student’s work is unacceptable!
	Students are expected to complete their own tasks. Evidence of academic dishonesty will be handled according to the appropriate FCCJ Board rule and may result in a failing grade or the assignment, test, or project or failure in the course. For more information refer to the Academic Dishonesty policy the college catalog.
	An NP (a non-punitive) grade may be assigned upon student request.