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CGS 2542 Orientation |
Welcome to the CGS 2542, Database Concepts for Microcomputers online course. I look forward to working with each of you. Since you will be working independently, you should allow a minimum of 10 to 12 hours per week to complete the assignments. I hope you find working with Access 2000 a pleasant, rewarding, and informative experience.
Distance learning students must make a commitment to their mastery of the course objectives. To be successful, you should be self-motivated, comfortable working alone, and able to resolve computer problems on your own. Visit the FCCJ Distance Learning page www.distancelearning.org and follow the link "Is Distance Learning Right for you?" to determine your aptitude for successful completion of a course in an online learning environment.
Your class will be available on January 7, and by this time you should have read and printed a copy of the syllabus, which details pertinent information regarding the course (the textbook and other materials needed, computer and software requirements, attendance, and evaluation). You should also become familiar with the Student Guide to WebCT, especially Page 4, "Login and Exiting Procedures." You should complete your first assignment this week (working with Windows 98).
Data Disk Files. You must have the student data disk files by September 4 in order to maintain the assignment schedule. The files for the course are on the publisher's Web site www.course.com/NewPerspectives (enter the ISBN: 0-619-04430-6). Follow the directions for downloading the files. Note that there are files for each of the three levels. It is not necessary to download all three levels at once; however, I recommend that you bookmark this page for easy access when you need to download the next set of files.
Remember to store a copy of the original files on your hard drive so that you always have access to the original files in case you run into problems as you are working through the tutorials, reviews, and cases.
Class membership. Check into the class during the first week (beginning September 4); those who do not generally are not successful. Students who have not established their presence in the class by September 14, 2001, will receive an AW grade, which is an official withdrawal from the class. Therefore, before September 14 you must have sent an e-mail to me at bradford@fccj.org, using the subject CGS 2542, Ref# 141492, and including the following information in the message area:
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Last name and first name |
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Social Security Number |
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Telephone number (day and evening) |
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Statement acknowledging that you have read the course Web pages and accept responsibility for your successful completion of the course by fulfilling the conditions and deadlines established |
Questions. If you have questions or concerns that are not addressed here or elsewhere on my course Web site, please contact me at bradford@fccj.org. I will try to answer all e-mail within 24 hours except on weekends and holidays. You may also contact the Distance Learning Office at 904-633-8416 or visit the FCCJ Distance Learning Web site at www.distancelearning.org. Please also refer to the FCCJ Disclaimer page at http://www.fccj.org/disclaimer.html.
Grading. Refer to the Syllabus for more information regarding the grading scale and evaluation process. The following is a brief summary of the course completion requirements:
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Textbook assignments (to be submitted in three separate mailings via US Mail) |
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| Three tests, one after each level of units (Level I, Level II, and Level III) | |
| Project | |
| Class participation within WebCT |
WebCT will be used mainly as a venue for sending and receiving e-mail, posting and reading Bulletin Board messages, and taking the objective portion of the tests (if assigned).
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