COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: Introductions to Computer and Their Uses
Instructor’s Name: Prof. Auciello
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Course Name and Number: Co. Info 701 |
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Phone: (213) 763-7268 e-mail: joseph@auciello.net |
Section Number: 0157
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Office Hours: 11:20 – 12:10
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Class Day/Time: Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
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Office Location: K-309 |
Class Room: K-305 |
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Course Description: This course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Textbook (s): Microsoft Office XP Introductory Concepts and Techniques Enhanced Edition |
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Required Materials: Removable disks |
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ASSIGNMENTS |
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Due Dates |
Assignments |
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February 4-10 |
Introduction to the class |
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February 11-17 *Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday (Feb. 15) |
1. Create a head disk folder, open an email account, create a back-up disk |
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February 18-24 *Washington’s Birthday Observed (Feb. 18 ) |
2. Word , Lab Project 1, Number 1-create, edit text document |
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February 25-March 2 |
3. Word, Lab Project 2, Number 1-research paper |
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March 3-9 |
4. Word , Lab Project 3, Number 1-resume wizard |
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March 10-23 |
QUIZ - Thursday, March 13 |
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March 24-30 *Spring Recess (March 24-30) |
Spring Recess ( March 24-30) |
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March 31- April 6 Cesar Chavez Holiday Observed ( March 31 ) 5. Excel, Lab Project 1, Number 1-create worksheet, with chart |
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April 7-13 |
6. Excel, Lab Project 2, Number 1-formulas, functions |
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April 14-20 |
7. Excel, Lab Project 3, Number 1-copying formulas, functions |
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April 21-27 |
QUIZ - Thursday, April 24 |
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April 28-May 4 |
8. Access, Lab Project 1, Number 1- create database |
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May 5-11 |
9. Access, Lab Project 2, Number 1-create query |
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May 12-18 |
10. Access, Lab Project 3, Number 1-database maintenance |
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May 19-25 |
Last Week to Submit Assignments |
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May 26-June 1 *Memorial Day Observed (May 26) |
FINAL - Tuesday, May 27 |
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GRADING SYSTEM:
10 Projects |
300 Points each |
3000 |
2 Quizzes |
200 Points each |
600 |
Final Exam |
100 Points |
300 |
Total |
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3900 |
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A |
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(80%) |
B |
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(70%) |
C |
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(60%) |
D |
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(40%) |
Click on the website – http://auciello.tripod.com -- to get weekly assignments.
“Students with disabilities who need any assistance or accommodations should contact the instructor.”
“Topics and dates are subject to change. Announcements will be made in class. Students are responsible for adjusting the calendar.”
Other course information: Class attendance is not required. However, you must let me know if you are participating in the class by doing the assignments. I will regularly send e-mail messages to everyone in the class that will include a record of assignment completions by each student. You must make sure that I have your e-mail address in order for you to receive these messages. If you don’t get e-mail messages from me, then I do not have your e-mail address.
If I don’t have any evidence that you are participating in the class work, I will exclude you from the class so that you will not get a failing grade. The exclusion date to remember are Feb 19-Mar 1, for no grade to be recorded on your official record, and March 2 for a “W” to be recorded on your official record. After March 2 a letter grade must be assigned.
Due dates for the assignments are recommended dates only. There will be no penalty for late project assignments. However, all projects assignments must be turned in before June 1.
Assignments may be submitted in printed form in class, or as attachments to e-mail messages.
My e-mail address for this class is joseph@auciello.net
Final examination date and time: Tuesday. May 27, 7:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.
Please contact me for any questions, concern, or requests.