REQUIRED MATERIAL:  3 Formatted Diskettes  (Will be used to store your lab projects and turn in projects)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course presents the basic concepts of computers and how computer or information technology is affecting and will continue to affect society.  The course incorporates theory as well as hands on practice.  It combines discussion and presentation of material in a classroom setting as well as laboratory projects featuring,  Microsoft Windows 2000, WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT and the INTERNET.

I. ATTENDANCE:

This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material. It also offers a lab portion where students will have time to work on Internet and network related assignments. Attendance is encouraged and expected.  Good attendance is directly correlated with good classroom performance.

II. LAB ASSIGNMENTS:

• There will be a variety of lab projects assigned throughout the course. 
• Each will be given a due date. 
• Each assignment will be worth 50 points.
• Any assignment turned in after the due without prior discussion with the instructor will be reduced by 10%.

III. EXAMS:

• There will be 4-6 quizzes/exams worth 50 points each
• Quiz/Exam dates will be announced in class.
• NO MAKEUP QUIZZES/EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.
• NO MAKEUP WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE A QUIZ/EXAM HAS TO BE MISSED.

IV. CURRENT EVENTS / CLASS PARTICIPATION

Current events and topics will also be used to enhance the classroom experience.  Topics will include current events and material related to classroom topics.   Please feel free to bring magazine/paper clippings, video clips, and real work experience as part of our discussion of current events.

V. COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining all points from projects, quizzes and class participation. The grading scale is as follows: % = TOTAL POINTS / MAX POINTS POSSIBLE. 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79% = C, 60% to 69% = D, 59% AND BELOW = F

VI. CHEATING AND PLAGIERISM

Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on a test, quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.

VII. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Check instructor's website for current information.

VIII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.

IX.   SPECIAL NEEDS

 It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities.  Any student with a documented  disability who requires resonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at (515) 964-6850  or  (515) 964-6810 TTY.