CSC110

Intro to Computers

Instructor Information

Marv Gardner - Urban Campus, MIS Degree Program Chair

Office 226 (office hours posted on door) Phone 248-7500

Course Information

Presents the basic concepts of computers and the effect that computer are having and will continue to have in the future. Incorporates theory as well as hands on practice. Includes an introduction to Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and the Internet.

In order to cover all the material outlined in the course competencies, relevant coursework will include additional lectures and exercises which are not covered within the textbooks.

Prerequisites: None Credits: 3

Competencies: http://www.dmacc.edu/competencies/

DMACC Academic Calendar http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm (15-week course dates)

Textbooks & Materials

Required Textbook:

Discovering Computers 2007 Brief Edition - Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat

Course Technology, Office 2003 - Introductory Concepts and Techniques

Materials:

Students will need a USB flash drive

Software:

Microsoft Office 2003 (See lab resources listed below)

SAM Assessment & Training CD

Software Notice:

All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use. This software is the property of Des Moines Area Community College.”

Course Policies

Attendance:

Absence should be in the case of emergency only. Please contact instructor if you know in advance that you are going to be gone. It is the responsibility of the student to contact fellow students regarding missed lecture notes, and to obtain handouts from the instructor. Participation in class activities and discussion are important to the learning process, failure to attend may result in loss of points awarded for participation.

Late Assignments:

Each assignment will have a due date, 10 percent will be deducted each day an assignment is late. No credit after assignment is 10 days late.

Expectations:

Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material.

Exams & Quizes:

No make-up Exams or Quizes will be given, except in cases of extreme circumstances to be determined by the instructor. A zero score will be awarded for missed Exams or Quizes.

Grading:

Based on percentage of points possible accumulated throughout the course. Points will be awared for Exams, Quizes, assignments, and participation. A = 93-100%, A- = 90-92%, B+ = 87-89%, B = 83-86%, B- = 80-82%, C+ 77-79%, C = 73-76%, C- = 70-72%, D+ = 67-69%, D = 63-66%, D- = 60-62, F = 0-59%

Academic Dishonesty

See DMACC Educational Services Procedures ES 262 VII. A. and B for information on plagiarism, cheating, information about appeals procedures or reference publication that addresses this information in detail.

DMACC Informational Websites

DMACC home page

http://www.dmacc.edu/

Instructor home pages

http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/welcome.htm

Admissions & registration

http://www.dmacc.org/potienti.htm

Student handbook

http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/

Add/drop dates

http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm

Refund policy

http://www.dmacc.org/refund.htm

Support Services

Accommodations	“It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY.”
Services for students with disabilities	http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.htm Contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY or contact the counselor on the Urban campus at 515-248-7505 for an Application for Accommodation.
Academic & educational advising	http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/academic_advising.htm
Career counseling	http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/career_resource.htm
Library	http://www.library.dmacc.edu/ Room 12, Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm , Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Academic Achievement Center	http://www.dmacc.edu/web2000/student_services/academic_achievement_center.htm Services include academic help, tutoring, GED, testing (Compass), pre-admission courses, high school diploma courses, and several credit classes., Room 204/206/208 Monday – Thursday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (fall & spring semesters only)
Computer Labs	http://www.dmacc.edu/helpdesk/HD_student.htm Urban Campus Rooms 215 Available hours posted on door of lab. Assistance may be available in the Academic Achievement Center

Disclaimer

This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with the instructor.

Accommodations