ITEC 1001 -  Intro to Micros
Spring 07
 Sections 101, 102, and 106

Instructor Information

Instructor Name:

Deborah Haseltine,  Assoc. Professor, Information Technology

Instructor Contact Information:

dhaseltine@southwest.tn.edu

Office Location:

Macon Cove Campus, 
Thornton Building, room 209

Office Phone:

(901) 333-4416

Office Fax:

(901) 333-4453

Secretary Phone:

(901) 333-4735 (Anita)

Assistance Site:

http://faculty.southwest.tn.edu/dhaseltine/Default.htm

Office Hours:

My office hours are posted outside my office door.  I will always try to be available during the posted times.  However, due to other obligations that I may have to the college, I may not be there.  You may make appointments with me during my office hours or other times that are convenient for us both.

Course Information

Course Description:

(taken from the 2004-2005 catalog)   
3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide entering students with a background in computer terminology and concepts. Topics include operating systems and basic use of the Internet. Hands-on instruction utilizes popular microcomputer software packages, including a word processor, an electronic spreadsheet, presentation graphics and a database.

One computer per student is assigned for the course.

Course Objectives:

To understand:

·         the basic concepts & file management principles of Windows XP.

·         how to access and use the World Wide Web.

·         how to use the four software applications from Microsoft Office 2003:  WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, and POWERPOINT.

·         how to integrate data within the four applications.

• how to use instruction manuals, textbooks, and online help for assistance while gaining confidence in finding solutions to problems as they occur.

Prerequisites and Co- requisites:

The official prerequisite is basic Keyboarding skills and completion of all developmental course work.  In addition, since this is an online assisted course, students should be basically familiar with using a computer to run & install software, access the internet, download and upload files, send & receive email using attachments, and locate files saved on the computer.

Course Topics:

The sections of the course will be covered in the following sequence:

Unit I:

Introduction

Essential Computer Concepts

Microsoft Windows XP

Exploring the Basics

Unit III:

Introduction to Excel 2003

Unit IV:

Introduction to Access 2003  

Unit V:

Introduction to PowerPoint 2003

Specific Course 
Requirements:

Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware, and Software Requirements

Required Textbook:

Carey/Zimmerman/Shaffer/Adamski/Finnegan, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2003 – First Course, Premium Edition, Course Technology, 2007.
ISBN: 1-4188-6076-X

Supplementary Materials:

SAM 3.1 software for Office 2003 which is provided with your textbook.

URL for Student Download:

http://www.course.com/catalog/downloads.cfm?isbn=1-4188-6076-X

Hardware Requirements:

• minimum 466 or higher Pentium processor
• CD-ROM drive
• USB/flash/thumb drive
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• at least 32 MB of RAM
• printer

Software Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 2000, NT, ME or XP
• Microsoft Office 2000, or 2003 Professional which includes Access, fully installed (this is NOT optional)
  (The textbook will focus on Microsoft Office 2003 & Windows XP students will be responsible for the material in the textbook.)
• Current Anti-Virus protection
• Reliable Internet connection
• Personal Email account that allows attachments

Assessment and Grading

Testing Procedures:

A test will be given after each Unit.  Students will be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of understanding through multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions.  The tests will consist of multiple parts. The first part of the test will contain questions similar to the quizzes. The second part of the test will consist of a practical task. Both parts of the test, the questions and practical task must be completed prior to the last testing date to receive credit.   All tests will be taken using SAM 3.1.

Make-up Tests: If students do not take the tests during the scheduled time, the test may be taken as a make-up at the end of the semester. The highest grade that may be earned on a make-up test is 80. So if your score on the make-up test is 85, after the first 20 points are deducted, your test score becomes a 65. Make-up tests are not given to improve on a previous test grade. Students whose work schedule or other obligations prevent them from taking the test during the scheduled test time must contact me before or during the scheduled testing period to make arrangements to take the test at a different time. 

Quizzes:

A quiz is scheduled for each chapter that we cover. Quizzes should be taken at the time we cover the material. 

No quiz may be made up unless the student has contacted me before class.

All quizzes are taken using SAM 3.1.

Lab Assignments:

All lab assignments are posted on the course site. Each lab assignment contains instructions and a due date. All assignments must be submitted on or prior to the published due date. No late assignments will be accepted.  

Open Lab:

On the Macon campus, the open lab is located in Jennings 12.  Also, there are computers available in the Academic Learning Center located in the Nabors Auditorium, north of the Farris building and in the Freeman Library, across from the Thornton Building.   The classroom computer labs are available to you anytime there is NOT a class scheduled in there.  Please check the door schedules for classroom availability.

Students should expect to spend time outside of class completing the assignments.

SAM 3.1

SAM 3.1 stands for Skills Assessment Manager and is used to assess student’s skill level in Office 2003. Office 2003 runs in a simulated environment within SAM 3.1.  

Lab assignments may NOT graded immediately upon submission. Normally assignments are graded within a week after the due date has past. If your assignment has not been graded within a reasonable amount of time, please email me.

Grading Procedure:

All lab assignments, tests, and quizzes will be graded and count toward the final grade.  The final grade will consist of: 
Labs - 40%
Tests - 50%
Quizzes - 10%.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale is not the normal grading scale of the college.  The grading scale was determined by the faculty in Information Technology.
A - 93 - 100
B - 83 - 92
C - 73 - 82
D - 72 - 65
F - Below 65

Attendance:

Attendance is mandatory, as there may be material covered that does not appear in the textbook.  Also, knowledge of the software commands and concepts presented in the textbook and during class lectures are essential in completing the lab assignments and passing the tests.  Each student is responsible for all handouts and material covered during their absence from the classroom.

Assignments and Participation

Assignments and Projects:

There will be approximately ten to fourteen SAM sessions required.  These will be assigned on the web site, which will also include due dates for submitting the assignments. These assignments are graded and will count toward the final grade.

Each student is responsible for completing the assignments in a timely manner so that they are received by me by the posted due dates.  Late assignments will NOT be graded.  Hardware problems will not be accepted as excuses for sending assignments late. Students are also responsible for submitting ALL parts of the assignment together by the due date.  No consideration will be given to students who "forgot" or "inadvertently" did not turn in the correct files. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the correct files have been submitted.

The hands-on, walk through instructions in each chapter must be completed before attempting to start on the other assignments. Students who skip this portion of the course work always have problems. Please do yourselves a favor-be in class for this portion, always read and complete the step by step instructions before attempting the assignments.

Students should keep a copy of all emails, assignments and files that pertain to class for any necessary grade verification.

Student Responsibility:

In my courses, I strive to teach the skills and competencies needed for successful professionals, as well as, the standards of professional conduct.  In accordance with that statement- 

Students maintain primary responsibility for the following professional standards of classroom conduct:

1. Attendance

·          Attend class regularly, arrive on time, and stay for the entire class

·          Turn off cellular telephones, pagers or any other distracting devices before coming into classrooms and labs

·           Dress appropriately

                                 * Students are expected to use good taste in considering appropriate dress on campus. They should dress in a manner appropriate to their position as college students preparing for professional and career employment. (Excerpt from the Student Handbook)

                                          * Professional office dress will not always be necessary; there will be times that business dress will be required, such as presentations, mock interviews or other situations as defined by the faculty member. 

2.      Academic preparedness/participation

·          Read the assigned lessons before coming to class

·          Come prepared for class with books, homework, etc.

·          Complete and hand in assignments on time.

·          Complete all tests on the date scheduled

3.      Communications

·          Actively communicate with the instructor

·          Be fair, accurate and respectful in all communications with fellow students, staff and faculty

·          Respond to constructive criticism from faculty in an appropriate manner

Class Participation:

Each will be called upon in class.

 

Each student should turn off cellular telephones, pagers or any other distracting devices and realize they will be dismissed from class immediately if any device does distract.

 

Each student is responsible for finding the necessary time to complete the required reading and complete all assignments.

Guidelines for Communications

Email:

Please do not email your classmates unless the topic relates specifically to this course. Emails that contain advertisements, solicitations, personal interests, etc. are strictly forbidden. 

Below are a few guidelines that you should keep in mind when sending email:

• I do not have an email pager, so I am not aware immediately when you send an email. I will try to respond to all email messages within 24 to 36 hours. I am not required to, however, I may read email on the weekend. If you send email after Friday afternoon, please expect an answer by the following Monday morning.
• Always include a subject line.
• Typing in all CAPS is considered SHOUTING in Cyberspace. So please use upper and lower case characters when sending emails. 
• Remember, without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
• Use standard fonts.
• Do not send large attachments without permission.
• Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided.
• Respect the privacy of other class members.

Again, please send all email using your My. Southwest email account. 

For more information, refer to the College Catalog under the section entitled, "Student Affairs" or contact the Career Counseling Center located on the second floor of the Farris Complex, Room 2182, at (901)333-4170.

Students are not automatically dropped from classes for non-attendance. Each student is responsible for dropping or withdrawing from courses by the drop/withdrawal date.  The drop/withdrawal date is published in the Catalog and the Schedule of Classes. Failure to do so could result in a grade of F. Please see the sections in the current Catalog on Dropping a Class and Withdrawing from the College for more information.

(taken from the 2004-2005 catalog)   
When a student enrolls in a course or courses and stops attending the course or courses, the student is considered as unofficially withdrawn. A grade of “F” will be assigned to the student for the course at the end of the term. Attendance is monitored by each faculty member and is reported according to federal requirements. Faculty must report “no shows” (students who never attended class) and the last date of attendance for any student who is determined to have stopped attending class. Students receiving federal financial aid and/or veterans educational benefits may be required to repay such funds when classes are not properly attended.

(taken from the 2004-2005 catalog)   
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. A student guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly, through participation or assistance, is immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. The instructor has the authority to assign an “F” grade or a zero for the exercise or examination, or to assign an “F” for the course. College sanctions for academic misconduct may include suspension or dismissal from the College. Please see the section in the current Catalog on Academic Misconduct.  

This course is a requirement in the Information Technology degree program and is not intended as transfer credit.