Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers

Spring Semester 2017

Course Description:

Students will learn general hardware issues and file management terminology

and skills. Application software includes word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentation

software.

Course Objectives:

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Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate school, work, or home situations and use application software

(Microsoft Office 2016) to complete information processing tasks correctly and efficiently.

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To acquaint students with the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, data bases, and

presentations suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use. To help students

discover the underlying functionality of Office 2016 so that they can become more productive.

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To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing

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To encourage independent study

Instructor:

Ms. Colette Schimetz

Office Hours:

By appointment only

Email:

colette.schimetz@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

TuTh 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Thatcher Hall 212

Textbook(s):

Microsoft Office 2016 Marquee Series, Rutkosky, Roggenkamp, Rutkosky, ISBN: 978-

0-76386-675-4.

Course Requirements:

Students are required to complete all class activities. Attendance is required.

Quizzes and test may not be made up unless arrangements are made with the instructor prior to class time.

Emergencies and excused absences will be handled on an individual bases. Bring your textbook, USB,

and writing tools to class each day.

Grading and Evaluation Criteria:

Grades will be determined by total points earned divided by total

points possible. Tests will be both production and objective, i.e. multiple choices, true/false, short answer.

A=90 and above

B= 89-80

C= 79-70

D= 69-60

F= 59 and below

The final exam schedule is as follows:

Introduction to Computers 11 AM TuTh........................ Tuesday, May 9—12 PM to 2 PM