CSIS-101 - 0623

Introduction to Computers

*** * * Spring, 2002 Semester: Class Schedule * * ***

January

01/28 - (MONDAY)

Introductory meeting and handouts.
The “ON/OFF” switch.
Hardware overview. Using the keyboard and the mouse.
Homework: Read: “Preface” section in EACH textbook.

01/30 - (WEDNESDAY)

In-class review: [Microsoft Office 2000 - Professional Edition textbook] Windows 98 – Unit A: “Getting Started with Windows 98” (Pages 1 - 19). (To be completed in class.)
Computer Lab Exercise. (To be announced and completed in class.)
Homework: Read [Discovering Computers 2002 Textbook] Chapter 1, “Introduction To Computers”, Pages: 1.1 - 1.37].

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February

02/04 - (MONDAY)

In-class review: Windows 98 - Unit B: “Working with Programs, Files, and Folders” (Pages 25 - 43). (To be completed in class. Note: Requires file from Student “Project Disk”. [See Note 2 below.]
Computer Lab Exercise. (To be announced and completed in class.)

02/06 - (WEDNESDAY)

Lecture on Chapter 1, “Introduction To Computers”; Test Date: 2/11.
In-class review of Office 2000: Unit A - “Getting Started with Office 2000”, Pages 49 - 63. (To be completed in class.)
Homework: Read Chapter 2, “The Internet and the World Wide Web”.

02/11 - (MONDAY)

Test on Chapter 1, “Introduction To Computers”.
In-class discussion on Chapter 2, “The Internet and the World Wide Web”; Test Date: 2/13.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Word 2000 - Unit A - “Creating a Document with Word 2000”, Pages 73 - 89. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 2/13. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.) Note: Requires file from Student “Project Disk”. [See Note 2 below.]
Homework: “Personal Profile” Assignment (1^st Draft due ~~2/20~~; Now: 2/25. Final [Formatted] version due on or before 3/6). (Note: This assignment will be discussed in class on 2/20. See the following link: Personal Profile Guidelines.)

02/13 - (WEDNESDAY)

Review Chapter 1 test.
Test on Chapter 2, “The Internet and the World Wide Web”.
In-class review of Word 2000 - Unit A - “Creating a Document with Word 2000”.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Word 2000 - Unit B - “Enhancing a Document”, Pages 97 - 113. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 2/25. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.) Note: Requires a file from the Student “Project Disk”. [See Note 2 below.]
Homework: Word 2000 - Unit B, Independent Challenges #2, Pages 118-119. (Turn-in on 2/25.) Note: Requires a file from the Student “Project Disk” [See Note 2 below].

02/18 - (MONDAY)

Holiday: President's Day ! ! !

02/20 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in “Personal Profile” assignment - 1^st Draft. Final [Formatted] version due on or before 3/6). Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page. Note: This assignment is rescheduled to 2/25.
Review Chapter 2 test.
Computer Laboratory Exercise, Word 2000 - Unit A. (To be announced and completed in class.)
Homework: “Article Summary” Assignment (Turn-in on 3/4). (Note: A summarized review of two course related magazine articles [NOT a newspaper article or a web page]. This assignment will be discussed in class.)
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Word 2000 - Unit C - “Adding Special Elements to a Document”, Pages 121 - 137. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 2/27. Turn in the file [Outdoor Designs kite flyer – see finished file in figure C-21, Page 137] created in this Unit on 2/27. (Add your name after the phone number in the flyer.)
Homework: Read Chapter 3, “Application Software”.

02/25 - (MONDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
In-class discussion on Chapter 3, “Application Software”.
In-class review of Word 2000 - Unit B - “Enhancing a Document”.
Work on ‘Format’ (appearance) of “Personal Profile” in class. (Note: the final copy of the formatted “Personal Profile” is due on or before 3/6.)
Homework: Read Chapter 4, “The Components of the System Unit”.

02/27 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
In-class review of Word 2000 - Unit C - “Adding Special Elements to a
Document”.
Lecture on Chapter 4, “The Components of the System Unit” - Part 1; Test Date: 3/18.

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March

03/04 - (MONDAY)

Turn-in “Article Summary” assignment. (Two (2) summarized computer magazine [not a newspaper article or a web page] articles using Microsoft Word 2000 (word processor). Attach article or copy of the article. This assignment will be graded but not returned.)
The System Unit – A look inside: In-class demonstration.
In-class review of Microsoft Word 2000: Units A, B, & C.

03/06 - (WEDNESDAY)

Last day to turn-in Personal Profile (final [FORMATTED] version).
Word 2000: WRITTEN & HANDS-ON Test (Units A, B, & C).
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Excel 2000 - Unit A - “Creating and Enhancing a Worksheet with Excel 2000”, Pages 145 - 161. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 3/20. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Excel 2000 - Unit A, Concepts Review, Pages 162-163. (Turn-in on 3/20).
Homework: Visual Workshop, Page 168. Create the sales analysis shown in Figure A-16. Use a footer for your name. (Turn-in on 3/20).

03/11 - 03/15

Spring Break ! ! !

03/18 - (MONDAY)

Test on Chapter 4, “The Components of the System Unit”.
Discuss Microsoft Word 2000: Word Processing Test.
Homework: Read Chapter 5, “Input”.

03/20 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
Review Chapter 4 test.
~~In-class discussion on Chapter 5, “Input”; Test Date: 3/25.~~ Rescheduled to 3/25.
In-class review of Excel 2000 - Unit A - “Creating and Enhancing a Worksheet with Excel 2000”.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Excel 2000 - Unit B - “Working with Excel Functions”, Pages 169 - 185. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 3/27. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Excel 2000 - Unit B, Concepts Review, Pages 186-188. (Turn-in on 3/27).
Homework: Read Chapter 6, “Output”.

03/25 - (MONDAY)

Test on Chapter 5 “Input”. Rescheduled to 3/27 (Combined with Chapter 6 test).
In-class discussion on Chapter 5, “Input”; Test Date: 3/27.
In-class discussion on Chapter 6, “Output”; Test Date: 3/27.
Computer Laboratory Exercise, Excel 2000 - Unit B. (To be announced and completed in class.)

03/27 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
Test on Chapter 5, “Iuput” AND Chapter 6, “Output”.
In-class review of Excel 2000 - Unit B - “Working with Excel Functions”.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Excel 2000 - Unit C - “Creating Excel Charts”, Pages 193 - 209. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 4/3. Turn in the file [Outdoor Designs, “Sales Chart”, worksheet with chart – see finished file in figure C-17 – page 209] created in this Unit on 4/3. (Add a footer with your name in the worksheet.)
Homework: Excel 2000 - Unit C, Independent Challenges #2, Page 214. (Turn-in on 4/3.)
Homework: Read Chapter 7, “Storage”.

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April

04/01 - (MONDAY)

Review Combined Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 test.
In-class discussion on Chapter 7, “Storage”; Test Date: 4/3.

04/03 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
Test on Chapter 7, “Storage”.
In-class review of Excel 2000 - Unit C - “Creating Excel Charts”.

04/08 - (MONDAY)

Review Chapter 7 test.
In-class review of Microsoft Excel 2000: Units A, B, & C.

04/10 - (WEDNESDAY)

Excel 2000: WRITTEN & HANDS-ON Test (Units A, B, & C).
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Access 2000 - Unit A - “Building a Database with Access 2000”, Pages 216 - 233. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 4/17. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Access 2000 - Unit A, Concepts Review, Multiple-Choice only. Pages 234-235. (Turn-in on 4/17).
Homework: Access 2000 - Unit A, Independent Challenges #1, Page 237. (Turn-in on 4/17.)
Homework: Read Chapter 13, “Databases and Information Management”.

04/15 - (MONDAY)

Discuss Microsoft Excel 2000: Spreadsheet Test.
In-class discussion on Chapter 13, “Databases and Information Management”; Test Date: 4/17.

04/17 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
Test on Chapter 13, “Databases and Information Management”.
In-class review of Access 2000 - Unit A - “Building a Database with Access 2000”.
In-class discussion on Chapter 14, “Information Systems Development”.
Handout: Take-Home Test, Chapter 14. (Turn-in on 4/24).
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Access 2000 - Unit B - “Enhancing a Database”, Pages 241 - 257. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 4/24. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Access 2000 - Unit B, Concepts Review, Pages 258-259. (Turn-in on 4/24).
Homework: Read Chapter 8, “Operating Systems and Utility Programs”.

04/22 - (MONDAY)

Review Chapter 13 test.
In-class discussion on Chapter 8, “Operating Systems and Utility Programs”; Test Date: 4/24.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Access 2000 - Unit C - “Creating Database Reports”, Pages 265 - 281. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 5/1. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)

04/24 - (WEDNESDAY)

Turn-in Homework due today.
Turn-in and discuss Take-Home Test, Chapter 14.
Test on Chapter 8, “Operating Systems and Utility Programs”.
In-class review of Access 2000 - Unit B - “Enhancing a Database”.
Homework: Read Chapter 9, “Communications and Networks”.

04/29 - (MONDAY)

Review Chapter 8 test.
In-class discussion on Chapter 9, “Communications and Networks”; Test Date: 5/1.
Homework: Read Chapter 15, “Program Development and Programming Languages”.

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May

05/01 - (WEDNESDAY)

Test on Chapter 9, “Communications and Networks”.
In-class review of Access 2000 - Unit C - “Creating Database Reports”.
In-class discussion on Chapter 15, “Program Development and Programming Languages”; Test Date: 5/6.
Homework: Read Chapter 16, “Computer Careers and Certification”.

05/06 - (MONDAY)

Review Chapter 9 test.
Test on Chapter 15, “Program Development and Programming Languages”.
“Test” on Chapter 16 “Computer Careers and Certification”. (Special requirement, complete before 5/18. This assignment will be discussed in class.)
In-class review of Microsoft Access 2000: Units A, B, & C.

05/08 - (WEDNESDAY)

Review Chapter 15 test.
Access 2000: WRITTEN & HANDS-ON Test (Units A, B, & C).
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in PowerPoint 2000 - Unit A - “Creating and Modifying a Presentation”, Pages 289 - 305. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 5/15. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Read Chapter 10, “E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Way We Do Business”.

05/13 - (MONDAY)

Discuss Microsoft Access 2000: Database Test.
In-class discussion on Chapter 10, “E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Way We Do Business”.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in PowerPoint 2000 - Unit B - “Polishing and Running a Presentation”, Pages 312 - 327. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 5/15. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)
Homework: Read Chapter 11, “Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues”.
Homework: Read Chapter 12, “Computers and Society: Security and Privacy”.
Note: Last week extra credit will be accepted.

05/15 - (WEDNESDAY)

In-class review of PowerPoint 2000 - Units A & B - “Creating and Modifying a Presentation” and “Polishing and Running a Presentation”.
In-class discussion on “How to Purchase, Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer” (Chapter 8, Pages 8.42 - 8.56).
In-class discussion on Chapter 11, “Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues” and Chapter 12, “Computers and Society: Security and Privacy”; Test Date: 5/20.
Homework: Read and Do the Steps in Integration 2000 - Unit A - “Integrating Office 2000 Programs”, Pages 337 - 353. (Note: You should complete this on your own by 5/20. This assignment does not require anything turned-in.)

05/20 - (MONDAY)

Test on Chapter 11, “Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues” and Chapter 12, “Computers and Society: Security and Privacy”.
Review Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 test.
Ethics Survey - ‘Revisited’.
In-class review of Unit A - “Integrating Office 2000 Programs”.

05/22 - (WEDNESDAY)

In-class discussion on Chapter 16, “Computer Careers and Certification”.
Review for Final Exam.

05/27 - (MONDAY)

Holiday: Memorial Day ! ! !

(The Final Exam is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 3^rd, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.)

Notes:

All references in this schedule to the word “CHAPTER” refers to the following text: Shelly, Cashman, and Vermaat. Discovering Computers 2002 - Concepts for a Digital World – Web Enhanced.

All references in this schedule to the word “UNIT” refers to the following text: Michael Halvorson. Office 2000 – Professional Edition (Illustrated Brief).
Some exercises / assignments in the textbook Office 2000 – Professional Edition (Illustrated Brief) require files found on “Project Disk”. You may obtain a copy of these files via the Public Directories on the Mt. San Jacinto Community College Intranet [Public Directories Icon on the Desktop – then Ron Lehr Folder – then CSIS101 Folder]; or at www.course.com (the Course Technology Web site - See inside back cover for additional information); or directly from me.
Homework will include both written assignments as well as computer lab projects and assignments. Before turning-in the assignments outlined in the schedule, you must complete the computer steps contained in the project. (Don’t just read the project and then go to the exercises.)

All homework is due at the beginning of the class meeting on the due date shown in the schedule or given to the class verbally.
All homework / extra credit must be done in Office 2000 (not hand-written) and have a cover page showing: CSIS-101; Class Code 0623; your name; the unit letter; the assignment title and number; the assignment page; and the assignment due date (see sample cover page and sample extra credit cover page below).

Staple your cover page to your work.

[Assignments from the same Unit, due the same date should be combined on one cover page.]
Participation is based on your preparation and participation for the class. Preparation means reading the material and keeping-up with the homework assignments. If you participate in every class meeting for the semester, you will receive a 3% bonus at the end of the semester. If you miss participating in only one class meeting, you will receive a 2% bonus. It is in your best interest to earn this bonus to help your grade.
There are three ‘hands-on’ exams in this class. They are designed to test how well you can perform various word processing, spreadsheet and database features. They will be open book and open notes.
The Final Exam will cover all material reviewed in the class from the text: Discovering Computers 2002 - Concepts for a Digital World – Web Enhanced only. It will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.
On tests and homework, maximum credit is earned by: following all directions and instructions; by producing a document which is professional in appearance; and by correcting grammatical errors, misspellings, or incorrectly used words.
All attempts will be made to follow this schedule as outlined. However, circumstances may require changes in the schedule for any given class meeting.