San Jacinto College
Distance Education
Integrated
Software Applications 1
ITSC
1309
This
is an Internet class. It is
assumed that students participating in an online course have a general
understanding of Internet use, basic
file handling (opening and saving files, creating folders, sending and
receiving emails, and sending and opening attachments), and mouse functions.
If you do not feel you have enough experience in these areas, you may wish to
enroll in the on-campus version of this course.
Do NOT take this class if:
·
You need a
classroom environment and an instructor’s assistance in the lab
·
You are a
beginner with computers
·
You cannot
send or receive email
·
You cannot
send or receive attachments
·
You cannot
purchase a textbook
·
You do not
have an email account or access to one
You are responsible for
checking announcements posted on Blackboard for any new information.
You are now reading the Orientation Information for this
class. You do not need to attend any other sessions. You need only continue
reading and following instructions.
AFTER
you have read and followed this ENTIRE document, you will be enrolled in the class. (Read
on.)
Course Outline
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Course Name: |
Integrated
Software Applications 1 |
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Course Number: |
ITSC
1309 |
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Website |
www.sanjacinto.blackboard.com |
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Required Text: |
Microsoft Office XP Professional, New Perspectives Series Published by Course Technology (CTI) www.coursedirect.com (See also www.course.com ) |
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Required Software: |
Microsoft Office XP (Word 2002, Excel
2002, & Access 2002) |
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Instructor: |
Edna
Meeks |
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Office: |
South
Campus – Room 2126 |
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Phone: |
(281)
484-1900, ext. 3244 |
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Email: |
Campus: edna.meeks@sjcd.edu |
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Email Subject Line: |
1309
– your name (use in subject line for all email to instructor) |
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Office Hours: |
Announced
at a later date |
Course
Description:
ITSC
1309 is an introduction to the microcomputer and microcomputer software
packages. The course will cover the general use of computers and the specific
applications of operating systems, word processors, electronic spreadsheet
programs, and database management software. This course is designed to achieve
a "working knowledge" of microcomputer hardware, software, and disk
operating system software.
IMPORTANT--It is the responsibility of the student to
insure a stable and reliable Internet connection. This is extremely important during testing,
since you will not be allowed to re-enter the testing area once you exit.
Whether you exit by logging off or your ISP severs your connection is
irrelevant, the system will not allow you back in the testing area. If you are
unsure about your connection, you may use the computer lab on campus for
testing. Once you have been issued your password for a test, any computer with
an Internet connection may be used for testing.
Semester
Credit Hours: 3 credits
There
is NO orientation session for this class. Read this entire document to obtain
the information needed for this class.
Student
Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this course,
you should be able to:
1.
Describe
the components of a computer system and their functionality
2.
Analyze
hardware and software specifications to determine compatibility.
3.
Understand
computer, Internet, and application terminology.
4.
Describe
the operating system’s functions.
5.
Boot a
microcomputer and load an operating system.
6.
Perform
the following operations within each software package:
A.Operating
system (Windows 2000 or Windows XP)
1.
Prepare
diskettes for storage.
2.
Create and manage
files and folders.
3.
Manage a
computer’s disk space.
B.Word
processing software (Word 2002)
1.
Describe
common functions of word processing software.
2.
Create, open,
save, and maintain document files.
3.
Edit and
format document contents.
4.
Control
document printing.
C.Spreadsheet
software (Excel 2002)
1.
Describe
common functions of spreadsheet software.
2.
Create, open,
save, and maintain worksheet files
3.
Enter labels,
values, and formulas into worksheet cells and ranges
4.
Incorporate
function calls is spreadsheet formulas.
5.
Manipulate a
range of cells (Copy, Move etc.)
6.
Control
worksheet printing.
D.Database
software (Access 2002)
1.
Describe
common functions of database management software.
2.
Create, open,
save, and maintain database files and tables.
3.
Sort a
database table.
4.
Maintain a
database by adding, updating, and deleting records
5.
Control
printing of tables, queries, forms, and formatted reports.
6.
Use written or
on-line documentation or help files to expand knowledge of software and
hardware.
7.
The San
Jacinto College District does not guarantee these outcomes.
Grade
determination: You must have a passing average in both
assignments and exams to pass the course.
Four Tests, all of equal value, will
count for 70% of the final grade
Lab projects and quizzes will count for 30% of the final grade.
Participation
and Withdrawals:
If
it should become necessary to drop this class, it is the responsibility of the
student to submit the necessary paperwork to the registrar’s office. Drop slips are available in the registrar’s
office and should be submitted by the drop date below for a guaranteed grade of
W. Failure to drop a class could result in a grade of F for the semester. The last date to drop is published in the
course selection guide.
Supplies
needed to complete course:
Computer
with Internet connection and running Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or higher
recommended) or equivalent
Windows
XP or Windows 2000 operating system software
Microsoft Office 2002 software
Student data files, which may be obtained from the Course Technology website. Data files are also included in the assignments section.
Course
Policies
Contacting
Your Instructor:
You may contact me via email at edna.meeks@sjcd.edu. All your email will
be returned to the same email address that you use to contact me. The following
information should be supplied in ALL correspondence with me; failure to supply
this information may result in a substantial
delay in my responding to your email.
1.
Your First and Last Name
2.
The email
address you want the reply sent to (if not the one you used to send to me)
3.
1309 in the subject line, followed by your name
4.
The date
It is better to email me, yet you may also
call and leave a message at (281) 484-1900, ext. 3244. Leave your name, state
that you are in the Distance Learning class, give an explanation for the call,
and a number or email address where you can be contacted. Be aware that calling
may delay my response, since I do not check phone messages daily, whereas I may
check my email several times a day.
If it becomes necessary, you can call or
email me to make an appointment to meet me in my office on campus. My office is
on the South Campus, room 2140 in the Administration building. Please note:
meetings on South campus should be by appointment
only!
Exams:
Four
exams should be taken during the semester.
Once you begin the test, you must complete it; the system will not let you exit and return
to a test. It is your responsibility to prepare for the exam. Set aside the
necessary time and insure a reliable Internet connection. Tests will consist
primarily of multiple-choice questions and will cover specific units in your
textbook.
1.
Test 1—Essential Computer Concepts, Windows, & Browser Basics
2.
Test 2—Microsoft Word
3.
Test 3—Microsoft Excel
4.
Test 4—Microsoft Access
Assignments:
Distance learning students are expected to
maintain a pace that allows for the completion of this course within the time
frame allotted for on-campus classes. See “Instructions for Submitting Assignments”,
located in Course Documents.
The
Windows Unit (First Unit) has NO labs. There are 4 quizzes to take and then the
Test.
For the Word, Excel, and Access Units, you will submit your lab assignments to me
via email attachments. You need only email me the final version of your
document at the end of each tutorial. (The exception to this is Access. In
Access you need only email me the one file at the end of all the Access
tutorials.)
Class structure:
1.
Unit
1 – Windows (Select only ONE of the 2 paths below.)
Windows
2000 OR Windows XP
a) Quiz
1 a) Quiz 1
b) Quiz
2 b) Quiz 2
c) Quiz
3 c) Quiz 3
d) Quiz
4 d) Quiz 4
Windows
2000 Exam Windows XP
Exam
2.
Unit
2 – Word
a) Tutorial
1
b) Tutorial
2
c) Tutorial
3
d) Tutorial
4
e) Word
Exam
3.
Unit
3 – Excel
a) Tutorial
1
b) Tutorial
2
c) Tutorial
3
d) Tutorial
4
e) Excel
Exam
4.
Unit
4 – Access
a) Tutorial
1
b) Tutorial
2
c) Tutorial
3
d) Access
Exam (Final Exam)
Computer
Lab Usage:
Distance
Learning students may work in the general open labs on campus; however, you
must obtain a student identification card before you will be allowed access to
the lab. Student ID cards may be
obtained from the library, at no charge to student, upon presentation of a paid
tuition slip. No children, food, or drinks are allowed in the computer labs.
Startup Instructions
·
Register
and pay for this class.
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Books
are available in a campus bookstore. Books are needed. (Information about books
is in THIS document.)
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Before
enrolling in Blackboard program (below), email me at edna.meeks@sjcd.edu for confirmation and the enrollment
password, with CODE 1309 in the
subject line.
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THEN:
Goto: http://sanjacinto.blackboard.com/
1. Create
a Login (If you already have a Blackboard account, use that one. Sign on and go
to Step 4.)
2. Answer
prompts and Press Submit.
3. Your
account is now created.
4. Press
the courses tab at the top next to My San Jac tab.
5. Select
Distance Learning and then Computer Science
6. Select
the correct course name and number and press the Enroll Button.
7. Enter
Password obtained from above
8. You
are enrolled.