IS 101, INTRO TO MGMT

IS 101, INTRO TO MGMT. INFO. SYS      INSTR.: Dr. Chris Egemba
OFC: Chey. 2658A; PH: 651-4066              OFC HOURS: M-R; By Appt.
             Email: chris.egemba@csn.edu

COURSE SYLLABUS:

COURSE Description:

This course is designed to expose students to the concepts of microcomputer and some of the popular software that runs them. As you complete this course, you will gain both the theoretical and hands-on experience using some of the major microcomputer software such as: windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, etc. The course will cover some of the popular microcomputer packages that are available today: Windows XP, MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, MS PowerPoint 2007, etc.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this course you will be able to:

Understand what a computer is and its major components (Input, Processing, Output, and Storage devices).
Understand and explain the functions of each of the computer’s major components.
Understand and define the common computer terminology.
Operate Windows and use its interface.
Use a web browser to access sites, follow hyperlinks and search for information on a given topic.
Use a word processor such as Microsoft Word to create, edit, format, and print documents
Use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to enter, store, display, print and process data, including the use of functions and formulas
Use presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint to create a basic slide presentation

COURSE Material:

Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition by Beskeen|Cram|Duffy|Reding; ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-6047-9 OR ISBN-10: 1-4188-6047-6

COURSE ACTIVITIES:

All students will be required to do the course lab assignments covering Internet Surfing, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Two examinations that include the final exam will be given.

GRADING:

Grades will be based on the following: midterm exam (30%), final exam (30%), lab assignments (30%), and research paper (10%).

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE:

"If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DRC is located in Student Services on each campus. For Cheyenne campus the number is 651-4700, for West Charleston campus the number is 651-5089, and for Henderson campus the number is 651-3086. For those students that would like to perform community service or earn a little extra cash, stop by the DRC to fill out a job interest card. This office hires students as note takers, proctors, scribes and research assistants as needed."

Coyote Student Coaches offer free walk-up tutoring during posted hours in many subjects. Student Coaches are available in the D Lobby at West Charleston, the Student Lounge at Cheyenne and in the C Building at Henderson.

Free Success Planning Appointments are available. The staff of the Retention Office is committed to helping you succeed at CSN by sitting down with you, assessing your needs and getting you plugged in to CSN’s many resources.

E-ALERT! CSN’s academic early warning system. Professors identify students who need help and/or students who are having trouble in their classes may set up an appointment and receive help. Call us at 651-2626 at Cheyenne or 651-7367 at West Charleston or Henderson!

Learning Resources:

The following resources are available:
· Four hours per credit of free tutoring per course (12 hours of free tutoring per three credit course). Contact Tutorial Services: Charleston Campus 651-5732, Cheyenne Campus 651-4232 and Henderson Campus 651-3187.

Course Grade

90% and
above

80% to
89.99%

70% to
79.99%

60% to
69.99%

Below
60%

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