Welcome to CIS 1020: Computer Essentials

1. Welcome toCIS 1020:Computer Essentials

2. Instructor: Philip H. Nielson Phone: 801-957-4829 E-Mail: phil.nielson@slcc.edu Web Site: http://www.philscis.com Office: BB 107 B Office Hours: MW 2:30 -4:00, TR 2:30 - 3:30 Instructor Info

3. CUSTOMIZED SLCC COURSE PACKET from Pearson Publishing Company: • Exploring MS Office 2010 Custom Edition for Salt Lake Community College • MyitlabStudent Access Kit ( this must be NEW ) which gives access to the e-book Technology in Action • Data storage device ( USB drive / portable hard drive / etc) • Student may use any of computer labs • If the student desires to complete work at home, the following items are required: • IBM-Compatible computer ( Note: if you have a MAC you will have to complete some assignments on a PC or run parallel processing ( Boot Camp ) with Windows ) • Windows XP / Vista / 7 Operating System • Microsoft Office 2010 Software - Available with some course packet Materials Used

4. NONE Note: It is assumed that you are familiar with PC operation Note: You should have Microsoft Office 2010 on a machine that you can access frequently. It is extremely difficult to attempt this class without access to the software Prerequisites

5. Intended to help the student become computer literate and computer competent Completion with a C satisfies Salt Lake Community College Requirements Completion with a B satisfies all state 4-year institutions NOT intended for experts Course Description

6. Computers and Society: How they are utilized in business, industry, education, and personal use Application Software: Basics of Office Software System Software: Common system operations Computer Hardware: Physical Components of a system Course Objectives

7. Grading • Final grades • Grading Weights ( differs from std syllabus )

8. Reading: Complete before class • Labs: Discussed in a minute • Tests: Must be taken on date scheduled • Lab Use: Must obey all lab rules • Honesty: Student Code of Conduct is enforced • Class Organization: Will follow outline given Course Policies

9. For Technology in Action: Chapter summary • One Page • Double-spaced • For Exploring Microsoft Office: • Name, Section Number, and Assignment must be hand-written on first page ( even if info already present ) • DO NOT type this information unless exercise tells you to do so • Group together correctly • Sequence correctly • DO NOT COMBINE ASSIGNMENTS • Late Work is accepted with a penalty Lab Assignment Details

10. SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the following student learning outcomes in its programs and courses by: • Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of their choice • Communicate effectively • Develop quantitative literacies • Think critically • Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged Learning Outcomes

11. CIS-CC 1.1 Efficiently use common business software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation. • CIS-CC 1.2 Develop an understanding of the hardware and software components of a computer. • CIS-CC 2.1 Communicate effectively using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. • CIS-CC 2.2 Extract relevant data from various sources, process it appropriately and communicate this information to others. • CIS-CC 2.3; ASB- 2.4; AAB- 2.4 Communicate effectively using credible research data • CIS-CC 3.1 Choose and perform appropriate calculations and or functions for the problem. • CIS CC 4.1 Utilize correct application tools to communicate effectively. • CIS-CC 5.1 Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology in business. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

12. Students with disabilities needing special accommodations such as special test arrangements, note taking, taped textbooks, tutoring, equipment, etc., please contact your instructor and the Disability Resource Center ( DRC ) in the College Center, Room CC 008, 954-4659 ( voice ) or 954-4646 ( TDD ) ADA