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CGS 1570
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Microcomputer Applications |
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Course Syllabus |
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Instructors:
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Rhonda Barker:
(850) 769-1551, ext. 2841 |
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Adria Peaden: (850) 769-1551,
ext. 2847
Jerome Tidwell: (850) 769-1551, ext. 2845
Jerry Williams: (850) 769-1551, ext. 2848 |
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Office: BS206
Business Division:
(850) 872-3838 or 1 (800) 311-3685 |
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FAX: (850) 747-3259 |
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Adjunct Instructors Fall 2006: |
Diane Dodd:
(850) 927-2408
Dee Nielsen: (850) 769-1551,
ext. 3510
Wendy Payne: (850) 769-1551, ext.
3350
David Smith: (850) 872-3838 |
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College Web Site: |
http://www.gulfcoast.edu |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Textbook:
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Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume I,
by Robert T. Grauer, et al., Prentice Hall, Inc., 2008. |
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Other Supplies:
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One USB (also called Jump) drive, minimum 32 Mb. |
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Each student must obtain an e-mail account. If the student does not have
access to an off-campus account, a GCCC student may obtain an e-mail account
through a free Internet service, such as YAHOO. |
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Catalog Description: |
An introduction to the operation and use of personal
computers and to the use of software packages, including Windows, word
processing, electronic spreadsheet, Internet, presentation software,
graphics, databases, and telecommunications. |
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Course Objectives:
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The student should be able to demonstrate a basic
understanding of the microcomputer by demonstrating skills using hardware
and software. |
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Method of Instruction:
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Lectures and interactive participation by the student in the
resolution of problems and exercises. |
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Grading: |
20% Mid-Term Exam
20% Final Exam
40% Hands-on Project Exams (3)
20% Graded Projects |
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A=90 – 100% |
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B=80 – 89% |
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C=70 – 79% |
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D=60 – 69% |
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F=0 – 59% |
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Policy on Make-up
Exams:
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Exams may be made
up if done so before the next class meeting. Notify your instructor
immediately if you miss an exam so a make-up
appointment may be scheduled. If you fail to make up one exam, the final
exam will be substituted. If subsequent exams are missed, a grade of “0”
will be assigned. |
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Course Requirements:
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Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class.
Late homework will NOT be accepted. Each student is expected to do
his/her own work. Helping one another is allowed, but direct copying of
assignments is cheating. Every student is expected to enter his or her own
individual keystrokes. |
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It is imperative that if a student is absent
from class all work be made up before returning to the class. It is
the student’s responsibility to get class assignments from a fellow student
or the instructor for unattended classes. |
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College Attendance
Policy:
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Roll will
be taken each class period. Students who are absent from class more than
one-eighth of a course (six class hours) without the instructor's permission
shall be withdrawn. Please consult with class instructors for specific class
attendance and grading policies. Maximum absences are as follows: |
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Classes Meeting 3
Times/Week: 6 absences
Classes Meeting 2 Times/Week: 4 absences
Classes Meeting 1 Time/Week
2 absences |
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It is very disruptive
for students to enter class late. Three tardies will constitute one absence.
Please come to class
prepared. Disruptions by students’ talking among themselves, leaving class
before class is dismissed, or other disciplinary problems will not be
tolerated. Emergency illnesses which constitute a student’s needing to leave
class are, of course, a different matter. The instructor should be notified
of such illnesses. |
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Cell Phones and
Pagers: |
The use of cell phones and
pagers is strictly prohibited. Cell phones and audible pagers must be turned
off upon entering the classroom. In case of emergency, family members may
contact the college switchboard at 769-1551 to leave an emergency message
for you. If the college switchboard is closed, contact the FSU police at 872-4750, extension 311. If there are extenuating
circumstances, you must speak with the instructor prior to the
beginning of class regarding the circumstance. |
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Notes:
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Your
instructor is here to help you. If you are having difficulty with the class
assignments, please contact your instructor during office hours.
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Considerable time
outside of class will be required to complete course assignments. You
should allow an average of 2 hours outside of class for every 1 hour in
class to complete assignments. If you do not have access to a computer off
campus, computers are available for student use in rooms BS 103, BS 105, BS
106, and BS 204. There is no charge for the use of these rooms. Open lab
schedules will be posted on each room door. |
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The Library also has
computers available for student use. |
