City Collge of
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Syllabus
MABS 60: Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Units
Prepared by: Glenn Knapp,
Summer 2002, Phelan Campus
COURSE OUTLINE
Description:
This is the foundation course for
computer courses. It is an introduction to computers and their applications,
and it includes a general overview of how a computer system operates. The
concepts of operating systems, programming languages, and data structures will
be introduced. Laboratory activities will include applications in Windows, word
processing, spreadsheets, and database. The student will do traditional library
research; electronic library resources and computer links from the World Wide
Web will be introduced. The Internet/Web Pages will be explored.
Prerequisites: None
Attendance Policy:
Three unexcused absences reduce your
final grade by one grade point on a four-point scale. Late for class three
times will constitute one unexcused absence. The student with four unexcused
absences will be dropped from the course.
Course Objectives:
- To learn about the field of Computer
Technology.
- To understand how to use computers to
solve problems of importance to students in their everyday lives. In
particular:
Windows 98
Word 2000
Excel 2000
Access 2000
Internet
- To understand how computers are used
in businesses today, and how to develop a research paper from an electronic
library (World Wide Web).
- To prepare students who are planning
on majoring in Business, Accounting, and related areas and for more advanced
classes in those majors.
- To learn how to use knowledge of
computers to get a job.
The
class sessions will consist of a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory
activity. Each class (except the first) will have use of Computers. It is
possible that assignments can be completed in class, but it may require
substantial time outside of class. In addition, homework will be assigned from
the book and handouts. There will be a midterm and final exam covering material
from the textbook, handouts and lectures. A library project may be assigned.
The student will explore Web Pages.
Textbook Required:
Passewark, William R., et al Microsoft
Office 2000, Introductory Course, ISBN 0-538-68824-6 (Belmont, Ca.:South
Western Ed., 2000).
Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction to the Class Lecture: Course Overview / Hardware / Introduction to Windows98 Appendix B and CINTRODUCTION:Week 1: Lecture: Office 2000 Basics/Internet Assignment: Lesson 1 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities)ACCESS:Week 1: Lecture: Access Basics Assignment: Lesson 1 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 1: Lecture: Manipulating Data Assignment: Lesson 2 assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 1: Lecture: Creating/Modifying Forms Assignment: Lesson 3 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 2: Lecture: Finding/Ordering Data Assignment: Lesson 4 assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 2: Lecture: Reports/Macros Assignment: Lesson 5 assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 3: Lecture: Integrating Access Assignment: Lesson 6 assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) EXCEL:Week 3: Lecture: Excel Basics Assignment: Lesson 1 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 3: Lecture: Changing Worksheet Appearance Assignment: Lesson 2 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 3: Lecture: Organizing Worksheets Assignment: Lesson 3 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 3: Lecture: Worksheet Formulas: Lesson 4 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 4: Lecture: Function formulas Assignment: Lesson 5 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 4: Lecture: Making Worksheets Useful Assignment: Lesson 6 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 4: Lecture: Working With Software Tools Assignment: Lesson 7 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 4: Lecture: Worksheet Charts Assignment: Lesson 8 assignments(End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 5:Midterm TBA WORD:Week 5: Lecture: Word Basics Assignment: Lesson 1 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities)Week 5: Lecture: Basic Editing Assignment: 2 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities)Week 5: Lecture: Basic Formatting Assignment: Lesson 3 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities)Week 5: Lecture: Controlling Text Assignment: Lesson 4 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 6: Lecture: Helpful Word Features Assignment: Lesson 5 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities)Week 6: Lecture: Working With Documents Assignment: Lesson 8 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 6: Lecture: Desktop Publishing Assignment: Lesson 6,7 Assignments (End of Chapter:Questions, Projects, Activities) Week 6: Lecture: Web Pages Week 6: Lecture: Web Pages/Final Review Week 6: FINAL EXAMINATION TBA
Grading:
Homework
and programming exercises: 15 percent
Project
(Web Page) 5 percent
Midterm: 20
percent
Final
exam: 50
percent
Participation: 10 percent
Special Project or Incentive For
Earning Extra Credit:
Extra credit is available to all
students at the election of the instructor.
The extra credit incentive can be in the area of critical thinking and
computer technology/communication. The
instructor must approve topics.
Research Tools:
http://gknapp.tripod.com/GLENN108.HTML
[JAVA]
E-Mail:
gknapp@knapp-phd.com
Late work without a valid excuse will be graded-down one grade.
Research Engines:
http://www.google.com
Special Project or Incentive For Earning Extra Credit:
Extra credit is available to all students at the election of the
instructor. The extra credit incentive can be in the area of critical thinking
and computer technology/communication. The instructor must approve topics.