Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College Of Business Course Syllabus

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Florida Gulf Coast UniversityLutgert College of BusinessCourse SyllabusGeneral Course InformationCourse No.Course artmentSubject AreaLevelCGS 1100Computer Software & TechnologyFall 201010279An introduction to computer hardware and software tools for knowledge workers.Software tools include spreadsheets, word processing, two- and three-dimensionalpresentation graphics, electronic mail, and network browsers. In addition, thecourse explores computer information systems in organizations and the use ofcomputers to enhance productivity.HYBRID - Additional online lectures required.NoneBusinessComputer Information SystemsCGS - Computers General StudiesUndergraduateCredit Hours3MeetingInformationStart Date End Date DaysJan 9, 2012TimeRoomEngineering 202Apr 23,2012T8:00 pm - 09:15 pmFinal ExamApr 24, 2012 Apr 24,2012T07:30 am - 10:15 am Engineering 202Course URLhttps://elearning.fgcu.eduDistance Learning/Off Campus Course InformationIs this a DLNo, it is a hybrid on-campus course with outside reading and web-based hands-onSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 1

Course?lab assignments.Instructor InformationInstructorE-MailMary BanksMbanks@fgcu.eduPhone Number239-590-1172Office LocationHoward Hall 202Office HoursBy appointment.Course InformationCourseObjectivesImpart a basic understanding of computers and computer-based informationsystems (i.e., Computer Technology Fundamentals).Develop individual computer literacy and skills, including productivity withMicrosoft Office 2010 software (Word, Excel, & Access).CourseSummaryCGS 1100 covers technology, terminology & concepts, as well as the use ofproductivity software. These skills and knowledge are necessary for yourunderstanding of information systems (ISM 3011), operations management (MAN3504) and accounting, as well as many courses outside the Lutgert College ofBusiness. After completing this course you should have a general knowledge ofinformation technology and be able to use Office 2010 products (specific learningoutcomes for each chapter are provided in the Course Guide). Proficiency in Excel2010 is emphasized, since proficiency will be needed in Economics, operationsmanagement (MAN 3504), and Finance.This course has two parts. The first part consists of classroom instruction includinghands-on labs. The second part is distance learning. It includes a knowledgesegment and a web based skills reinforcement segment.The purpose of the knowledge segment is to impart a basic understanding ofcomputers and encourage thinking about computers and computer-basedinformation systems (i.e., Computer Technology Fundamentals). It will consist ofweekly reading assignments from Emerge with Computer Concepts, which is availableonline through Angel.Labs performed in class will help develop individual computer literacy and skills,including productivity with Microsoft Office 2010 (WORD, EXCEL, & ACCESS).Outside of class, you will be assigned reading about MS Office 2010 in the SAM 2010Syllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 2

Assessment, Training, and Projects version 2.0 Digital eBook, to reinforce the skillscovered during the in-class labs.There will also be a brief paper about an IT Presentation that you must attend.StudentLearningOutcomesAfter successfully completing this course, students will be able to:LCOB Learning Goal (EAGLES)EFFECTIVE communicationLearning OutcomeAssessmentDemonstrate competency in theuse of personal productivityapplicationsHomework on Word, Excel,& Access; Application TestsShare information and knowledgethrough collaborative softwaretools.Group projectWork successfully in a virtualteam.Group projectCompetently use technologyvocabulary.Quiz & Test questions,written assignmentsANALYTICAL & critical thinking Use Excel to frame & solvecommon business problems.Consider the integrated GLOBAL Describe how to act as abusiness environment & itsresponsible, ethical user in achallenges & opportunities.globally networked computerExcel Homework; SAMTestsQuiz & Test questionscommunity.Value the significance ofETHICAL & LEGAL issues inbusinessRecognize how and why to protectsensitive personal informationQuiz & Test questionsUnderstand theENVIRONMENTAL impact ofbusiness.Explain how to appropriatelyreuse/recycle old hardware.Quiz & Test questions;Explain the environmental impactof computer technology.Possess necessary SKILLSacross business disciplines.Syllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Define and use computer hardware Test questions; paperand software terminology.Page 3

Course OutlineClass attendance is mandatory. The in-class labs will provide the skills andknowledge needed to successfully complete this course and the final exam.Attendance at the final exam is mandatory.Lab exercises are due immediately following class (in general). Students will not beallowed to turn in labs late. All labs are to be submitted to the Angel E-learning sitethat has been created for this class.You will typically have at least one weekly SAM exercise to complete at home afterclass. You will generally have one week to complete the SAM labs. Students will notbe allowed to turn in assignments late unless being excused per the universityguidelines. You will be allowed to perform the labs after the due date for practice,but those will not be graded. Completing the labs weekly will greatly help you passthe Final Exam.After each skill segment, Word, Excel, and Access, a comprehensive Application Testwill be assigned. These are to be done on your own, and they will help you evaluateyour retention of key skills as the class progresses.You will have homework assignments. These include individual SAM assignmentsand a written assignment on IT Careers.All students are required to attend one of several panels on IT careers that will beoffered throughout the semester. The IT career panel assignment is included inyour homework grade.Quizzes / Knowledge Assessments will be given each week following the assignedreading on Emerge. They are due the night of the next class (in general) at 11:55p.m. Quizzes / Assessments are not accepted late.No assignments, quizzes, assessments, or tests are accepted late. You will not havethe opportunity to make up any assignments. However, I understand that a varietyof events can and do occur in students’ lives. With that in mind, I will drop one inclass labs. No other assignments or assessments will be dropped.Do not wait until the last minute to complete a quiz, test, SAM assignment, orassessment. Your internet connection being down while you are rushing tocomplete an assignment just before it is due is not an excuse because adequatetime is provided to complete each assignment. Also, there are computer labsavailable for your use on campus.The following course schedule is included to help you manage your time for thiscourse. It is subject to change with notice at the discretion of the instructor.Syllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 4

CGS1100 - 80085 Class Schedule Spring 20121AT HOMENameClass DateIn Class LabDue DateWeek 110-JanClass Review 17 – JanReadingSet up Emerge ACCESSReview all materials in Angel, lessonsGetting startedWeek 2Week 3Week 4Week 517 – Jan24 – Jan31 – Jan7 – FebWord 1 labWord 2 labWord 3 labWord 4 lab24 – Jan31 – Jan7 – Feb14 – FebReview Word Tutorial 1 – 3 in NewPerspectives Micrsoft Office 2010Emerge Concepts Digital TechnologyEmerge Concepts HardwareEmerge Concepts SoftwareWeek 614 – FebExcel 1 lab21 – FebWeek 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 1121 – Feb28 – Feb6– Mar13 – Mar20 – MarExcel 2 labExcel 3 labNo ClassExcel 4 labExcel 5 lab28 – Feb6– Mar13 – Mar20 – Mar27 – MarWeek 12 27 – MarExcel 6 - labWeek 13 3 – AprEmerge Quizzes in AngelQuiz Digital TechnologyQuiz HardwareQuiz SoftwareEmerge Concepts InternetQuiz InternetReview Excel chapter 1-3 New PerspectivesMicrsoft Office 2010Emerge Concepts TelecommunicationsQuiz TelecommunicationsEmerge Concepts Information SecurityEmerge Concepts Digital MediaEmerge Concepts DatabaseQuiz Information SecurityQuiz Digital MediaQuiz Database3 – AprEmerge Concepts E-CommerceQuiz E-CommerceAccess 1 lab10 – AprQuiz Business SystemsWeek 14 10 – AprWeek 15 17 – AprAccess 2 labFinal Review17 – Apr24 – AprEmerge Concepts Business SystemsReview Access Chapters 1-3 in NewPerspectives Micrsoft Office 2010Emerge Concepts Artificial IntelligenceWeek 16 24 – AprFinalSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087FinalQuiz Artificial IntelligenceSAM Training and ExamsSAM HomeworkGet set up on SAMPOWERPOINT Creating a presentationPOWERPOINT Adding and Modifying Text andGraphic ObjectsWORD Creating a DocumentWORD Editing a DocumentWORD Desktop Publishing and Mail MergeWord ProjectWORD EXAM Training - OptionalWORD ExamEXCEL Getting Started TrainingEXCEL Formatting TrainingEXCEL Formatting and Formulas TrainingEXCEL Charts and GraphsExcel Exam Training - OptionalEXCEL ExamACCESS Creating a Database and RelationshipsTrainingACCESS Table RelationshipsACCESS Forms and ReportsACCESS Exam Training - OptionalAccess ExamExcel Project 1Excel Project 2IT CareersACCESS Project07:30am - 10:15am -Engineering 202All assignments are due at 11:55 PM on the day specified abovePage 5

Course MaterialsRequiredCourseMaterialsThe required materials for this course are completely electronic. You may purchase themfrom the University Bookstore or online from CengageBrain at http://www.cengagebrain.comCGS 1100: Bundles for Spring 2011CSG 1100: OnlineBundle: Emerge with Computer Concepts Version 3.0 Printed Access Card SAM 2010Assessment, Training, and Projects version 2.0 w/ Integrated Digital Book Printed Access CardISBN: 978-0495-96648-7 (0495966487)Price: 115.00 NETThe components of this bundle are:Baldauf; Emerge with Computer Concepts Version 3.0 Printed Access Card, 2ndEdition (1111958432)SAM 2010 Assessment, Training, and Projects version 2.0 w/ Integrated Digital BookPrinted Access Card, 1st Edition (1111958491)CSG 1100: Bundle with Integrated eBookBundle: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2010, First Course, 1st Edition Textbook Emerge with Computer Concepts Version 3.0 Printed Access Card SAM 2010 Assessment,Training, and Projects version 2.0 w/ Integrated Digital Book Printed Access CardISBN: 978-0495-96691-3 (0495966916)Price: 140 NETThe components of this bundle are:Shaffer/Carey/Parsons/Oja/Finnegan; New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2010,First Course, 1st Edition (053874653X)Baldauf; Emerge with Computer Concepts Version 3.0 Printed Access Card, 2ndEdition (1111958432)SAM 2010 Assessment, Training, and Projects version 2.0 w/ Integrated Digital BookPrinted Access Card, 1st Edition (1111958491)Note: You will need the access codes for Emerge and SAM that come with the bundle. Theselogins are per student, and they cannot be shared. The SAM Institution Key for FGCU is:T2030704. The bundle is available in the University Book Store and online from the publisherat CengageBrain ourse PoliciesGrading,All work is to be performed by each student on an individual basis. Cheating will notSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 6

Attendance,and OtherPoliciesbe tolerated. If you need help, ask the instructor. Anyone caught cheating will fail thecourse and be turned over to the Judicial Review Board.Class participation is highly recommended. If you have a question, please ask. There isno grade for participation. However, it will benefit you and the class if everyoneparticipates.Grading SystemIn-class Labs20%SAM Training20%SAM Homework15%SAM Exams15%Emerge Quizzes15%Final Exam15%Total100%Grading Scale:90.0087.0080.0077.0070.0067.0060.0000.00– 100.00 A– 89.99 B – 86.99 B– 79.99 C – 76.99 C- 69.99 D - 66.99 D- 59.99 FNote: It is impossible to pass this course without attending class.AdditionalInformationCell phone use is not permitted in the classroom.Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet and Office 2010 software(including Word, Excel & Access) throughout the semester. These are available incampus labs. Assignments must be completed in Office 2010 products and will notSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 7

be accepted in other versions or Office for Mac.Prior to the first day of class, your FGCU computer account MUST be activated. Ifyou are a first time student, you will need your PIN and Student ID, both of whichare assigned at registration. If you do not know your PIN, you will need to go to theRegistrar's office to retrieve it. To activate your account, navigate tohttp://eagle.fgcu.edu in your web browser and view the section for First TimeUsers.The ANGEL e-learning application will be used for submitting papers, for courseannouncements, additional reference material and links, and for other purposes.Your enrollment in the course automatically enrolls you in Angel. Quizzes, tests,labs, and assignments MUST be submitted in Angel or SAM as appropriate unlessotherwise instructed.Additional course information will be distributed via FGCU Eagle student e-mail.Make sure you know how to retrieve your Eagle mail, and check it frequently.I only use the university e-mail system for course communication. My e-mailaddress is mbanks@fgcu.edu. Only use your FGCU student Eagle e-mail account tosend e-mails to me regarding this course. I do not respond to non-FGCU e-mailaccounts. I do not use any of the messaging features available in Angel. DO NOT USEAngel messaging to contact me or ask questions. Use your FGCU student Eagle email account (http://eagle.fgcu.edu).Hours You Are Expected to Spend for this Class:- In general, full-time college students are expected to spend an average of 6hours preparing and doing homework for each 3 credit hour course. This meansthat for this hybrid class (class meeting is only 1.25 hours a week), you shouldexpect to spend an average of 7.25 hours (1.25 hours plus 6 hours) a weekoutside the class meeting. Depending on your background and study habits, youmay need more or less time.DisclaimerThe instructor reserves the right to change, modify, alter, or transform any part ofthis syllabus, provided only that notice thereof is given to or at any party or partiesthat are thereby affected, subject to the rules and regulations of Florida Gulf CoastUniversity.University Statements:Academic Behavior Standards and Academic DishonestyAll students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university policiesSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 8

regarding issues of honesty can be found in the FGCU Student Guidebook under the Student Code ofConduct and Policies and Procedures sections. All students are expected to study this document whichoutlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policy. The FGCU Student Guidebookis available online at w.htmlDisability Accommodations ServicesFlorida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the university’sguiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documenteddisabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect thatyour academic performance is affected by a disability, please contact the Office of Adaptive Services. TheOffice of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall 137. The phone number is 239-590-7956 or TTY 239590-7930Syllabus Statement for Center for Academic AchievementThe Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) provides academic support services to all FGCU students.Students can take advantage of our free peer tutoring and Supplemental Instruction sessions for lower-levelmath and science courses, as well as workshops to facilitate the development of skills necessary for collegesuccess. If you would like to participate in any of our programs, learn about tutoring services, or meet withan Academic Retention Coordinator, please visit the CAA in Library 103 or call us at (239) 590-7906. Ourwebsite is www.fgcu.edu/caa.Student Observance of Religious HolidaysAll students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will reasonablyaccommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior notification to theirinstructors, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy dayof their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activitiescovered in their absence. Students shall not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduledacademic activity because of religious observances. Where practicable, major examinations, majorassignments, and University ceremonies will not be scheduled on a major religious holy day. A student whois to be excused from class for a religious observance is not required to provide a second party certificationof the reason for the absence.FGCU General Counsel es-view.aspDistance‐LearningInformation on distance learning courses is available online at http://itech.fgcu.edu/distance/Online TutorialsInformation on online tutorials to assist students is available online at http://www.fgcu.edu/support/ANGEL Learning Management System and Demonstration SiteInformation on ANGEL is available online at https://elearning.fgcu.edu/frames.aspx id xxxDemoonlinecoursestudentSyllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087Page 9

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Syllabus, CGS 1100, CRN 80087 Page 1 Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College of Business Course Syllabus General Course Information Course No. CGS 1100 Course Title Computer Software & Technology Semester Fall 2010 CRN 10279 Description An introduction to computer hardware and software tools for knowledge workers.