CIS101-online    OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE   Fall 2009
 Course Syllabus
Professor Pamela Hegg

email to: pamela@oakton.edu
Instructor web page address: http://www.oakton.edu/~pamela/
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                        T    12 - 12:30;  online Elluminate 9 pm
                        W   12 -  1:00
                        R    11:30 - 12:30
                        Weekend online varies
Office Room No: 3616
Office Phone: 847-635-1834
Division of Math & Technologies:  Division phone: 847-635-1688;     Division room no:  2180


I.

COURSE PREFIX

COURSE NUMBER

 

COURSE NAME

 

CREDIT

 

LECTURE

 

LAB

 

CIS

101

Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

3

1

II.  PREREQUISITE:    Recommended: High school algebra, MAT 052, or equivalent skills 

III. COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION:

Course introduces computers and information systems. Content includes fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business environment; programming, operating systems, the Internet, data communications, systems development life cycle, and information systems; use of typical software packages including word processing, spreadsheeting, database and presentation graphics. Hands-on experience with personal computers in labs is recommended. Intended for those seeking a career as a computer professional, an understanding of the role of Information Systems in the business community, or introductory “end user” computer skills. 

IV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the functions of hardware, software, data, procedures and people in a business computer system.
  2. Understand basic systems analysis and design techniques.
  3. Understand the file processing and data base concepts.
  4. Understand the role of and use various types of software they are likely to encounter in the business world.
  5. Describe the careers available in the computer field.
  6. Understand the ethical and social issues involved in computer use.

V. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct.
This code prohibits:
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you.  If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI. Sequence of Topics:

 

Week starts

 Chapters

Computing Concepts

Lab material

1

9/8

  1

Overview of IS, History

WebCT, Elluminate

2

9/14

 8

Internet and WWW

CaseGrader, Word

3

9/21

 6

Application Software

Word

4

9/28

 4

Hardware: Input & Output

5

10/5

 3

Hardware: Auxiliary Storage

Excel

6

10/12

 5

System software

Excel

7

10/19

 2

System Unit; Binary codes

 

 


**** exam #1 ****

 Social Networking

8

10/26

 7

Networking

Facebook, Second Life

9

11/2

 9, 11

Network Security, E commerce

PowerPoint

10

11/9

 10

Multimedia

 PowerPoint

11

11/16

 14

Database Management Systems

Access

12

11/23

 12

Information Systems; Analysis & Design

 Access

13

11/30

 13

Programming

 

14

12/7

 15, 16

Security, Privacy; Rights, Ethics

Web pages

  12/14
 *** exam #2 ****


VII. Course Practices Required:

To pass the class you must take all the EXAMs and complete all lab projects with reasonable output. Lab Projects and exams are individual work; help from or to other students is inappropriate and will result in SOAP sanctions.

VIII. Instructional Materials:

REQUIRED: 
1. CaseGrader Office 2007 not on a shelf, check with the bookstore checkout desk
2. Literacy Text:  Understanding Computers 12th Ed (comprehensive); Morley Parker; Course Technology; 2009

If you want step by step help with Microsoft Office:
    Optional: Lab manual: Microsoft Office 2007, Illustrated Series, Brief; Hunt & Waxer; Course Technology; 2008


X.  Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

180 points   Major Lab Projects Take Home Exams 
260 points   Two Exams             
280 points   Posts, Quizzes & other homework (14 weeks 20 pts each wk)

720 points total:  648-720 = A; 576-647=B; 504-575=C; 432-503=D
More detailed information will be available on the web in our class rubrics.


XI.   Other Course Information:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.


Sep 7         Holiday, College closed
Sep 20       Last day to withdraw with no record or change to audit (varies for non 16 wk classes)
Oct 18       Last day to withdraw with “W” grade (varies for non 16 wk classes)
Nov 11      Holiday, College closed
Nov  26-29   Thanksgiving Recess No classes, college open Sat & Sun

Lab projects and homework are due at 11pm on their due dates, unless specified otherwise. 
Late MS Office lab projects will be lowered 2 points for each day that they are late and must be turned in within 1 week to earn any points.
Late homework or quizzes will NOT be accepted. Any accepted late assignments will be lowered a minimum of 20%.  Quizzes will be available for a restricted time period.
Late exams will be penalized 10% per class day. 

The sequence of topics is subject to change depending on class progress.
If you do not have MS Office 2007 at home, software packages are provided for your use in the Oakton labs.  Copying these materials is against the law.  

 **** B O N U S    P O I N T S ****
Bonus points are available throughout the semester. However,
you may not exceed the maximum points available in any grade area.  Once missed,
these assignments canNOT be completed late.