CIS101-0C1  OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE   Fall 2010
COURSE SYLLABUS             
 
Professor Pamela Hegg

email to: pamela@oakton.edu
Instructor web page address: http://www.oakton.edu/~pamela/
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Office Hours:  M  8am - 9; 1pm - 2 on campus
                        T    online Elluminate 9pm
                        W   8am - 9; 1pm - 2 on campus
                        R    online 
                        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:     See recommendation in Course (Catalog) Description

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

IV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Students who successfully complete this course will be 'computer literate' with a working knowledge of a variety of business software. 

They will understand the capabilities of microcomputers and will be able to apply them to their own environments. 

Students will be able to:

  A. Understand the functions of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people in a business computer system

  B. Identify the major hardware elements of a computer system and describe the purpose of each element.

  C. Understand the role of and use a variety of widely-used software packages including spreadsheets, word processors, databases, presentation software.

  D. Demonstrate an understanding of the operating system and execute its associated commands properly.

  E. Demonstrate an understanding of the programming process and the role of software in solving business-related problems.

  F. Describe how communications and network technology is used.

  G. Understand the role of and use the Internet.

  H. Identify the requirements for choosing specific hardware systems and software packages.

  I.  Explain the role of information and how management information systems (MIS) are developed and used in an organization.

  J.  Understand how multimedia is used to enhance communication.

  K. Understand basic systems analysis and design techniques.

  L.  Understand computer-related ethical, security, privacy, and legal issues.

  M. Describe careers opportunities in the computer field.


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

9/7

  1

Overview of IS, History

WebCT, Elluminate

2

9/13

 8

Internet and WWW

CaseGrader, Word

3

9/20

 6

Application Software

Word

4

9/27

 4

Hardware: Input & Output

5

10/4

 3

Hardware:  Storage

Excel

6

10/11

 5

System software

Excel

7

10/18

 2

System Unit; Binary codes

 

 


**** exam #1 ****

 Social Networking

8

10/25

 7

Networking

Facebook, Second Life

9

11/1

 9, 11

Network Security, E commerce

PowerPoint

10

11/8

 10

Multimedia

 PowerPoint

11

11/15

 14

Database Management Systems

Access

12

11/22

 12

Information Systems; Analysis & Design

 Access

13

11/29

 13

Programming

 

14

12/6

 15, 16

Security, Privacy; Rights, Ethics

Web pages

  
 *** 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 (alone ask at the bookstore checkout)
2. Literacy Text:  Understanding Computers 13th Ed (comprehensive); Morley Parker; Course Technology; 2011 (packaged with CaseGrader on shelf)

Not required
   3. 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.
** dates are for 16 week course, adjust back 1 week for 14 week **
Sep 19               Last day to withdraw with no record or change to audit (varies for non 16 wk classes)
Oct 17               Last day to withdraw with “W” grade (varies for non 16 wk classes)
Nov 11, Thurs    Holiday, college closed
Nov 25-28         Thanksgiving Recess - college closed Thurs/Fri; No classes Sat/Sun
Dec 15              Last day of student attendance


Lab projects and homework are due at the start of classs 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 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.