User Name and Password:
You must use a user name and password after
the first week of class. Without these words you will not be able to access
the course materials. You will receive your user name and password from your
instructor after you have completed the syllabus.
In the box below please explain your
understanding of user names and passwords, including how you expect to
receive your user name and password for this class:
Instructor Information:
Instructor:
Jacob Batarseh
Office:
B-7
Telephone:
760-252-2411 ext. 7221
Email:
jbatarseh@bcconline.com
In the box below type, your understanding of
regular effective contact and why it is needed in an on-line course:
Textbooks:
New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2010: Comprehensive,
12th Edition
June Jamrich Parsons Dan Oja
ISBN-10: 0324780842 ISBN-13: 9780324780840
This is a required textbook.
Students must have access to:
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Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
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Internet connection.
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Any web browser (like Internet Explorer).
In the box below type, I have textbooks for CBIS 1 or I
will have it by the end of the first week of class.
Email Updates
One of the primary
methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of
extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system.
The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will
be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to
provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The
information will also be used to send emails to the students from the
college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will
consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online
courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys,
which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the
California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use
this information to advertise any products and will not share student email
addresses with any other organization.
In the box below type the following information:
As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address
is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can
seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I
consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the
college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is
revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon
submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my
email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is
available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact
760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any
difficulties when attempting to change my email address.
Catalog
Description:
An introductory course in the use of computers.
Introduction to microcomputer technology including history, societal impact,
operations and peripherals, WINDOWS 95/98/2000/XP operating system, word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet. Curriculum will be
based on Microsoft OFFICE XP suite of application programs.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Define Learning Outcomes of this Course
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Make evident an
understanding of logic, functional organization, and capabilities of
computers.
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Demonstrate
understanding of basic concepts of Windows and its directory structure,
and be able to use Windows commands.
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Show an
understanding of basic Windows techniques.
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Have skills
necessary to use computers in the solution of problems.
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Demonstrate
understanding of the concepts of word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, and presentation graphics.
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Demonstrate
understanding of the basic concept of the Internet.
•
Be able to
explain the history and societal impact of computers.
•
Be familiar with
computer issues and ethics.
Terminal Course
Objectives:
This course develops basic knowledge of computers in
computer science and business information systems. The broad overview
of topics includes computer organization, hardware and software systems,
computer programming, and application software. The course will emphasize
the development of problem solving abilities using the computer.
The course is especially beneficial to students who are using, or who plan
to use computers in education, business or home.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student shall:
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Understand logic, functional organization, and
capabilities of computers.
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Understand basic concepts of Windows and its directory
structure, and be able to use Windows commands.
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Understand basic Windows techniques.
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Have skills necessary to use computers in the solution
of problems.
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Be able to operate the keyboard.
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Understand the concepts of word processing,
spreadsheets, databases and presentation graphics.
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Understand the basic concept of the Internet.
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Have a grasp of the history and societal impact of
computers.
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Become familiar with computer issues and ethics.
Be able to write basic programs.
In the box below type the one objective
that interests you the most from the list above and one reason why you
took this class.
Methods of Instruction:
Students are expected to:
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Lesson Plan Main Topics.
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Lesson Plan Overview.
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Reading Assignment (Reading the lesson plan overview
+ Reading the assigned sections from the Textbook).
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Quiz Assignment.
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Lab Assignment(s).
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Discussion Question(s).
Email assignments: Students should email the instructor
whenever they face any difficulties in this class. Students should also
reply to the instructor's emails within 3 days. It is students'
responsibility to ensure that the instructors' emails are not blocked by
their email systems.
Quizzes:
Ten (10) quizzes will be given. Students must take the
quizzes by the assigned date. No make up quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will
be dropped. The quizzes will be based on the material, topics, and questions
given in the required textbook. The reading assignments, quizzes, and case
projects, discussed below, are designed to prepare the student for the
exams and are preparatory for practical problems found in
the business environment.
Please take quizzes in class.
Weekly Projects (Labs):
Fifteen (15) projects/Labs will be assigned. Each student
is supposed to submit the case project solution to the professor via email
by the due date. Late case projects will not be accepted. The lowest case
project grade will be dropped.
Please see instructor for Lab Assignments in class.
In the box below type, I
understand that there are 15 lab projects that are assigned. I will
email the instructor the lab project solutions by the assigned due
dates.
Exams:
There will be One proctor exam (the Final Exam). For more
information, please visit the "Final Exam Information" for complete details.
Discussion:
To obtain credit for discussion you must post at least one quality and
logical answer of substance to one of the questions given in the lesson
plans. The comment /answer must be of substance. Answers like "I agree with
John" or "I disagree with John" will not be accepted for credit. If you
agree or disagree with someone else’s comment/answer you must give a logical
reason of quality and of substance.
Lesson Plan Reading Assignment
Lesson Plan #1: Chapter 1:
Lesson Plan #2: Chapter 2:
Lesson Plan #3: Chapter 3: Chapter 4:
Lesson Plan #4: Chapter 5:
Lesson Plan #5: Chapter 6:
Lesson Plan #6: Chapter 7:
Lesson Plan #7: Chapter 11:
Lesson Plan #8: Chapter 12:
Grading:
Grading will be based on:
|
Assignment |
Percentage |
|
Final Exam:
|
40% |
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9 Weekly Quizzes:
|
25% |
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21 Case Projects (Labs):
|
25% |
| Discussion |
10% |
|
Total |
100% |
Grading Criteria:
90 - 100% : A
80 - 89% : B
70 - 79% : C
60 - 69% : D
Below 60% : F
The instructor will not drop any student. It is the student
full responsibility to drop or to keep the course.
Discussion:
To obtain credit for discussion you must post at least one quality and
logical answer of substance to one of the questions given in the lesson
plans. The comment /answer must be of substance. Answers like "I agree with
John" or "I disagree with John" will not be accepted for credit. If you
agree or disagree with someone else’s comment/answer you must give a logical
reason of quality and of substance.
In the box below type, I understand the methods of grading and
agree to abide by them.
Exams:
There will be one (1)
proctored exam, it is the Final Exam. Please read the "Final Exam
Information" on the course website home page.
In the box below type, I understand
and agree to abide by the exam information.
Disclaimer
Statement:
A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and
student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance,
requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right
to amend the syllabus when conflicts, emergencies or situations arise
that necessitate a change. Students will be notified of any changes.
In the box below, I understand a syllabus
is a general guideline for students to use in planning their time for a
particular class. The instructor reserves the right to make
modifications to the syllabus with reasonable time allowances for
students to adjust to the changes.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success
in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to
arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are
entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these
procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411
x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing
oss@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or
suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number
or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations.
Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.
After filling out this form, copy the confirmation page and send it
via email to jbatarseh@barstow.edu
and jbatarseh@bcconline.com.
