CIS 155
Working with Microsoft Windows Software
Instructor:
Don Foley
Office: Room 133
Office
Hours:
Phone: 595-0166
Email: Dfoley@augustatech.edu
Course
Reference number: 10106
Course
Description:
Provides the
interface concepts of Microsoft Windows software and the opportunity to develop
software application skills in a wide range of business situations. Topics
include: getting started with Microsoft Windows, managing programs and files
with Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Windows “Write” and “Paintbrush”
features, data transfer with Microsoft Windows, printing with Microsoft
Windows, and customizing with Microsoft Windows.
Prerequisites: None
HOURS: Class __1__ Lab __3__ Weekly Contact __4__ Credits __3__
Books and
Supplies Required:
Microsoft
Windows Vista, ISBN: 1-4239-0602-0. June Jamrich Parsons – Dan Oja –
Joan & Patrick Carey – Lisa Ruffolo
– Authors,
Course Technology - Publishers.
(Available in the
Competency
Areas:
|
1. |
Getting
started with Microsoft Windows® software |
4. |
Data
transfer with Microsoft Windows® |
|
2. |
Managing
programs and files with Microsoft Windows® |
5 |
Printing
with Microsoft Windows® |
|
3. |
Using
Microsoft Windows® “Write” and “Paintbrush” features |
6 |
Customizing
with Microsoft Windows® |
Grading
Procedures:
|
A B C D F |
90 + 80
- 89 70
- 79 60
- 69 <
60 |
Nine tests
100
points Final Exam (Hands-on) 100 points Formula for grade computation: (Test1+Test2+Test3+Test4+Test5+Test6+Test7+Test8+Test9)/9*.75
+ Final *.25 = Grade |
Dates
for missed exams will be assigned by the instructor. Without proper documentation, missed exams count
zero toward the final grade.
Tentative Schedule
|
Date |
Activity |
Supports
Competency |
|
Sep 30 – Oct 7 |
Exploring
the Basics of Windows Vista Organizing
Your Files |
1 |
|
Oct 8 |
Test # 1 (Chapter 1
& 2) |
|
|
Oct 12 – Oct 14 |
Personalizing
your Windows Environment |
2,5 |
|
Oct 15 |
Test # 2 (Chapter 3) |
|
|
Oct 19 – Oct 21 |
Working
with the Internet and E-Mail |
6 |
|
Oct 22 |
Test # 3 (Chapter 4) |
|
|
Oct 26 – Oct 28 |
Protecting
Your Computer |
4 |
|
Oct 29 |
Test # 4 (Chapter 5) |
|
|
Nov 2 – Nov 4 |
Searching
for Information and Collaborating with Others |
3,5 |
|
Nov 5 |
Test # 5 (Chapter 6) |
|
|
Nov 9 – Nov 11 |
Connecting
to Networks with Mobile Computing |
4 |
|
Nov 12 |
Test # 6 (Chapter 7) |
|
|
Nov 16 – Nov 18 |
Managing
Multimedia Files |
2 |
|
Nov 19 |
Test # 7 (Chapter 8) |
|
|
Nov 23 – Dec 2 |
Maintaining
Hardware and Software |
6 |
|
Dec 3 |
Test # 8 (Chapter 9) |
|
|
Dec 7 – Dec 10 |
Improving
Your Computer’s Performance |
6 |
|
Dec 11 |
Test # 9 (Chapter 10) |
|
|
Dec 17 1 PM |
Final Exam |
all |
Grade posting:
I believe that I have the
responsibility to return your test scores and projects as quickly as
possible. Each student will be given a
random number at the beginning of the term.
It is the student’s responsibility as well as mine to protect the
privacy of your random number. Grades
will be posted on my web site at http://www.augustatech.edu/cis-t/cis-155G.htm. You will always know your grades and be able
to track your progress.
Disabilities and Counseling Policy:
If there is a
student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a
disability, please visit the instructor’s office to discuss any testing or
accommodation needs.
Attendance
Policy:
It
is essential that education programs meet requirements and standards necessary
for successful employment. In view of
the intensive nature of the education programs, it is necessary for every
student to be present and on time for all classes as it is required in the
“World of Work.” Absence from more than
10 percent of the scheduled class sessions is excessive. Actions taken in response to excessive
absences and tardies are at the discretion of each instructor and may include
an adverse impact on academic grades, work ethics, and referral to the
appropriate Dean for further action, including suspension and expulsion. A student who has been suspended for
attendance reasons has the right to appeal in writing and will remain in school
during the appeal process. When the
appeal process is completed, the final decision is made retroactive to the date
of the original notice of suspension.
Suspension from a course can influence a student’s financial aid
status. For additional information,
refer to the
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