CPT 101 I81 Introduction to Computers

Welcome!

 
           

 

 

 

This is a 10-week course, beginning September 18, 2007

 

 

 

 Course Description:  CPT-101 is an introductory course covering history, theory, and application. Students will read for information, participate in on-line discussions, practice basic computer and Internet skills and produce documents with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT. (See the IMPORTANT NOTE below concerning software requirements)
 
 

 

Textbooks may be purchased at both Airport and Beltline campuses. You can also purchase your textbooks online, BOOKSTORE

Textbooks (2) are:
Computers Understanding Technology, 3rd edition
Fuller & Lawson
Microsoft Office 2007, Brief edition
Rutkosky & Seguin

Be sure your Office book has a CD in the back. If not, return to the bookstore immediately.

Software Requirements: Microsoft Office 2007 ( 6-month trial version w/ textbook)

** IMPORTANT NOTE** You must have access to Microsoft Office 2007 software to complete this course. This is your responsibility. A 6-month trial version is included with textbooks. 

 		 

Syllabus  

Online Orientation 

Orientation

Course orientation will be on-line. Follow the steps below for 'before registering for this course' and 'after registering for this course'.

Testing

Tests/quizzes will be given on-line. Dates for the tests/quizzes are posted in the course outline (available on home page of course).

Before Registering For This Course

Take the self-assessment quiz, 'Is Distance Learning For Me?'  This quiz will not be seen by anyone.  It is designed for you to assess your own ability to be successful in a distance learning course.

After Registering For This Course

  1. Carefully read and complete the Online Orientation.  WebCT contains a set of tools that Midlands Technical College uses for its on-line courses. This tutorial will supply you with directions in using these tools and accessing the course. 
  2.  Create a 'My WebCT'. This must be completed in order to begin the course. NOTE:  write down the username and password -- you will need this to access the course.

Steps 3-4 cannot be completed until September 12, 2007  (If you completed steps 1-2, you may go to http://ecourses.midlandstech.edu and click LogIN, enter the username and password from step #2 and proceed with steps 3 and 4 below).  If you have not completed steps 1-2 above, you must do them before you can proceed with steps 3-4.

    3. Click 'add a course' on your My WebCT homearea
        Click the drop down list next to Term
        Click 'Fall 2007' and Update
        Scroll down to  'CPT 101 I81'
        Click the Yellow Pencil at the right of the course title.  You do not need a username/password.

  1. Click on 'assignments' icon for your first assignment. (Due by September 22 or you may be withdrawn from the course)

Instructor Information
Cindy Springer
E-mail: springerc@midlandstech.com
Office:  822-3049
Hours:  M-F  9:00am - 4:00pm

 
           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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