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CPT 170 – Microcomputer Applications

 


Information Systems Technology Department

 

Semester: Fall 2009

 

Catalog Course Description:

This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.

 

Prerequisite(s):

RDG 100, MAT 100

 

 

Credit Hours:

3.0

 

Departmental Website: 

 

http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/ed/ISM/CPT/

 

Office:           

WM 210               

Telephone:

(803) 738-7709

FAX:

(803) 738-7744

E-mail:

napierj@midlandstech.edu

 

Campus Mailbox:

Richland Hall

 

Departmental Assistant:

 

Kristine Newton

Newtonk@midlandstech.edu

 

Department Chair:

Bruce Martin 

martinb@midlandstech.edu

 

 

 

Class Schedule(s):

CPT 170 B01, 11:10-12:35 TTH, RH 102

CPT 170 A05, 2:20-3:45 MW, SA 121

 

Office Hours:

 

 

MW: 10:00-12:30 CO 135 (AC)

TTH: 10:00-11:00 WM 210 (BC)

F: 10:00-11:00 WM 210 (BC)

 

Textbook(s):

Marquee Series Microsoft Office 2007 XP by: Rutkosky/Seguin/Rutkosky. 2008. Paradigm Publishers. ISBN#: 978-0-76382-694-9.

 

Equipment:

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) device for document storage

 

General Education Core

Competency Statement:

This course is designed to meet the college’s general education core competency for:

Computer Literacy -- Graduates should possess the computer skills to locate, retrieve, and synthesize data to create a document or presentation appropriate to the area of study.

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

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

 

1.

Demonstrate proficiency in operating computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet to create professional documents.

 

2.

Use the Windows Operating System to manage and store files.

3.

Identify the components of a relational database: fields, records and tables.

 

4.

Produce a multi-slide presentation using presentation software.

 

5.

Demonstrate sending and receiving of E-mail with attachments.

6.

Integrate documents among programs.

 

Course Outcomes and Competencies:

 

 

Intended Course Outcome:

Students will demonstrate overall knowledge of microcomputer applications course objectives.

 

 

Course Competency:

Students will demonstrate their overall knowledge of word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

 

 

Performance Measurement Instrument:

A final examination developed by Information Systems faculty based on the course learning objectives will be administered each semester.

 

Course Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions and are responsible for class work, homework, lecture notes, reading assignments, etc. Record keeping for attendance purposes begins the first day the class meets.

 

Students may not miss more than four (4) days of class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of the number of classes missed. If the number of classes missed exceeds the four allowed absences, the student will be dropped from the class and will receive a “W” or “WF” as the final grade based upon the grade status as of the last class attendance. 

 

Please note that there are no excused absences.  The four allowed absences are to cover all the circumstances that may arise such as illness, personal issues, or transportation problems that prevent students from attending class. Students are responsible for completing assignments missed as a result of being absent. You are responsible for all material and announcements presented, whether you are present or absent. 

 

Late arrivals and early dismissals disrupt class and interfere with student learning. To eliminate disruptions, students should not be late for class or leave before class has been dismissed. Students arriving after attendance has been taken are marked absent, and they are responsible for making sure that the attendance roster gets changed to reflect the late arrival. Three tardies is equivalent to one absence.

 

 

 

 

WithdrawalShould the maximum allowable absences be exceeded prior to midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar to be recorded on the student's transcript.  Should the maximum allowable absences be exceeded after midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar if the student was passing the course at the time of withdrawal OR a "WF" will be submitted if the student was failing the course at the time of withdrawal.

 

 

Course Requirements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade Computation:

 

Applications Projects

60%

Applications Tests

20%

Lab/Class Assignments

10%

Departmental Final Exam

10%

 

Applications Projects:  Five applications projects (Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) are given during the semester. These projects are averaged for 60 percent of the course grade. Students are responsible for knowing test dates and for getting their lab/class assignments submitted prior to taking application projects. Students must make prior arrangements for  make-up tests.

 

Applications Tests:  Four applications tests (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) are given during the semester. These tests are averaged for 20 percent of the course grade. Students are responsible for knowing test dates and for getting their lab/class assignments submitted prior to taking application tests. Students must make prior arrangements for  make-up tests.

 

Lab/Class Assignments:  Lab/class assignments prepare the students for the applications tests. These assignments are graded for completeness. The lab/class assignments for the various software packages are due on the day of the applications tests. These assignments will not be accepted after the student has taken the applications test. (Test dates are listed on the schedule below.) The lab/class assignments are averaged for 10 percent of the course grade.

 

Final Exam:  A final examination developed by Information Systems faculty based on the course learning objectives will be administered. The exam counts 10 percent of the course grade. There is no make-up test for the final exam.

 

Grading Scale:

 

 

94-100

A

Superior Work

 

87-93

B

Good Work

 

78-86

C

Average Work

 

0-77    

F

Unsatisfactory Work

 

 

 

 

CPT 170 B01 Course Schedule below:

 

CPT 170 A05 Schedule

CPT 170 B08 Schedule