Course Syllabus

COURSE TITLE:

CA 100 – Intro to Microcomputers

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

This class introduces computer hardware and software concepts, operating systems and/or interface systems, Internet access, basic word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software through hands-on experience. Recommended: Keyboarding experience.

PREREQUISITE:

None

CREDITS AND HOURS:

5 credits, 55 hours

TEXT(S) AND MATERIALS:

                        Text:         Introduction to Microcomputers, Volumes 1 and 2, CA 100, by John Freer, Columbia Basin College

ISBN-13: 978-1-12-127252-1

NOTE: This is a set of two books. They a custom edition, which to my knowledge is only available through the CBC Bookstore, if you find a source of this textbook online please share your findings with your instructor via email.

     Software:   Microsoft Office 2010; any version that contains Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Materials:       USB Drive:  Recommended for storing assignments.

Lab Fee:          $10.50

Online Fee:     $31.75

GENERAL TEACHING METHODS:

Assignments, supplemental reading, and tests.

CBC STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students who graduate from Columbia Basin College will have been exposed to skills, concepts, and methods of inquiry in many different disciplines. The totality of their learning experience is expressed in a set of general student learning outcomes (SLO’s), which all students, regardless of program, are expected to demonstrate:

1. Apply information tools and resources
2. Develop cultural awareness
3. Think critically
4. Communicate effectively
5. Reason quantitatively and symbolically
6. Master program learning outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Intro to Microcomputer is intended to develop the preceding SLOs through the following outcomes:

Ø  Understand computer categories (SLO 1)

Ø  Understand how each part of the system board functions; system unit; CPU operations; memory; ports; expandability (SLO 1 & 3)

Ø  Understand Input and Output hardware (SLO 6)

Ø Identify and define system board parts (SLO 6)

Ø  Recognize and define input and output devices (SLO 5)

Ø  Identify and define various types of Secondary Storage devices (SLO 1 and 6)

Ø  Demonstrate the ability to use the Internet (SLO 6)

Ø  Demonstrate the ability to use Windows 7 and Windows 7 tools (SLO 6)

Ø  Comprehend Windows environment; manipulate windows; dialog boxes; help; toolbars views (SLO 5)

Ø  Create and customize folders, copy and move files, drag and drop, select multiple files, and use the Recycle Bin.

ØLocate documents using Windows search. (SLO 1 and 6)

ØPerform basic setup and configuration of Windows 7. (SLO 1 and 6)

Ø  Understand how to create, select, enter, delete, insert, save, print, edit, and format word processing documents and tables in Mirosoft Word (SLO 6)

Ø  Know how to open documents, change views, enhance text, copy, move, paste, undo, AutoCorrect feature, spell check, change margins, line spacing, and alignment of text (SLO 6)

Ø  Create paragraph formatting, pagination, page and section breaks, change page size and orientation, create headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes, and columns (SLO 4)

Ø  Create a table: Enter text into a table, insert and delete rows and columns, adjust column widths and row heights, and apply borders (SLO 4)

Ø  Comprehend how to create, edit, save, and print a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel (SLO 5)

Ø  Plan a worksheet, enter formulas, write functions, copy formulas; differentiate between absolute, mixed, and relative referencing; adjust column widths, set print area, move text, values, formulas, insert and delete rows and columns, format cells, and create comments (SLO 5) 

Ø  Create and edit presentations using Micrsoft PowerPoint (SLO 1 and 6) 

EVALUATION METHODS:

The degree to which students achieve the course learning outcomes will be evaluated through homework assignments, and tests.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

As members of Columbia Basin College learning community, students are not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty. Forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, grade tampering, and misuse of computers and other electronic technology. Students who engage in academic dishonesty may receive an academic penalty or a disciplinary penalty or both. Instances of academic dishonesty may be referred to the Vice President for Student Services in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), section 132S-40-350 and the CBC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The disciplinary consequences of engaging in any form of academic dishonesty include reprimand, probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student who knowingly helps or attempts to help another individual to violate the college’s policy on academic honesty also may be subject to academic, as well as disciplinary penalties.

 Students are expected to be familiar with CBC policy on academic dishonesty. This is available on-line athttp://www.columbiabasin.edu/academichonesty.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Many of the materials used in this course are protected by copyright law.  These materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and only for the purposes of this course.   No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, other than for use in this class, or for exemptions defined in copyright law, without the consent of the copyright holder.  For more information, check www.columbiabasin.edu/copyright - the CBC copyright page.

PRIVACY:

Columbia Basin College abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that maintains a student’s right to privacy with regard to their academic records. CBC will not release student information or student records to a parent or guardian without the student’s written permission. Students who wish to authorize an instructor to provide information to your parent(s) guardian(s), or others, must complete the necessary authorization, which is available in the Office of Admissions and Registration.

TUTOR CENTER:

The Tutor Center offers CBC students help with their studies for most departments and programs. It is also available to facilitate study groups. The center is in Room TD-434 (the Lee R. Thornton Center) on the Pasco campus. The phone number is (509) 542-4679.  You can reach the Tutor Center on-line at wwwcolumbiabasin.edu/tutor

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/HEALTH CONCERNS

Columbia Basin College provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Students who need auxiliary aids or course accommodations, have emergency medical information, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, should notify their instructors as soon as possible.  Students needing accommodations should contact the Resource Center, Disability Services Office for an appointment. They are located in the H Building on the Pasco Campus. They can reached at (509) 542-4412, or (509) 542-5525.

CBC SAFETY

Columbia Basin College strives to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The CBC Health and Safety Committee’s purpose is to pursue potential issues and to establish prevention tactics. For more information, visit www.columbiabasin.edu/safety.  Sign up for emergency notification text messages and/or emails at www.columbiabasin.edu/ens. 

Pasco Campus Security: (509) 542-4819

Richland Campus Security: (509) 539-8167

After Hours Security: (509) 521-4599