Business Administration 1800
Computers and Information Systems
Summer 2009
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Course Instructor: |
Dr. Joseph Rottman |
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228 CCB |
www.umsl.edu/~rottmanj/ |
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516-6288 Office |
Office Hours by appointment |
Class
Meeting times
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D01 |
M/W |
1:00 – 3:40 |
CCB 003 |
Course Description:
This course covers the basic concepts of networked
microcomputers including the basics of file management on local and remote
computers, electronic mail, Internet browsers, and web page development. Students are also exposed to
applications used in problem solving, communication, and making informed
decisions, including word processors, presentation software, electronic
spreadsheets, and databases. The
characteristics of computer hardware and software used in implementing various
applications are considered.
Students will develop skills in utilizing applications that run on
familiar computer platforms.
Course Objectives:
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Access and/or
generate information using a variety of technological information sources,
including personal productivity tools (word processing, presentation packages,
electronic spreadsheets, and databases) and information on public networks,
such as the Internet
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Create and
evaluate information for its currency, usefulness, truthfulness, and accuracy
using electronic spreadsheet and database management systems.
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Organize, store,
and retrieve information effectively using personal productivity tools,
including electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and file
transfer protocols
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Present
information clearly and concisely, using contemporary technologies such as the
graphics features of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation software, and
reporting facilities of a database management system.
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Effective
communication using computer technologies including electronic mail.
Course Materials:
Required Books: Shrink-wrapped
custom book from Pearson that includes:
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Tech in Action Fifth Edition
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Go! With Microsoft Office 2007
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Compact Guide to Web Page Creation and Design
Recommended: flash drive or thumb drive to ease file
portability
Grades:
During
the course of the semester, exams, and assignments will be given. The total points available during the
semester will be 1,000. The exams will total 700 points and
the assignments will total 300 points.
In general, total points of 900 and above will get an A, 800 and above a
B, and so on. Depending on the
grade spread, incremental grades may be issued.
Point
values will be assigned as follows:
Exam
I 200
points
Exam
II 200
points
Excel
Competency Exam 100
points
Final
Exam 200
points
Assignments:
E-Mail 30
points
Computer
Concepts 30
points
Word 40
points
Web
Page 75
points
Excel 50
points
Access 50
points
Discussion
Board 25
points
Total 1,000
points
Exams:
The two exams given during the semester and the final
exam will cover material from the texts, lectures, handouts, and
assignments. A grade of 0 will be
given for any exam missed without the instructor's consent. Makeup
exams may only be given to students who have contacted the instructor prior to
the published date of the exam.
Permission to take a make-up exam is based on documented proof and
is at the instructor's discretion.
The Final Exam is comprehensive. There will be a review session for the
Final Exam.
Assignments:
Assignments will be given periodically during the
semester. The due dates are listed
on the Tentative Schedule, but may be subject to change as course work
proceeds. Assignments must be turned in during the class period on the due
date. Each assignment must be
turned in with the proper format.
Assignments should reflect the student's own work. There
are many ways that an instructor can verify a student's work.
Disability
statement:
If
anyone has a health condition or disability, which may require accommodations
in order to effectively participate in this class, please contact the Disability Access Services Office in 144 Millennium Student Center at 516.6554.
Information about your disability will be regarded as confidential.
Attendance:
In
a four-week session, regular attendance is mandatory to be successful in this
course. As you are aware, attendance is required during the first week of class
for class roster verification.
After the first week, attendance will continue to be taken. Two absences will be allowed. After two
absences, one point will be deducted for every class session missed.
Class participation:
It
is essential that you come to class prepared with the proper text and other
necessary materials. You should be
ready to take part in class discussions.
During almost every class period, hands-on computer time will be
allocated to practice what has been taught. In addition to class participation, you will spend time
outside of class to complete your assignments and to build skills. You must practice in order to achieve
proficiency in the software packages.
Policy Statements:
University policy clearly defines the requirements
for academic honesty and defines disciplinary actions to which a student may be
subject if these requirements are violated. All students are expected to respect their classmates, the
instructor and the university.
Civility is a basic requirement.
This syllabus may be revised at the discretion of
the instructor without prior notification or consent of the student.
Business School/Second Floor Secretary:
Karen Walsh 211 CCB 516.6267
E‑mail: karen_walsh@umsl.edu
Fax Number: 516.6827 Mail Room:
210 CCB
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Approximate Class Day |
Topic / Assignment |
Assigned Reading |
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1: 5/18 |
Introduction / My
Gateway / Syllabus K drive email, file management etc. TIA: Chapter 2 Office
Fundamentals |
In class |
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2: 5/19 |
E-Mail and
PowerPoint |
PowerPoint Chapter
15, 16 and 17 |
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3: 5/20 |
Concepts |
TIA: Chapters 4, 5 and 6 |
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4: 5/21 |
Finish Concepts
and Begin Word |
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5: 5/26 |
Word Day 2 Concepts Assignment Due |
Word Chapters 5,
6, 7 and 8 |
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6: 5/27 |
Finish Word Exam I Review |
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7: 5/28 |
Exam 1: TIA and Word |
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8: 5/29 |
TIA: internet, communication and networks Begin HTML Word Assignment Due |
TIA 3, 7, 8, 12,
13 Web Creation: 1,
2, and 3 |
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9: 6/1 |
HTML Day 2 |
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10: 6/2 |
Begin Excel HTML Assignment Due |
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11: 6/3 |
Excel Day 1 |
Excel Chapters 9,
10 and 11 |
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12: 6/4 |
Excel Day 2 Excel Competency Exam Excel Assignment Due |
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13: 6/8 |
Exam II Review Exam II: HTML and TIA 3, 7, 8, 12, 13 |
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14: 6/9 |
Begin Access |
Access Chapters
12, 13 and 14 |
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15: 6/10 |
Access |
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16: 6/11 |
Review for Final Access Assignment Due Discussion Board Due Final Comprehensive Exam |
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Final Exam: Thursday, June 11th 1:00 PM (normal class time)