IS 1003: Computers in Modern Society
Northeastern State University
College of Business & Technology
Department of Information Systems & Technology
Tahlequah, OK
Spring 2012

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1. INSTRUCTOR:

	Name:		Dr. Bill Rosener
	Office:		221-D Business and Technology   (Office Hours)
	Phone:		(918) 444-2923
	Homepage:		http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~rosener
	E-mail:

2. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: Title:   Computers in Modern Society Number:   IS 1003 Credit:   3 hours undergraduate credit Class URL: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~rosener/is1003

CLASS DAYS & TIME: Online (Section 30908)

3. PREREQUISITES:

None

4. CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

This course provides students with fundamental computer skills needed during and after college. Hardware, software, Windows O/S, file management, Internet, e-mail, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access are covered in this course. Students will be introduced to the use of local and wide area networks. Not open to students who have successfully completed CS 1003 or IS 1133.

5. COURSE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the ability to apply microcomputers, readily and comfortably, to common business situations. In particular, the word processing capability will be of immediate use in fulfilling the instructional assignments in other courses at NSU and elsewhere. Spreadsheets can be used whenever you need to manipulate numeric data and produce information that can be both descriptive and predictive. Databases are the textual counterparts of spreadsheet programs. They are used for keeping, analyzing, and presenting lists of textual information. Presentation software will allow you to produce professional-looking presentations.

6. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, students should be able to:

• Recognize and explain the function of the major hardware components of a computer.
• Manage files (copy, move, rename, and delete) and folders (create, rename, delete) in the Windows environment
• Exhibit proficiency in the use of word processing techniques to produce professional quality documents.
• Apply basic concepts of spreadsheet technology to create, and edit worksheets, and, produce charts from worksheet data.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of managing databases: adding, editing and deleting records, designing and implementing queries, forms, and reports.
• Generate electronic, professional quality, presentations using PowerPoint technology.
• Develop working knowledge of the Internet, including the use of electronic mail, transfer files, and conduct searches on the Internet.
• Integrate information across applications using the Windows environment. Recognize the value and ease of importing and exporting data from one application to another.
• Strengthen their ability to comprehend and synthesize information; and improve their writing, oral, and critical thinking skills.

7. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

OPTIONAL: (No required textbook)

• Marty Matthews and Carole Matthews, Microsoft Office 2007 QuickSteps, McGraw-Hill © 2009 (ISBN 978-0-07-159985-6).
• Robert T. Grauer, Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 1, Third Edition, © 2010 (ISBN 0-13-506250-0).
• Robert T. Grauer, Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 1, © 2008 (ISBN 0-13-157564-3).

Students might consider purchasing a USB flash drive (e.g., JumpDrive). These portable storage devices can be very helpful in storing, carrying, and transferring information between home and school. All students are expected to have their accounts on the NSU networks by the end of the first week of the course.

8. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies including: training videos, lecture notes, textbook, and other related readings and activities.

9. STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:

• All work is to be prepared and submitted according to the directions given.
• Extended illness, injury, or emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the professor's discretion.

10. ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:

See "Steps to completing this course" for assignment due dates.

11. STUDENT EVALUATION:

Points   Initial task* 20   Assignments** 280   Resume project 20   Exam 1 20   Exam 2 20   Exam 3 20   Exam 4 (Final) 40     Total 420   *Obtain space, complete syllabus agreement **Complete 28 of the 32 assignments. (10 points each)

The point assignments shown above are approximate and the actual point assignments at the end of the semester may vary from the breakdown shown above.

12. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT & OTHER REGULATIONS:

The link (http://offices.nsuok.edu/academicaffairs/SyllabiInformation.aspx) contains required information regarding:

• Academic Misconduct
• American Disabilities Act Compliance
• Inclement Weather/Disaster Policy
• Teach Act
• Accessibility
• Release of Confidential Information