Professor:

    Dr. Cari Brown, Associate Professor
    Office: Seminary Hall 339
    Phone: (918) 456-5511, Ext. 3514
    Fax: (918) 458-2390
    E-mail: weaverca@nsuok.edu
    Web Page: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~weaverca

 Office Hours:

Prerequisites:

None

Catalog Description of Course:

Computer technology applications in the legal environment.

Course Purpose:

This course is designed to introduce paralegal students to familiar computer applications in the legal environment. By the end of this course the student should be able to:

    1.    Identify key hardware components;

    2.    Identify key software components;

    3.    Understand key components and functions of W indows;

    4.    Understand key components and functions of Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access as they 
           relate to the legal environment;

    5.    Understand how to use the internet and e-mail in the legal environment;

    6.    Identify and use the popular litigation support software, timekeeping and billing software, and calendaring/docket 
           control software;

    7.    Identify specialized legal software.

Instructional Materials:

Roper, Brent D. “Using Computers in the Law Office, 4ed.”

Course Attendance:

Course Attendance is required. You have three (3) free unexcused absences. The fourth (4th) absence is unexcused and will result in a five (5) point deduction from your overall grade.

Course Grade:

Assignments: 100%

90 - 100: A
80 - 89: B
70 - 79: C
60 - 69: D
59 - below: F

Assignments will be given as they become relevant to the classroom material. Assignements are due by the due date given.  Late assignments may be accepted if accompanied by a Motion for Extention of Time detailing the reasons for the assignments tardiness.  A ten (10) point penalty will be deducted for each class period that the assignment is late.

ADA Compliance:

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and the University’s Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure
that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such disability and the desired accommodations at the first class attended.

Inclement Weather / Disaster Policy:

The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:

1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to
campus.

Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media
to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be
made by 3:00 p.m.

The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:

Radio Stations:                                                         Television Stations:

KRMG 740 AM Tulsa                                             KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa

KAYI 107 FM Tulsa                                                KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa

KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah                                     KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa

KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah                                      KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith

KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee                                     Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah

KMMY 97 FM Muskogee

KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa

The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.