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NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STANDARD COURSE SYLLABUS

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I, CSC 1123

 

COURSE TITLE:     COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I, CSC 1123

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:   (3 hours credit) This course is designed to teach computer applications to include:  word-processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications with integration of these applications.  (Three credit hours—lecture/lab).

 

COURSE GOALS:

This course will provide instruction and practice in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Electronic Communications emphasizing applications in business, education and other environments.

 

OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:

(Students should refer to Instructor’s Course Outline for specific accuracy level needed for completion.)

Students will be able to:

  • Correctly answer 1 out of 2 (50%) questions related to Word Processing Concepts and Techniques.
  • Correctly answer 3 out of 4 (75%) questions related to Spreadsheet Concepts and Techniques.
  • Correctly answer 1 out of 2 (50%) questions related to Presentation Concepts and Techniques.
  • Correctly answer 3 out of 4 (75%) questions related to Database Concepts and Techniques.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Students must meet the requirements of the NWCC attendance policy.
  2. Students must have a final average that is passing as defined by the grading scale listed in the Course Outline.

 

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

The methods of instruction used for this course may include any or all of the following:

  1. Classroom lecture
  2. Audio/visual presentation (overhead, PowerPoint, video, etc.)
  3.  Homework assignments
  1. Laboratory exercises
  2. Class demonstrations

 

EVALUATION TOOLS:

Evaluation tools used for this course may include any or all of the following:

  1. Unit Tests
  2. Open Book Tests
  3. Lab Quizzes

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

See the individual instructor's Course Outline for the specific textbook(s) to purchase.

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:

See the individual instructor's Course Outline for the specific equipment/materials/supplies to purchase.

 

GRADING POLICY:

NWCC does not have a standard grading scale for all classes.  See the individual instructor's Course Outline for the specific grading scale used for this class.

 

NWCC'S OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR NON-ONLINE CLASSES:

ABSENCES: Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is required of all students and is regarded as essential to course credit.  Regardless of the nature of the absence, students must attend a minimum of 90% of all scheduled classes to be eligible to receive credit for the course or in other words a student can’t miss two weeks of class.  If a student’s absences exceed 10% of the scheduled class meetings, that student will be automatically withdrawn from the class with a grade of F.  For a class meeting three times a week, 7 absences is over 10%. In other words, on the seventh absence, you are automatically withdrawn from the class with a grade of F. So you can miss 6 times without being given an F. For a class meeting two times a week, 5 absences is over 10%. In other words, on the fifth absence, you are automatically withdrawn from the class with a grade of F. So you can miss 4 times without being given an F. A student who has been reported as having excessive absences has the right to appeal. For more information about the appeal process, contact the Center Dean or the Academic Dean.

 

TARDIES: Students are expected to be prompt in class attendance.  If students miss more than 10 minutes of a class meeting, they will be marked absent for that meeting.  Three tardies will count as one absence. 

 

OFFICIAL ABSENCES: Official absences are absences are absences caused by a student representing the College for an approved function. These absences will not count toward the student’s total absences.

 

 

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING/ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Both cheating and plagiarism are prohibited.  Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s ideas, words, or work as one’s own.  Alleged violations involving cheating, plagiarism, and other academic misconduct will be handled according to the procedures outlined in the NWCC Student Guide.  These procedures are as follows: Students involved in cheating or plagiarizing will be reported to a five-member Ad Hoc Committee on Cheating and Plagiarism.  The chairman of this committee will be the Academic or Career-Technical Dean as determined by the student’s major.  Other committee members will be the division director/chairman of the department in which the alleged dishonesty occurred, the student’s faculty advisor, and two SGA members.  The committee will review the alleged act and may assign sanctions ranging from imposing a failing grade in the course to withdrawal from the College.

 

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE OUTLINE

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, CSC 1123

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Dr.. Amy Stewart

Tunica Building, Office 103-B

(662) 562-3304 Office

astewart@northwestms.edu

 

 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2016 Intermediate. Freund & Starks, Thomson Course Technology, © 2017.  ISBN-10: 1-305-87071-9.

 

Microsoft Office 365 Access 2016 Intermediate.  Pratt & Last, Thomson Course Technology, © 2017. ISBN-10: 1-285-16909-4

 

 Note:  If you buy the materials for the course in the Northwest MS Community College bookstore the ISBN for the bundle will represent the bundle.  These ISBN’s are for each book individually if you opt to purchase the materials separately. 

 

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

The text comes bundled with SAM software 2016 (Access Code) which is required for the class. We will be using Office 365 for the class which is also Microsoft Office 2016. As a Northwest Mississippi Community College you have access to this software at no additional charge.

 

 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:

A USB flash drive is optional.

 

 GRADING POLICY:

100 - 90 A

89 - 80 B

79 - 70 C

69 - 60 D

Below 60 F

 

GRADING POLICY:

Tests will be averaged for 25% of the final grade.

Lab Activities will be averaged for 50% of the final grade.

Comprehensive Proctored Final Exam will be averaged for 25% of the final grade.

 

 

POLICIES FOR MAKEUP OF UNIT TESTS:

 There will be no make-up work for Unit Tests:  students who miss a unit test a zero will be recorded. Once a student takes the final exam—the final exam grade will replace the missed test.

 

 POLICIES FOR MAKE-UP OF DAILY WORK:

 I don’t allow students to make up work.  Students are given the assignments in class, and if a student misses class it is their responsibility to get the assignments and turn them in. Students should email the instructor or another classmate for these assignments to ensure they do not fall behind on their course work.

 

STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY:

The instructor reserves the right to remove from the classroom any student whose conduct is disruptive to the learning process.

ADA STATEMENT:
Students with disabilities are encouraged to notify their instructors of their condition at the beginning of the semester.  The college and your instructors will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES (COURSE OUTLINE):

Individual instructors and specific programs may have policies and requirements in addition to those listed here.  Any additional course information that is particular to a given teacher or program will be included in the Course Outline attached to this syllabus.  Note: The instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the information provided in the syllabus and the course outline during the semester.

 

Course Summary:

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