COURSE INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS
COURSE: CITA 110, Introduction to Software Applications
TERM: Spring 2010
CREDIT HOURS: 3
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Howard Reed
OFFICE PHONE: (607) 746-4109
EMAIL ADDRESS: reedhe@delhi.edu
OFFICE ADDRESS: Sanford Hall Room 5
WEB ADDRESS: http://faculty.delhi.edu/reedhe/
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a general introductio=
n to
computer and information systems. This course includes an overview of
information processing, computer hardware, computer software, and
microcomputers. The course provides the student with "hands on"
experience with the Windows® operating system, and the most common type=
s of
application software; word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graph=
ics.
Also included are in introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web page
design using a Web page design package.
PRE-REQUISITES: None
AVAILABLE ONLINE (YES/NO): No
COURSE OBJECTIVES: A basic understanding of computer
systems and how they can be applied to solve problems.
MEASUREMENT CRITERIA FOR OBJECTIVES: There will be hour=
ly
examinations during the semester. The exams must be taken when they are
scheduled, using the class software. In addition there will be a series of
homework assignments. For full credit these must be completed and turned in=
ON
TIME.
TEXT:
CLASS SCHEDULE OF TOPICS OR OUTLINE:
1)
Introduction to Comp=
uter
Information Systems
a)
Basic computer
operations
b)
Elements of the comp=
uter
system
c)
Basic data processing
cycle(input, process, output)
d)
Processing applicati=
ons
e)
Computers in society=
f)
Buying a computer
2)
Computer Hardware
a)
The Central Processi=
ng
Unit (CPU)
b) Input
devices
c) Output
devices
d)
Secondary storage
devices
e)
Using a mouse
3)
System Software R=
11;
Windows®
a)
Disk format
b)
The desktop
c)
File management and
folders
4)
Word Processing
a)
Entering, inserting,=
and
deleting text
b)
Creating, saving, and
printing documents
c)
Opening and editing
documents -using undo
d)
Formatting and editi=
ng
e)
Alignment, centering,
and justification
f)
Line spacing, margin=
s,
and indenting
g)
Cut, copy, and paste=
h) Headers and footers<= o:p>
i)
Footnotes
j)
Find and replacing
k) Fonts and text size<= o:p>
l)
Merging documents
m)
Columns/tables, and
sorting
n)
Thesaurus, and gramm=
ar
and spell check
o)
Mail merge
p)
The form document
q)
The data source
r)
Envelopes and labels=
5)
Spreadsheets
a)
Spreadsheet terminol=
ogy
b)
Values and labels
c)
Formulas
d)
Functions
e)
Relative and absolute
cell address
f)
Editing a spreadshee=
t
g)
Copying within a
spreadsheet
h) Print
options
i) Graph
création
j)
Printing a graph
6)
Presentation Graphic=
s
a)
Design templates
b)
Formatting
c)
Slides
d)
Outlines
e)
Clip art
f)
Animation
GRADING CRITERIA:
The average of the hourly exams &=
nbsp; 66%
Homework and in class assignments 34%
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance will be taken and students are expected to attend every class, but regardless of attendance you are required to know the material, assignments, and information provided in eve= ry class session. The only valid excuses will be those from the health center or another college staff membe= r. All students with four or less absences will receive one additional assignm= ent credit as extra credit. Class tardiness will count as ½ of absence.<= o:p>
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Examinations and assignments must
represent the individual work of the student. Copying, giving or receiving =
aid
is a waste of your time and mine and will not be tolerated. Should such
activity be detected the student will receive a grade of zero for the exam =
or
assignment plus the loss of credit for one additional exam or assignment.
STUDENT CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM: The instructor in the classroom and in
conference will encourage free discussion, inquiry and expression. Student
performance will be evaluated wholly on an academic basis, not on opinions =
or
political ideas unrelated to academic standards. However, in instances wher=
e a
student does not comply with the Code of Student Behavior or with an
instructor's reasonable conduct expectations in the classroom, such non-com=
pliance
can affect the student's evaluation and be cause for permanent removal from
class or dismissal from College.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: If a faculty member discovers that a student has committed an
academic integrity violation that warrants a sanction beyond a verbal warni=
ng,
such as cheating or plagiarizing, the procedures outlined in the Academic
Integrity Policy will be followed: http://www.delhi.edu/academics/p=
rovost/academic_integrity.php
CELL PHONES/TAPE RECORDERS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM=
: Students are required to turn off cell phon=
es
(blackberries, etc.) in class and may not use recording devices, unless the
student has a documented disability which permits recording, or permission =
of
the course instructor. A student's refusal to turn off a cell phone
(blackberry, etc.) will be cause for dismissal from class. In addition, use=
of
ANY electronic devices (for text messaging, listening to MP3 players, inapp=
ropriate
use of a laptop, etc.) which disrupt class will also be cause for dismissal
from that class.
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW - ABSENCES FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS:=
Section 224-A allows a student to be excused
from any examination or study or work requirements because of religious
holidays. Each student must notify the instructor in advance so that an
equivalent opportunity to make up any examination, study or work requiremen=
ts
he or she may have missed because of such absence may be given.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: SUNY Delhi is a residential campus and stays open unless the
governor closes the College. Simply stated, class will rarely be canceled. I
will change my office phone message if I am not coming in
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Reasonable accommodations will be provided =
to
qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability
requiring accommodations in any class, contact and meet with the Coordinato=
r of
Services for Students with Disabilities. The office is in the Resnick Learning Center in Bush Hall and the office n=
umber
is 746-4593. Your request for accommodation will be discussed and if determ=
ined
to be reasonable, you will be provided with the verification letter that mu=
st
be taken to your course instructor for a signature and returned to the=
Disabilities
office within 10 days.
INTERNET/COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS: Computers will be used in class and =
for
Home work.
EMAIL: You will be expecte=
d to
access your College e-mail account. To access WebMail<=
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go to the SUNY Delhi homepage (www.delhi.edu). Under Delhi Logins, select the WebMail link and log in.