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Course Information
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| Course Title |
Introduction to Computers Using PC's |
| Course Number |
CNIT 100, SEC 502, CRN 34256 |
| Semester Units |
3 |
| Course Date |
January 18 - May 25, 2022 |
| Course Location |
Remote online |
| Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites to the course. |
| Student Learning Outcomes(SLO) |
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Outcome 1: Describe the components of computers systems, such as hardware, software, and data.
- Outcome 2: Classify and use the main components of Windows such as menus, windows, dialog boxes, and icons.
- Outcome 3: Evaluate and correctly use productivity software to create, format and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
- Outcome 4: Identify security threats and describe techniques for protection.
- Outcome 5: Describe the basic components of networks and telecommunications.
- Outcome 6: Identify the components of the Internet and how to access features such as the World Wide Web and email.
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Instructor Information |
| Name |
Miao-Chuan (Mercy) Ho |
| Email |
For registered students, there are two options:
1. Before 1/18/2022: mcho@ccsf.edu. Please make sure to put "CNIT100-502" on the subject line of the message! I will
respond within two days or sooner, usually less than a day.
2. On & After1/18/2022: Using Canvas Inbox on https://ccsf.instructure.com |
| CCSF Contact Info |
Email or send me a message with Inbox is the best way to reach me. |
| Home Page |
http://fog.ccsf.edu/~mcho |
| Office |
Online |
Office Hours
(face-to-face) |
Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm By appointment - send me a message with Inbox on Canvas for setting up date/time. There is no plan for Zoom meetings yet. |
| Instructor absence |
If the instructor can't be in class for more than two days due
to illness or other situation, a message will be posted to instructor
announcements. |
Course Requirements |
CCSF Student
E-mail
Account:
for all class communications |
All CCSF students have been issued a CCSFmail account which ends in @mail.ccsf.edu. All important information from your instructor and the school will be sent to this student e-mail account. It is your responsibility to monitor this account throughout the semester. For more information on this account and how to forward messages to an alternative account, please refer to http://www.ccsf.edu/News/gmail.htm
Read your email here:
Check student
email |
| Textbook |
TEXTBOOKS: (Pearson Education or CCSF Bookstore - from $95 to $107 + tax) - Spring 2022, SEVENTH custom bundle for CCSF.
At the Pearson special link for the $95, free shipping package, you will be prompted for:
username: pearson
password: welcome
Custom CCSF Bundle ISBN 978-0-136-52678-0: REQUIRED, which includes:
1) Technology in Action (16th edition, Introductory) +
* GO! with Microsoft Windows 10 Getting Started and
2) Custom CCSF Software License: MyLab Student Access Kit (with e-Book of GO! Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition), Pearson
Note:
1. MyLab is
an online training simulation program for learning Microsoft Office 2019. You must purchase the above license
to access the site to do homework.
2. Students need to obtain the textbook and MyLab within the first week of class. Students who wait 2 or 3 weeks to obtain the textbook and software license or do not obtain them at all have an extremely difficult time completing this course successfully. |
| Required Materials |
Access to a reliable Microsoft PC(Not an Apple mac. This class is for learning about PCs) that meets minimum system requirements to run Canvas as well as MyLab. MyLab is an online training and testing website, you must purchase the above license to use the site. It is a Microsoft Office 2019 simulation program.
Required: Microsoft Office 2019 - all CCSF students have access to a free version of Office 365,2019 Edition so there is no need to purchase it. Microsoft Office 2019 is also available for use on hundreds of computers on campus. |
Computer
Access |
To take an online class you need dependable access to a computer with Internet connection that meets the minimum system requirements for both Canvas and Mylab. Canvas as well as MyLab can be used with either a PC or Mac. Mac students have found that some of the MyLab simulation assignments are a bit more challenging on a Mac and have opted instead to complete them on a PC, although this is not necessary to successfully complete the assignments. Mylab only works well with Firefox or Chrome. It has problem with Microsoft Internet Explore ( Microsoft Edge).
When completing the Grader assignments in MyLab, you will need access to Micorosft Office 2019. The older Mac version of Microsoft Office is not compatible.
If at any time the computer you usually use breaks down, it is your responsibility to have a backup plan - do not wait until the last minute to take your test or turn in your homework. Exam and assignment deadlines will not be extended due to individual computer or Internet connection problems. |
| Drop Policy |
Instructor will
drop students who do not attend class or do the homework assignments for two
weeks.
Before dropping I will email the student with a reminder to log in, but if
the student doesn't reply or log in they will be dropped. READ YOUR SCHOOL
EMAILS!
Students must log in and participate in forums,
and also take quizzes, turn in assignments and otherwise do all
required coursework. Not completing any homework tasks for two
weeks is grounds for being dropped, and the drop date will be the last time a
homework/quiz assignment was completed. You also may drop the class yourself,
until the last day drop is available. (Check the final drop date for the
semester listed in the
CCSF calendars.)
NOTE: If you must be absent but do not want to be dropped,
email the instructor with your reason for late homework. |
| Class Participation |
Every week you must:
- read the week's homepage
- read all messages in the Forums, especially Instructor Weekly Announcement
- check your Canvas and school email
- Read the tasks for the week and complete them by the due date
You should also frequently respond to or create forum postings.
Your participation will be a factor in your final grade.
You are required to post at least once a week on the forums.
Graded forums don't count towards this minimum. |
| Weekly Assignments |
Every week there is an assignment due. Keep track of these assignments on the
Schedule or the week's task list. Each
Assignment will have a specific deadline you must meet. If you have to turn in a
document, you will receive a grade
within one week after the due date.
Some homework assignments will be submitted via an
upload assignment, or by doing
training/tests/projects in MyLab online site, or by doing the chapter
quizzes based on the Technology in Action textbook. |
Late Homework |
Homework will be accepted up to one week late, but with a 10% reduction in points
(unless excused), and instructor must be notified via
Canvas email after the late assignment is uploaded. I will allow only two
late homework assignments from each
student. Talk to me if you are having a problem with the schedule!
There is usually a 2 day grace period; homework due on Friday is acceptable if
turned in by Sunday night. |
| Midterm and Final Exams |
The midterm and final exams are timed. You must take
the test during the stated dates. Check the schedule for dates that
tests are available, and then visit the Quizzes area of Canvas to take
the test. The test results will be available to you immediately. The
midterm and final exam
may not be taken late. |
| Accessibility |
Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TDD). DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying disability-related need for academic accommodations, assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements. |
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| Grading |
| 30% |
MyLab graded tests (on Microsoft Office
2019 skills) |
| 30% |
Technology in Action textbook chapter quizzes |
| 15% |
Homework assignments |
| 10% |
Midterm Exam |
| 10% |
Final Exam |
| 5% |
Class participation |
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Quizzes and MyLab graded tests are graded immediately. Assignments that are uploaded will be
graded within 3 days of receipt. Forum postings that are graded will be rated within 2
days of posting except for weekends. Check your grades in the Settings
block of class frequently! |
Student Learning Outcomes |
| A. |
Describe the components of computer information systems, such as
software, hardware, and data.
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| B. |
Classify and use the main components of operating systems such
as menus, windows, dialog boxes, and icons.
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| C. |
Evaluate and correctly use productivity software to create,
format and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations .
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| D. |
Identify security threats and describe techniques for
protection . |
| E. |
Describe the basic components of networks and
telecommunications. |
| F. |
Identify the components of the Internet and how to access
features such as the World Wide Web and email. |