Course: Introduction to Computer Systems II – COMT 12000
Spring 2006 / Tuscarawas / Call # 18222 / Section 850 / Room A200

Instructor: Joe Bolen

Work Phone: (330) 343-1753

E-Mail: JBolen@kent.edu

Fax: (413) 556-0739

Web Site: http://personal.tusc.kent.edu/~jbolen

Office Hours: Before class 5:30 – 6:40 PM or by appointment.

Class Time: Mondays / 6:45-8:25 PM
Lab Time: Wednesdays / 6:45-8:25 PM

Course Objectives: Lab-oriented course covering advanced concepts of Computer applications, emphasizing software suites. Materials cover presentation software, databases and spreadsheet applications.

This course covers advanced microcomputer applications including Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office Access 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003, Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, and integration of the applications. Topics include form letters, merging, financial functions, amortization schedules, data tables, creating and querying a worksheet database, templates, creating customized reports and forms in Access, Switchboard Manager, embedded visuals, and modifying visual elements and presentation formats in PowerPoint.

Prerequisite: COMT 11000 or equivalent knowledge.

Texts Required: Microsoft Office 2003: Advanced Concepts and Techniques Shelly Cashman Vermaat (ISBN: 0-619-20025-1)

Textbook Web Site: www.scsite.com/off2003/

Supplemental Materials Required: Two or more 3½" HD Diskettes and/or CD-RWs which are in a protective case clearly labeled with student's name.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, and have all assignment prepared prior to class. You are encouraged to read materials ahead in order to get the most out of class discussion and lab work.

Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is necessary to gain the full benefit of the course. Students are expected to attend class regularly and be on time for each class. A record will be kept. An excessive number of absences will be reflected in your final grade.

Classroom Policy:

• Set cell phones and pagers set to vibrate mode. Calls are to be taken in hallway.

• No smoking, food or drink is permitted in the classroom.

• For teaching purposes, the computer security environment has been lowered. Therefore, students shall not copy from, paste to, interfere or alter other student’s or staff’s data or computer settings.

• Also, see The Regional Campuses Digest of Rules and Regulations at http://www.kent.edu/regional/upload/Rules_and_Regulations.pdf.

Lab Assignments: Lab assignments and practice tests represent 36% of the final grade. Although the laboratory assignments comprise only 36% of a grade, a student can receive a final grade no greater than a D if more than three laboratory assignments are not completed. Laboratory assignments receiving less than 50% are incomplete.

Extra Credit: You may complete any Cases and Places exercise at the end of a project to receive up to a maximum of 10 points. Each Cases and Places exercise must come from a different project. Extra credit will not be accepted late.

Test Make-up Policy: Three online examinations will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled.

To prepare for examinations, attend lecture and read the chapters. At least 90% of the questions are taken directly from the reading material. Review the Chapter Review Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Important Terms sections at the end of the chapters on which you are being tested.

If you are absent or late, you are responsible for getting the course notes, handouts, and laboratory assignments you missed.

Students with Disabilities: Kent State University recognizes its responsibility for creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can succeed. In accordance with University Policy, if you have a documented disability, you may request accommodations to obtain equal access and to promote your learning in this class. Please contact Robert Brindley, Coordinator, Academic Services and Career Planning, in room A104 or at or at (330) 339-3391 ext. 47433. After your eligibility for accommodations has been determined, you will be given a letter which, when presented to an instructor, will help that instructor know how best to assist you.

The following is a tentative schedule for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make schedule changes based on the needs of the students in the class.