Kent State University
Management & Information System

Introduction to Computer Applications

MIS 24053 – (Section 001)

Fall 2010 Course Syllabus

Course: MIS 24053 (Section 001), Introduction to Computer Applications, 3 Credits

Location: BSA 215

Course Dates and Times: TR 5:30 pm- 6:45 pm

Text Book and Materials: Technology in Action, Complete 6th Edition, by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy; Prentice Hall-Publisher.

ISBN-10: 0135046246 | ISBN-13: 9780135046241

Course Description: DEVELOP COMPETENCY IN THE OPERATION OF CONTEMPORARY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE APPLICATIONS. TO DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE AND THE INTERNET TO SOCIETY.

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives: The main objective is to develop an understanding and appreciation for the contribution that computers and software can make to your life as a student and as a professional.

Class Policies/Grading:

Note: No make-up exams or quizzes will be given.

Quizzes: All quizzes will be conducted online at (http://vista8.kent.edu). Quizzes must be completed within the time frame. Missed quizzes will result in a grade of 0 for the quiz. Exceptional circumstances should be discussed with the instructor in advance. Cheating will result in a grade of 0 for the applicable quiz; further disciplinary action, including assigning a failing grade (F) for the entire course may also be taken.

Exams: All exams will be conducted in class (closed book, closed notes).  Missed exams will result in a grade of 0 for the exam. Exceptional circumstances should be discussed with the instructor in advance. Cheating will result in a grade of 0 for the applicable exam; further disciplinary action, including assigning a failing grade (F) for the entire course may also be taken. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to the exam, you will not be allowed to take it.

Attendance: Attendance and punctuality are critical to success in the course. If you are unable to attend class, you are responsible for completing the material covered on the syllabus.

Student Preparation for Each Class:

• Read the text chapters assigned per the schedule.
• Review objectives from the chapters.
• Make note of any questions you may have to pose during class.
  
  

Withdrawal: Sunday, November 7, 2010.

Academic Student Code of Ethics: Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit.   In addition, it is considered to cheating when one cooperates with someone else in any such misrepresentation.  The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense.  It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course.  Repeat offenses result in dismissal from the University.

Enrollment/Official registration: Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes.  You are advised to review your official class schedule (using Student Tools on FlashLine) during the first two weeks of the semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section.  Should you find an error in your class schedule, you have until Sunday, September 5, 2010 to correct the error.  If registration errors are not corrected by this date and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, you are advised now that you will not receive a grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class in which you are not properly registered. 

Students with Disabilities Policy: University policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit http://www.registrars.kent.edu/disability/  for more information on registration procedures).

Student Code of Conduct/Civility: Full details may be obtained from the Student Handbook. At a minimum, I expect you to treat each other (and your instructor) politely and with respect. This includes turning off all cell phones (or muting them), participating in class, and arriving in a timely manner. Please remember that personal conversations during lecture and lab time are distracting to your fellow students.

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