M&IS 24053 Spring 2007 Steinberg/Weinroth
Spring 2007: M&IS 24053: Computer Applications
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Dr. Geoffrey Steinberg
- Section: 001 - Tuesday & Thursday 2:15-3:30pm University Auditiorium
- Office: A-418 BSA
- Hours: Tuesday 10:30 - 2:00 & Thursday 12:30 - 2:00
- Email: gsteinbe@kent.edu
Dr. Jay Weinroth
- Section 002 - Wednesday 5:30-8:15 pm 200 BSA
- Office: A-421 BSA
- Email: gweinroth@gmail.com
Course Theme
Solving information related problems using computers, networks, software and data. |
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Course Objectives
The fundamental objective is for you to develop an appreciation for the contribution that computers and software can make to your life as a student and as a professional. It is expected that during this term you will develop competency in the operation of the hardware and software to which you are exposed. It is further expected that as you master the course material your confidence in your ability will increase. A secondary objective is for this to be an enjoyable and fun learning experience. > <div> |
Textbook and Other Materials
The course's text book is Data and Information, Steinberg, Geoffrey, Kendall-Hunt. Use the course weekly schedule (at end of syllabus) as a guide so that you read the appropriate chapters before that material is covered in class. You should read the material before coming to class so that you are ready to participate in the class discussion.Class Slide Presentations
Copies of the instructor's classroom slide presentations are included with the textbook. You will find these copies very handy when you take class notes. The textbook has exact images of many of the slides used by the instructor. Take your notes directly on the copies. It will make note taking easier and more accurate. You will find it easier to study for quizzes too.Class Notes
The textbook provides pages for your class note taking. You are encouraged to use these pages so that your notes, the text material and the classroom slides are kept together. This too will help you master the material and prepare for quizzes.Jump Drive
You should use the jump drive which is packaged with the book. The drive has sufficient space to complete your assignments and can also be used for your other course work.
Orion
Most of your course activities are interactive and involve using the Orion server. Quizzes and homework are administered and graded by Orion.Follow these steps to log on to Orion:
- Start a web browser:
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- You must allow popup windows to log on.
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- Go to this web address: http://orion.kent.edu
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Homework
There are 12 regular assignments. To view specifics about assignments use your ID and password to log on to Orion and find Requirements on the Orion menu:- All regular assignments are graded automatically by the Orion System.
- Each regular assignment must be completed by the due date.
- You may submit any regular assignment three times until the due date.
- The grade recorded is what you earn on your last attempt (which may or may not be your highest score).
- The grade on record at the due date is your grade.
- The "Requirements" option also shows the due dates for each assignment.
- If your score goes lower when you resubmit an assignment then the lower score is what counts toward your grade.
Submitting Regular Assignments
You will complete most of your regular assignments using a storage device such as the one included with the text.> <br> Some of your assignments will be graded by Excel using orion.xls. Orion will provide it for you when you need it.
Asking for Help
If you need assistance please ask the instructor. There is no value in holding back. If you ask for help do so before the due date for an assignment. The instructor will not answer email (or phone calls) about the homework on the due date.Quizzes
- There are 5 objective quizzes (multiple choice, true-false, fill in the blank) this semester. The Requirements option gives you access to the schedule and quizzes.
- Each quiz is administered in the College of Business Lab during a "quiz period" (one week -- five weekdays only).
- Quizzes are not curved.
- Each quiz contains material covered in class during the three weeks prior to the beginning of the quiz period.
- There is no final exam. The last quiz is also non-comprehensive and is taken during finals week.
- Quizzes are open notes and you are permitted to use other software while taking a quiz.
- You are not permitted to discuss anything with anyone while taking a quiz - violations are grounds for receiving a grade of 0 for the quiz in progress. This prohibition includes electronic communication of any sort.
- You may submit a quiz only one time.
Prerequisites
- You may not begin any quiz until you demonstrate your understanding of the syllabus by completing the Syllabus Contract .
- Each quiz has other prerequisites and it is your responsibility to be aware of the schedule.
Taking a Quiz
- Bring your student ID to the College of Business Computer Lab (2nd floor) during the quiz period. No quiz may be started less than X minutes before a proctor is due to leave the lab Where X is the length of the quiz - see the study guide. Each quiz is of different time length - it is your responsibility to check this.
- Log on to Orion and select the "Requirements" option (see above).
- Select the quiz you want to take.
- READ EVERYTHING IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Open any programs you will need BEFORE you begin the quiz.
- Read ALL dialog boxes.
- Request that a proctor (look around the lab for one) check your id (name and picture). You may not begin a quiz without proper identification.
Viewing Results
Once a quiz period has ended you may view your quiz (all questions and answers) for up to seven days by locating the quiz in your status report.Instructor Review of Your Quiz
You may request that your instructor review a quiz up to seven days after the end of the quiz period. Quizzes will not be examined after the seven days have elapsed.
Pop Quizzes
There will be eight in-class unannounced pop quizzes. Students absent on pop quiz days will receive a zero on that quiz.
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Study and Practice Tools
Study tools are available for each quiz. To view a study guide or try a practice quiz: Log on to Orion and select the "Study" option.> <br>
Prerequisites
Several quizzes require that you successfully complete practice exercises first. You may attempt the exercises as often as you wish until you accomplish the required grade of 100. To learn what the specific prerequisites are click the icon on the course home page.
Syllabus Contract
This syllabus is a contract between you and the instructor. Your responsibilities are described in this document. Before you are permitted to attempt any of the course quizzes you must demonstrate that you understand the contract (syllabus) by earning a perfect score (100%) on a syllabus survey. Check the course schedule for the survey dates. You will find it on the Prerequisites menu.> <br>
- You are permitted to attempt the Syllabus Contract Survey as often as you like until you reach 100%.
- You may attempt the Survey from any Internet connected computer using Internet Explorer.
- It is strongly suggested that you print this syllabus (use the Print All option) and use it while completing the survey.
Extra Credit
You may earn up to 5.5 extra-credit points during the course this way:- Pop Questions -- 4.5 points possible:
> <ul> <li>At various times when logged on to Orion you will be given the opportunity to answer questions about course content. <li> - Each correct answer will result in an award of 0.10 credit points.
- During the semester you will receive up to 45 extra credit pop questions for a possible 4.5 points.
- The pop extra credit questions are all objective (multiple choice, true-false, fill in the blank).
- Points earned from correctly answering pop extra credit questions are available for Gift Catalog purchases (see below).
- There will be additional opportunities available to those who attend class.
- Tip: attending class and completing reading assignments on time will help you earn extra credit points.
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> <br>- During the course three extra credit homework assignments are available.
- Completion of all assignments is worth a maximum of 1.0 extra credit points.
- These points are not used for Gift Catalog purchases.
Gift Catalog
You may purchase gifts from the Gift catalog by using pop extra credit points that you earned. Click the "Tokens/Gifts" option to view the Gift Catalog. Gifts available include:- A due date extension
- An additional homework submission
- Erase a grade and start over
Rewind
You may complete overdue assignments late by using the "Rewind" option. Look for the movie projector on the course home page.When you use this option you will be assessed a late fee. This is different from the Gift Catalog because with rewind you do not spend extra-credit to begin a late course requirement but you are assessed a penalty for lateness.
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Early Bird Special
Get rewards for completing assignments early. Look for the Early Bird on your Orion menu for details.> <br>
Pay Per View
Use this option to view class lecture notes for classes that you miss or notes that you just want a second look at. In some cases there is a fee (pop extra credit points) to view lecture notes again.> <br> If you miss a class due to a legitimate absence the instructor will grant permission for you to view notes without charge. Contact the instructor.
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Your Grade
Each time anything is graded a fresh copy of your grade status report will be put on the Internet for you to access. See the Status Report menu for access to your personal grade report.> <br>
How your grade is computed:
- Your semester grade is the weighted average of the 5 quizzes + 12 homework assignments.
- Each quiz and homework is to be completed on time by the due date. Penalties apply for lateness.
- Up to 5.5 points of extra credit may be added to your quiz and homework average.
- Nothing is curved: not homework assignments, not quizzes and not the semester final grades.
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