M&IS 24053 Spring 2008 Steinberg & Rickett
Fall 2008: M&IS 24053: Computer Applications
Dr. Geoffrey Steinberg
Professor Laura Rickett
Course Theme
Course Objectives
Textbook and Other MaterialsThe course's text book is Information Technology, Steinberg, Geoffrey, Kendall-Hunt. 2008. 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 PresentationsCopies of the instructor's classroom slide presentations are found in a workbook included with the textbook. You will find these copies very handy when you take class notes. The workbook 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 NotesThe workbook 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 DriveYou 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.
HandoutsYou will find additional course material in the Resource page of Pamela.
PamelaMost of your course activities are interactive and involve using the Pamela server. Quizzes and homework are administered and graded by Pamela.
Follow these steps to log on to Pamela:
HomeworkThere are 12 regular assignments. To view specifics about assignments use your ID and password to log on to Pamela and find "Assignments" on the Pamela menu:
Submitting Regular AssignmentsYou will complete most of your regular assignments using a storage device such as the one included with the text.
Quizzes
Prerequisites
Taking a Quiz
Viewing ResultsOnce 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 QuizYou 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
If you are absent on a pop quiz day you will receive a zero on that quiz unless you have an excused absence.
Study and Practice ToolsStudy tools are available for each quiz. To view a study guide or try a practice quiz: Log on to Pamela and select the "Study" option.
PrerequisitesAll quizzes require that you successfully complete prerequisite 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 ContractThis 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 the five course quizzes you must demonstrate that you understand the contract (syllabus) by earning a perfect score (100%) on a syllabus survey. You will find the Syllabus Contract Survey on the "Prerequisites" menu.
Extra CreditYou may earn up to 5.5 extra-credit points during the course this way:
Gift CatalogYou 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:
RewindYou 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.
Early Bird SpecialGet rewards for completing assignments early. Look for the Early Bird on your Pamela menu for details.
Pay Per ViewUse 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. Your GradeEach time anything is graded a fresh copy of your grade status report will be put on the Internet for you to access. See "Status Report" on the Pamela menu for access to your personal report.
How your grade is computed:
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Tutors
Tutors are available to help you during certain hours each week. They can be found on the 4th floor of the College of Business near Dr. Steinberg's office. Hours will be announced.
Rules
In order to be fair to all students the following rules are enforced:
Excused Absence and Lateness
The following are the Kent State accepted excuses for absence and late homework submission or permission to take a quiz late.
- sickness with medical note
- athletic event - with coach's note
- religious observation
- military responsibility with documentation
- death in family with documentation
No other excuses for lateness are accepted. If you miss a homework or quiz due date then you may purchase an extension from the gift catalog or use the rewind option if you wish to complete that assignment. Here are some excuses that are invalid and will be ignored:
- your Mom will call me to let me know why
- your alarm didn't go off
- your kids were sick
- your parents needed your help
- you had to work
- you forgot the due date
- you check your email, but you don't check Pamela
- you have to get a good grade in here
- your computer died
- you went to a movie
- you cannot access Pamela
- your diskette will not work
- there was no lab assistant to proctor
- the lab was in use by a class, etc.
- your car quit
- you had an accident
- you had to watch a television show
- it is raining
- you are lazy
- you did not want to do the assignment
- any new excuse we haven't heard which you come up with as your contribution to next semester's syllabus
Lecture Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but:
- You are responsible for all material presented.
- Do not ask for special consideration claiming that you miss material because you were not in class.
- If you miss class you are not eligible for special in-class awards (unless the absence is covered by one of the Kent State accepted excuses for absence).
- Do not ask the instructor for a re-cap of a missed class (unless you have an excused absence).
- Respect the other students in class This means never ridicule anyone for asking a question. Laughing at or ridiculing another student is grounds for dismissal from this course with a grade of F.
- Use of a cell phone or pager during class is grounds for removal from the class.
In-Class Special Awards
In-class extra credit awards are given to students directly by the instructor. These awards are known as tokens. Only students present in class are eligible for these awards. Any student claiming an award obtained from other than the instructor is dishonest and will be dealt with according to Kent State University regulations concerning student conduct. Additionally, possession of a token not directly received from the instructor is grounds for failure in this course.
Lateness to Class
If you arrive late:
- You may be denied permission to participate in In-Class Awards
- You may be required to sit in the front row.
- The instructor may deny entrance to anyone more than 15 minutes late.
Cheating
Cheating is grounds for immediate dismissal and automatic failure from this course with no opportunity to complete any further assignments. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
- Submitting work (homework, pre-requisites, quizzes) that is not yours.
- Providing answers to (homework, pre-requisites, quizzes) to another student.
- Possession of a token not personally received from the instructor.
- Giving a token to another student.
- Possession of a copy of quiz questions in any form.
- Illegally copying software.
- Using electronic communication with another person during a quiz.
You may communicate with your instructor using e-mail. There are some rules, however, that you must observe to use e-mail effectively. Little tolerance is granted for email messages that violate these guidelines:
- Make sure that your spelling and grammar are correct.
- Get to the point. Do not be long-winded. No jumbled verbiage.
- Be organized. Be clear.
- Be honest.
- Use proper English - no slang.
- DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS!
- Be respectful.
- Say who you are.
The instructor will not answer e-mail:
- About a homework assignment on the due date for that particular assignment.
- About a pre-requisite on the day that the dependent assignment is due.
- If your attendance is less than 75%.
- On weekends or evenings.
Other Information
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which accommodation is required. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Services Center (672-2972).
Thinking About a Major or Minor in Information Systems?
Enrollment in the initial courses (24060 - Systems Analysis and 24070 Principles of System Development) requires permission. Ask your instructor for information.
Daily Class Schedule and Reading Assignments
- The daily schedule indicates the topics covered during each class session.
- For sections that meet once a week the Tuesday and Thursday material are covered in one class meeting.
- You are expected to complete the reading assignments prior to each class meeting: (pages shown in (); KB=Knowledge Base (see Handouts)
- The Quiz column indicates what quiz covers the material shown to the left.
Week
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Quiz #
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1/15 > Introduction (1-9)<div> |
1/17 > Windows (255-287) <div> |
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2
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1/22 > Windows & Word (341-371)<div> |
1/24 > Word<div> |
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3
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1/29 > Hardware & Software (13-51)<div> |
1/31 > Hardware & Software <div> |
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4
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2/5 > Data & Information (181-197)<div> |
2/7
> Data & Information & Excel (377-414)<br> Functions, Formulas, Formatting, Analyzing Data, Importing Data |
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5
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2/12 > Excel <div> |
2/14 > Excel <div> |
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6
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2/19 > Internet & Communications (71-118)<div> |
2/21 > Internet & Communications<div> |
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7
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2/26
> Excel (433-450))<br> Copy/Move Cells, Cell Addressing, Logic |
2/28 > Excel<div> |
3
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8
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3/4 > Excel <div> |
3/6 > Security & Privacy (139-174)<div> |
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9
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3/11 > Security & Privacy and PowerPoint (479-500)<div> |
3/13 > PowerPoint <div> |
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10
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3/25 > Excel (425-430; 450-460)<br> Merging Tables & Linking Sheets, > Charts & Presentation, Statistics<div> |
3/27 > Excel<div> |
4
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11
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4/1 > Excel<div> |
4/3 > Excel<div> |
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12
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4/8 > HTML & XHTML (555-576)<div> |
4/10 > HTML & XHTML <div> |
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13
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4/15 > Access (507-545) <div> |
4/17 > Database Design<div> |
5
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14
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4/22 > SQL<div> |
4/24 > SQL <div> |
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15
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4/29 > Access <br> Creating a Database, Adding Tables and Records, > Importing Data, Reports<div> |
5/1 > Access<div> |
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Finals Week
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