Introduction to Data
Processing Instructor James F.
Mollo
COURSE Intro to Computer
Applications for Business
NUMBER: CGS 1100 Section C6
HOURS CREDIT: 3 Credits
INSTRUCTOR /AVAILABILITY: James F. Mollo jmolllo@adelphia.net
561.464.5200 John Carroll HS (till 3PM)
DATE / TIME / PLACE: 8:00- 10:30 PM
IRCC
Stuart Campus 310
Salerno Road, Stuart, FL
561. 283.
6550
TEXT: Microsoft Office
Professional 2000 Volume I (Grauer & Barber)
DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to microcomputer applications for business.
Major topics include Windows operating systems, word processing, financial
spreadsheets, database applications, email, local area networks, and the
Internet.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the terminology, and history of computers.
2. Make fundamental use of the desktop computer and its parts.
3. Identify and make fundamental use of basic business software.
4. Identify the facets of word processing software and perform basic
operations.
5. Navigate the Internet to perform basic searches and research.
6. Compose a very simple web page and place the page into operation.
7. Compose and view their own slide show presentation.
8. Understand and follow fundamental Internet, etiquette, security and copy
right
procedures.
PHONE #S:
IRCC - Stuart Campus Office 561. 283.6550
Instructor James F. Mollo 561. 464.5200 (till 3 PM)
E mail = jmollo@adelphia.net
WEB SITES:
www.ircc.cc.fl.us
www.oocities.org/mollojf/index.html
www.mollo.com
IRCC Internet Access Policy:
You will be permitted to use classroom Internet access for supplemental
research during this course provided that you abide by all IRCC Internet Access
Policies.
Dial-in Access accounts are available for $9.95/ month. Contact 561-462-4427
for information. Access on Indian River Community College computer equipment of
an inappropriate nature such as sexual material, ethnically derogatory
material, classified information, or illegally entering secured sites is in
violation of college policy and may result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Student
RespoNsibilities:
1. Students are expected to take and
use notes( Student use only NOT graded)
2. Students are expected to complete 2 Exams and Final Exam
3. Students are expected to read and study required reading material.
4. Students are expected to complete 2 in class Projects - Web Page & Power
Point
5. Students are expected to complete 6 lab exercises.
CLASS RULES
1. Class Times 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Thursdays
2. Stuart Chastain Campus Room 310
3. NO FOOD or DRINK allowed in
classroom.
4. Attendance is required for all classes
unless excused. Maximum 3 absences.
5. Be on time, Please!
6. If for any excusable reason only you are unable to attend, please inform
the instructor
BEFOREHAND by phone or email. Please make up the work.
7. You will not automatically be withdrawn for non attendance. Official
withdrawals are handled only by
submitting an official IRCC form, obtainable at Educational Services or
any IRCC site.
8. Any questions, problems, or extra help- do not hesitate to ask or email
instructor.
GRADING:
1. Exams = 100 points each (3 total =
300pts) A = 90-100% of assigned
work
2. Projects = 50 points (2 total = 100
points) B = 80-89% of assigned work
3. Lab Exercises = 25 points (8 total = 200points) C = 70-79% of assigned work
D = 60-69% of assigned
work
F = 59 or below
Date |
|
Assignment Due |
Class Lab |
Lecture |
August 23 |
1 |
|
|
Syllabus |
August 30 Thursday |
2 |
Read Getting Started: |
Hardware Quiz |
Hardware |
September 6 |
3 |
Read Essentials of Windows: |
Tips & Tricks. |
Windows Basics |
September 13 Thursday |
4 |
Read Internet Explorer 5.0 |
The Internet Quiz |
|
September 20 |
5 |
Read Internet Explorer 5.0 |
Sites to Behold. |
|
September 27 Thursday |
6 |
|
|
Exam # 1 |
October 4 |
7 |
Read Power Point: |
Power Point |
Power Point Project Due |
October 11 |
8 |
Read Microsoft Word 2000: |
Letter Quiz |
Word |
October 18 |
9 |
Read Microsoft Word 2000: |
Word Quiz |
Word |
October 25 |
10 |
Read Microsoft Word 2000: |
|
Word |
November 2 |
11 |
Read Microsoft Word 2000: |
|
How to Do a Web Page |
November 9 |
12 |
|
Make a Simple Web Page |
Web Page Project Due |
November 16 |
13 |
|
|
Exam # 2 |
November 22 |
|
NO CLASS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS |
||
November 29 |
14 |
Read Excel: |
Excel Quiz |
Excel Ch 1 & 4 |
December 6 |
15 |
Read Access: |
Database & Information |
Access Ch 1 |
December 13 |
16 |
|
Excel Ch 1 & 4 |
Final Exam |