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 Thursday	1			Syllabus Introduction Notes
August 30 Thursday	2	Read Getting Started: Essential Computing Concepts Pages 2-45	Hardware Quiz Buying a Computer	Hardware
September 6 Thursday	3	Read Essentials of Windows: Disk & File Management Pages 2-64	Tips & Tricks. Basic Skills Windows Quiz	Windows Basics
September 13 Thursday	4	Read Internet Explorer 5.0 Pages 2-36	The Internet Quiz
September 20 Thursday	5	Read Internet Explorer 5.0 Pages 37- 80	Sites to Behold. Internet Quiz
September 27 Thursday	6			Exam # 1 Computers & Windows
October 4 Thursday	7	Read Power Point: Pages 2- 47	Power Point	Power Point Project Due
October 11 Thursday	8	Read Microsoft Word 2000: Pages 2- 47	Letter Quiz	Word
October 18 Thursday	9	Read Microsoft Word 2000: Pages 51-108	Word Quiz	Word
October 25 Thursday	10	Read Microsoft Word 2000: Pages 109-154		Word
November 2 Thursday	11	Read Microsoft Word 2000: Pages 155-208		How to Do a Web Page
November 9 Thursday	12		Make a Simple Web Page	Web Page Project Due End of Period
November 16 Thursday	13			Exam # 2 Microsoft Word
November 22 Thursday		NO CLASS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
November 29 Thursday	14	Read Excel: Pages 2-40 & 138 - 192	Excel Quiz Budget Graphs & Charts	Excel Ch 1 & 4
December 6 Thursday	15	Read Access: Pages 2-48	Database & Information	Access Ch 1
December 13 Thursday	16		Excel Ch 1 & 4 Access Ch 1	Final Exam