CS 101: Intro to Computers
Course Objectives: When the course is completed you will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of computer terminology.
- express a general knowledge of computer operating systems.
- express a general knowledge of windows-based operating systems.
- demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware and software.
- express a general knowledge of Cloud Storage.
- manage electronic communication.
- create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
- create, navigate, and manage Microsoft Excel.
There is no formal textbook. All materials/information will be provided for completing this course.
Incomplete Policy: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing the course.
Missed Classes: As an active member of the class, your attendance is vital. You are responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days due to an absence.
Missed Tests/Quizzes: Tests to be given periodically throughout the quarter will be announced. (The instructor reserves the right to quiz announced and unannounced on lectured material; unannounced quiz cannot be made up.) Each quiz/test is taken only one time. Students will be permitted to make up one missed test. If more than one test is missed, a zero will be recorded for any additional tests not taken. The makeup schedule will be announced by the instructor.
Failure to take the final exam will result in a failing grade for the course.
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
Student Evaluation:
| 20 | |
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Hardware/Software Quiz |
15 |
| Windows 7 Quiz | 10 |
| PowerPoint | 100 |
| Excel | 100 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| Total Points Possible | 345 |
Grade Scale:
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 70-79 |
| D | 60-69 |
| F | 59-below |
(tentative and subject to change)
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Week |
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Subject Matter |
Assignment |
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One |
Introduction to Windows 11 |
General introduction to Windows 11 and Windows terminology and other operating systems. |
Read material. Quiz #1 from material. Discussion forum #1.
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Two |
Introduction to Hardware/Software |
General introduction to Hardware/Software and terminology. |
Read material. Quiz #2 from material. Discussion forum #2.
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Three |
Introduction to Cloud Storage |
General introduction to Cloud Storage and terminology |
Read material. Quiz #3 from material. Discussion forum #3.
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Four |
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
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General introduction to the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 program.
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Read material. Quiz # 4 from material.
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Five |
Create PowerPoint presentation |
Create a PowerPoint presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint 2019. |
Create and submit a PowerPoint presentation for grade.
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Six |
Introduction to Excel |
Define what a spreadsheet is. Create formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide. |
Read material. Quiz #5 from material. Complete worksheets 1, 2, 3, &4
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Seven |
Introduction to Excel |
Working with cells. Edit data, increase and decrease column widths, and format values. |
Read material. Quiz #6 from material. Complete worksheets 5, 6, 7, &8 Discussion forum #5
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Eight
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Introduction to Excel |
Create formulas to calculate averages, maximum, minimum and count, and sort data. |
Read material. Quiz #7 from material. Complete worksheets 9 & 10 Discussion forum #6
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Nine |
Introduction to Excel |
Continue formulas, format, and sort. Study guide for Final. |
Complete worksheets 11 & 12.
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Ten
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Excel Exam |
COMPLETE EXCEL EXAM |
Complete Excel Exam Review for Final Exam |
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Eleven |
Final Exam |
COMPLETION OF FINAL EXAM |
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Academic Honesty Policy
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