EL CENTRO COLLEGE

DIVISION OF BUSINESS/PUBLIC SERVICE/

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SUMMER, 2011

CLASS NUMBER/NAME: COSC 1401, MICROCOMPUTER CONCEPTS AND

APPLICATIONS

SECTION NUMBER: 5420/9002 ONLINE

CLASS DAYS/HOURS: MTWRFSU, TBA

COURSE PREREQUISITE: NONE

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: NONE

eCampus Tech Support

Phone: (972) 669-6402

Hours: Mon-Friday - 7:00 a.m. – midnight

Sat, Sun -3:30 p.m. – midnight

INSTRUCTOR: MS. JANET WARD

EMAIL: [email protected]

OFFICE: A422

PHONE: (214) 860-2739

VIRTUAL HOURS: POSTED ON COURSE WEBSITE

 Student Online Course Expectations

This course is taught entirely online in an asynchronous format with the opportunity to
participate in synchronous chat sessions. Your participation (through the discussion postings and
chat involvement) is essential to achieve maximum reflection and interactivity with other
members of the online learning community. The following represent expectations for online
learners:

• Orientation (Prior to Beginning of Class)

1. Schedule an orientation with instructor prior to beginning the course or view the
following online orientations:
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/library/guides/videos/ecampus/ecampus.html
2. Log into their course or courses during the first week.
3. Take a tour of the e-Campus course site to get acquainted with the course.
4. Update personal information on e-Campus.
5. Review thoroughly the course syllabus and outline.
6. Have a valid e-mail address.
7. Purchase textbooks, materials etc.
8. Visit the ECC Distance Learning site,
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/IT/Distance/
• Online Learning Environment
1. Complete readings and lab assignments as outlined in the course syllabus for
meeting evaluation criteria.
2. Submit reading and lab assignments as outlined in the course calendar.
3. Complete lab objectives and skill exams as outlined in the course calendar.
4. Submit all assignments to the instructor by the due date. Check the calendar or
assignment page of the course for due dates.
5. Receive one opportunity to revise the assignment if the instructor determines the
assignment is not comprehensively addressed or requires clarification of writing.
6. Use basic netiquette. This means respectful in your postings using good
grammar, spelling, and proper capitalization.
• Online Attendance (Course Requirements)
1. Learners are required to take an active role in each class and graded upon the
following:
a. Login to e-Campus at least three times a week. Course statistics will be
tracked to find out when and where you visited. Online presentations of
lectures must be accessed each week. This will be tracked and counted as
part of your attendance and included as part of your attendance grade.
b. Participate in weekly online discussion of specific topic. Check to be
sure your discussion is posted and reload if necessary.
c. Email the instructor once a week to ask any questions regarding
assignments, reading materials, etc. If there are no questions, learners are
still required to email the instructor to indicate that there are no problems.
d. Post an introduction to the discussion section in their first week of class
including their name, the number of computer courses completed, their
employment history, and their goals for this course. This will help us get
to know one another.

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 e. Complete and discuss with classmates their learning styles inventory
provided in the online course. (Optional)
• Virtual/Regular Lab Hours
1. Learners are required to:
a. View and adhere to the instructor’s virtual/regular lab hours and the
semester schedule posted on e-campus, outside the instructor’s office, and
in the Computer Lab (A435) or (B267).
b. E-mail the instructor to schedule an appointment for one-on-one
instruction if virtual/regular lab hours conflict with instructor or student
schedule.
2. Access the instructor by telephone or e-mail, as posted on e-Campus and the
semester schedule as well as the course syllabus.

• Instructor Expectations
1. Contact student within 2 days of the start of the class.
2. Respond to e-mails within 48-72 hours from time of posting.
3. Provide and Post a Course calendar.
4. Grade and post assignments within a week of submission.
5. Provide feedback on how you are doing in the course through e-Campus
gradebook and comments on assignments.

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 COSC 1401
MICROCOMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
SUMMER, 2011

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisites: Development Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or
have met the TSI standard in Reading.
COSC 1401
This course introduces the use of computers in business organizations, professional activities,
and personal life. Topics include terminology, hardware and software, applications and systems
development, networking and the use of contemporary software. This course will fulfill
DCCCD’s degree requirements only if this course has been successfully completed and the date
of completion does not exceed ten (10) years.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of COSC 1401, students will be able to:

• Identify basic concepts and vocabulary of information systems including hardware,

software, storage, operating systems, network resources, database management, security,
ethics, privacy, society and applications.

• Produce documents which include features using file management, web-based

documents, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and
integration.

• Reinforce skills through interactive Web exercises designed to expand understanding of

chapter concepts and activities which enable you to become more proficient with
fundamental technology skills.

• Demonstrate completion of tasks on the Lab Skills Assessment Grading Rubric for
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Database and Web Documents.

COURSE MATERIALS:

COSC 1401

Two textbooks (Lecture and Lab) are required for this course. Students have three options for
purchasing new textbooks:
1. Traditional Textbooks

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 a. Lecture Textbook: Discovering Computers 2011 Complete, Shelly, Vermaat,
Course Technology, 2011. ISBN: 9781439079263

b. Lab Book: Microsoft Office 2007 Premium Video Edition, Introductory,

Beskeen, Cram, Duffy, Friedrichsen, Reding, Course Technology, 2010.
ISBN: 9780324827088

2. Loose-leaf version of both books in one bundle: ISBN# 1111662584

3. Electronic version of books. ISBN: 1111719977

Required Software: MS-Office 2007.
MS-Office 2010 is optional and currently listed as $79.95.
http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-us/default.aspx
Students using Office 2010 on home computers must self-adapt the
course material to 2010 requirements as instructions for lab assignments
are for Office 2007

Storage Device: 512 MB USB flash drive minimum

FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT
Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office
prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid
and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail
to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.

DROP PROCEDURE/ATTENDANCE

If you are unable to complete the course or courses for which you have registered, it is your
responsibility to withdraw formally from the course. You need to speak with and obtain the
signature of the course instructor to drop the course. If the instructor is not available, a
counselor, advisor, or dean may sign the drop form. Failure to drop will result in a performance
grade, usually a grade of "F." If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official
drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. For more
information about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the
Admissions office at 214-860-2484 (A169), or contact the division office.

THE LAST DAY TO DROP BY 7 P.M. IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011.

Students sometimes drop courses when help is available that would enable them to continue. I
hope you will discuss your plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw. There are many
alternatives provided for you to complete this class instead of withdrawal.

STOP BEFORE YOU DROP

For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas
Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no

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more than six (6) courses during your entire undergraduate career, unless the drop
qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more
information on the allowable exceptions.

Remember that once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other
courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas
public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community
Colleges. For more information, you may access https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop.

REPEATING A COURSE

Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional
tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent
attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will
result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not
be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County
Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course at
http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/

ACADEMIC ETHICS
Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and
available at http://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/about/standard.cfm) will be penalized accordingly. All
matters of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a
failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper
college authorities for review. The college may, at its discretion, impose additional penalties on
the student including academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. ANY form of disruptive
behavior will not be tolerated.

COURSE OUTCOME
The student will be able to explain basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information
systems; describe the role and functions of software and systems in meeting the needs of
organizations; discuss the impact of computer technology on society; and demonstrate a basic
functional knowledge of network resources, operating systems/environments, word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, charts, graphs and software integration using a microcomputer to solve
specific problems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Identify basic concepts and vocabulary of information systems Exams 2A, 6A,
including: Interactive Web Exercises 5B, 6A,
hardware, software, storage, operating systems, network How to Activities 6D, 6E,
resources, database management, security, ethics, privacy, Discussion Forums 7A, 7D,
society and applications. Learning Outcome Evaluation 7E 7F

LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Produce documents which include features using: Exams 2A, 6A,

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LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS
file management, web-based documents, word processing, Interactive Web Exercises 5B, 6A,
spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and How to Activities 6D, 6E,
integration. Discussion Forums 7A, 7D,
Learning Outcome Evaluation 7E 7F

LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Reinforce skills through interactive Web exercises designed to Exams 2A, 6A,
expand understanding of: Interactive Web Exercises 5B, 6A,
chapter concepts and activities which enable you to become How to Activities 6D, 6E,
more proficient with fundamental technology skills Discussion Forums 7A, 7D,
Learning Outcome Evaluation 7E 7F

LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Demonstrate completion of tasks on the Lab Skills Assessment Exams 2A, 6A,
Grading Rubric for Interactive Web Exercises 5B, 6A,
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Database and How to Activities 6D, 6E,
Web Documents Discussion Forums 7A, 7D,
Learning Outcome Evaluation 7E 7F

FILE MANAGEMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Utilize file management features available in Office 2007 to: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
start and exit, view the user interface, open and save files Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
with new names, view and print, use the HELP feature, and Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
close files Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
7E

WORD 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Produce documents with Word 2007 including basic features to: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
start and save, select text, format using the mini toolbar, Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
create documents using a template, view and navigate a Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
document, cut, copy and paste text, use the clipboard, 7E
search, find and replace text, check spelling and grammar,
research information, add hyperlinks and prepare a
document for distribution

WORD 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Reinforce skills by incorporating document formatting features to Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
text and paragraphs Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
use different fonts and font formatting options, change line Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
spacing alignment, indentation and spacing of paragraphs, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
add bullets, numbering, borders, shading, footnotes and end 7E
notes

WORD 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Demonstrate skill by incorporating page formatting features to: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
set margins, divide a document into sections, insert page
Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
breaks and page numbers, format columns, create and edit
Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
headers and footers, insert a table and clip art, insert,
7E
modify and delete rows and columns, split and merge cells,
perform calculation in tables, apply table style and create a
custom format for a table.

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EXCEL 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS
Produce spreadsheets with Excel 2007 including basic features to: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
enter and edit simple formulas, create labels and values, use Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
AutoSum, copy, move and edit cell entries, switch Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
worksheet views, choose printing options, insert functions, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
relative and absolute cell references, and round a value with 7E
a function

EXCEL 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Reinforce skills by using formatting features which: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
format values, change font and font size, change attributes Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
and alignment, adjust column width, insert and delete rows Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
and columns, apply colors, patterns, borders and conditional Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
formatting, name and move a sheet and provide spell 7E
checking

EXCEL 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
features to: Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
plan, create, move and resize a chart, change the chart Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
design and layout, format, annotate and draw as a chart, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
create a pie chart, format data using text functions, analyze 7E
data using formulas, calculate payments with the PMT
function, import and export XML/HTML data and run
queries to retrieve external data

ACCESS 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Produce spreadsheets with Excel 2007 including basic features to: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
enter and edit simple formulas, create labels and values, use Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
AutoSum, copy, move and edit cell entries, switch Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
worksheet views, choose printing options, insert functions, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
relative and absolute cell references, and round a value with 7E
a function

ACCESS 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Reinforce skills by using formatting features which: Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
format values, change font and font size, change attributes Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
and alignment, adjust column width, insert and delete rows Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
and columns, apply colors, patterns, borders and conditional Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
formatting, name and move a sheet and provide spell 7E
checking

ACCESS 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
features to: Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
plan, create, move and resize a chart, change the chart Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
design and layout, format, annotate and draw as a chart, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
create a pie chart, format data using text functions, analyze 7E
data using formulas, calculate payments with the PMT
function, import and export XML/HTML data and run
queries to retrieve external data

POWERPOINT 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

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POWERPOINT 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS
Produce presentations with PowerPoint 2007 including basic Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
features to Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
plan an effective presentation, enter slide text, add a new Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
slide, apply a design theme, compare presentation views, Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
print a presentation, enter text in the Outline tab, format 7E
text, convert text to SmartArt, insert, modify, edit and
duplicate shapes, align and group objects, add slide headers
and footers and check spelling

POWERPOINT 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Reinforce skills by inserting visual elements into presentations Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
which Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
insert text from Microsoft Word, insert clip art, pictures, Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
text boxes, and tables, enter and edit chart data and format Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
WordArt 7E

POWERPOINT 2007 LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Demonstrate skills by applying finishing features to presentations Unit Exercises 3A, 3D,
which will: Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
customize background style, use slide show commands, set Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
transitions, timings and slide animation, draw and format Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
connectors, use advanced formatting tools, use document 7E
inspector, customize slides, handouts and notes using effect
options, use a macro to insert pictures, animation, sound,
and hyperlinks, design and format a SmartArt graphic,
create custom tables, add action buttons and link one
presentation to another one

INTEGRATION LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION SCANS

Produce Documents which include features using integration to:
Unit A: Integrate data between Word and Excel, copy data Unit Exercise 3A, 3D,
and charts from Excel to Word, create linked objects, Visual Workshops 5B, 5C,
embed a Word file in Excel Discussion Forums 6A, 6D,
Learning Outcome Evaluation 7B, 7D,
Unit B Integrate data among Word, Excel and Access, 7E
input an Excel worksheet into Access, copy a Word table to
Access, link an Access table to Excel and Word

Unit C Integrate data among Word, Excel, Access and

PowerPoint, input a Word outline into PowerPoint, embed
an Excel worksheet in PowerPoint, link Access and Excel
objects to PowerPoint, manage links

COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE

Student progress will be evaluated by the following means:
Rubric A Rubric B
Course Grade Categories Percent of Grade Final Letter
Grade Scale
Lecture: Computer Concepts Book 90 - 100 A
Attendance/Discussions/Participation 10% 80 - 89 B

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 Learn it Online Exercises (9) 10% 70 - 79 C
Learn How To Exercises (9) 10% 60 - 69 D
Learning Outcome Evaluation (1) 05% 00 - 59 F
Exams (Midterm/Final) ( 2) 15%
Office 2007 Lab Exercises
Unit Exercises (14) 25%
Visual Workshops (14) 25%
Final Grade (Calculated) 100%
Rubric for determining course grades (points, percentage and letter grade)

Each graded activity (Rubric A) has a total value of 100 points.

Evaluation Procedures for Rubric A:

The assigned instructor is responsible for evaluating deliverables submitted by students
enrolled in the course. All deliverable assignments (Attendance/Discussions, Learn it
Online and Learn How To Exercises, Unit Exercises, Visual Workshops, Learning
Outcome Evaluation, and exams) must be submitted using the e-Campus Assignment
feature. Assignments sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

Course Grade Determination:

All course grade category scores will be entered into the e-Campus Grade Center. The
grades assigned in each entry are programmed to calculate and accumulate the final grade
average. The final average of all categories will be used to determine the final letter grade
as defined in Rubric B.

Midterm Checkpoint Grade:

The eCampus Grade Center is programmed to automatically calculate the student’s grade
every time an assignment is completed. As a checkpoint, the automatic grading system
calculates a midterm grade. While this midterm grade is not an official grade, it serves to
keep the student and instructor informed of the course completion assignments halfway
through the course.

INCOMPLETE GRADE STATEMENT

Incomplete grades are given only in case of extreme emergency and at least 50% of the course
requirements must have been completed. Request for an incomplete grade must be justified
through a written statement and presented before the drop date to your instructor who will decide
if your request can be approved.

Continuing education students must complete all projects and tests to receive a CEU
award.

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PROJECTS AND

TESTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CEU AWARD.

COMPUTER CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

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The El Centro Computer Center, Room A435, Room A431 is open to all students
is open to all students from: from:
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday
CLOSED. Sunday

NOTE: In order to use the College Computer Center A435, you must have a current fee receipt
or student I.D.

All lab work must be completed by Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 5 p.m. when the 4th floor
Computer Center closes for the semester, or at an earlier time announced by your
instructor.

There is no specific lab time assigned for this class. You may select a time that is convenient for
your schedule. Instructors will be on duty at various times during the day and night. There will
be limited assistance provided by lab personnel. On the average, lab personnel may spend no
more that 3-5 minutes per student at any given time.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE TUTORING SERVICES IN THE 4TH FLOOR COMPUTER

CENTER.

Other guidelines and procedures concerning the use of the computer facilities and services will
be provided in additional handouts.

Your instructor will provide a DUE DATE when lab assignments are to be turned in for
grading. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, some due dates may change.

CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times, as
this would be the norm in any higher education or work environment.

To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will:

Arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed;
Be prepared and stay on task;
Leave all food, drink, candy and gum outside the classroom;
Listen courteously to one speaker at a time, with no interruptions and no side
conversations;
Generally behave as mature adults would in the workplace.

CELL PHONE

In order not to interrupt the class session, students are asked to place all cell phones and pagers
on vibrate prior to the beginning of the class.

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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Students are expected to follow established procedures of the appropriate division in handling
academic issues, such as grade appeals. El Centro College requires that other complaints and
disputes (that cannot be resolved by the persons directly involved) be referred initially to the
Ombudsman Office for informal, confidential resolution. Additional grievance procedures and
the Student Code of conduct are outlined in the El Centro College Catalog, available in hard
copy in advisement or on the web at www.elcentrocollege.edu.

RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS STATEMENT

A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed
to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable
time after the absence if, not later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the semester, the
student notified the instructor of each class scheduled on the date that the student would be
absent for a religious holy day. A “religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion
whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code. The
notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to the instructor, with
receipt acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the instructor. A student who is excused under this section may not be penalized for
the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily
complete the assignment or examination.

CHILDREN ON CAMPUS

El Centro College strives to protect an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for
all enrolled students. Minor children may not be brought to classrooms, labs, testing areas or
study areas of the college. This practice is disruptive to the learning process. Children who are
taking part in organized scheduled activities, or who are enrolled in specific classes, are
welcomed. For reasons of security and child welfare, the college will not permit unattended
children to be left anywhere on
the premises. Students/Parents who have problems with childcare should visit the
advisement/counseling center or the Adult Resource Center to receive referrals to childcare
services in the area.

COMPUTER USE POLICY

This class will require you to utilize campus computers. Please see the computer use policy for
the district under the student code of conduct at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0406/ss/computer.cfm

SOFTWARE COPYING POLICY

Copying computer software without the expressed written permission of the copyright holder
may be unlawful and subject to civil and criminal penalties. To protect you, the college and the
copyright holder, no software used to complete the lab exercises may be copied by students.

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DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Any student who may need accommodations due to a disability and/or special needs should
contact the Disability Services Office, Room A110, phone number (214) 860-2411.
(Voice/TTY), visit A110, or go to http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Student_Services/Disability/

CAMPUS EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN

El Centro College and the Dallas County Community College District have developed policies
and procedures for dealing with emergencies that may occur on campus. To familiarize yourself
with these procedures, please take time to watch the overview video:
http://video.dcccd.edu/rtv/DO/emergency_dcccd.wmv

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COURSE OUTLINE
Lecture Component for COSC 1401
Shelly Cashman Series: Discovering Computers 2011, Shelly and Vermaat
Chapter Chapter Topic Assignment Deliverables Assignment Due Date
Location (Default = Sunday)
1 Introduction to Computers 2 - 39 Jun 12
Web Apps 1: Travel Guides e-Campus
Learn How To: Compress Folders e-Campus

2 The Internet and World Wide Web 70 - 109 Jun 19

Web Apps 2: Blogs e-Campus
Learn How To: Install Memory e-Campus

3 Applications Software 140 - 177 Jun 19

Web Apps 3: eMail Services e-Campus
Learn How To: Install media player e-Campus

4 The Components of the System Unit 208 - 241 Jun 26

Web Apps 4: Dictionaries e-Campus
Learn How To: Control Printing e-Campus

5 Input 256 - 287 Jun 26

Web Apps 5: Online Office options e-Campus
Learn How To: Maintain Hard Disk e-Campus

6 Output 302 - 329 July 3

7 Storage 350 - 381 July 3

Unless otherwise stated by instructor, the midterm evaluations and online exam are due this week

The instructor may alter exam contents and due dates as desired. Due to time constraints, loss of
school days, or unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, or similar problems,
instructors may alter this schedule. If the schedule is modified, the instructor will use the e-
Campus e-mail address system to notify students.

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COURSE OUTLINE continued

Chapter Chapter Topic Assignment Deliverables Assignment Due Date

Location (Default = Sunday)
8 Operating Systems & Utility Programs 396 - 429 July 19
Web Apps 6: Photo Processing e-Campus
Learn How To: Update Windows e-Campus

9 Communications and Networks 458 - 497 July 10

Web Apps 7: Tax Programs e-Campus
Learn How To: Install Wi-Fi e-Campus

10 Database Management 512 - 539 July 17

Web Apps 8: VoIP e-Campus
Learn How To: File Searches e-Campus

11 Computer Security and Safety, Ethics and Privacy 554 - 591 July 17
Web Apps 9: Career search e-Campus
Learn How To: Install Firewalls e-Campus

12 Information System Development 617 - 647 July 24

Learn How To: Evaluate GUIs e-Campus

13 Programming Languages and Program Development 662 - 697 July 31

14 Enterprise Computing 718 - 757 Aug 7

15 Computer Careers and Certification 782 - 809 Aug 7

Unless otherwise stated by instructor, the course evaluations and online final exam are due this week

The instructor may alter exam contents and due dates as desired. Due to time constraints, loss of
school days, or unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, or similar problems,
instructors may alter this schedule. If the schedule is modified, the instructor will use the e-
Campus e-mail address system to notify students.

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Office 2007 Laboratory Component
Lab assignments are found in Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated, Introductory Premium
Video Edition lab book.
NOTE: You will be given orientation sessions either online or during the assigned lecture
periods. Orientation sessions include topics such as an introduction of e-Mail, Internet,
Windows, and Microsoft Office 2007 products. Lab work is normally completed at times
other than the lecture period.
Week Unit Pages Unit Topic Assignment Due
Identification Deliverable Date
1 Concepts A 1 - 25 Understand Essential Computer Concepts None Jun 12
1 Windows 1 - 19 Unit A: Getting Started with Windows None Jun 12
1 Windows 25 - 45 Unit B: Understanding File Management None Jun 12

2 Internet 1 - 17 Getting Started with Internet Explorer 7 None Jun 12

2 Office 1 - 15 Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 None Jun 12

3 Word A 1 - 17 Creating Documents with Word 2007 Unit Exercise Jun 19

24 Visual Workshop

3 Word B 25 - 41 Editing Documents Unit Exercise Jun 26

48 Visual Workshop

4 Word C 49 - 67 Formatting Text & Paragraphs Unit Exercise Jun 26

76 Visual Workshop

4 Word D 77 - 95 Formatting Documents Unit Exercise July 3

108 Visual Workshop

5 Excel A 1 - 17 Getting Started with Excel 2007 Unit Exercise July 3

24 Visual Workshop

5 Excel B 25 - 41 Working with Formulas and Functions Unit Exercise July 3

50 Visual Workshop

6 Excel C 51 - 69 Formatting a Worksheet Unit Exercise July 10

78 Visual Workshop
6 Excel D 79 - 95 Working with Charts Unit Exercise July 10
104 Visual Workshop

7 Integration A 1 - 11 Integrating Word and Excel Unit Exercise July 10

166 Visual Workshop

8 Access A 1 - 19 Getting Started with Access 2007 Unit Exercise July 17

26 Visual Workshop

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Office 2007 Laboratory Component continued
Week Unit Pages Unit Topic Assignment Due
Identification Deliverable Date
9 Access B 27 - 43 Building and Using Queries Unit Exercise July 17
50 Visual Workshop

10 Access C 51 - 67 Using Forms Unit Exercise July 17

76 Visual Workshop

11 Access D 77 - 93 Using Reports Unit Exercise July 24

104 Visual Workshop

12 Integration B 17 - 27 Integrate Word, Excel, and Access Unit Exercise July 24

32 Visual Workshop

13 PowerPoint A 1 - 17 Create presentation in PowerPoint 2007 Unit Exercise July 24

24 Visual Workshop

14 PowerPoint B 25 - 41 Modifying Presentation Unit Exercise July 31

48 Visual Workshop

14 PowerPoint C 49 - 65 Inserting objects into a presentation Unit Exercise July 31

72 Visual Workshop

15 PowerPoint D 73 - 89 Finishing a presentation Unit Exercise July 31

96 Visual Workshop

15 Integration C 33 - 43 Integrating Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint Unit Exercise Aug 7

48 Visual Workshop

Your instructor will provide a DUE DATE; however, due to time limits, Sunday’s date was
selected as a default date. All assignments are to be uploaded to the Grade Center using the
Assignment feature of e-Campus. The instructor is responsible for setting and maintaining due
dates. In the event a due date is changed, the instructor will electronically notify the student
using the student’s e-mail address located in e-Campus. In order to insure that you have the
correct assignments and due dates, it is your responsibility to maintain e-mail contact with your
instructor.

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 Accessing eCampus
(Accessing your course on the internet - Students)
To Login
• Start your internet browser (you need Firefox 3.5 (preferred) or Internet Explorer 7 or 8(in
compatibility mode)
• Go to http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/
• Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of student ID number. This is the Username.
(ie. e1253407)
• Tab over to the Password slot
• Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of the student ID number. This is used for the
Password also (ie. e1253407).
• Click on the Login button
This will get you to your Homepage tab on eCampus called "My DCCCD".
Under the Tools area, you can check your grades for your eCampus courses, read the course
announcements, send email to your instructor, change your password, input your email address and your
personal information on eCampus.
To Access Your Course:
• Click on the Courses Tab or
• Click on the underlined title of your course
You may then click on the tabs on the left side of your screen to access specific areas within your course.

To Input Your E-mail Address

• Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area)
• Input your E-mail address
• Scroll down to the bottom and click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen)

To Change Your Password

• Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area)
• Click on Change Password
• Input your new password
• Input the new password again to confirm it
• Click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen)
Once you change your password, you will have to use your new password to login in the future.
To Check Your Grades
• Click on My Grades (in the Tools area)
• Then click on underlined title of the course

To E-mail Your Instructor (or Classmate)

• Click Send E-mail (in the Tools area)
• Select the appropriate course
• Select one of the options that are listed (e.g. All Instructors, Select Users, All Groups, etc.)
• Type in the Subject and the message
• Select Add if you want to add alternates, Click Browser button, Locate file to be attached.
• Scroll down and click Submit
If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact Tech Support at (972) 669-6402.

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 EL CENTRO COLLEGE COMPUTER CENTER, ROOM A435
LAB RULES
FOR ALL ECC FACULTY, STAFF & CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS

General Rules
1. Food, drinks and the use of cellular phones, or web phones will not be permitted in the lab.
2. Children may not be present in the lab at anytime.
3. Computer games are not to be played on the computers.
4. Walkmans, CD/MP3 players, radios, or music CDs are permitted, but must be used with headphones, ear
buds, etc. and cannot be heard by the next person in the area you are seating in. If you can’t abide, you will
be asked to leave.
5. No downloading of music or playing musical tones from websites.
6. No personal software may be installed or downloaded from the Internet onto the hard drive of the computer
by faculty, staff or students.

Lab Specific Rules

1. During peak times of the day, there is an enforceable computer usage time limit. Internet usage will be
limited to a 15-minute session. Ask one of the lab assistants for further clarification.
2. Files may not be saved to the hard drive.
3. Software that comes with student books may not be downloaded onto the computer.
4. (Advanced level CIT students only) Configuration files may be modified only in the presence of your
instructor on designated computers.
5. Hardware components may be exchanged only by authorized lab personnel.
6. Internet users are not to leave set bookmarks at the end of each individual session.
7. In order to print, you must have a print account with your 7-digit student/faculty/staff ID number, a 4 digit
numerical password, and at least $1 in paper currency at the Add Value Station at front of Computer
Center. There is a $.10 charge to print or photocopy in black & white and there is a $.50 charge to print or
photocopy in color. See lab personnel should you have questions.

Check-in and out at Front Counter/Sign-on and out procedures with AccuTrack on computers
1. All students are required to provide his/her current student ID throughout the entire semester. If you should
lose or misplace your student ID, a copy of your paid fee receipt can be obtained from the Cashier's
Window on the second floor of Building A, window A244, or Admissions, A158, on the first floor of
Building A. This will be acceptable for that visit only and with proper photo ID. Your student ID can be
made for you in the SPAR office, B270, second floor of Building B.
2. All faculty and staff members wanting to use a computer must provide his/her staff ID in order to be
assigned a computer.
3. It is recommended that you have a jump/flash drive or some other type of storage medium for saving your
class assignments.
4. At the computer you have been assigned, type in your 7-digit student ID number at the AccuTrack
welcoming screen and press ENTER. Upon completing your computing session, click on START,
Shutdown, and Restart to re-boot the computer. Prior to leaving the Computer Center, return the computer
placard to the front counter.

Service Provided by Lab Assistants (Identified by badges)

1. Explain how to properly sign-in to AccuTrack

2. Explain printer and copier operations and re-stock paper for each
3. Assist user with accessing software
4. Solve minor software and hardware problems requiring further assistance
5. Service reports of equipment malfunction

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Lab assistants are not expected to know how to use all lab software or be familiar with you class assignments.
Instructors should be consulted for assignment content questions and associated problems.

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 El Centro College Scans Statement
What Are Scans Skills?

These are the skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the
predictors in the workplace.

Who Defined these Skills?

In 1989, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most
important skills and competencies needed by workers.

The results of the survey identified SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills).

ECC Students and SCANS

El Centro College is committed to the preparation of our students for success in the workplace.

All El Centro College courses provide learning outcomes which result in the mastery of SCANS skills. Although
each course will not include every SCANS skill, each course syllabus will identify the specific SCANS skills and
competencies taught in that course.

Throughout a formal program of study (Certificate, Degree or Transfer Program) a student will have the opportunity
to master all SCANS skills and competencies.

SCANS Workplace Competencies

1 Managing 2 Interpersonal 4 Systems
3 Information Skills 5 Using Technology
Resources Skills Knowledge
3.a. Acquire and 4.a. Work in social 5.a. Select equipment
1.a. Manage Time 2.a. Work on Teams
evaluate data systems and tools
4.b. Work in
3.b. Organize and 5.b. Apply technology
1.b. Manage Money 2.b. Teach Others technological
maintain data to tasks
systems
5.c. Maintain and
1.c. Manage 3.c. Interpret and 4.c. Monitor and
2.c. Serve Customers troubleshoot
Materials Communicate data correct systems
technologies
3.d. Process data with 4.d. Design and
1.d Manage Space 2.d. Lead Others
computer improve systems
1.e. Manage Human 2.e. Negotiate
Resources Conflict
2.f. Work with
Diversity

SCANS Foundation Skills

6 Basic Skills 7 Thinking Skills 8 Personal Qualities
6.a. Reading 7.a. Creative thinking 8.a. Responsibility
6.b. Writing 7.b. Decision making 8.b. Self-esteem
6.c. Arithmetic/Math 7.c. Problem Solving 8.c. Sociability
6.d. Speaking 7.d. Thinking logically 8.d. Self-Management
6.e. Listening 7.e. Seeing things in the mind’s eye 8.e. Integrity
7.f. Reasoning

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