Community College of RI

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - COMI 1100 - SYLLABUS

(This document is subject to change at any time)

Al Sevigny, Instructor                                                                                    email: asevigny@ccri.edu

Course Outcomes: After successfully completing this course you should have a better understanding of computers and information technology. You should also be able to create, save, and print documents using Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Access 2007, and Google Applications.

If you have any questions relating to the course material please do not hesitate to ask for help. I am here to help you  achieve your goal of successfully completing this course.

Required Text/Materials (All Texts & materials are to be brought to every Class):

1.   Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2007, First Edition: Kris Townsend

2.   Introductory Technology in Action, Sixth Edition: Alan Evans, Kendal Martin, and Mary Anne Poatsy

3.   Student CDs that come with the books

4.   Flash memory drive with at least 1GB of storage capacity

5.   Ear buds/Earphones.

6.   Google account (free).

Course Design: This course is broken down by class. Each class will have objectives to accomplish. Refer to my Class Objectives by Day web page.

Examinations: Four exams are scheduled. Any student who misses an exam will be able to make up the exam within one week of the date the student returns to class. If the student did not give prior notice before the exam, the grade on a make-up exam may be reduced by 20%.

Assignments: Assignments are to be submitted on the specified due date. Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a reduction in the grade of up to 30%. Assignments submitted 14 days after the due date will not be graded. This policy may be waived with the instructor's written approval.

It is important to remember to DO YOUR OWN WORK. Submitting someone else’s file is considered cheating. Students caught cheating will have their grades reduced and if the instructor believes the infraction is flagrant it may be considered grounds for possible dismissal from the course.

Grading: The value of the 4 Exams is equal to 40% of the total grade. Completing the Assignments, Exercises, and Quizzes in a timely manner will amount to 50% of the total grade. The value attributed to class attendance, participation and behavior will amount to 10% of the grade. I reserve the right to lower or raise grades based on subjective values such as attitude, class participation, preparation, and understanding of the material.

Code of Conduct: All students, by virtue of having paid for their classes, have the right to learn without interference from others. As the instructor, it is ultimately my responsibility to protect this right by creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning. Students unwilling to abide by this code of conduct should drop this class immediately. Students who are being disruptive will be required to leave the class. Other disciplinary action in accordance with CCRI’s Student Handbook may also be taken.

1.   Students are required and expected to conduct themselves as mature, considerate adults.

2.   Students are to be in class at the scheduled class start time with all required materials.

3.   Class will extend the full scheduled period, students should not leave the classroom early without permission from the instructor.

4.   Students must not engage in behavior that detracts from the learning experience.

5.   Cell phones, pagers, ipods, etc. must be turned off before class starts.

7.   Students are expected to do their own work, cheating will not be tolerated.

8.   Student must complete the assignments accurately and by the due date to receive full credit.

9.   No food or beverages are allowed in the lab.

 

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