CSD101E:
Computer and Data Processing
Course Syllabus
Fall 2000, Internet-Based Delivery
Instructor |
: Brian M. Morgan |
Office |
: Prichard Hall
212 |
Phone Number |
: (304) 696-6469 |
Fax Number |
: (304) 696-6533 |
Office Hours |
: Office times by appointment |
E-Mail |
Students must contact the instructor upon registration
for the course to establish contact information.
At such time the instructor will obtain the student’s e-mail address
for course communication purposes.
Textbooks:
The required textbooks are the same books that are used in the traditional
CSD101 course. The books are
available in the Marshall University Bookstore on the Huntington campus or can
be ordered online at http://stores.efollett.com/eFollett/standard/index.gtml?dirName=marshall.
Books include:
Requirements:
All course materials are contained within the WebCT environment.
I will be sending class announcements, updates, etc. to your WebCT
account. Students must have access
to sufficient hardware and software to complete the course.
In addition to those requirements at http://muonline.marshall.edu/tools.html,
students will also need to be using:
·
Microsoft Windows 2000 (professional or server)
·
Microsoft Office 2000
Course Description:
CSD101E is 3-semester credit hours. It
is a web-based introductory course to computer literacy offered by the Division
of Mathematics and Applied Sciences in the College of Science.
The course covers the fundamental concepts and essentials of computers,
and provides hands-on experience with various computer applications, including
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Word processing
(Microsoft Word 2000), Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel 2000), and Presentation
Software (Microsoft PowerPoint 2000).
Pre/co-requisites:
This course has no academic prerequisites. It is available to all students
including those who are seeking a college degree, auditing students, and to
anyone who is interested in advancing his/her computer skills and competency.
As
an Internet-based course, students must have minimal computing skills, including
regular access to a sufficient computer system (please see the requirements at http://muonline.marshall.edu/tools.html),
and the ability to handle (receive/send) e-mail and browse the World Wide Web.
Course
Objectives:
This course will provide computer literacy including the history of computing
and knowledge of basic computer hardware and software concepts, and practical
experience with recent and the most commonly used software applications listed
in the course description above. These
applications are essential for students at Marshall University.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon course completion, students are expected to possess the following knowledge
and skills:
·
History of computing
·
Basic Hardware and Software concepts of personal computers
·
The ability to operate a personal computer and use the
software applications listed above
Course Completion Timetable:
The course is available to both part-time and full-time students. All
students must complete all course assignments and exams by December 12, 2000.
Under the Course Content section on the homepage is a list of milestones
and suggested completion dates of homework assignments and exams.
Past
experience shows that students, who worked and completed the labs and
assignments according to the suggested timeline have shown better performance on
the midterm and final exams. Therefore, students are expected and strongly
encouraged to work the labs and complete the assignments following the suggested
timeline.
Exams:
Exam 1: The
first exam must be taken after you have read and worked through the material
from Computing Essentials. The exam
is timed, and the student must request the exam from the instructor via email.
This exam does not have to be proctored, but does have to be completed
within the time allotted. This exam is taken through WebCT on the computer.
Midterm: The midterm exam must be taken after the completion of
assignment #2. The exam is timed, and the student must request the exam from the
instructor via email. Your exam
must be proctored (see the information below regarding proctors).
Final: Proctoring and authentication are also required for
the final exam. The instructor will proctor the final exam on the Huntington
campus on December 8 from 8:00 am – 10:00. If you can make it to
campus on this date, you can take the exam in the laboratory facility located in
Prichard Hall, Room PH200.
Students
who cannot make it to the Huntington campus of Marshall University to take the
final exam are responsible for finding a proctor. The proctor should not be
related to the student, and the instructor must approve the proctor. The proctor
will authenticate the student at exam time. The final exam instructions,
duration, proctoring guideline, and the authentication process are set by the
Division of Mathematics and Applied Sciences and provided to the student and the
proctor (see below).
Exam
Proctor Requirements:
To take either the midterm or the final exam,
you must contact the instructor, Brian
M. Morgan, and request to take an exam on a certain date at a certain time.
Exams must be proctored, and you will be responsible for paying any fees
required by the proctor. Before taking an exam, you must have the
proctor contact the instructor, Brian Morgan, to obtain a password that will
give you access to the exam. The exam will then be made available to the
individual at the stated time when the proctor is available to be with the
student. After the exam has been completed, the proctor will be required
to sign a statement stating that 1) they were not related to the individual
taking the exam, 2) they were presented with a photo I.D. by the student taking
the exam at the time of the exam, 3) the student finished the exam in the
allotted amount of time (for this course, one hour), 4) the student did not
access any other course materials or notes while taking the exam, and 5) the
proctor was physically present during the entire time the student had the exam
in his or her possession, and that to the best of the proctor's knowledge the
student finished the exam. This statement must be returned to the
instructor before the final exam will be graded, and before you will receive
your final grade.
Statements from the Proctor
must be sent to:
Brian M. Morgan
Marshall University
Prichard Hall 212
400 Hal Greer Blvd.
Huntington, WV 25755
and
include a phone number at which the instructor can contact the proctor, and all
information above.
Grading Policy:
Final grades are based on performance in assignments and exams as indicated
below.
Exam 1 |
10% |
Midterm Exam |
20% |
Final Exam |
35% |
Assignments |
35% |
The instructor reserves the
right to change these values depending on the overall class performance and/or
extenuating circumstances.
Final letter grades are
determined based on the following grading scale:
90-100% |
A |
80-89% |
B |
70-79% |
C |
60-69% |
D |
Below 60 |
F |
Policy
Statement:
Satisfactory Progress: Students
are expected to show satisfactory initial progress in the course during the first
three weeks of the course. In case a student did not meet this requirement,
the instructor has the option to administratively drop the student from the
course. This is to ensure students’ commitment to the course.
Homework
Assignments and Exams: There will be several homework assignments and exams.
All assignments and exams must be completed prior to the of the semester.
Timelines for exams are posted under Course Milestones on the course homepage.
Passing
grade: All homework assignments and exams are required parts of the
course and must be completed to pass the course. A student must have a
passing performance on the aggregate of the homework assignments and the exams.
A failing grade on either part may result in a fail grade in the course.
Attendance
Statement:
There are no physical classroom attendance requirements for this course.
All course material is contained on the World Wide Web, but all work MUST
be completed by December 12, 2000.
Withdrawal
Policy:
The University withdrawal policy is followed in this course.
Course Evaluation:
All students are required to complete the course evaluation form during
the last week of the course. The form is provided on the course homepage under
the icon Flashlight (located on the
Footer Bar). To remind students, Course Evaluation is listed on the Course
Outline, under the Course Content icon of the course homepage.
Final grades will not be posted until the course evaluation is
completed.
Student Evaluation method:
Evaluation of student's performance will be based on their progress and
accomplishments in the homework assignments and exams.
Communication:
The Bulletin Board and Private Mail facilities of WebCT will be used to make any
general announcements, last minute changes, etc. It is mandatory that you monitor your WebCT course messages
at least once a day.
Topics
and Methodology:
The following outline delineates the suggested course completion timeline with
topics to be addressed during the course. Please
note this is a highly suggested timeline with dated milestones that you should
follow.
Course Topics (suggested duration) |
First
Class Access (August 21):
·
Familiarize yourself with the
Course’s Milestones and plan your semester
·
Read how to use the WebCT tools
used in the course (private mail, bulletin board, assignments, students
tools, course content) from the link on the homepage of the course.
|
Introduction
to Computers (4 weeks, August 21-September 15):
It is recommended that you progress through 2 chapters per
week.
·
Chapter 1: Your Future and Computer Competency ·
Chapter 2: Application Software ·
Chapter 3: Browsers, Information Managers, Operating
Systems, and Utilities ·
Chapter 4: The System Unit ·
Chapter 5: Input and Output ·
Chapter 6: Secondary Storage |
Exam
#1 (September 18): Covers Computing Essentials,
Chapters 1-7
|
Microsoft
Windows 2000 (2 weeks, September 20-October 4):
·
Fundamentals of Windows 2000 ·
Working with Accessories ·
Managing Files and Disks ·
Customizing Windows |
Assignment
#1 (October 5): Covers Microsoft Windows 2000 Labs
|
Word
Processing (3 weeks, October 6-October 27):
·
Creating and Editing Documents with Microsoft Word
2000 ·
Formatting Documents ·
Creating Report and Newsletters ·
Creating HTML Documents and WebPages |
Assignment #2 (October 30): Covers Microsoft Word 2000 Labs |
Midterm Exam (November 3): Covers Microsoft Windows 2000,
Internet Explorer 5 and Word 2000 |
Spreadsheet
(3 weeks, November 6-November 27):
·
Creating a Worksheet with Microsoft Excel 2000 ·
Formatting a Worksheet ·
Working with Workbooks ·
Creating Charts |
Assignment
#3 (November 28): Covers Microsoft Excel 2000Labs
|
Presentations
(1 week, November 29-December 5):
·
Creating a Presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint
2000 ·
Enhancing a Presentation ·
Integration with Word and Excel |
Assignment #4 (December 6): Covers Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
Labs |
Final Exam (December 6-December 12): Covers
Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, and PowerPoint 2000 |
Every student is responsible for all materials contained
in the course. If you need
assistance, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor.
Instructor Biography
BRIAN M. MORGAN,
BS, MS
Assistant
Professor, Integrated Science and Technology
Marshall University
Brian Morgan is
a resident of Proctorville, OH and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Science from Marshall University and a Master of Science Degree in
Technology Management from the Marshall University Graduate College.
Professional
Experience
Assistant Professor,
Integrated Science and Technology Program, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
(July 2000-Current).
Director, Center for
Instructional Technology, Marshall University, Huntington, WV. (October
1997-June 2000). Responsible for everyday duties of the Center, as well as
managing Instructional Technology and World Wide Web Development on both the
Huntington and South Charleston campuses of Marshall University, and
coordinating faculty and staff IT development training programs.
Part-Time Faculty, Marshall
University Community and Technical College, Huntington, WV. (August
1997-Current). Have taught Computer Technology 107, 107E, and 108; Information
Technology 107E, and have designed the electronic versions of Computer
Technology 107E and Information Technology 107E.
Instructional Technologist,
Marshall University, Huntington, WV. (November 1996-October 1997). Responsible
for working with Information Technology staff and faculty from a variety of
disciplines on the selection and production of CD-ROM-based and WWW-based
multimedia instructional materials, assist faculty and staff, through training
and consulting, in integrating computing and information resources into the
curriculum, track current and emerging Internet and development technologies,
and aid in the progression and completion of technology grants. I have created
distributable Computer Based Training modules for both Distance Education and
Faculty Training, as well as worked with several Internet course creation tools
for placing classes "on-line."
Computer Programming,
Marshall University College of Liberal Arts and College of Science, Huntington,
WV. (April 1996-May 1997). Responsible for developing and programming multimedia
tutorial programs for the University as well as programming multimedia modeling
software for science laboratory courses.
Computer Programming and
Research, NASA and National Science Foundation Grant through Marshall
University, Huntington, WV. (Spring 1996-Fall 1996). Responsible for developing
and programming lecture-room demonstration educational project programs through
a NASA and NSF grant for Marshall University.