Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Carol Buse (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

acbuse@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

BYRD 348

Office Hours

Tues/Thurs 2:30 - 4:30

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

ITSC-1191-001 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences

Prerequisites

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

Hours (1 sem hr; 2 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook requirements for this class:

myitlab code that allows for e-texts of Technology in Action. If you have a myitlab code from BCIS 1305 or BCIS 1401, you can use it for this class, if you took the classes within the past calendar year.
(Printed textbooks are not a requirement for this class.)
Contact your instructor for any questions.

Supplies

Access to a PC (personal computer ) running Windows 7

Reliable access to the Internet

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

Windows 7 Basic Skills
File and Folder Managment
Windows Utility Software
Windows Support
Buying and Installing Software
Virus Protection and Firewalls
Connecting to the Internet
Browser and Email Security
Home networks and network security

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College

The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

A - Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus

all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.

B - Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus

all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on

graded work.

C - Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

D - Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

F - Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

EVALUATION:

Student grade will be based on the following:

Active Help Desk Simulations (8 Simulations) -- 20%
- You may do the Active HelpDesk Simulation unlimited times until you submit the report through the drop box
Videos and quizzes (7 quizzes) over videos -- 20%
- You may watch the videos unlimited times, but you can take the quiz over the videos 1 time only
Mini Projects (2 projects) -- 20%
- Submit the miniprojects through the drop box in ACOnline
Participation (4 Discussion Forums) -- 20%
- Participate and reply to others in class discussions
Windows 7 Trainings and Windows 7 Labs (4 each -- done in myitlab) -- 20%
- Windows 7 Trainings -- you have unlimited times to complete the training. This does count for a grade
- Windows 7 Labs -- you have 3 attempts in completing the lab.
- Both the Windows7 Training and Windows 7 Labs are to be completed in MyItLab

All assignments are provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It will be your responsibility to complete each assignment on the scheduled dates.

Attendance

Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.

Any quiz may be taken only one time

Attendance will be determined from online class participation through homework assignments, discussions, and quizzes.

Calendar

SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES -- ITSC 1191

Week	Date	Topic	Assignments
1	8/22	Introduction	Syllabus Quiz1 over syllabus Register for MyItLab Introduction to class (Discussion 1) Email instructor
2	8/29	Windows 7 Basic Skills	MyItLab: Windows 7 Training 1 may take unlimited times till due MyItLab: Windows 7 Lab 1 have 3 attempts
3	9/5	Windows 7 File Management	MyItLab: Windows 7 Training 2 may take unlimited times till due MyItLab: Windows 7 Lab 2 have 3 attempts Discussion 2
4	9/12	Organizing Your Computer	Active Help Desk 1
5	9/19	More on File Management	Videos, Quiz2 MiniProject 1
6	9/26	Windows Utility Software	Active Help Desk 2 Videos, Quiz3
7	10/3	Windows Support	MyItLab: Windows 7 Training 3 may take unlimited times till due MyItLab: Windows 7 Lab 3 have 3 attempts
8	10/10	Buying and Installing Software	Active Help Desk 3 Discussion 3
9	10/17	Virus Protection	Active Help Desk 4
10	10/24	FireWalls	Active Help Desk 5
11	10/31	Protect Your Computer	Videos, Quiz 4
12	11/7	Connect to Internet	Active Help Desk 6 Videos, Quiz 5 MiniProject 2
13	11/14	Browsers, Email Security	MyItLab: Windows 7 Training 4 may take unlimited times till due MyItLab: Windows 7 Lab 4 have 3 attempt Active Help Desk 7
14	11/21	Networks	Active Help Desk 8 Videos, Quiz 6 Discussion 4
15	11/28	Installing a Home Network	Videos, Quiz 7
16	12/5	Wrap Up

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

August 22	Fall Classes Begin
August 22-26	Late Registration
September 5	Labor Day Holiday (college closed
November 7	Spring Registration Begins
November 16	Last Day to Withdraw
November 24-27	Thanksgiving Holiday
December 5	Final Week

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

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