CGS 1000-FALL 2009

Intro to Computers & Tech

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Introduction to Computers and Technology

Contact

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Instructor’s Name: Bala Kappagantula

Telephone Number: 813-259-6535

Email Address: bkappagantula@hawkmail.hccfl.edu

URL: http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty-info/bkappagantula.aspx (HCC Home Faculty Faculty Web pages

Kappagantula, Bala))

Office Hours

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Wednesday3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, BADM 208

Student Information

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Name Major Computer skills? (Scale of 1 to 10. Ten being

Excellent)

Course Description

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Provides students with an introductory overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of computer on society and business, historic development of data processing, basic functions and use of computer hardware, software applications, system software, basic skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation system and desktop publishing software applications, basic skills using a Web browser and search engine, and careers in the field of computer science

Text Books

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Discovering Computers, Living in a Digital World Fundamentals 2010 Edition; By Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat

• MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Premium Video Edition

Grading

Introduction to Computers and Technology

There will be 5 assignments, 5 class activities, 5 Quizzes, 2 Exams,1 MS Office Exam and 1 Final Project/Presentation. Assignment = 6 points x 5 = 30 points Class Activity = 2 points X 5 = 10 points Quiz = 4 points X 5 = 20 points Exams = 10 points x 2 = 20 points MS Office Exam = 10 points Final Project/Presentation = 10 points

Total = 100 points Each assignment will be due in 1 week. Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points. Extra Credit (5 points each) is available on Final exam and MS Office exam

Grading Scale

Introduction to Computers and Technology

90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 59 – Below = F

Policies

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any one handing in someone else’s work as their work

will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment. The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’ points for the assignment.

Attendance Policy: Please go through HCC attendance policy particularly

students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be taken during each class & students are encouraged to attend every class.

Miscellaneous

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Instructional Methods (Including Examination Policies): I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training on

MS Office tools. Cell Phone Etiquette:

Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone.

Classroom Etiquette: Rules of etiquette for college classes will be maintained and

include no slamming of doors or other materials, no noise from (or use of) electronic devices (such as cell phones), no wandering in/out of the room for any reason, no sleeping, and no inappropriate conversation and words.

OPEN LAB

BTEC 203 Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM - 8 PM Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Request for Accommodations

Introduction to Computers and Technology

If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact Nicole Lambert in the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, BSSB 109, at (813) 253-7914.

Questions

Introduction to Computers and Technology