IS 2241 THWA Fall 2010 Syllabus - Sorrell College of Business ...

Assessment and Grading
Course Catalog
Grade distribution:
A
90% and up
B 80% - 89.9%
C 70% - 79.9%
D 60% - 69.9%
F Below 60%
Assessment methods:
Exam 1 – Computer Concepts 12.5%
Exam 2 – Word 12.5%
Exam 3 – Excel 12.5%
Exam 4 – PowerPoint 12.5%
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 25%
Homework, in-class assignments 15%
Attendance/Participation 10%
Test policy:
Make-up exams will only be given for unforeseen excused absences (see
Attendance policy). Make-up exams must be completed within one week
of the student’s return to class after the excused absence.
You are expected to turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the
exam location. Using any electronic device (in any manner) will be
considered cheating and will be handled according to the Cheating Policy
outlined above. This includes translators.
Description:
This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to microcomputer
literacy, word processing, spreadsheets, database, business graphics and
the Internet.
Objectives:
1. List and describe the hardware and software components of a
computer system.
2. Maintain file systems, and run applications.
3. Use a word-processing application to create, modify, save, and
preview fully featured, academically formatted documents.
4. Use an electronic-spreadsheet application to create, save, modify,
and preview a fully featured, multiple-sheet workbook.
5. Use a presentation software package to create, save, modify, and
show a multiple-slide presentation using various templates, designs,
formats, objects, headers, footers, and animation and transition
schemes.
6. Use a database package to create, save, populate, maintain, and
query a database and to produce formatted reports.
Purpose:
To develop the computer skills necessary for satisfactory performance in
upper-level business courses, and to encourage further development of
skills for effective participation in business organizations. Prerequisite for
admission into upper-level business courses.