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INFORMATION AND DECISION SCIENCES DEPARTMENT<br />
UTEP<br />
CIS 2320 CIS: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Fall 2005<br />
DESCRIPTION: This course is the microcomputer tools course in the College <strong>of</strong> Business. The<br />
objective is to introduce the student to relevant computer technology <strong>of</strong> the day. The Windows Oper<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
System will be first discussed. Students are expected to improve their computer skills by learning s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
tools--ACCESS ( a d<strong>at</strong>abase program) and EXCEL (a spreadsheet program)--important in the world <strong>of</strong><br />
business. By doing so, they will learn to solve business problems confronting them. Also, PowerPoint and<br />
the Internet will be discussed.<br />
COURSE OBJECTIVES:<br />
The overall objective <strong>of</strong> the course is to acquaint the student with the capabilities <strong>of</strong> extensively used<br />
microcomputer tools. Although we are using the Micros<strong>of</strong>t products, this doesn’t suggest an endorsement;<br />
they are, however, the most frequently encountered in most organiz<strong>at</strong>ions. Moreover, an understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
these will enable the student to easily transfer the techniques if competing products are used <strong>at</strong> the student=s<br />
workplace. Upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> the course the student will be able to:<br />
$ Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the use <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Windows XP<br />
$ Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the use <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Excel 2003<br />
$ Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the use <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Access 2003<br />
CLASS: TR 9:00-10:20 am; 12:00-1:20 pm; 1:30-3:00 pm (COBA 320)<br />
INSTRUCTOR:<br />
Amit K. Ghosh (amit@<strong>utep</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>)<br />
OFFICE: College <strong>of</strong> Business--Room 226 (747-7751)<br />
OFFICE HRS:<br />
Monday<br />
Tuesday/Thursday<br />
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm<br />
10:30 am - 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm<br />
or By Appointment<br />
TEXT:<br />
Grauer and Barber; The Right PHit; Prentice Hall<br />
GRADING: Mid-term exam -- 30<br />
EXCEL/PPT assignments -- 20<br />
Final exam -- 30<br />
ACCESS/Internet assignments -- 20<br />
RULES:: ><br />
· It's the students' responsibility to keep him/herself informed <strong>of</strong> readings, assignments, and deadlines.<br />
· Regular class <strong>at</strong>tendance and completed assignments are looked <strong>at</strong> to determine particip<strong>at</strong>ion. I look <strong>at</strong><br />
these factors when your overall score is borderline (say, 69, 79, or 89)!<br />
· L<strong>at</strong>e entry to class is highly discouraged. Instructor reserves the right to refuse entry to such students.<br />
· Assignments will be distributed in class or through the website.
· Normal time for an assignment completion is 1week unless specified earlier. Sorry, no exceptions.<br />
· All assignments must be done on computer and turned in on time (beginning <strong>of</strong> class time). Please do<br />
not submit work to me l<strong>at</strong>er. Instructor reserves the right to d<strong>edu</strong>ct 50% to 100% for l<strong>at</strong>e submission.<br />
· In case you're going to be absent, early submissions (stamped before class hour) can be done <strong>at</strong> the<br />
department <strong>of</strong>fice COBA 205. Please do not turn in work under my <strong>of</strong>fice door. THEY WILL NOT<br />
BE GRADED! This is a strict policy.<br />
· The lowest assignment grade will be dropped before final grade calcul<strong>at</strong>ion!<br />
· No make-up tests will be given without well-documented emergencies. These include: serious medical<br />
condition (hospital stay) or de<strong>at</strong>h in the immedi<strong>at</strong>e family. Bear in mind th<strong>at</strong> make-up tests are<br />
generally harder and <strong>at</strong> the discretion <strong>of</strong> the instructor. Altern<strong>at</strong>ively, the instructor may choose to<br />
give the student a substitute exam grade 20% less than the earned exam grade.<br />
· Cell-phones, beepers, and other electronic devices must be turned <strong>of</strong>f during the class.<br />
• No printing while class is in session<br />
LETTER GRADE:<br />
90 to 100 -- A<br />
80 to 89 -- B<br />
70 to 79 -- C<br />
60 to 69 -- D<br />
0 to 60 -- F<br />
NOTE: Students dropping before the Drop D<strong>at</strong>e will receive an autom<strong>at</strong>ic W. Anyone dropping after th<strong>at</strong><br />
d<strong>at</strong>e will receive an F. Incompletes will be given in case <strong>of</strong> extraordinary documented evidence. Prior<br />
notific<strong>at</strong>ion is necessary for such action.<br />
COURSE SCHEDULE:<br />
Week<br />
Topic<br />
1 Introduction to Windows OP; Intro to Internet<br />
2 Webpage design; EXCEL basics<br />
3 EXCEL—Absolute/Rel<strong>at</strong>ive Referencing, Formula building<br />
4 EXCEL—Functions (MAX, MIN, PMT, IIF, VLOOKUP, etc)<br />
5 EXCEL—Charts & Graphs<br />
6 EXCEL— List Management; Scenario Manager; Pivot Tables<br />
7 EXCEL— D<strong>at</strong>a Consolid<strong>at</strong>ion: 2D/3D; Macros (exposure)<br />
8 Mid-term Exam; Intro to Powerpoint<br />
9 ACCESS—D<strong>at</strong>abase Terminology and concepts<br />
10 ACCESS—Tables: d<strong>at</strong>abase d<strong>at</strong><strong>at</strong>ypes and design properties
11 ACCESS—Queries: Select, Parametric, Crosstab<br />
12 ACCESS—Forms: Wizard use and modific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
13 ACCESS—Reports: Wizard use and modific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
14 ACCESS—Switchboards and basics <strong>of</strong> applic<strong>at</strong>ion building<br />
15 ACCESS—Macros (exposure)<br />
Final exam<br />
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P.S. Exact mid-term test d<strong>at</strong>e will be announced in class; Final exam is per <strong>University</strong> schdule.<br />
Academic Integrity<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>El</strong> <strong>Paso</strong> prides itself on its standards <strong>of</strong> academic excellence. In all m<strong>at</strong>ters <strong>of</strong><br />
intellectual pursuit, UTEP faculty and students must strive to achieve based on the quality <strong>of</strong> the worked<br />
produced by the individual. In the classroom and in all other academic activities, students are expected to<br />
uphold the highest standards <strong>of</strong> academic integrity. Any form <strong>of</strong> scholastic dishonesty is an affront to the<br />
pursuit <strong>of</strong> knowledge and jeopardizes the quality <strong>of</strong> the degree awarded to all gradu<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> UTEP.<br />
Any student who commits an act <strong>of</strong> scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty<br />
includes, but is not limited to, che<strong>at</strong>ing, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit <strong>of</strong> any work or<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials th<strong>at</strong> are <strong>at</strong>tributable in whole or in part to another person, any act designed to give unfair<br />
advantage to a student or the <strong>at</strong>tempt to commit such acts. Proven viol<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the detailed regul<strong>at</strong>ions, as<br />
printed in the Handbook <strong>of</strong> Oper<strong>at</strong>ing Proc<strong>edu</strong>res (HOP) and available in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Students, may result in sanctions ranging from disciplinary prob<strong>at</strong>ion, to failing grades on the work in<br />
question, to failing grades in the course, to suspension or dismissal, among others.<br />
Students with Disabilities<br />
If you believe you may have a condition th<strong>at</strong> requires accommod<strong>at</strong>ions, contact the Disabled Student<br />
Services Office <strong>at</strong> 747-5148, go to room 306 E. Union, or email: dss@<strong>utep</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>.<br />
Student Responsibility:<br />
Individual students must oper<strong>at</strong>e with integrity in their dealings with faculty and other students; engage the<br />
learning m<strong>at</strong>erials with appropri<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong>tention and dedic<strong>at</strong>ion; maintain their engagement when challenged<br />
by difficult learning activities; contribute to the learning <strong>of</strong> others; and perform to standards set by the<br />
faculty<br />
Attendance Policy:<br />
I will take <strong>at</strong>tendance three times this semester: the first day <strong>of</strong> class, census day and during the last week<br />
<strong>of</strong> classes. The purpose is to assure th<strong>at</strong> you are properly registered so th<strong>at</strong> you may obtain credit for the<br />
course. Other than th<strong>at</strong>, you are all adults and have numerous priorities. I will assume th<strong>at</strong> this course is<br />
among them. Be aware, however th<strong>at</strong> the majority <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> will be introduced will be done during the class<br />
session. You will not do well if you miss many classes.