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CIS 146 is an introduction
to the most common software applications of microcomputers and includes
“hands-on” use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial
software. These software packages should include typical features of office
suites, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and other
features found in current software packages. Upon completion students
will understand common applications and he able to utilize selected features
of these packages.
Important Information
- It is recommended that students
have keyboarding experience prior to class enrollment.
- Students MUST have access
to a computer with Internet capabilities and Microsoft Office 2003 Word,
Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. The Office edition MUST be 2003 because
other versions do not contain all the features that the book requires.
Computers with these programs are available on EOCC campuses, but if
you want to work on this class at two in the morning you will need to
purchase the software.
- Students will be required
to download data from the Internet and install software. They will also
be required to submit projects with multiple attachments. Instructions
will be posted for all of these activities.
- I try to simulate the classroom
environment as much as possible; to do that I will be using the discussion
board as our means of communication. I will be checking the discussion
board a minimum of two times a week, most likely I will check it more
often than that. Anytime I want to tell the entire class something,
you will find it here. Anytime you have a question about the class,
you should ask it here. If you read a question that has been posted
and you know the answer, please reply. If you were in class you would
be able to HEAR the question and response, as an attempt to simulate
this activity I would like for you to read all postings and
responses.
- Warning – it is very
easy to allow yourself to get behind in an online class. Please make
sure that you designate time for this class. In an attempt to let you
work “at your own pace” as much as possible, I set only
four deadlines (yes, they are set in stone). You may work ahead, but
no work will be accepted after a deadline has passed.
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