INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB PAGE:
OFFICE HOURS:
OFFICE: |
Craig Hammond
310.434.8685
hammond_craig@smc.edu
http://www.craighammond.com
Wed. 8:30-9:30 a.m. and by appointment
B261 Business Building
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
This course covers the broad use of microcomputers in business. Designed to familiarize students with the Microsoft Office Suite, it includes the study of word processing using Word, spreadsheet using Excel, database using Access, and presentation software using PowerPoint as well as Windows, Internet Explorer, and integration concepts. Hands-on experience in a microcomputer lab is included.
This course uses Windows, Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, and PowerPoint 2007. |
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Transfer: *UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute is recommended. *No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3. |
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: |
The following textbook BUNDLE is MANDATORY for the course. It is also available at the SMC bookstore (Pico&17th, phone 310 314 4361). BE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE CORRECT ISBN FOR YOUR CIS 4 SECTION with Office 2007.
REQUIRED CIS4 TEXTBOOK BUNDLE
Textbook Bundle ISBN: 1-1114-1284-7
ONLY Available at SMC Bookstore
The required texbook bundle contains the following two items: |
New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Premium Video Edition
(ISBN 0-324-78884-3)
Sam 2007 Projects/Assessment/Training 6.0 Printed Access Code
(ISBN 0-8400-6774-7) |
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NOTE: IT IS CHEAPER FOR YOU TO BUY THE BUNDLE THAN TO PURCHASE THE TEXTBOOK AND SAM SEPERATLY
Again, BE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE CORRECT ISBN FOR YOUR CIS 4 SECTION. DO NOT PURCHASE THE TEXTBOOKS FOR MY CIS 4 ONLINE MAC CLASS! You will not be able to complete the course work with any other version of the CIS 4 textbook. |
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Project files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Project files. |
SAM Training
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SAM Training Website – http://sam2007.course.com/
Several components of this course will be delivered via the SAM 2007 Training website. At this website you will complete homework projects and take skill exams online. Your textbook "bundle" comes packaged with an activation code for SAM 2007. Note: a SAM 2007 activation code is mandatory for this section of CIS 4-- without it you cannot complete homework projects, practice exams, and exams.
If you did not purchase you textbooks bundle at the SMC Bookstore you will need to purchase SAM standalone. An online Access Code can be purchased at:
http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/micro/smcsam |
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| REQUIRED SOFTWARE: |
The computers in B231 have all of the necessary programs installed if you plan to complete your assignments in the computer lab at school. If you plan to work from home you will need Microsoft Office 2007 Professional: (contains: Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Word 2007) American version ONLY - No other software is acceptable. You will not be excused from any part of an assignment or exam because you are using an earlier version of Office or the European or Chinese version of Office.
Unfortunately, Microsoft Office 2007 is no longer available for sale since a newer version is now available. If you want to purchase Office 2010 there are several companies that sell software at discounted prices for students. For example, the Foundation for California Community Colleges sells Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus Edition for $79.98. See http://www.journeyed.com/select. Please note if you are using Office 2010 that your textbook, assignments and exams are specifically designed for Office 2007. There are differences which will prevent you from being able to complete all of the assignments correctly.
Note: the CSIS department has a special license agreement with Microsoft which allows students taking our courses to install Access 2007 on their personal computers at no cost. If you need Access 2007 because your Office package does not include it please email me at hammond_craig@smc.edu for more information. |
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Students with Disabilities |
I am happy to make academic adjustments for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities if this applies to you. The Center for Students with Disabilities is located in Room 101 of the Admissions/Student Services Complex, located on the North side of Main Campus, next to Admissions. For more information Call (310) 434-4265 or (310) 434-4273 (TDD). |
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EVALUATION: |
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This is a suggestion subject to Instructor Evaluation ] |
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| Assignment |
Percent |
| Homework |
25% |
| Quizzes |
25% |
| Midterm |
25% |
| Final |
25% |
Grades
are distributed as follows: A=90%, B=80%, C=70%, D=60%. Twenty
five (25%) of Grade will be determined from homework, quizzes,
and software lab exercises. Twenty five (25%) of Grade will
be determined from Web site on-going semester case study. Twenty five (25%) of Grade will
be determined each from the Midterm and Final
Homework is due as stated. No late work will be
accepted. No test may be made up without ADVANCE notice. If
a test is missed, the missed test (s) will be recorded as a
zero. If you do not take the midterm exam or final exam, you will
not pass the course!!! Students are required to take all exams.
No exam score will be dropped from your grade. Class participation
and attendance will be considered in final grade.
DROPS
ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT. QUIZZES WILL BE
UNANNOUNCED AND WILL NOT BE MADE UP. THE FINAL MAY NOT
BE TAKEN EARLY OR RESCHEDULED, IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE FINAL
YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE. |
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Service Learning
Extra Credit |
You may receive up to 5% Extra Credit by participating in the Sustainable Works program at SMC by successfully completing a Spring 2010 "Sustainable Crew". As part of this experience you are required to use this as your topic for your Final Powerpoint Project Presentation.
Additional information: http://www.smc.edu/ceus/sustainable_works
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COURSE POLICIES: |
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It is your responsibility to meet all Homework, Quiz, and Exam Due Dates as outlined by Instructor schedule.
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Add/Drops
are the responsibility of the student.
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Incomplete's
will not be issued except for a documented emergency.
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Any
cheating on assignments, quizzes, exams or projects will
result in an automatic Failure for the course.
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Please turn all electronic devices to silent mode. When an electronic device makes any noise (cell phone, beeper, etc.) the entire class will have a pop quiz, the more your phone rings the more quizzes you get!
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| NOTE:
SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION |
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STUDENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY:
You are responsible for following the Santa Monica College computer use guidelines (posted in classroom and computer lab). Please remember that when you are using a computer at SMC you are using property of the State of California so do not go to a Web site or type an email that you would not like your teacher or the Sate of California to see!
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Monica College defines academic dishonesty as the act of or
assistance in deceiving, including fraud or deception in any
academic exercise. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, certain actions not authorized by the instructor
or testing officer, such as using notes or testing aids, allowing
someone else to assume one’s identity, falsifying records, plagiarism,
changing answers on a previously scored assignment or exam,
copying, inventing information to complete a lab experiment
or case analysis, and talking or giving information by any means
during an exam. |
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