CIS 4 SECTION 1374
SCHEDULE [SUBJECT TO CHANGE]  SYLLABUS  revised: 3.16.10 SYLLABUS

HOMEWORK TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS
ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE TURNED IN (UPLOADED TO YOUR WEB SITE) BY MIDNIGHT THE DAY BEFORE NEXT CLASS
11 Quizzes, *10 Points per Quiz (100 Points possible + 10 Extra Credit possible)

Week
Date
Chapter
Topic
1
Feb. 17

INTRO

Introduction to Course
2
Feb. 22

Concepts (ECC)

Essential Computer Concepts
Quiz 1 (10 points - Textbook Exercise)
2
Feb. 24

Windows (WIN)

Exploring the Basics of Windows XP
3
March 1

Managing Files (FM)

Managing Your Files
Quiz 2 (10 points)
3
March 3

Managing Files (FM)

Managing Your Files
4
March 8

Browser & E-Mail (BEB)
Office 2007 (OFF)

Browser and E-mail Basics / Getting started with Office 2007
Quiz 3 (10 points*)
4
March 10

Word (WD T1)

Creating a Document
5
March 15

Word (WD T2)

Editing and Formatting a Document
5
March 17

Word (WD T2)

Editing and Formatting a Document
6
March 22

Word (WD T3)

Creating a Multiple-Page Report
Quiz 4 (10 points*)

6
March 24

Word (WD T4)

Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge
7
March 29

Word (WD T4)

Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge
7
March 31

Word

Word Exam
8
April 5

Excel (EX T1)

Using Excel to Manage Data
8
April 7

Excel (EX T2)

Working with Formulas and Functions
Quiz 5 (10 points*)
 
April 12
SPRING BREAK
No Class
 
April 14
SPRING BREAK
No Class
9
April 19

Excel (EX T3)

Developing a Professional-Looking Worksheet
9
April 21

Excel (EX T4)

Working with Charts and Graphics
Quiz 6 (10 points*)
10
April 27

Integrating (INT 1-1)

Integrating Word and Excel
10
April 28

Excel

Excel Exam
11
May 3

Access (AC T1)

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003
11
May 5

Access (AC T2)

Creating and Maintaining a Database
Quiz 7 (10 points*)
12
May 10

Access (AC T3)

Querying a Database
12
May 12

Access (AC T4)

Creating Forms and Reports
Quiz 8 (10 points*)
13
May 17

Integrating (INT 2-1)

Integrating Word, Excel, and Access
Quiz 9 (10 points*)
13
May 19

Access

Access Exam
14
May 24

PowerPoint (PPT T1)

Creating a Presentation - PowerPoint Projects
14
May 26

PowerPoint (PPT T1)

Creating a Presentation
15
May 31

HOLIDAY

15
June 2

PowerPoint (PPT T2)

Applying and Modifying Text and Graphic Objects
Quiz 10 (10 points*)
16
June 7
Integrating (INT 3-1) Integrating Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Final Projects Due Uploaded to Dropbox
Mon., June 14
FINAL EXAM
8:00 a.m-11:00 a.m.

Final Comprehensive Exam & Presentation (100 Points)

The final examination time is a required class meeting, and all full semester classes must meet at the time specified on the final examination schedule. Any exceptions, changes, or conflict resolutions must be approved by the Department Chair. Reference: SMC Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes