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CGS 1000-FALL 2009
Intro to Computers & Tech
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Introduction to Computers and Technology
Contact
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Instructor’s Name: Bala Kappagantula
Telephone Number: 813-259-6535
Email Address: [email protected]
URL: http://www.hccfl.edu/faculty-info/bkappagantula.aspx (HCC Home Faculty Faculty Web pages
Kappagantula, Bala))
Office Hours
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Wednesday3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, BADM 208
Student Information
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Name Major Computer skills? (Scale of 1 to 10. Ten being
Excellent)
Course Description
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Provides students with an introductory overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of computer on society and business, historic development of data processing, basic functions and use of computer hardware, software applications, system software, basic skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation system and desktop publishing software applications, basic skills using a Web browser and search engine, and careers in the field of computer science
Text Books
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Discovering Computers, Living in a Digital World Fundamentals 2010 Edition; By Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat
• MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Premium Video Edition
Grading
Introduction to Computers and Technology
There will be 5 assignments, 5 class activities, 5 Quizzes, 2 Exams,1 MS Office Exam and 1 Final Project/Presentation. Assignment = 6 points x 5 = 30 points Class Activity = 2 points X 5 = 10 points Quiz = 4 points X 5 = 20 points Exams = 10 points x 2 = 20 points MS Office Exam = 10 points Final Project/Presentation = 10 points
Total = 100 points Each assignment will be due in 1 week. Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points. Extra Credit (5 points each) is available on Final exam and MS Office exam
Grading Scale
Introduction to Computers and Technology
90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 59 – Below = F
Policies
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any one handing in someone else’s work as their work
will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment. The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’ points for the assignment.
Attendance Policy: Please go through HCC attendance policy particularly
students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be taken during each class & students are encouraged to attend every class.
Miscellaneous
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Instructional Methods (Including Examination Policies): I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training on
MS Office tools. Cell Phone Etiquette:
Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone.
Classroom Etiquette: Rules of etiquette for college classes will be maintained and
include no slamming of doors or other materials, no noise from (or use of) electronic devices (such as cell phones), no wandering in/out of the room for any reason, no sleeping, and no inappropriate conversation and words.
OPEN LAB
BTEC 203 Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM - 8 PM Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Introduction to Computers and Technology
Request for Accommodations
Introduction to Computers and Technology
If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact Nicole Lambert in the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, BSSB 109, at (813) 253-7914.
Questions
Introduction to Computers and Technology