CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems

M-W 11:00 am-1:50 pm

4 Units

Room E109

Instructor-Charlie Hyde

charlie.hyde@gcccd.net

Office Hours by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a computer literacy course designed to develop a basic knowledge of computers and information systems. The broad overview of topics includes computer organization, hardware and software systems, and application software. The lab portion of the course will consist of hands-on problem-solving using tools such as Microsoft Office 2003, which contains word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation graphics software.

TEXT & MATERIALS REQUIRED

Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat: Discovering Computers 2004 A Gateway to Information ISBN 0-7895-6704-0

Shelly-,Cashman, Vermaat: Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Access 2003

It is recommended that each student some storage medium to store student work. Consult with me if there is a problem.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Explain computer terminology from a list of terms.
• Demonstrate the use of computers for problem solving using application programs
• Discuss the use of computers from microcomputers to supercomputers
• Explain the operations typically found in a computer
• Explain the operation of various input/output devices and their purpose
• Learn productive uses of the various application programs

COURSE PREREQUISITE

            none

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

The class will consist of lectures and demonstrations plus additional time for the students to work independently to accomplish their homework assignments.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Their will be quizzes covering the chapters of the Discovering Computers text. Each will be administered in class each week following the opportunity for discussion of the chapter in question. Each quiz will be worth 10 points. No make-up quizzes will be given on the Discovering Computers text.

Each homework assignment will be evaluated and may earn up to 10 points. Late work will be accepted.

Each application exam, (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), may earn up to 100 points.

The total number of point possible may vary slightly as the reality of the semester unfolds.

GRADES

            A          greater than 90%

            B          80-90%

            C          70-80%

            D          60-70%

            F          less than 60%

            CR       greater than 70%

STUDY

You have made a substantial, almost shocking, investment in your books and materials. To derive the maximum benefit from them, you must make the most use of them that you can. I urge you to pursue the following suggestions:

• Read your books!
• Read them a second time!
• Read them a third time, later!
• Don’t sell them at the end of the semester, keep them for reference!
• Do all the assigned homework in a timely fashion.
• Do some additional work on your own-it’s a much better way to spend your time than playing solitaire!