SYLLABUS IS101
Fall 2009

Course Textbook and Requirements	Grading
Course Description and Objectives	Classroom Procedures
Lab Hours	Services
Readings and Assignments	Faculty Information

Course Title: IS101 (Introduction to Management Information Systems)

Professor: Susana Contreras de Finch

Software/Textbook:

Simulation Software key: SimNet (ISBN 0077218647)
Optional Textbook: Simplified - Microsoft Office 2007 (ISBN 978-0-470-04589-3)

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Here is the SimNet website:

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Simulation Software (SimNet)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash card only to be used for this class

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to computer terminology, hardware and application programs for management information systems. Students are introduced to business, industry and education application of popular software using spreadsheets and word processors. "Hands on" experience is provided through student use of open lab. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course serves as a stand alone course in Computer Information Technology. This is not the first course for students who plan on majoring in computers. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with a minimal level of knowledge about computer and computer applications in order to generate graduates that are considered to be "computer literate". Lab assignments on Windows, Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Internet will be assigned to reinforce class lectures and/or labs.

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the function of major PC components
2. Provide definitions of common computer technology
3. Operate Windows and use its command interface
4. Use a web browser to access sites, follow hyperlinks and search for information on a given topic
5. Use a word processor to enter, edit, format and print documents
6. Use spreadsheet software to enter, store, display, print and process data, including the use of functions and formulas
7. Use presentation software to create a basic slide presentation

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LAB HOURS

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READINGS/PRESENTATIONS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

There are no graded homework assignments in this course. However, “doing your homework” is the only path to success in this course. If you do NOT do SIMNET exercises, you will NOT pass the exams! Homework in this course consists of:
viewing movies;
viewing PowerPoint presentations and SIMNET exercises;
repeating each skill until the skill is second nature;
experimenting with new features encountered each week

Week	Topics	PowerPoint Presentation(s)	Exercises (SIMNET)
1 Aug. 31	Introduction Syllabus Setup userids for PC and Yahoo account	E-MAIL
2 Sept . 7	(Sept. 7 Holiday) File Management	Windows Vista FileMgt	Windows-Vista
3 Sept. 14	File Management	Windows Vista FileMgt	Windows Vista
4 Sept. 21	Exam #1 (cover only Vista File Mgt.) 25 Questions - 30 mins. Start: PowerPoint	POWERPOINT2007	Powerpoint I
5 Sept. 28	PowerPoint continued	POWERPOINT2007	PowerPoint II and III
6 Oct. 5	Exam #2 (cover only PowerPoint) 100 Questions - 60 mins. Start: Word	WORD2007	Word I
7 Oct.12	Word continued	WORD2007	Word II
8 Oct. 19	Word continued	WORDFLYER, NEWSLETTER	Word III
9 Oct. 26	Oct. 30 Holiday Customizing Desktop	Windows Vista	Desktop-Windows Vista
10 Nov. 02	Exam #3 (cover only Word) 100 Questions - 60 mins. Start: Excel	EXCEL2007	Excel I
11 Nov. 10	Excel continued	EXCEL2007	Excel II
12 Nov. 16	Excel continued	EXCEL2007	Excel III
13 Nov. 23	Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving Exam #4 (cover only Excel) 100 Questions - 60 mins.
14 Nov. 30	Computer Concepts	CONCEPTS CONCEPTS2	Computer Concepts
15 Dec. 07	Internet	Internet	None
16 Dec. 14	Finals Computer Concepts 25 Questions - 30 mins.

Note: Professor reserves the right to change the above assignments and dates.

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GRADING

4 EXAMS (based on SIMNET exercises):
95% of your Final Grade. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUPS
There will be four exams during the semester. Each exam will consist of simulated software called SIMNET. You do NOT have to have PowerPoint, Excel, Word, of Vista, since all the exams use simulated software. If you take the exam outside CSN, you need to have access to the Internet. Every effort should be made to take the exams at the announced times. Prof. Finch will assign a password for the tests. No make-up exams will be given. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS....NO EXCEPTIONS.

1 Final(based on SIMNET exercises):
5% of your Final Grade. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUPS
Final exam will only include: Computer Concepts

NO EXTRA WORK...NO EXTRA WORK...NO CURVING....NO MAKE UP WORK...

GRADING SCALE:

A	100-94%,	C	76-74%,
A-	93-90%,	C-	73-70%,
B+	89-87%,	D+	69-67%,
B	86-84%,	D	66-64%
B-	83-80%,	D-	63-60%,
C+	79-77%,	F	Below 60%

Professor will NOT assign a "W" to a student as a Final grade. It is the responsibility of the student to submit the proper paperwork to Admissions and Records in a timely fashion. Student will be assigned a CLASS GRADE, i.e. an A, B, C, D, or F. No W (Withdraw) or I (Incomplete).

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

Addressing your Professor:   Out of respect for her, you can address her as:  Professor Finch or Professor Contreras de Finch
Professor dismisses class! If you leave early, and not inform the Professor, student is counted absent.
Sleeping in class results in an absence and also an immediate dismissal from the classroom for that class period.
NO (food) candy, (drinks) water, coffee, sodas
NO playing games (software programs) in the classroom, at ANYTIME, even if student comes in early in the classroom! The result will be an absence and also an immediate dismissal from the classroom for that class period.
NO cellular phones (turn them off). If your cell phone is not off, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and will result in an absence.
NO instant messaging (IM) in class even if student comes in early! Student will be ask to leave the classroom!
NO Laptop computers (turn them off).
NO beepers (put on vibrate position).
NO PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) or any kind of hand held computer.
NO headsets allowed during class. Student will be asked to leave the classroom.
NO vulgarity (even when upset at the computers) or viewing pornographic material on the INTERNET.
NO children in the classrooms (CSN policy).
During class, students can only read IS101 class notes (no other textbooks). If students are reading any other book besides the class notes, the result will be an absence and also an immediate dismissal from the classroom for that class period.
Cannot stay in the classroom if Prof. Finch is not present (security reasons).
Students with documented disabilities may qualify for special accommodations, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus.
If s student is not present when flash card is returned, it is NOT Prof. Finch's responsibility for the safe keeping of the flash card. Find a friend to pickup your USB flash card!
No employee or student, either in the workplace or in the academic environment, should be subject to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is sexual in nature. Sexual harassment does not refer to occasional compliments of a socially acceptable nature. It refers to behavior of a sexual nature that is not welcome, that is personally offensive, and that interferes with performance. It is expected that students, faculty and staff will treat one another with respect. Read more: http://www.csn.edu/pages/748.asp

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SERVICES:

TUTORIAL SERVICES: All CSN students are allowed 4 hours of free tutoring per one credit of coursework. Students enrolled in this course are entitled to 12 hours of free tutoring. To make arrangements for this benefit, student must take their semester schedule to Tutorial Services at the campus of your choice. The earlier student applies for help, the more likely the student will succeed.

RETENTION SERVICES: The Office of Student Retention (651-2626 at Cheyenne or 651-7367 at West Charleston or Henderson) offers a wide array of services and programs to help make your experience at CSN a successful and rewarding one. Among them are:
• Coyote Student Coaches - Free Tutoring on a walk-up basis during posted hours. Student Coaches are available in the D lobby at the West Charleston campus, in the student Lounge at the Cheyenne campus, and in the C building at the Henderson campus.
• Success Planning Appointments - The staff of the Retention Office is committed to helping you succeed at CSN by sitting down with you, assessing your needs and getting you plugged in to CSN's many resources.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER: If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus. The DRC can be contacted at the following numbers: Cheyenne Campus 651-4045, Henderson 651-3086, and West Charleston 651-5089. For those students that would like to earn a little extra cash, stop by the Disability Resource Center to fill out a job interest card. This office hires students as note takers, readers, proctors, scribes, lab assistants, and research assistants as needed.

Academic Dishonesty: The CSN 2008-2009 General Catalog and Student Handbook it is written (See Appendix A, Student Responsibilities): "....Section 6.3 of the NHSE Code...Acts of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsifying research data or results, or assisting other to do the same." . In this class, cheating results in dismissal from the class with a grade of F.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURE(remember excessive absences?):
In this class, attendance is very important in the success of the student. Student can only have 5 unexcused absences.

If leaving early, notify professor before class, if not, student will be counted absent! If student comes in late notify professor after class (or send an e-mail by no later then 8:00 pm of the day you came in late), if not, student will be counted absent! If student does NOT attend class, e-mail or call Professor Finch by 8:00 pm that day! If she does not hear from the student by 8:00 pm of the no show day, the student is considered unexcused. Remember there are NO make ups on tests or assignments! Note: I will only respond to yahoo.com e-mails. Please do not send e-mails using AOL or HOTMAIL, etc.

REMEMBER ATTENDANCE IN THE CLASSROOM IS VERY IMPORTANT!

Must practice, practice, practice on a computer!

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**********QUESTIONS? * PROBLEMS? * LET'S TALK!**********

Note: If you have any concerns about this course and/or me, please contact me first. If I cannot resolve your issue, please contact the CET department office at 651-4660 and speak to the department chairperson, Randy Harwood. You will remain anonymous and all communications will be strictly confidential. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute to make your concerns known to me and/or to the department chairperson.

FACULTY INFORMATION (Prof. Contreras de Finch):

Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Charleston (C151 or C132) or by appointment.

Office Phone/Voice Mail: 651-4275

MY OFFICE:
Summerlin Center (333 S. Pavilion Center Dr.) Suite 122B

Office Phone/Voice Mail: 651-4275
E-mail: susanacit133@yahoo.com
Note: On the subject line (box) type IS101 and your SECTION
Fax: 651-4960
Department Chair: Prof. Randy Harwood, office is located at Cheyenne Campus. His phone number is 651-4660.

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