CIT 205 Microcomputer Applications III Syllabus

 

 

Course Description:

This course teaches the student how to use presentation software, capture and edit both digital photos and video, set up a website, and use software for desktop publishing.  It is offered using step by step text books, some online lectures in outline format, and online quizzes.  

 

 

Required:

Texts:

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Complete, Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Complete, Microsoft Publisher 2003 Complete, Shelly Cashman, Course Technology and many handouts

Access to WebCT:

WebCT can be accessed on campus by clicking on Distance Learning from the MSMC bulletin page or from off campus by entering http://course.msmc.edu.

 

 

Student Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with
1.  the PowerPoint Presentation Graphics using sound & video
2.  creating an information Web Site using HTML & FrontPage and

3.  desktop publishing using Publisher.

4.   image capture, adjustment, and restoration using Adobe Photoshop Elements

5.   video capture using Adobe Premiere Elements

Procedures to Attain Student Outcomes:

Classroom lectures and lab demonstrations will be the main media.  The student will be assigned numerous exercises and projects, a published website, and at least one presentation.  There will be online quizzes and two tests.

 

 

Grading:

Your grade will be determined by the ratio of the total number of points that you earn divided by the total points possible.
Points will be earned approximately by:

 

2 Tests

 100 Points each

 

Quizzes

 160 Points

 

Homework/Projects

 80 – 150 Points

 

Grade Determination:

 

  95 - 100  

A

82 - 80

B-

69 - 67

D+

 

  94 - 90

A-

79 - 77

C+

66 - 60

D

 

  89 - 87

B+

76 - 73

C

60 - 0

F

 

  86 - 83

B

72 - 70

C-

 

 

 

Attendance:  Punctuality and attendance throughout the entire class is required.   Only with documented substantial reason will an exam be rescheduled for make-up.

Homework:  Assignments will be collected or sent to me via email.  Late assignments will receive only partial credit.  Individual work is expected; all individuals involved in copied work receive zero for the assignment.