CSC 115 Microcomputer Applications II Syllabus

CSC 115 Tentative Schedule

Course Description:		This course teaches the student how to use spreadsheet and data base software packages.
Required: Texts:		Microsoft Excel 2003, Complete Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Pratt, Course Technology Microsoft Access 2003, Complete Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Pratt, Course Technology
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. WebCT will be used for online quizzes.
Student Outcomes:		At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with the Excel 2003 spreadsheet & Access 2003 database software application
Procedures to Attain Student Outcomes:		Classroom lectures and demonstrations will be the main media. The student will be assigned numerous exercises and projects. There will be online quizzes and 2 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		175 Points
					Homework		80 – 120 Points
					Projects		35 Points each
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: Attendance throughout the entire scheduled class is required. During the online class time, email and/or chat time will be scheduled. Quizzes will be given in WebCT only during the availability indicated. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Homework: Assignments will be collected or sent to me via email. Late assignments will receive only partial credit. Independent work is expected; all individuals involved in copied work receive zero for the assignment. Independent work is expected; all individuals involved in copied work will receive zero for the assignment.