CMPR 100 Syllabus

Course Syllabus: CMPR 100 49073_Online.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  Instructor Profile

Course Description:  

An introduction to the area of computers and their relationship to today’s information society. Examines a broad overview of topics including hardware, software, networking, information technology, and the Internet. The student will explore the implication and effect of technology on society, careers, and ethics.

Textbook Information:  

Discovering Computers 2016. Vermaat, Sebok, Freund, Campbell, Frydenberg. ISBN: 978-1-305-39185-7.

 Microsoft Office 365 Shelly Cashman Series Office 2016 Introductory.

Freund, Hoisington, Last, Pratt, Sebok, Vermaat. ISBN-13: 978-1-305-87001-7.

COURSE EVALUATION: You are expected to complete your work individually. Your ability to understand and follow the directions in the text thoroughly will be an essential component for successful completion of the assignments.  Course grade will be established as follows: 

Exams, Quizzes   30%

Class participation, Assignments, Discussions 60%

Final Project 10%

       *No make-up exams or quizzes will be given unless you provide a valid written excuse.

Grading Scale:            90-100% A     80-89% B        70-79% C       60-69% D       0-59% F

DUE DATES: All assignments are to be submitted on time. Late assignments will NOT be accepted unless you have made prior arrangements with the instructor or provide a written excuse. Those with excuses can earn partial points for a late submission. Due dates are provided for each assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her Canvas calendar daily to ensure all submissions are on time.         

ATTENDANCE POLICY: This is an online course; therefore, your attendance is participation based. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from the course. However, you will be dropped if you do not participate in course activity/assignments within the first week or regularly.

PLAGIARISM: Discussion of assignments with another student or other individuals is fine; however, the assignment that you turn in must be your OWN work. Collaborating on the assignment and using someone else’s work is plagiarism. If I find any occurrences of this sort, both individuals involved will receive a grade of 0 for that assignment. A second occurrence will result in “F” for the course. It is your responsibility to make sure your individual assignments are not accessible to anyone else. See SAC Honesty Policy: https://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/AdmissionsRecords/Pages/Academic-Honesty-Policy-.aspx.

COURSE GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Students are responsible for complying with the add/drop procedures and for processing add/drop forms with the Admissions Office before deadlines.
2. Accommodations: A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying themselves to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Physical Disability Center in Johnson Center, U-103 or phone 9714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department.
3. Computer Labs: Academic Computing Center (A-106) and Business Computer Lab (A-104) can be used to complete assignments. Provide a SAC Student ID and take your own USB. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm.
4. Tutoring: If you should need any tutoring, sign-up for free tutoring with NetTutor. Information provided in Canvas modules.

Student Learning Objectives: 

• Develop problem-solving skills employing pattern recognition, transfer of learning and the ability to evaluate choices among solution techniques.
• Recognize when additional information is needed and obtain that material through researching outside sources.