MIC 101
Microsoft Office Suite
Syllabus
Instructor: Amber Richter
Course Title: Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (MIC 101)
Course Number: 1959
Credit Value: 4
Instructor: Amber Richter
Office Location: 3176-J
Office Hours: By appointment only.
Email: arichter@sccd.ctc.edu
Prerequisites: None
Textbooks: Microsoft Office XP, Introductory Concepts and Techniques; by Shelly, Cashmann, and Vermaat; 2002; ISBN: 0-7895-6289-8 (You can take a peek at the book on its Web site.)
Course Description: MIC 101 is an introduction to basic computer use with an emphasis on using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Course Purpose/Overview/Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have basic skills using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will also gain comfort with computers as they work, enabling them to continue to move ahead in their computing skills.
Instructor’s Educational Philosophy: Students learn best by taking responsibility for their own education. Instructors give students opportunities to let themselves learn. Computing, like most topics, is best approached by getting as much hands-on experience as possible. In order to get the grade you want, you must earn it with your work on homework and the project. It is your responsibility to do the work, turn things in on time, and ask for help if you are having any problems. In general, last minute requests for points will lead me to believe that you are not doing your part in this process.
Special Needs: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.
Cheating Policy: Any cheating will result in a zero grade for the assignment. Each student must do her/his own work and may not share files.
Basic Assignment Guidelines:
Calendar/Schedule: The following is tentative and subject to change as the class progresses. All assignments will be submitted electronically.
Week 1: Course Intro/Tips for Success and Intro to Windows & Office
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Week 2: Intro to Windows & Office and Appendix A (Help System)
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Week 3: Word Project 1
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Week 4: Word Project 2
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Week 5: Excel Project 1
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Week 6: Excel Project 2
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Week 7: Access Project 1
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Week 8: Access Project 2
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Week 9: PowerPoint Project 1
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Week 10: PowerPoint Project 2
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Week 11: Teacher/Course Evaluation and Final Project
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