CBIS 2215 - Intro to Computers in Business

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS

Catalog Description: Prerequisites: Three semester hours of college math and 25 WPM keyboarding skills. This course is an introductory survey of the role of computer information systems. Emphasis is on computer requirements in organizations, history of hardware development, hardware functions, systems development, programming, computer operations, and ethical issues. Introductory level experience is gained in the use of telecommunications systems, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases. Students may satisfy this course by taking CBIS 3215. 

Objectives: 

1. Demonstrate competency in using computer hardware components. 
2. Identify and solve computer and ancillary equipment and software problems at the user level. 
3. Demonstrate, by example, the ability to employ word processing systems to create ,edit, store, retrieve, merge, and print documents. This includes, but is not limited to, spell checking, creation of headers and footers, footnotes, endnotes, usage of different fonts, mail merge, tables and graphic images. 
4. Demonstrate, by example, a working knowledge of the correct usage and creation of line, pie and bar graphs. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation of graphs and their insertion into word processing documents, and presentation graphics. 
5. Demonstrate, by example, the ability to create, maintain, and employ database management systems. This includes, but is not limited to, report generation and printing, label generation and printing, queries and the importing and exporting of data from/to word processors and spreadsheets. 
6. Demonstrate, by example, competency in the application of spreadsheet systems. This includes, but is not limited to, creation of spreadsheet solutions to contemporary problems (grade books, home budgets, and simple statistical analyses), edition, storage, retrieval, and writing simple macros. 
7. Demonstrate, by example, competency in the use of computer graphics. This includes, but is not limited to, drawing and painting of original computer art, and using clip-art to convey visual meaning. 
8. Demonstrate, by example, competency in the creation and use of computer-assisted presentations. This includes, but is not limited to, slide-shows and forms of multi-media presentations. 
9. Demonstrate competency in the use of information networks. This includes, but is not limited to, transfer of files, e-mail, sharing of software and Internet accesses. 
10. Demonstrate competency in the use of telecommunications hardware and software. This includes, but is not limited to, modem selection and usage, understanding network selection criteria, and network security and control. 

Required Text & Materials: 

• Text: Shelly, Cashman, & Vermaat, Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Course Technology, 2002, ISBN 0-7895-6289-8. 
• Text: Shelly, Cashman, & Vermatt, Discovering Computers, Concepts for a Digital World – 2004, ISBN 0-7895-6512-9 
• A minimum of 2 blank 3.5” high-density diskettes and at least one 100MB Zip disk. 
• An e-mail account with the capability to handle attachments in different file formats is required. 

Other Policies: 

• Students are expected to read assignments before coming to class, prepare notes, and be prepared to discuss the material assigned. 
• Projects are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Failure to turn-in a project on the date assigned will result in a 10-point penalty for each day a project is late. These projects will be assigned during class periods. Failure to attend a class does not constitute relief from assignments made. 
• Quizzes may be given without prior notice. 
• Interaction between and among students is encouraged. However, your projects turned-in for grade must be your own work. You are reminded of the GC&SU honor code; violation of any sort will be dealt with in accordance with University policy. 
• In event of a fire alarm signal, you should exit the building in a quick and orderly manner via the nearest hallway exit. Do not use the elevators if the alarm is sounding. 
• All project work will be forwarded to the instructor via e-mail or turned in on diskette and/or printed form, as specified in the assignment. 
• Students are reminded of the requirement to pass a senior exit examination. Content of this class will be covered in that examination. It is therefore suggested that you retain books and notes accordingly.

Course Location/Time: Section 1: T/Th, 8:00-9:15, Atkinson Hall, Room 308

Course Web Site: http://www.professorpayne.com/fall2004/cbis2215/

Evaluation:

Requests for Modifications: Any student requiring instructional modifications due to a documented disability should make an appointment to meet with the instructor as soon as possible. An official letter from GC&SU documenting the disability will be expected in order to receive accommodations.

Schedule: The tentative course calendar may be found at http://www.professorpayne.com/fall2004/cbis2215/calendar.htm - updates will be made as needed.

The last day for withdrawal without academic penalty is Tuesday, October 12.

THIS COURSE SYLLABUS PROVIDES A GENERAL PLAN FOR THE COURSE. MODIFICATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY.