Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Microcomputer Applications
CIS146
Prerequisites: None.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Teresa Roberson
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
roberson@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5276
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the most common microcomputer software applications. These software packages should include typical features of applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize selected features of these packages. This course will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 certification.
This course or an equivalent is CORE for the AAT and AAS CIS programs.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Moodle
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus		 Moodle
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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GGoing to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take one exam during the semester.   Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for the required exam. Proctoring arrangements for the exam should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
Special Attendance Requirements : Students will need to come to campus to complete one course exam.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbook:  Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Windows XP Edition, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat
 
Software Requirements:  Microsoft Office 2007 - Students will need access to Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access in order to complete course assignments.

Recommended Supplies:  128 MB Flash Drive
Flash drive will be used to store assignments until they are submitted in Blackboard.
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Teresa Roberson, the course instructor, at 256-331-5276 or roberson@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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