CGS2100 Syllabus for Spring 2016 On Campus Sections Computer Fundamentals for Business 3 Credit Hours

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1 CGS2100 Syllabus for Spring 2016 On Campus Sections Computer Fundamentals for Business 3 Credit Hours Semester: Spring 2016 Course Coordinator*: Dr. Nazih Abdallah Office Number: HEC 220 Telephone Number: (407) E mail Address: abdallah@eecs.ucf.edu Office Hours: TUES and THURS 11:30 am 1:00 pm Course Description 1. Web assisted course ( ) designed to teach undergraduate students how to use computers (hardware and software) in business, including business applications, commercial packages, the Internet and Interne applications 2. All lecture material is available on the course website (No video streaming). Course bundle must be purchased for the lab material. 3. We use webcourses only for the lecture tests. Pre requisites Basic knowledge of computer hardware functions and MS Office suite is helpful for all students to complete the course successfully and it is required for students enrolled in this online section. Required Texts and Supplies 1. Lecture book: a. Modern business computer by Dr. Nazih Abdallah posted on the course website for free. b. Lecture notes are also published on the course website c. Test dates are published on the lecture calendar and important dates of the course website. 2. Lab material a. CGS2100 books package includes i. New Perspectives Office 2013, Introductory book ii. SAM 2013 Access Code b. Students need to have access to a PC and office 2013 because all assignments and project must be completed in office 2013 format. c. MAC cannot be used effectively in this course 3. USB flash drive. 4. Access to a computer with Office 2013

2 5. All supplies and course material are available at UCF bookstore. Course Structure This course consists of two parts: 1. Lecture Component (Business Computer Fundamentals) designed to cover wide topics of business computer theories focusing on: Business structure and Computer Needs Computers and Digital Basics Computer Hardware Computer Software Computer Malware Operating Systems and File Management Telecommunications and Networking The Internet The Web, E mail, and other Internet Services Databases and File Management 2. Lab Component (Computer Applications) designed to teach students how to use Microsoft Office 2013 Microsoft Word: documents and reports Microsoft Excel: tables and spreadsheets Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia presentations Microsoft Access: Database creation and manipulation Authoring and Updating webpages and websites Course Organization Because of the high enrollment, students are divided into sections Lecture sections: up to 350 students each Lab sections: up to 30 students each One TA/grader teaches lab material. On Campus student must enroll in a lecture section and a lab section. Grading 1. Final exam a. There is no final exam in this course during finals week. b. The final grade is computed based on the following grading scale:

3 Component Weight Lecture test 1 15% Lecture test 2 15% Lecture test 3 20% 10 SAM Assignments (4% each) 40% 1 Semester Project 10% Attendance* See Below *** Students missing 3 or more labs will automatically have their final course grade lowered by one full letter grade. It is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes on a regular basis. If you come to class late or leave early, you may be marked absent. c. Grade Disputes: a. If a student feels that his/her grade on a test or assignment is inaccurate, it is the student's responsibility to the lecture instructor (regarding lecture test grades) or the lab instructor (regarding assignment grades) within one week of the posting of the grade. b. Late requests or claims for a grade change will not be honored. c. Lab disputes that are not settled with the lab instructor must be reported by the student to the lecture instructor within one week. d. Testing a. Lecture tests will be online using the Webcourses system ( b. It is each student's responsibility to make sure they're able to log into Webcourses on the day of their test, and that their computer meets the Webcourses system requirements so that they can access the test successfully. c. You can click the "Check Your Browser" link on the Webcourses page to make sure your browser is properly configured. d. We use Webcourses only for your lecture tests e. All course grades and course information are available on the course website and not in webcourses. f. Lecture tests will be available for one day only and when you start a test you must finish it in 60 minutes. (You cannot stop and try to continue later)

4 Grade Disputes 1. Students who feel that their grade on a test or assignment is inaccurate, it is the student's responsibility to the lecture instructor (regarding lecture test grades) or the lab instructor (regarding assignment grades or lab attendance) within one week of the grade posting. 2. Late requests or claims for a grade change will not be honored. 3. Lab disputes that are not settled with the lab instructor must be reported by the student to the lecture instructor within one week. 4. Students missing 3 or more labs will automatically have their final course grade lowered by one full letter grade. 5. It is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes on a regular basis. If you come to class late or leave early, you may be marked absent. Extra Credit 1. Your lecture instructor may offer opportunities to earn extra credit during the lectures by giving pop quizzes. 2. Each quiz will be worth up to 3 extra credit points. 3. Extra credit points earned before each lecture test will curve that test grade; and they are considered as class contribution, 4. When combined with attendance, they also may raise your final grade a fraction of a point. Grading Procedures* Percentage Grade 90.00% % A 80.00% 89.99% B 70.00% 79.99% C 60.00% 69.99% D Below 60.00% * This course does not award +/ grades Class Policies F 1. All deadlines are posted in advance and no late work is accepted (tests and assignments). Missing a test will result in a grade of zero for that test.

5 2. Should you need to reschedule a test due a University Approved function, you must notify the lecture instructor of record two weeks prior to the test date via and documentation. 3. You will need written documentation of the University sponsored event and you will need to take the test earlier, not later. 4. If, in the beginning of the semester, you provide your instructor with a list of dates you will be absent, it will still be necessary for you to notify him/her again two weeks prior to your absence, so a makeup test may be scheduled. 5. Should you miss a test due to a tragedy or serious illness, you must inform the instructor of record for your section ASAP. 6. The instructor will not reschedule the test should you fail to inform her/ him immediately. You will need to present official documentation as proof (doctor s note, obituary, etc.). 7. There are absolutely no extensions to the assignment deadlines due to any kind of tragedy, illness, computer problems or account problems. 8. You are strongly advised to start the assignments early. In addition, your lab instructor is not permitted to make changes to due dates. 9. You are to always follow the due dates on the course calendar, regardless of whether your lab instructor extends the date. Any due date changes are made by the lecture instructors only, and these changes will be posted to the course web site. 10. Lab instructors do not have the authority to change any class policies, deadlines, or requirements stated on the course website or syllabus. The course website & the syllabus override all. Students, who have issues or comments regarding these matters, must contact the lecture instructor (instructor of record) directly. Student Responsibilities CGS2100 course requires students to schedule access to computer technology outside of class time. Students must keep backups of all projects until the UCF registrar posts their grade. Students must agree to the academic dishonesty statement (linked below). Zero Tolerance Policy and Academic Dishonesty Policy Available at Academic Dishonesty Procedure 1. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for your education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to infringements of academic integrity. 2. Penalties can include the following: a. Failing grade in an assignment or in the course,

6 b. Suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student's official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. c. For more information about the Z Designation, see Recommendations for Success 1. Because of the high enrollment in this course, as well as our dedication to provide as much help as possible while applying the same standards and level of fairness to all students 2. It is very important that you carefully read the following recommendations for success in this course: a. Don t forget to check the course website at least once every 48 hours. b. Don t forget to carefully read the assignment directives c. Don t assignment to the lecture instructor. All assignments should be submitted according to the instructions on the assignment. d. Don t wait until the last minute and submit your assignment late and/or encounter last minute problems e. Don t copy, with or without altering, an assignment of another student. This will result in a dishonesty incident and compromise your academic future at the University. f. You can get any help you need from any available source to you, but you should be the author of your assignments and project. g. Don t forget to the lecture instructor and the lab instructor about any emergency on time. h. Don t forget to check your grades page on the course website at least twice each week and about any dispute or any problem on the spot. 3. Because this course adopts a zero tolerance policy, any failure to observe the course instructions and directives may result in a grade reduction or zero. Course Website 1. URL: 2. Students are responsible for reading all material posted on the course website. 3. You will be responsible for important announcements that will be posted there throughout the semester. You are required to check this website at least once every 48 hours.

7 Contact the Instructors 1. The best way to reach your instructors is through sending a "brief" message or visiting their office during my office hours. 2. Phone calls or phone messages are recommended only during instructor's office hours and not a useful tool if you need an urgent response. 3. If you have any questions or concerns about your test grades in lecture, please contact your lecture instructor. 4. If you have specific questions about your lab assignments, lab attendance or project grades, please direct these questions to your lab instructor. 5. Any test grade, scheduling or grade disputes in this course (both lab & lecture) are decided upon and handled only by the lecture instructor. 6. It is the student's responsibility to contact the "right" person prior to deadlines. Your s should: 1. Be brief and to the point 2. Contain the full thread, otherwise the instructor will not / cannot respond 3. Be specific questions which are not answered through the course web site 4. Contain your name, NID, lecture section, and lab section Students with Special Needs Students who have special testing needs are required to contact the Student Disability Services at the beginning of the semester in order to make special testing arrangements. They are located in FC 185 and can be reached at (407) ***The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at any time when nee. The Course Schedule (lecture and lab calendars and assignments) are available on the Website. Check the Course Website Regularly! Welcome and Good Luck