Instructor: Barbara J. Mikolajczak
Please note that this syllabus is not a contract and is subject to change
MT 34801 Information Systems: Applications Overview
*ONLINE COURSE* - All class meetings, including the first, are online.
Prerequisite: None, but familiarity with Windows and Macintosh operating systems a plus.
Course covers the fundamentals of operating and maintaining the Windows OS and a variety of desktop productivity applications. Includes basic concepts: terminology, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, portable document format, webpage browsing, Internet safety, network terminology and authoring tools. Students taught to utilize online discussion groups (via the Internet) for course work conducted outside of class. No auditors.
Requirements: Internet access, Web-based email, digital (online) textbook, and a modern Windows/Macintosh computer at home (or work) that you have the permission to install software on.
Platform(s): Windows/Macintosh (Linux, UNIX variants also possible but support will be limited)
Time Commitments: 5 to 10 hours out of class every week
Readings: 1 or 2 chapters from textbook every week
Homework: 1 or 2 take-home assignments/coursework every week
Promptly at 6:30pm on September 13th you will use need to be at your computer that has internet access (broadband preferred), a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) and that allows you to download and install software.
All instructions on how to take the class will be posted at the following website: http://www.gridinstitute.com/bc/mt34801/
The instructions will be very detailed and the professor will be online to guide you through any problems or concerns you may have during that time.
http://www.gridinstitute.com/bc/mt34801/
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ONLINE DIGITAL TEXTBOOK |
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Book title: DISCOVERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS,
Academic Edition
Note: The text book is available at a discounted academic rate
to students of this class.
Click on textbook icon to the left for details. |
| Students collaborate through the MT34801 Yahoo Group | |
| Group name: Group home: Group email: |
MT34801 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MT34801/ MT34801@yahoogroups.com |
Note - These timelines are subject to change. Changes will be noted in class and on the class list. Students are responsible to take note of any changes.
Class 1: Introduction
Class 2: Immersive Education
Class 3: Operation Systems
Class 4: Internet Safety and Security
Class 5: Microsoft Office - Locally, Online and Alternatives
Class 6: Word Processing I
Class 7:Word Processing II
Class 8: MIDTERM
Class 9: Spreadsheets I
Class 10: Spreadsheets II
Class 11: PDF
Class 12: Presentations I
Class 13:Presentations II
Class 14: FINAL