THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2007

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Communicating Via Computers 74930, 72140, 72456

-CS 171-(00-02)

FALL 2007 ~ SEMESTER:

T~ 2:10 pm - 3:00 pm	GL04	(Lecture) 74930 171-00
WR~2:10 pm -3:00 pm	LA 206	(Lab) 72140 171-01
TR~ 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm	LA 206	(Lab) 72456 171-02

CREDITS: 3….. Spend 2-3 hours of outside work per credit per week!

COMMUNICATING VIA COMPUTERS: Offered every term. The use of the computer for information presentation and communication; emphases placed on the use of electronic resources for the access, management, and presentation of information.

PREREQUISITE: Previous computer experience or consent of instructor

Help sessions may be available please inquire if needed.

FACULTY:

Kristine Vessey, M.Ed University of Montana 2003, second major Business Information Technology Education 2000, B.S. Accounting, University Of Montana 1999

Email: kristinevessey@umontana.edu

Phone: 406-218-9025 (Cell)

406-251-1388 (Home/Office)

Office Hours: Rm SS 404 By Appointment

LA 206	T 4:00	5:00 pm
LA 206	R 4:00	5:00 pm

CAMPUS LAB HOURS:

Go To: http://www.umt.edu/it > Facilities > Lab Hours

All of the Windows based IT computer labs have Office 2007. This includes LA 206, LA 242, LA 240, And the UC 255 lab.

Our Mac lab (FA 210) is running Office 2004 for Macs and will likely be upgraded once Office 2008 for Macs comes out in the spring.

CIS help desk should have a schedule of the labs above and times available SS 120

(243-HELP)

BLACKBOARD:

Assignments and Syllabus Will Be Posted On Blackboard

Blackboard Sign-in and instruction go to > http://umonline.umt.edu/studentinfo/welcome.htm

GRIZMAIL AND SCAUID ID’s

For information concerning your SCAUID ID”S go to this campus Web site: http://grizmail.umt.edu/ For additional information please contact IT Central, 243-HELP (4357).

About your NetID (formerly SCAUID) Password

Your original NetID (formerly SCAUID) password is the last 6 digits of your University ID. In addition to GrizMail use your NetID to login to: Blackboard, Wireless, IT computer lab logins, the UM portal and library remote resources. Any changes you make to your NetID password affect all of these systems.

other materials:

Blackboard, Independent and Group projects (to be announced), Internet, Microsoft Office Access and Excel Programs from Office 2007 Upgrade. Program Availability http://www.umt.edu/it. For personal home computers this software can be purchased from the University bookstore.

other materials:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will: have knowledge of working with Blackboard (an online computer course tool), intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point and should have become self-sufficient in the use of computers and software applications so that you can effectively use them for communicating. You should also have basic knowledge of protecting a PC and campus computers from viruses, and familiarity of the Internet and its copyright laws.

The student will be able to use the Word, Excel and PowerPoint software to create advanced word processing document for effective communications including letters, flyers and mail merge, create interesting and effective PowerPoint presentations and create meaningful spreadsheet applications.

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:

FALL SEMESTER 2007

August 28-31 Class Begins, Introduction, Protecting Computers from Virus, Internet Copyright Laws, Lab Rules, Blackboard Orientation

September 3 Labor Day Holiday

September 4-October 4 Word Program (pp. 69-310/Blue)

October 4, 2007 First Exam Microsoft Word

Oct 5-Nov 2 Excel Program, Spreadsheets

Nov 3- Dec 7 Power Point Program

November 12 Veterans Memorial Holiday

November 21, 22, 23 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 3-Dec 7 Final PP Presentation Weeks

Dec 10-14 Finals Week (Final to Be Announced)

Final Exam Microsoft Excel/PP Only

ASSIGNMENTS:

Each week you will have one new reading assignment and must complete one task assignment. I will not accept emailed assignments only hard copies of your assignments unless instructed to do so. I will be instructing how to get onto your Blackboard early in your semester. I do advise you to save all of your assignments on disk or personal computer file or BlackBoard.

Each lecture new assignments will be handed out in lecture. If you are absent, you can view your missed assignment on Blackboard Friday. Turn in a hard copy of your assignment during lecture day the following lecture. I will not accept late assignments! I will not allow, “My computer crashed!” as an excuse for late homework, if you computer is not working use campus labs to complete your assignment!

SCHEDULED LABS:

Your scheduled lab hours are listed above. These labs are set up to allow lecture, follow along work and to work on your homework while your instructor and lab assistant are available for individual help. You are required to attend the lab you enrolled. You may also do work on your own computers at home or at unscheduled lab times.

EXAMS:

You will have one midterm exam and a final exam (each you will take on Blackboard).The date and time of exams will be announced in class and on Blackboard.

MISSED EXAMS:

I will not give makeup exams with exception of a medical, University athlete and you have a sporting event or family emergency! You must make prior arrangements with me if you are going to be out of town and you may locate a computer to access Blackboard on Internet at any location.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT:

Performance Points System: Grade Weights:

A 90-100% Assignments 60%

B 80-89% Exams 40%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

P A, B, or C

NP D or F

CLASS CONDUCT:

Students at the University of Montana are required to follow the University Student Conduct Rules (you may view these rules on University Web Site).

I WILL NOT TOLERATE:

Cheating

Plagiarism (University Rules on Catalog 2004-2005 Page 21)

Disrespect to the instructor or other class members (this includes talking)

Vulgar Language or any obscenity

Assignments with Inappropriate Pornography

Use of Lab Internet to View Inappropriate Pornography

Alcohol or illegal substance in the classroom

Either of these offenses will result in you being asked to leave!

POLICIES:

Incompletes can be received up to three weeks before the end of the semester if passing work is achieved and with regular attendance.

Review the University policy concerning late drops on the University Web Site. http://www.umt.edu/catalog/acpolpro.tm#5.

There are five circumstances under which a late drop might be approved: registration errors, accident or illness, family emergency, change in work schedule, no assessment of performance in class after the deadline. You must have documented justification for one of these circumstances.

View the standard policy on incompletes on University Web Site: http:www.umt.edu/catalog/acpolpro.htm#28

CHALLENGED STUDENTS:

If you have a challenge, please notify the instructor at the beginning of the course with any special needs for this course. Your challenge must be “certified” by DSS.

Academic Calendar

Autumn Semester 2007

August 22-24 (Wednesday-Friday) - Semester Begins; Orientation & Registration
August 24 (Friday) - New Faculty Orientation
August 27 (Monday) - Classes Begin
September 3 (Monday) - Labor Day, Holiday
October 29 - November 9 - Spring 2008 Registration Begins
November 12 (Monday) Veterans Day Holiday
November 21-22-23 (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday) - Thanksgiving Vacation
December 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday) - Study Days
December 10-14 (Monday-Friday) - Final Examinations