CS 172-50 Introduction to Computer Modeling
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Lab: As of now we will not have a lab – I will add and
optional lab if it is needed. CIS Computer Labs.
Instructor: Trish Duce
email: ducepa@mso.umt.edu
Phone: 243-5779
Office: Hoyt Athletic Complex 236C
Office Hours: Appointment
Required
Texts:
·
Robert T. Grauer
and Maryann Barber. Exploring Microsoft Excel 2002. Prentice Hall,
2002.
·
Robert T. Grauer
and Maryann Barber. Exploring Microsoft Access 2002. Prentice Hall,
2002.
Topics: Fundamentals of : Operating Systems, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint (applications in Microsoft Office), and several
modeling strategies.
Grades: There will be approximately 13 homework assignments
worth 50% of your final grade. There will be 2 exams each worth 25% of
your final grade. The applications in Microsoft Office must be used to
complete assignments. These
applications are what you will be tested on.
P/NP
option: A
student must earn the equivalent of a letter grade of A,B, or C for a P.
Prerequisites: Previous computer experience and
Math 100 or equivalent score on Math Placement Test or consent of
instructor.
Late Course
Work: Late
submissions will be penalized 5 points no matter what the circumstances
are. Each student is allowed to hand in one homework assignment late
without being penalized. All course work not submitted with in
one week after the due date will receive a 0.
Makeup
Exams: If a student is
unable to take an exam at the specified time, he or she must contact me prior to
that time. Failure to do so will
result in a 0 for that exam.
Copying / Cheating /
Collaborating:
You must do your own work.
You may seek explanations and examples from other students, from teaching
assistants, and from teachers. However, the end product must the the result of your individual efforts. Under no
circumstances should you provide another student with your work, or parts of
your work. The penalties for cheating are severe (see the Student Conduct
booklet), so don't get involved in it!
Profanity and obscenity will not be tolerated in class or on
assignments.
Dropping and Adding Courses or Changing
Sections, Grading or Credit Status: http://www.umt.edu/catalog/acpolpro.htm#5
Policy on
Incompletes:
http://www.umt.edu/catalog/acpolpro.htm#28 If an
incomplete is appropriate, a form must be filled out and submitted to the CS
department.
Technical assistance available for students:
Technical
assistance and email accounts:
CIS Help Desk: 406.243.4357
helpdesk@umontana.edu
UMOnline login accounts:
Marvin Paulson: 406.243.6394, marvin.paulson@umontana.edu