CS 172-50   Introduction to Computer Modeling

Online: Login at:  http://umonline.umt.edu

Lab: As of now we will not have a lab – I will add and optional lab if it is needed. Click on the following for labs on campus:  http://www.umt.edu/it/learning/Computerlabs.htm

Instructor:  Trish Duce

email:  ducepa@mso.umt.edu

Phone:  243-5779

Office:  Hoyt Athletic Complex 236C

Office Hours: Appointment

Required Package:  (ISBN for package: 0131356364):

·         Microsoft Office 2007 Plus Edition.

·         MyIT software for Microsoft Office 2007

Topics: Fundamentals of : Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint (applications in Microsoft Office 2007), and several modeling strategies.  (Emphasis on Excel and Access)

Grades:  Homework assignments will be worth 70% of your final grade.  There will be 2 exams each worth 15% of your final grade.  The applications in Microsoft Office 2007 must be used to complete assignments.  These applications are what you will be tested on.  The plus, minus grading system will not be used. 

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:  http://www2.umt.edu/catalog/policy_procedure.htm#adddrop

Policy on Incompletes:  http://www2.umt.edu/catalog/policy_procedure.htm#incomplete   If an incomplete is appropriate, a form must be filled out and submitted to the CS department.

Technical assistance available for students:

For questions regarding your NetID (formerly SCAUID), changing NetID passwords, email accounts, and general computer assistance:
IT Central Help Desk: (406) 243-4357, itcentral@umontana.edu

Blackboard technical support:
Marvin Paulson: (406) 243-6394, courseware-support@umontana.edu

General registration information:
Clare Kelly: (406) 243-4626, clare.kelly@umontana.edu