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Fresno City College School of Business

CIT 15 Computer Literacy
COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Michael Catlapp, B.A.
Phone: 559-442-8222 Leave Message
E-mail: michael.catlapp@fresnocitycollege.edu
Office Hours: By arrangement
Web site: http://blackboard.fresnocitycollege.edu
Login and Password: Student ID including leading zeros CIT-15-24123 (24123)

Days Schedule No. Times Room
Wednesday CIT-15-24175 6:00 9:50 127

Course Purpose/Objectives: The objective of this introductory course is to introduce common computer
terminology and experience popular software packages including word processing and spreadsheets. The class
examines computer hardware, networking, databases, the Internet, current and future uses of computers and
social issues created by computers. This class fulfills the computer literacy graduation requirement. Advisory:
Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or ESL 67 and 68 recommended.
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use Microsoft Office (or the current software application suite currently used for instruction by the Fresno
City College Computer Information Technology (CIT) Department).
Use a word processing application program to design and create a document with specified font
characteristics, margins, justification, line spacing and other specified format characteristics.
Use a spreadsheet application program to design and create a spreadsheet workbook containing
formulas, predefined functions, and graphs
Use a relational database application program to design and build a functional database
Use presentation software to create an electronic slide presentation

2. Use and operate a microcomputer to perform basic business functions including:
Sending and receiving e-mail
Using the Windows file management system to locate electronic files
Conduct searches on the World Wide Web for specified information
Describing basic microcomputer hardware components

3. Design and create a Visual Basic (or other programming language as specified) program.
4. Identify and explain common telecommunications network models as determined by his/her performance on
assignments, examinations, and participation.


Required Text and Materials: All students should have their books and materials no later than the beginning
of the third week of class.
1. Required Concepts Texts: Understanding Computers (Morley & Parker, 14th Ed)
2. Required Application Software: MyITLab Office 2010 Online.
3. Recommended Software: Some assignments use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010
software. MS Office is available in our classroom, the FCC Library computer lab, and the lab classes
listed below. Or the students may purchase the software for use off campus.
4. Additional Materials: Storage media or cloud storage and a computer with internet access to complete
lab assignments. This class REQUIRES the use of a computer.

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Teaching Methods and Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation/Class Meetings: Regular attendance and participation is expected. Students are
responsible for taking tests, actively listening to lectures, participating in class discussions and group
work assignments. When additional time is available, students are expected to work on their
assignments. Since an absent student can not participate, students participation points will be reduced
for absences, as well as non-participation.

2. Grading Criteria: Letter grades will be determined based on the percentage of possible points earned
during the semester, based on the items outlined below.


DESCRI PTI ON DETAI L POI NTS
MyITLab Assignments 17 Labs @ 10 each 170
Lab Assignments or Projects 14 projects @ 50 each 700
PowerPoint Presentation Oral presentation to class 50
Chapter Quizzes end of Chapter Chapter 1-4 @ one quiz 45
Final Exam 1 Final @ 35 35
Total: 1000
* The above may be modified to meet the needs of the class, as determined by the Instructor.

Grading Scale: A 90%-100%, B 80%-89%, C 70%-79%, D 60%-69%, F Below 60%

3. MYITLAB Assignments: There are multiple MYITLAB assignments. Points awarded are based on
percentage correct. Labs require the use of a computer with Internet access and MYITLAB software.
The MYITLAB assignments will shut off automatically as they are completed and on the due dates
listed in the tentative course schedule.

4. Lab Projects: There are several hands-on lab assignments requiring critical thinking and the application
of skills learned in class to real world situations. Many of the labs require group collaboration; failure to
work in a group will reduce the possible points by half.

5. Submitting assignments: How assignments are submitted depends on the TYPE of assignment.

Email assignments must include your name, CIT 15 and class schedule number in the subject area.
MyITLab assignments must be completed using the MyITLab software program.
Presentation is done during class using MS PowerPoint. Handout on grading will be provided.
Printed assignments should be turned in during class. You will lose points for improperly labeled,
unprofessional appearance, or out of order assignments. Attach a cover page with the following
information on all printed assignments:
Your name (and team members names)
CIT 15 and days and times your class meets
Class Schedule Number
Title of the assignment
Current date
6. Tests and Final Exam: There are three tests and a comprehensive final. The tests assess the students
comprehension of material in the concepts text. The required final is comprehensive.

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7. Due dates: See the tentative course schedule for assignment due dates, scheduled lectures, quizzes and
tests. Due dates are based on class meeting times. Unless otherwise specified, M classes have
Wednesday due dates. All labs are due.

Late Assignments and Make ups:
1. Late Assignments: Since the Lab and MyITLab assignments are available weeks in advance and may
be completed and turned in early, late assignments are not accepted.

2. Quiz and Test Make ups: There will be no make-up for quizzes, or in-class lab assignments. A
make-up test will be allowed within one week of scheduled test, but will be lowered by one
letter grade. The final exam must be taken when scheduled.

Course Policies:
A. Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious violations of school policy and will not be
tolerated. Unless specified, all assignments are expected to be done individually. Completing a non-
group assignment as a team is considered cheating. Cheating on an exam or assignment will result in
receiving a zero for the entire exam or assignment, having a copy of a Dishonesty Infraction Form put in
your permanent record and can lead to expulsion from the class or the University.

B. Classroom Courtesy: No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab. Please turn off cell phones,
pagers, and other electronic devices before entering the classroom. Electronic devices interrupting the
class are unprofessional. Students are expected to act appropriately and respect others. Disruptive
students will be asked to leave the class. Any students asked to leave will be marked absence and/or
tardy and will not be allowed to make up missed work.

C. Dropping the Class: Excessive absences (two absences in the first three weeks or four absences before
the drop deadline) and/or unsatisfactory performance may result in a student being dropped from class.
Two tardies count as one absence. However, do not count on being dropped. It is the responsibility of
the student to drop this class if he/she wishes to do so. See the tentative schedule for the drop deadline.

D. Extenuating Circumstances: The school has a policy for extenuating circumstances. Any student
experiencing an unusual situation that affects their class participation or assignments, please contact the
instructor to discuss dropping/grading options.

E. Internet & Email: Most assignments for this course will require the use of the Internet including email,
MYITLAB and Blackboard. Students need to enter their email address in Blackboard during the second
week of class. If they do not have an email address, they need to set one up.

F. Missed Classes: The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he or
she is absent. This can be done by contacting a classmate, the instructor during office hours, via phone
or e-mail or accessing the class website. Due dates will NOT be extended due to student absence.

G. Need for Assistance: Please notify the instructor during the first week of class if any special
accommodations are needed for this course, due to a verifiable physical or learning disability.

H. Technical Difficulties: The student is responsible for submitting assignments on or before due dates
regardless of technical difficulties.

I. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: If you have special needs as addressed by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please notify me immediately after class. Reasonable efforts
will be made to accommodate your special needs

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Tentative Course Schedule*

Week
Week
Begins
Lecture &
Reading Chapters
Project & Lab MyITLab Assignments
1 01/13 Introduction Syllabus
Intro to Lab
Website creation Weebly
Installation/Account setup
MyITLab Internet 1
2
01/20 H
01/22
Chapter 1
Word 1
1-Menu
Windows 7
3 01/29 Chapter 2
Word 1
1-Menu
MyITLab Word 1
4 02/05 Chapter 3
Word 2
2-Newsletter
MyITLab Word 2
5 02/12 Chapter 4
Word 3
3-Mail Merge
4-I invatations
MyITLab Word 3
6
02/17 H
02/19
Review 1-4 5-Building Computers MyITLab Word 4
7 02/26 Chapter 5 5-Building Computers MyITLab Excel 1
8 03/05 Chapter 6 6-Computer Parts List MyITLab Excel 2
9 03/12 Chapter 7
Excel 1
7-Budget 1 Month
MyITLab Excel 3
10 03/19 Chapter 8
Excel 2 & 3
8- 12 Months 9-Graphs
MyITLab Excel 4
11 03/26 Chapter 9
Power Point 1
10-Dream Vacation
MyITLab Power Point 1, 2
12 04/02 Chapter 10
Power Point
10-Dream Vacation
MyITLab Power Point 3, 4
13 04/09 Chapter 11
PowerPoint Labs
PowerPoint Presentations
MyITLab Access 1
04/14 Spring Break
14 04/23 Chapter 12
Access
11-Music Data Base
MyITLab Access 2
15 04/30 Chapter 13
Access
12- Music Data Base
MyITLab Access 3
16 05/07 Chapter 14 13-Visual Basic Project MyITLab Access 4
17 05/14 Chapter 15 14-Weebly Account
18 05/19 Final Review Final Exam
Comprehensive 150
Questions
*Any changes to the schedule or due dates will be announced in class and may be modified to meet the needs of
the class, as determined by the Instructor.