Computer Literacy
	Instructor: Lindsay Grace

Course Title: Computer Literacy
Course Number and Section: GE110, F	Time: 12:00– 3:50
Number of Quarter Hours: 4	Term: Winter
Estimated Weekly Homework Hour: 2-3	Year: 2005
Course Length: 10 weeks (11th session is holiday)
	Place: Main
Instructor: Lindsay D. Grace
Office E-mail: LG3311@fac.aii.edu	Course Website: http://aii.lgrace.com

Course Description:
Computer Literacy acquaints and trains students in the use of computer packages. This training includes operating systems, word processing, database management, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Required Materials:
1. Three floppy disks (2 formatted for the IBM PC, 1 for the Mac) or 1 USB flash drive.
2. School login ID and password for e-mail access and project work.
3. One folder or binder.

Technology Needed: Access to a personal computer (Mac or PC) with reliable Internet connectivity.

Textbook:
Microsoft Office 2000 Projects
Carol M. Cram,
Course Technology, 2000,
ISBN 0-7600-6159-9

Objectives:
1. Describe what a computer is and how it processes data.
2. Explain and use different types of storage media.
3. Send and receive e-mail.
4. Demonstrate basic word processing skills.
5. Demonstrate basic spreadsheet skills.
6. Demonstrate basic presentation software skills.
7. Compare different operating systems and environments.
8. Demonstrate file management skills.
9. Use a printer and a scanner.
10. Demonstrate Internet skills.

Weekly Schedule

Week 1
PC History
PC Basics: Software Part 1
MS-Word Part I

Week 2
PC Basics: Software Part II
Operating Systems 1: Microsoft Operating Systems
MS-Word Part II
HTML

Week 3
Operating Systems 2: Apple Operating System et al.
MS-Excel Part I

Week 4
PC Basics: Hardware
MS-Excel Part II

Week 5
Midterm Review (PC Basics, MS-Word, MS-Excel)
Midterm Exam

Week 6
Database Introduction Part I
MS-Access

Week 7
PowerPoint Basics
Computer Networks: History

Week 8
Office 2000 Suite Integration
Computer Networks: Fundamentals

Week 9
The Internet and The World Wide Web
Final Exam Review

Week 10
The Computer's Future
Final Exam

Week 11
NO CLASS – Good Friday Holiday

Instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule

Grading System:
Point Score Range Letter Grade
93 and above A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
Below 63 F

Score Breakdown:

Homework/ Projects: 30%
Midterm: 30%
Final: 30%
Quizzes: 10%

There will be a minimum of 4 homework / project assignments.

Course Requirements and Policies

All students must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Illinois Institute of Art’s student handbook.

Attendance:
Students are expected to attend each class and arrive on time. Any student arriving late for an exam may not be given a chance to complete the exam. Late assignments are deducted one letter grade per day.

Makeup exams and acceptance of late assignments will only be granted in the following circumstances; Medical excuse, emergencies, campus-sponsored activities.

All issues of attendance and tardiness will be handled as school policy dictates and at the discretion of the instructor.

Cheating and Plagiarism:

Any student that cheats or plagiarizes will be reported to the school administration for immediate discipline.