IT 103: Introduction to Computing
Section 2XX, Lab Syllabus
Spring 2007
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TEXT BOOK:
Kendall/Hunt, Fundamentals of Computing, Custom book. ISBN: 0-7575-2270-X.
Please do not
buy a used book. It may not contain an activation code that is needed for
midterm and final exams.
EXAMS (MIDTERM AND FINAL):
Both lab midterm and final exams are closed book. There is no makeup for missed
exams for any reason. You must bring your valid GMU ID to lab on the scheduled
exam dates.
DISABILITIES:
Students needing special accommodations should register with the
HONOR CODE:
You may ask other students for help during lab (in fact, you are encouraged to
do so), but each student is expected to do his/her own work. Lab exams are to
be done without assistance. Any student caught cheating on exams or copying
assignments will be turned in to the Honor Committee. Help is always available.
See your lecture or lab instructor if you have any problems or concerns. We
want everyone to learn a lot and do well!
GMU Honor Code
GMU
Responsible Use of Computing Policy
SCHEDULE:
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ASSIGNMENTS |
LABS -- Due Dates -- |
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Mon
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Tues
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Wed
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Thurs
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Fri
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Syllabus and Schedule, WebCT
account, Uploading assignments on WebCT procedure |
Jan 22 |
Jan 23 |
Jan 24 |
Jan 25 |
Jan 26 |
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MS Excel Case Study 1 |
Jan 29 |
Jan 30 |
Jan 31 |
Feb 1 |
Feb 2 |
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MS Excel Case Study 2 |
Feb 5 |
Feb 6 |
Feb 7 |
Feb 8 |
Feb 9 |
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Mandatory Class Attendance CompAssess In-class
Exercise on Word and Excel (be present in class to get credit) |
Feb 12 |
Feb 13 |
Feb 14 |
Feb 15 |
Feb 16 |
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Lab Exam - CompAssess
(Word and Excel) |
Feb 19 |
Feb 20 |
Feb 21 |
Feb 22 |
Feb 23 |
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MS PowerPoint Case Study 1 |
Feb 26 |
Feb 27 |
Feb 28 |
Mar 1 |
Mar 2 |
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MS PowerPoint Case Study 2 |
Mar 5 |
Mar 6 |
Mar 7 |
Mar 8 |
Mar 9 |
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Mandatory Class Attendance XHTML Assignment 1 |
Mar 19 |
Mar 20 |
Mar 21 |
Mar 22 |
Mar 23 |
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Mandatory Class Attendance XHTML Assignment 2 |
Mar 26 |
Mar 27 |
Mar 28 |
Mar 29 |
Mar 30 |
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Lecture project help session |
Apr 2 |
Apr 3 |
Apr 4 |
Apr 5 |
Apr 6 |
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MS Access Case Study 1 |
Apr 9 |
Apr 10 |
Apr 11 |
Apr 12 |
Apr 13 |
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MS Access Case Study 2 |
Apr 16 |
Apr 17 |
Apr 18 |
Apr 19 |
Apr 20 |
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Mandatory Class Attendance CompAssess In-class Exercise on PowerPoint and Access (be present in class to get credit) |
Apr 23 |
Apr 24 |
Apr 25 |
Apr 26 |
Apr 27 |
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Lab Exam - CompAssess (Power Point and Access) |
Apr 30 |
May 1 |
May 2 |
May 3 |
May 4 |
GRADING POLICY
(ASSIGNMENTS):
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Assignment |
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Word : |
5 points each |
10 points |
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Excel : |
5 points each |
10 points |
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XHTML : |
10 points each |
20 points |
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PowerPoint : |
5 points each |
10 points |
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Access : |
5 points each |
10 points |
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CompAssess In-class
exercise: |
10 points each |
40 points |
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Total |
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100 points -20% of the total grade for IT 103 |
GRADING POLICY
(EXAMS):
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Exams |
Points |
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Midterm : |
10 points each |
20 points |
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Final : |
10 points each |
20 points |
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Total |
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40 points -10% of the total grade for IT 103 |
Labs are due by the end of lab or as indicated on the lab schedule. No late work will be accepted unless accompanied by doctor's note or approved by the instructor.
· Students shall upload assignments on WebCT. No assignment will be accepted via email.
· Your grades will be posted on WebCT (under Lab Grades link) by the start of the following class period. Discuss any grade discrepancies with your instructor immediately.
HOLIDAYS:
Spring Break: March 11 – March 18