INTE 290 Summer 2015

INTE 290 Course Description Computer Usage and Document Design is an introduction to basic computing concepts and applications presented through Web-based media that is designed for students with minimal computer skills. The course allows students to familiarize themselves with the Microsoft Windows environment and the latest Microsoft Office applications through guided instruction, interactive simulations, and hands-on experience.  In addition, this course will give students an overview of the evolution of personal computing, discuss the many uses of the Internet, introduce wireless networks, offer advice on purchasing a computer, and provide information about emerging technologies.

INTE 290 General Information Instructor: Andrew McAusland Instructor Contact Information: amcaus@Hotmail.com This email address allows you to contact me directly with any general inquiries. If you have any questions or concerns about the course, or if there is a delay in hearing back from your TA, please do not hesitate to use this email. TA Contact Information: available through the course website Note: Please email your TA with any questions or concerns you have, or if you require further feedback. Also, allow for a 24 hour response time during the week (Monday-Friday). Teaching Assistants check their messages once over the 48 hour weekend period and are not available on statutory or university holidays.

INTE 290 Course Website The course website can be accessed at www.econcordia.com Your eConcordia account will be valid until the end of the term for which you are registered. Your account will allow you to access the online course material, which includes videos, notes, discussion boards, all graded course components, useful links, readings and many more resources from the course website for the duration of the term.

Information Regarding Assessments Quizzes Each quiz will be available from 12:00 AM to 11: 59 PM on a specified date (Please refer to the Agenda in the course outline). The format of the quiz is multiple choice and true and false questions based on the readings of the course. Assignments Assignment instructions will be available on a specified date (Please refer to the Agenda in the course outline). These instructions can be downloaded from the course website. All assignments are due by midnight on a specified date.   (Please refer to the Agenda in the course outline).  You will be submitting your assignments by uploading them directly to the website through your eConcordia portal.

Information Regarding Assessments Final Exam The format of the final exam is same as the quizzes: multiple choice and true and false questions.  The final exam is based on the PDF readings of the course. Please refer to tips for the Final Exam found on the Assessment Page of the course website. Bonus Grades If you submit ALL your assignments by the assigned deadlines, you will be awarded 2 bonus marks at the end of the term.

INTE 290 Grade Distribution Please make sure to read the assignment instructions on how you will be evaluated on each assignment. There is no resubmission of assignments in this course. COMPONENT    GRADE % Word Assignment    10% Excel Assignment    15% PowerPoint Assignment    Online quizzes 20% (4 @ 5%) Final Exam     40% Bonus Grades: on-time work    2%

INTE 290 Grade Distribution etc. In order to view your grades throughout the semester, click on the My Grades link in your eConcordia portal. It is your responsibility to ensure your work has been received (to be verified as outlined in your assignment instructions) and to contact your TA via e-mail for clarification if you have any questions concerning your grades. Your final letter grade for the course will be posted in your MyConcordia Portal at the end of the term.

INTE 290 Grade Assignment Grade % Grade A+ > 89 to 100 C B+    78 to 81.99    D    53 to 56.99 B    74 to 77.99    D-    50 to 52.99 B-    71 to 73.99    F    22 to 49.99 C+    68 to 70.99    R    0 to 21.99

INTE 290 Policies Late Submissions and Extensions Any request for an extension must be received before the deadline or it will not be accepted. In fairness to all students, there will not be any exceptions to this policy. It is your responsibility to ensure that if you are unable to complete your work by the deadline or complete an exam on the assigned date, you must request an extension beforehand via e-mail, to inte290ec@econcordia.com. Extensions will be granted only to students who are able to provide a reasonable and verifiable medical note before the deadline. Medical notes must include dates within which you are excused from work/school. In the case of emergencies, it is your responsibility to notify your Instructor via e-mail as soon as the issue arises in order to determine the course of action required for the matter at hand.

INTE 290 Policies Organize your time effectively to ensure that you submit your work on time. Any assignment submitted after the deadline is considered late and will incur a penalty of 10%. Vacations and travel plans (work-related or otherwise) are not considered valid reasons for late submissions of or an inability to complete assignments, quizzes and exams. Please note that you are responsible for the version of the work you upload to the website. If you upload the incorrect version of your work to the website, you can resubmit the correct version prior to the deadline. If you fail to meet the deadline, the version of your work located on the website is the one that will be graded. In addition, please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your assignment is received before the deadline. Should you be unable to submit your work via the website you must submit your work via e-mail to your Instructor before the deadline. Please give yourself enough time for online submissions to send your assignments via e-mail should a technical issue arise.

INTE 290 Policies Grade Reviews If you would like personalized feedback on any of your assignments, please contact your assigned TA during via e-mail your TA. If you are unsatisfied with the personalized feedback, you can request for a grade review.  Formal request for having a work (assignment or exam) regraded must be submitted to inte290ec@econcordia.com within 10 working days after the grade for that work has been released. Any request must be accompanied by an email stating clearly where you believe points should awarded with proper justification. Be aware that your work will be regraded by the another member of the INTE 290 (TAs and Professor) and your grade may increase or decrease as a result.