Bala Kappagantula CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology Fall 2007

Bala Kappagantula Contact Instructor’s Name: Bala Kappagantula Bala Kappagantula Telephone Number: Address: URL: (HCC Home  Resources For  Faculty  Faculty Web pages  Kappagantula Bala)

Bala Kappagantula Office Hours Monday 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM, BADM 208 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM, BADM 208 Wednesday 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM, BADM 208 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM, BADM 208

Bala Kappagantula Student Introduction Name Name Department Department Computer skills? Computer skills? Prerequisite or Elective Prerequisite or Elective

Bala Kappagantula Course Description Provides students with an introductory overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of computer on society and business, historic development of data processing, basic functions and use of computer hardware, software applications, system software, basic skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation system and desktop publishing software applications, basic skills using a Web browser and search engine, and careers in the field of computer science Provides students with an introductory overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of computer on society and business, historic development of data processing, basic functions and use of computer hardware, software applications, system software, basic skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation system and desktop publishing software applications, basic skills using a Web browser and search engine, and careers in the field of computer science

Bala Kappagantula Text Book and Materials Discovering Computers Fundamental, 4th Edition; By Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat ISBN Discovering Computers Fundamental, 4th Edition; By Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat ISBN MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Windows XP Edition ISBN X MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Windows XP Edition ISBN X

Bala Kappagantula Grading System There will be 5 assignments, 10 class activities, 2 exams and 1 Project/Presentation. There will be 5 assignments, 10 class activities, 2 exams and 1 Project/Presentation. Assignment = 10 points x 5 = 50 points Assignment = 10 points x 5 = 50 points Class Activities = 2 points X 10 = 20 points Class Activities = 2 points X 10 = 20 points Exams = 10 points x 2 = 20 points Exams = 10 points x 2 = 20 points Final Project/Presentation = 10 points Final Project/Presentation = 10 points Total = 100 points Total = 100 points Optional extra credit assignment at end of semester to allow anyone missing an exam or assignment submission = 10 points. I expect the student to request the optional assignment Optional extra credit assignment at end of semester to allow anyone missing an exam or assignment submission = 10 points. I expect the student to request the optional assignment Each assignment will be due in 1 week. Each assignment will be due in 1 week. Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points. Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points.

Bala Kappagantula Final Grading Scale 90 – 100 = A 90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 60 – 69 = D 59 – Below = F 59 – Below = F

Bala Kappagantula Policies Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any one handing in someone else’s work as their work will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment. The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’ points for the assignment. It would be better to miss a couple of assignments rather than hand in someone else’s assignment. Any one handing in someone else’s work as their work will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment. The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’ points for the assignment. It would be better to miss a couple of assignments rather than hand in someone else’s assignment. Attendance Policy: Please go through HCC attendance policy particularly students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be taken during each class & students are encouraged to attend every class. Please go through HCC attendance policy particularly students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be taken during each class & students are encouraged to attend every class.

Bala Kappagantula Miscellaneous Instructional Methods (Including Examination Policies): I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training on MS Office tools. I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training on MS Office tools. Cell Phone Etiquette: Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone. Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone.Assignments: The assignments will be listed on my Faculty website ( The assignments will be listed on my Faculty website (

Bala Kappagantula Request for Accommodations If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. The office is located in the Administration Building, BADM 216. You may also reach the office by telephone at ; {TTD} or {fax}. The address is If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. The office is located in the Administration Building, BADM 216. You may also reach the office by telephone at ; {TTD} or {fax}. The address is

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