Rao, Raj Mohan

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2002CS 171.01: Communicating Via ComputersRaj Mohan RaoUniversity of Montana - MissoulaLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationRao, Raj Mohan, "CS 171.01: Communicating Via Computers" (2002). Syllabi. 2709.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/2709The University of Montana -  Computer Science DepartmentThe University of Montana -  Computer Science Department CS 171 -  Communicating via Computers Section 1Fall 2002 SyllabusClass Meetings: 3:10 pm -  4:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays inSS344Labs (optional): 3:10 pm -  4:00pm Fridays in FA210Instructor: Raj Mohan RaoOffice: Social Sciences 306Phone: 406-243-2059Email: raj@cs.umt.eduClass website: http://csl71-umt.cjb.net/ orhttp://www.geocities.com/csl71_umt/Office hours:Regular office hours:Monday, Wednesday and Fridays : 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m I will be around at other times during the week. So, if  the door is open, come on in. I will also be happy to meet you by appointment. Schedule a time by email or phone.Prerequisites: Previous computer experienceUse of Windows 95 or 98 Basic use of the InternetRequired Text and Materials TextThis series contains the following textbooks:Shelly Cashman Series published by Thompson Learning Word 2000 (comprehensive edition)Excel 2000 (complete edition)Power Point 2000 (complete edition)MaterialsYou will need two 3.5” 1.44mb Floppy disk, IBM formatted.To download the data files needed for the assignments you will have to follow instructions given on the last page of each text book (the inside jacket).SoftwareThis course is developed around Microsoft Office 2000. We will be working on Word 2000, Excel 2000 and PowerPoint 2000. This software can be purchased from the University Bookstore. Its not essential for you to have this software, but it will allow you to work from home and not use the labs.Course GoalsThe goal of this course is to make you self-sufficient in the use of computers and software applications so that you can effectively use them for communications. The student will be able to use the application software to:Create advanced word processing documents for effective communications including letters, flyers and mail merge Create presentations and slide shows to effectively put across their ideas to a larger audience Create spreadsheets to track data AssignmentsYou will be given at least one assignment each week. Even though this is afile:///I|/CS%20171%20Syllabi%20Fall%202002.txt[8/6/2013 2:24:17 PM]computer-based course, I will not accept assignments electronically (via e-mail). You are to give me printed copies of your assignments. But do not delete your work and files until the end of the semester (I might be able to give you suggestions and hints on how to make your work better).Assignments are due at beginning of each Monday’s class following the week that they were handed out to you.Handouts will be given in class, so be sure to get these from a class- mate or me if you are absent.Important: This is a three-credit course. A rule of thumb is that between two and three hours of outside work will be spent per credit. DO not expect to complete all your assignments in the scheduled lab time. You may have to use other labs to complete your assignments, in your own time.General Use Labs that may be available are:Mansfield Library 284, University Center 225, Liberal Arts 242, 240, 206 and Fine Arts 210The CIS help desk should have a schedule of the labs above and the times they are available.I will not accept late assignments (unless an emergency arises and you talk to me about it)Scheduled LabsThe Friday’s labs are set up to allow you to work on your homework and projects. I encourage you to come (especially if you are having trouble), although its not required unless I state otherwise in class. Remember that there is simply not enough room in these labs for everyone in class at one time. You will have to use other labs in your own time to finish your assignments. I will be available in the scheduled labs to provide one-on-one assistance with homework, etc.ExamsYou will receive a comprehensive final exam project on Dec 17. This will test you on all the material we have covered this semester. The project will be due on Dec 17, 2001 at 1:10pm -  the scheduled final exam period (the room where we shall meet for the finals is SS344).There will be two mid term exams. The first one will test you on all the material covered in Word 2000 and the second exam will test you on topics covered in Excel 2000 and Power Point 2000.Grading (Tentative)This course will follow the standard letter grade assignment policy of:A 90% - 100%B 80% - 89%C 70% - 79%D 60% - 69%F less than 60%The grade will be composed of Assignments Exams Final ProjectAll of the above will contribute equally to your final grade.Class Schedule CS171 -  Section 1This is a tentative scheduleWeek No.DatesApplication being studiedProjects to be covered 1 Sep 1 -  Sep 7Word 20001,2,3,4,5,6,7file:///I|/CS%20171%20Syllabi%20Fall%202002.txt[8/6/2013 2:24:17 PM]2Sep 8 -  Sep 14 3 Sep 15 -S e p  21 4Sep 22 -  Sep 28 5Sep 2 9 -O c t 5 60ct 6 -  Oct 1270ct 13 -  Oct 1914th -  Review,16th -  Test 1 and project due 80ct 20 -  Oct 26Excel 20001, 2, 3, 4 90ct 27 -  Nov 2 lONov 3 -  Nov 9llN ov  10-N o v  16PowerPoint 20001,2,3,4 12Nov 17-N o v  2313Nov 24 -  Nov 30Thanks giving break, class on Monday 25th - review 14Dec 1 -  Dec 7Web Essentials15Dec 8 -  Dec 14Final Projects DueGroup 1 Presentation 16Dec 15 -  Dec 21 Group 2 PresentationFinal Exam Date: 17th December 2002, 1:10pm to 3:10pmOther Important DatesSep 23Last day to add/drop by cyberbear for fall 2002Sep 23Last day to pay fees/ finalize for late registration -  fall 2002Oct 14Drop/Add without refundsOct 14Last day to change grade option, etcNov 4 -  19Spring 2003 registration beginsNov 5Election day holidayN ovi 1 Veteran’s day holidayNov 27 -  29Thanks giving holidayDec 6Last day to withdraw for fall 2002Dec 13Last day for drop/grade option petitionsDec 16 -  21Final Exams -  Fall 2002Class ConductPlease adhere to the following guidelines:Cheating or copying someone else’s work will not be tolerated. Offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the University Student Conduct Rules.Assignments are to be done individually. Asking others for assistance is acceptable and encouraged. Having someone else do your work or copying someone else’s work is not.You are responsible for your own work and mastery of the skills involved.Due dates will be strictly followed -  late assignments will not be accepted If you must arrive late or leave early -  please do so quietly If you don’t plan on paying attention -  don’t come If you cause disruptions in class or lab - 1 will ask you to leave Obscene or vulgar language in class and in assignments will not be tolerated - 1 will not grade assignments if  they contain vulgar, obscene or inappropriate language.It is your responsibility for software compatibility if  you are not using the UofM lab computers. If your computer crashes, it is your responsibility to get your work done. 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