1 nassau community collegeprof. vincent costa session 0 syllabus cmp 117 business computing:...

1Nassau Community CollegeProf. Vincent Costa

Session 0SyllabusCMP 117Business Computing:Concepts &Applications


Course LogisticsCourse Title CSC 117 P1 – Business Computing:

Concepts and Applications

Duration January 20, 2015 – May 18, 2015 (see the Spring 2015 Calendar)

Days Monday 3:30pm-4:45pm B Cluster - Room B115Wednesday 3:30pm-4:45pm B Cluster - Room B115Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm B Cluster - Room B115

CRN 47221

Credits 4.0

Instructor Vincent Costa

E-Mail [email protected]

IM, Google+ [email protected]

Office Hours RM C2078 Tuesday & Thursday 1:00PM-2:15 PM or email or Google+

http://www.ncc.edu/aboutncc/calendars/SPRING_2015.pdf


Course Overview and Description

• This course is designed to provide the business student with a broad-based background in the use of computer systems in business and industry. An overview of computer hardware and software concepts with their impact on business systems is an integral part of the course

• Students are introduced to a variety of information systems and the development life cycle utilized in the private sector. The importance of networking structures and the analysis of data flow within business and management information systems (MIS) are covered.

• Use of the Internet for global electronic commerce is discussed.


Course Overview and Description

• The hands-on component of the course provides students with substantial use of spreadsheet, database and presentation software to analyze data and solve real-life business problems. Students will be introduced to databases that exhibit the hierarchy of data and the relational database model. (Students will not receive credit for both CMP 115 and CMP 117; Computer Science or Information Technology majors will not receive credit for this course.)

• Prerequisites: Satisfied all MAT, ENG 001 and RDG 001 remediation requirements prior to starting the course


Required Text• Information

Systems, Baltzan, Phillips, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill,

• ISBN: 978-0-07-337691-2

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Required Text• …you also needs this:• PACKAGE ISBN-13: 9780133484700• Components of the Package:

– Exploring Microsoft Office Excel 2010 ComprehensiveBy Robert T. Grauer, Mary Anne Poatsy, Keith Mulbery, Lynn Hogan

– Exploring Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 IntroductoryBy Robert T. Grauer, Mary Anne Poatsy, Cynthia Krebs, Lynn Hogan, Rebecca Lawson

– Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2010 IntroductoryBy Robert T. Grauer, Mary Anne Poatsy, Keith Mast, Lynn Hogan

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will:• Be acquainted with the nature and purpose of

computers and their role in business. • Have knowledge of computer software and

computer use as a means of classifying, operating upon, and reporting information from processed data

• Know what computing configurations may be found in typical businesses and acquire knowledge of the functions of different types of computer hardware


Course Objectives

• Have an understanding of business systems and their operations

• Have the knowledge and ability to use computer software to solve common business problems

• Have extended exposure to business application software and its functionality as it pertains to the business environment

• Identify the general structure of the Internet and be able to describe the benefits and features of conducting global business on the Internet


Course Outline

• Lecture Component (22 Sessions)– INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (2)– HARDWARE (2)– SOFTWARE (2)– DATABASE (2)– DATA COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKS (1)– THE INTERNET (1)– E-COMMERCE (1)– SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN (2)– INFORMATION SYSTEMS (4)– INTERNAL CONTROLS (1)– INFORMATION SYSTEMS ISSUES (2)– CASE STUDIES (2)


Course Outline

• Computer Lab Component (18 Sessions)– INTRODUCTION (1)– SPREADSHEETS USING EXCEL (11)– DATABASE CONCEPTS USING ACCESS (4)– PRESENTATIONS USING POWERPOINT (3)

• Computer Projects (10-15)– 10-15 Computer Lab Assignments throughout the

semester

• Examinations (4 Sessions)


Grades

Assessment PointsExams (3 exams) 45% (15% each)Final Exam 25%Lab Assignments (10-15)

25%

Participation 5%• Assignments not handed in by the due date will receive a grade of zero!

• The rubric for the grading may be adjusted to harmonize with the pace of the class.


Attendance• You are expected to attend all classes, arrive

on time and stay until class is dismissed. This counts as participation!

• It is your responsibility to find out what was covered in class and makeup any work missed as a result of an absence or lateness prior to the next class meeting

• You are expected to hand in all assignments by the due date regardless of attendance

• Participation is important to fully appreciate the subject. If you cannot keep up with the sessions for some reason (travel, business commitments, etc.), please let me know


Make-Ups

• Makeup exams will be not given and missing an exam will result in a grade of zero

• If you can’t make and exam, contact me prior to missing the class and provide a valid, documented reason for missing an exam or assignment

• If you are absent on the day an assignment is due you are still responsible for handing in the assignment electronically before the deadline


Class Rules

• Unless specifically stated otherwise, assignments are to be completed individually. You are encouraged to discuss the understanding of a particular issue or class material with fellow students, but code and solutions have to be your own effort

• Academic honesty is to be taken very seriously. If you submit work that references another person’s efforts, then you must properly attribute it to that person, otherwise it is plagiarism and you will receive zero credits and may be given an F for the course


Withdrawal• The last day to receive an automatic "W" for

this class is March 6th

• However students may request a “W” any time prior to the final exam. To receive a "W" the student MUST file a signed drop/add form with the registrar.

• If a student does not file the appropriate paperwork and stops attending class, the student will receive a "UW" (Unofficial Withdrawal).

• A "UW" grade carries the same academic value as a failing grade ("F") when calculating the GPA


Computer Learning Center• Located in B225 and …• …it has all the necessary software for this

course• A valid NCC ID is required to gain access to the

learning center, which means you NEED the card• You should also avail yourself of further study

and/or educational assistance available there • These services are to be considered an integral

part of the course work and will help the student master the necessary knowledge and skills for this course


Disability Statement• If you have a physical, psychological, medical,

or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out the assigned course work, I urge you to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities(CSD), Building U, (516 572-7241),TTY(516) 572-7617.

• The counselors at CSD will review your concerns and determine reasonable accommodations you are entitled to by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

• All information and documentation pertaining to personal disability remain confidential.


Simple Ground Rules

• Cell Phones – “Vibrate” or “Airplane Mode”• Distractions – Twitter, Facebook, Mail,

YouTube, Google, Diigo• Smart Spaces – Twitter, Mail, YouTube,

Google, Diigo• Don’t Cheat – Selfishness• Collaborate – Selflessness• Be Mindful – Observe, Absorb, Don’t

Judge• No Hacking – Be respectful

http://www.diigo.com/index

http://www.diigo.com/index


Questions

• Any questions?• There are no dumb questions• Use the Internet for questions (IM,

Discussion Board, Email) if necessary


Welcome!

• So welcome to the class. I hope you enjoy it.

• Work hard and have fun!

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