CSIT 104 SYLLABUS (Sections 1 & 03)
     Introduction to Microcomputer Software (Spring 2007)

1. Introduction to Microcomputer Software is a three-credit course. An introductory course on Spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel 2003, Database concepts using Microsoft Access 2003 and use of Internet as a part of some lab work.

2. Prerequisite: Three units of high school mathematics.

3. Course Textbooks:  Microsoft Office Excel 2003 & Access 2003 (Comprehensive Revised Editions) by Robert Grauer and Maryann

Barber, Prentice Hall, Inc. (2006).

4. Materials Required: (a) One 250/512 MB USB flash drive

5. CCC Standing: CSIT104 satisfies Part 2 of Core College Curriculum: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and Part I.D.b of General College Program (GCP). This course develops analytical and critical thinking skills by using computer software to build mathematical models related to the business and personal applications.

6. Course Homepage: www.cs.fredonia.edu/singh

7. Exams and Quizzes: All Exams and quizzes must be taken on the date scheduled. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that Exam or quiz grade.  An Exam or quiz missed due to absence cannot be made up unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.  A valid written excuse from the proper authority will be required before a makeup is considered.  

8. Assignments/Projects: All assignments/projects are due at the beginning of class on the dates to be set by the instructor. A 10% penalty will be assessed for each calendar day of lateness.  Assignments/projects handed in more than one week (seven days) late will not be accepted for credit. These assignments and projects are to represent your own efforts at a solution. All parties involved in copying a given assignment shall get zero score. You should spend at least three hours per week outside of class to complete the assignments. Note: Exam/Quiz dates and assignment/project due dates will be announced in class.

9. Grading: The grading will be done on the based on the score obtained in assignments, projects, exams and quizzes. 

10. Letter Grades:

11. Attendance: Class attendance is highly recommended as all assignments/projects, exams and quizzes are based upon the class work and since during class time you can most easily get help while you work through the lab activities. You are responsible for all the material presented in class and announcements. No excuses of any nature will relieve you from the responsibility of missed announcements.

12. Academic Honesty: The specific actions in response to incidents of student dishonesty are inclusive of receiving a failing grade for an exam, quiz, assignment or the course, suspension or dismissal from college. I grades are given only if illness, hardship or any other extra ordinary circumstances preclude the completion of the course.  Here, again a written excuse form proper authority is required to consider your request. An I grade must be arranged before the final examination.

13. Click here for the Academic Calendar of Spring & Fall 2007

14. Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability, (physical or psychological) and require reasonable assistance to enable you to participate in this course, please see me during the first two weeks of class for appropriate arrangements.

Important Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of instructor.