Summer Online

Introduction to Computers 

CTCH 125--Four Quarter Hours

Michael Kelley
Brasee Hall
Ohio University--Lancaster Campus
(740)654-6711
kelleym@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Introduces productivity software within the framework of business applications. Involves hands-on assignments including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, the Internet, and e-mail.

Prerequisites

C or better in MATH 101


Methods of Course Instruction

This course will be conducted online.  All assignments will be posted on Blackboard. All assignments, exams, and online discussions will also be submitted via Blackboard.

Course Objectives

This class introduces productivity software within the framework of business applications.  It involves hands-on assignments involving Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. This class will also cover the basic components of a modern personal computer.

General Course Requirements

  • Weekly hands-on assignments using PowerPoint, Word, Access, or Excel
  • Weekly online class discussions or chat sessions
  • Weekly textbook readings
  • Short weekly open book quizzes

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat... Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows XP Edition © 2008, Thomson Course Technology. ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-4327-4, ISBN-10: 1-4188-4327-X. (If you have Windows XP operating system on your computer, you need to choose this textbook. On Lancaster campus, all lab and classroom computers have Windows XP.)

Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat. Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition © 2008, Thomson Course Technology. ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-1228-6, ISBN-10: 1-4239-1228-4. (If you have Windows Vista operating system on your computer, you need to choose this textbook.)

Additional or Optional Materials
 Documents/materials will be posted on Blackboard by the instructor to supplement the textbook.


Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: Closed book.  First part will be online multiple choice, second part will be hands-on which will need to be submitted via Blackboard.

Dates of Exams
Exam 1 – TBA
Exam 2 – TBA
Will schedule a dates and times for the class to meet at Ohio-University-Lancaster, or your local exam center, to take the exams.

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


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