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BCIS 2610 Summer I 2008 Introduction to Computers in Business COURSE SYLLABUS Cury 210
REQUIRED TEXTS FOR BCIS 2610 You must have the bundle of all 5 books on the first day of class. The following must be bought as a bundle of 5 books (the ISBN is 1-423-945-352) · Morley & Parker, Computers and Technology – 2nd ed., Course Technology · Zimmerman & Zimmerman, Power Point 2003 - Brief, Course Technology · Shelly, Cashman, etc. FrontPage 2003 - Introductory, Course Technology · Parsons, Oja, etc, Excel 2003 - Introductory, Course Technology · Shelly, Cashman, etc. Visual Basic 2005 - Introductory, Course Technology
The books can be bought at the UNT bookstore or online at: http://www.coursedirect.com/school/index.cfm?school=unt#1423945352 THE ITDS DEPARTMENT WILL NOT PROVIDE XEROX COPIES OF TEXT MATERIALS TO ANY STUDENT – IT IS AGAINST THE LAW! It is UNT policy that all students buy their own textbooks for the classes that they take. The University does not provide textbooks for students. Paying Tuition and buying textbooks is part of going to college. Notice: All BCIS 2610 students must buy their textbooks by the end of the first week of class as the bookstore will return any unsold bundles to the publisher. If any student fails to buy their books during the first week of class, they will have to purchase the texts directly from the publisher. COURSE WEB SITE My personal web site: http://joseph.schuesslersounds.com. The syllabus, grades, and so on will be posted here. Other relevant information can be found on the course web site URL: http://www.coba.unt.edu/itds/courses/bcis2610/. You can download files necessary to complete your assignments from the course Web Site. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course offers a study of the introductory concepts of computing in business; basic computer components, computer history and programming. Course objectives include: · Introducing you to the basic computer concepts of cyberspace, hardware, software, privacy, security, ethics, emerging issues, etc. · Learning how to create electronic presentations using MS POWER POINT. · Learning how to build web pages and web sites using MS FRONTPAGE. · Preparing you for future business courses by helping you become proficient in MS EXCEL. · Learning how to build simple Windows applications using VB 2005. BCIS 2610 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Behavior Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. You will be assigned a semester grade of 'F' and referred to the dean of students if your instructor deems that you have cheated in this course. Your instructor has the right to have you removed from class for ANY BEHAVIOR THAT SHE DEEMS INAPPROPRIATE. That includes such behavior as: 1. talking during lecture, 2. getting up and leaving class early, 3. disturbing other students in any manner, etc.
Attendance 1. For UNT administrative purposes, attendance will be taken until the 12th-day class rolls are finalized. 2. Family events, weddings, ski trips, car trouble, car wrecks, being sick, etc. are not what the university considers a "university authorized absence" or a "state law exception". If you have any questions check with the DEAN OF STUDENTS before you miss an EXAM. 3. It is the student's responsibility to execute the proper drop procedures for a grade of 'W' should they need to stop attending class. Failure to execute the drop procedure will result in an automatic grade of 'F' which cannot be changed.
Exams 1. TWO semester exams will be given. 2. You must bring your UNT PHOTO ID TO ALL EXAMS. 3. No electronic devices can be used during the exams. 4. All exams will be CLOSED BOOKS, CLOSED NOTES. The use of any books or notes during the exams will be considered cheating and may result in an ‘F’ grade for the course. Assignments As a part of the course, you will need to complete and submit to the instructor 4 (four) software assignments: PowerPoint, Visual Basic, Front Page and Excel. These assignments are designed to help you learn the course material and to prepare for the exams. More details on the assignments will be provided separately. Course Grading: 1. In order to be successful in this the course, you must complete and submit ALL 4 software assignments. Late assignment will not be accepted. Failure to turn in an assignment on time will result in the reduction of your overall course grade by one grade letter (i.e., if you fail to turn in a single assignment and have other wise earned an 'A', your course grade will be a 'B'. Failure to turn in two assignments will result in a 'C', and so on). If a scheduling conflict occurs, you must make arrangements to turn the assignment in early! 2. The semester grade will be computed on the following basis: POWER POINT ASSIGNMENT 10 POINTS FRONT PAGE ASSIGNMENT 20 POINTS EXAM ONE 225 POINTS EXCEL ASSIGNMENT 10 POINTS VISUAL BASIC ASSIGNMENT 10 POINTS EXAM TWO 225 POINTS TOTAL POINTS 500 POINTS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF BCIS 2610 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
I have read the COURSE SYLLABUS and BCIS 2610 Policies and Procedures.
I agree to abide by the COURSE SYLLABUS and the above acknowledgement.
__________________ _____________ ____________________ (your signature) (print your name) (today's date)
PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME ON THE ABOVE LINE EXACTLY THE WAY THAT YOU WILL SIGN ON EACH EXAM. You must fill out in order to receive credit for the grades you earn. Otherwise, a grade of zero will be assigned for each assignment until the contract is agreed to.ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN ITDS CLASSES
The ITDS Department expects its students to behave at all times in an ethical and legal manner. There are at least two reasons for this. First, ethical behavior affirms the personal value and worth of the individual. Second, both IT and Decision Science professionals frequently handle confidential information on behalf of their employers and clients. Thus employers of BCIS and DSCI graduates expect ethical conduct from their employees because that behavior is crucial to the success of the organization.
Academic dishonesty is a major violation of ethical and legal behavior. The ITDS Department defines academic dishonesty as claiming the work of others as your own, or using illegal or unapproved means to raise your grade in a class. Examples include: copying answers from another person’s paper; using unapproved notes during an exam; copying computer code from another person’s work; having someone else complete your assignments or take tests on your behalf; stealing code printouts, software, or exams; recycling assignments submitted by others in prior or current semesters as your own; and copying the words or ideas of others from books, articles, reports, presentations, etc. for use as your own thoughts without proper attribution (i.e., plagiarism). It does not matter whether you received permission from the owner of the copied work; claiming the material as your own is still academic dishonesty.
The ITDS Department believes it is very important to protect honest students from unfair competition with anyone trying to gain an advantage through academic dishonesty. Consequently, there will be in-class testing to validate all major assignments you complete out of class. This may be accomplished by examination, oral reports, individual interviews or any other means your professor may deem appropriate. You must pass these validation tests with a grade of “C” or better to have your out-of-class work count in your term grade. Further, the student grade for academic dishonesty in ITDS classes is an immediate “F” for the course involved and referral of the case to the COBA Academic Advising Office.
By my signature below, I attest that I understand the above policy. I will behave ethically in this class, and will encourage my classmates to behave ethically. I also understand that I have a moral responsibility to report to my instructor any suspected case of academic dishonesty in this class.
On the line above, please print your name and give your signature.
On the line above, please give your student ID number, and provide today’s date. You must fill out in order to receive credit for the grades you earn. Otherwise, a grade of zero will be assigned for each assignment until the contract is agreed to. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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