CAS 50 - Introduction to Computer Application Systems

Instructor: Judy O'Toole

Instructor Website http://www.chabotcollege.edu/faculty/jotoole/

Email Instructor jotoole@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone: 510-723-6973

Course Description

Introduction to computer applications for business and home use. Includes hardware and common software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, plus an understanding of an Internet Browser for the World Wide Web, HTML, personal computer, and familiarization with its capabilities in a Windows environment.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins January 20th and ends March 12th

Optional On-Campus Orientations

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, January 20th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1618

• Tuesday, January 20th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1618

• Wednesday, January 21st, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1620

• Thursday, January 22nd, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1618

• Saturday, January 24th, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 1618

• Monday, January 26th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class.

Introduction to computer applications for business and home use. Includes internet, email, hardware and common software, Windows, and Office 2007. Students will learn Microsoft applications like: Word, Excel, and Power Point. Students will create a webpage using HTML.

Required Computer Software:
--Microsoft Office 2007 with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, NOT 2003 or earlier versions
-- Reliable Internet service
--Microsoft Explorer Browser
--Email service, email account
--Windows 6.0 or later
--Browser Tune-up to do this click the BROWSER TUNEUP in Blackboard, follow instructions

 

Want to buy MS Office 2007, at a Student Discount visit this link: http://www.journeyed.com/select or call 1-800-874-9001

Textbook Information

Required Textbook:
"Computing Concepts and Applications" -- CAS 8 / CAS 50.  Second Custom Edition for Chabot College. This book is sold only in the Chabot Bookstore.

Textbook and Publishers website: http://www.prenhall.com/techinaction

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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