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MINF2201: Microcomputer Applications

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Georgia Regents University - Hull College of Business

Microcomputer Applications (MINF2201), Summer 2016

Instructor: Prof. B. Schmidt (bschmidt@gru.edu).  Text: 706.680.6123

Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4pm & by appointment.  Location: E130 Allgood Hall

Welcome! This document contains a great deal of extremely important information. Please read it entirely.

COURSE GOALS

                Goal 1: Students will show increased critical thinking and time management skills

                Goal 2: Students will better understand the importance of microcomputer applications and their impact on organizations and professional environments.

                Goal 3: Students will develop a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

                Goal 4: Students will understand basic technological terms and interactions of various hardware, software, and networks.

                Goal 5: Students will acquire awareness for responsible online presence including social media and email.

COURSE MATERIALS

                This course is divided into two parts: Software and Technology. The majority of the course will be spent learning three Microsoft software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). The last couple of weeks will be spent learning basic technology skills including proper terminology, hardware/software distinctions, social media, email, responsible online presence, etc. The JagStore package contains all required materials. Student may obtain materials any way desired so long as all items below are acquired.

Microsoft Office through GRU: MS Office 365 is FREE to students as long as they are enrolled in GRU.

• The Software is tied to your email and will only be active as long as you are a current student.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are included

• 10 Total Downloads - 5 on computers, 5 on mobile devices

• The software does have an option for installation on a Mac however, it will not meet the requirements for this course if installed on a Mac. Please see the Mac User webpage of my website.

• Instructions can be found at the link provided below

• Support for questions or issues should be directed to GRU's ITS department.

• https://gru.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010680

COURSE SUCCESS

• This course IS fairly easy

• This course IS NOT an easy A

• All students should earn an A in this course IF he/she:

1.       Completes all assignments on time

2.       Takes advantage of ‘Get Ahead’ and other extra credit opportunities

3.       Manages their Time Well – especially at the beginning of the semester when multiple hours are required to learn a. how to navigate the Pearson software and b. how to learn software in an online environment.

4.       Contacts Prof. Schmidt at the FIRST sign of difficulty.

ATTENDANCE

Course Attendance: This is an Online Course. Attendance at labs, seminars, office hours, etc. is not required. However, events and activities are designed to impact performance on graded assignments therefore attendance when possible is highly recommended.

GRU Attendance Requirement: GRU does require attendance during the first week of class in order for a student to remain enrolled in a course. All students whom 1) register in the online lab environment AND 2) complete at least one course assignment by the date provided in the Course Welcome Email from the professor will remain enrolled. Any student that does not complete these two steps will be marked as Not Attending and dropped by the registrar.

• Anytime: Review Prof. Schmidt’s website and orientation document/video.

• After drop/add period: Register in the online lab AFTER the Course ID is distributed by Prof. Schmidt.

  • Utilize Pearson’s FREE 14 day trial registration if you do not have Financial Aid or Funds.

  • Course Code ID’s are posted in D2L and on Prof. Schmidt’s website the morning after drop/add.

  • View getting started and other helpful videos on Prof. Schmidt's website.

• After lab registration: Complete Syllabus/Orientation quiz and at least one course assignment.

*Note: If dropped for GRU Non-Attendance the student will be required to re-register for the course the next semester.

COURSE GRADES: ASSESSMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Couse Format: There are scheduled assignments with due dates. Students are to begin assignments well in advance of due date.

Assignments are not accepted late. No scores will be curved. Please use the provided scoring table.

Withdrawal paper must be completed and submitted by the student. GRU guidelines are strictly followed.

Extra credit is not given on an individual basis; if offered it is made available to the entire class and stated in syllabus and website. There are no other exceptions or help given outside of the ‘normal’ course experience. 

• All extra credit is due TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the last day of classes (not the last day of exams).

• All extra credit guidelines must be strictly followed as provided on the extra credit webpage or lab announcement

• All extra credit will be related to course content and goals. Late submissions and Rewrites are not accepted.

TURNING IN COURSEWORK

Note: Technology is often referred to as a necessary evil. The continuous advances in this field have resulted in numerous advantages on how society functions in leisure and work. Yet, technology is often unreliable. Servers go down, storms cause interference, virus infections cause crashes, liquids cause permanent damage, etc. Please keep this in mind when scheduling your course work. Late assignments are not accepted on an individual basis and Global course deadline extensions are rarely necessary.

• 7-10 hours: average time spent per chapter (Tech savvy students may spend less time until they hit a hard concept. Tech challenged students may spend a great deal more time especially in Excel.)

• All assignments are turned in through the Online Lab (www.mypearsonlab.com). The only exception is Civic Duty extra credit papers which should be slid under my office door.

• The Online Lab will not perform properly on your machine until the Browser Tune-up is run

• Assignments are due every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm and occasional Friday's at 5pm.

• Students are encouraged (sometimes rewarded) to Work Ahead of Deadlines.

• Students may complete the course early with no penalty

• Late assignments are not accepted

  • ALL Assignments Submitted after 5:00:00 are Late and Not Graded without an Emailed Request from the student.

  • ALL Assignments Submitted after 5:01:00 are Late and WILL NOT be Graded.

  • Students should email the professor and ask for an extension for an assignment if (and as soon as) a tragic or unusual event has occurred in life and he/she does not mind providing paperwork that is verifiable. "Tragic or unusual" is defined as something that reasonably will prevent/prevented you from completing course work for more than 5-7 consecutive days, and that is unlikely to occur to someone else in the course this semester.

• Quizzes/Tests/Exams are not reset. Utilize a reliable computer and internet connection to complete quizzes and tests/exams. If student experiences internet service interruption during a graded assignment the student’s grade may be a zero for the assignment. Students should log off, open a new browser, and log back in to complete their assignment as time allows. If an attempt remains the student may reattempt the assignment.

• Students must download and complete their own files.

• Submission of any portion of another’s work results in a zero for both students.

  • Integrity Violations: If a student is flagged for an Integrity Violation on an assignment or if a student’s file was utilized in another student’s PIV they will be assigned a zero for that assignment. An email from the professor with details and instructions will be sent to the email within the online lab. If a student is involved in a 2^nd PIV incident during the same semester the student will be removed from the course, assigned a WF, and the University Provost will be notified.

• One Week to Challenge your Grade: Software and Professor’s are not infallible. If you believe an item has been incorrectly scored please email me your name, the assignment name, and the question number(s), and specifics of the error. If you are correct, I will rescore your assignment as long as you contact me within a week from the items due date.

• Technical problems with the Online Lab: Contact the publisher at 1-800-677-6337 M-F 8am-8pm EST and Sunday 5pm-12am EST or visit the ‘student center’ through the link on Pearson lab main webpage or utilize their live chat feature.

• Technical problems with personal computer. Prof Schmidt or a certified computer expert may be able to troubleshoot the issue. However, if a deadline is looming students should utilize a campus computer in order to complete the assignment and all other assignments until the personal computer issue is resolved

GETTING HELP

Student must provide official documentation from Testing and Disability to receive assignment accommodations. Instructor must receive documentation within the first 2 weeks of classes (or diagnosis). Accommodations will not include deadline extensions or assignments due prior to proper notification.

Both the instructor and the student are responsible for effective communication.

1. Prof. Schmidt: Will communicate mainly through Lab Announcements. Students must read them.

2. Students: Contact Prof. Schmidt at the First Sign of Difficulty! with the course, scheduling, or a situational crisis which may impact the course outcome.

• Assistance is available in the AH E126 and AH E132 labs during the weekly office hours. (Knock on office door first)

• Review Concept Help Webpage for known issues.

• Review Prof Schmidt’s Contact Info Webpage

  • Text: 706.680.6123

  • Email: bschmidt@gru.edu

    • Students name and course number should be included.

    • Resend if no response within 24 hours

    • Be as specific as possible with request. Vague questions result in longer time to receive real help.

  • Office Hours: see Header of this document or webpage

  • By Appointment: Student should email a few times that work for them allowing instructor to choose a best fit.

  • By Chat: online chat is possible within the lab, webex, or via Skype

• Review Prof Schmidt’s Online Support Webpage

  • Remote Access: Prof. Schmidt can take control of a student’s computer and demonstrate actions or experience issues personally.

  • Screen Shots: Students can email screen shots of error messages and various issues.

  • Screen Recordings: Free software available to record actions on screen depicting error messages or software glitches.

  • Lab Chat: Schedule a session to Talk real time in a chat room with Prof. Schmidt online

  • Web Conference: Web conference with Prof. Schmidt using Anymeeting.com or Webex (free web conferencing software).

  • Skype: Schedule a session to Talk real time with video with Prof. Schmidt online. (GRUProfessorSchmidt)

• Websites/Softwares Usage:

  • MyGRU: Desire2Learn: Used first 2 weeks of class ONLY

  • Professor’s Website: (spots.gru.edu/bschmidt) Syllabus, Schedules, Extra Credit, many course related resources including grade worksheet, concept helps, details on online assistance, How to Video’s, Tips and Tricks, and more

  •  Online Lab: http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com: Course Announcements from professor, All course assignments, course resources/materials including videos, PowerPoints, flash cards, etc., and grades

ONLINE FORMAT

Each student’s preparation of material, use of study groups, and use of the professor as a resource is CRITICAL to the learning process and overall success in this course.

                Online courses provide: Increased flexibility with weekly scheduling and course completion.

                Online courses require: Increased student responsibility in the areas of time management, communication with the                 instructor, reading, and critical thought.

Students will need an attitude ready to exercise the brain in efforts to learn, think critically, and succeed with software! Software can be tedious and meticulous to learn. Thus, the software utilized requires patience and frequent use.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Read Lab Announcements DAILY. This is the main form of communication from Prof. Schmidt to students.

• Due dates are when the student should finalize their assignment, not the day to begin the assignment.

• Face-to-Face classes: Every hour in class should require 2-3 hours of preparation outside of class = 9 to 12 hrs per week

• Online classes: Still require 9-12 hours per week (on a 15 week semester schedule)

• Online classes: May require more than 9-12 hours per week depending on the student’s reading ability, learning style, and level of difficulty in subject the matter.

• Wifi connections to the internet are not reliable. Use a strong physical connection for exams and quizzes.

• Numerous tools are made available through the Online Lab software. Daily research and reading in this format is necessary for exemplary performance in this course.

How to Get Started:

NOTE: Be sure to check out the Learning Styles section of my website prior to beginning your coursework to assist you in study.

1. Review D2L announcement, professor website especially the Getting Started Webpage

2. Make note of all deadlines and schedule personal deadlines for each assignment

3. Purchase Required Resources (or use Free 14 day trial)

4. Register at pearsonmylabandmastering.com with the correct course code ID

5. Complete syllabus/orientation quiz

6. Begin working assignments. Follow scheduled order! (located in Course Material, ToDo, or Calendar view of online lab)

7. Contact professor with any questions

DETAILED INFORMATION

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF COURSE CONTENT

This course is divided into two parts: software and technology consisting of four total topics covered. Each topic also has two parts: resources and graded assignments.

                Resource Items: Within each module there are various resource items. These items are NOT GRADED. They are there to assist students with various learning styles in learning the material. These are found in the ‘Student Resources’ folders.

                Graded items: Within each module there are various graded assignments. These are found in the ‘Activities’ folders. The best way to differentiate these assignments from the resource assignments is to use the Course Schedule, Assignment                 Map, or Grade Worksheet provided on the professor’s website. They are marked with a time clock and/or a due date  within the lab.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS: (from the GO! with Office 2013 text)

These assignments are designed to be a thorough review of the particular software. Graded assessments will range from moderate to difficult and preparation and completion should take between 9 and 12 hours per chapter.

1. WORD: The ins and outs of MS Word 2013 from writing simple documents (memos, papers) to more complex activities (mail merge and tables) are covered.

2. POWERPOINT: The ins and outs of MS PowerPoint 2013 from basic slides (text and graphics) to advanced presentations (hyperlinks, animation, automation) are covered.

3. EXCEL: The ins and outs of MS Excel 2013 from basic worksheets (tables, forms, lists) to advanced activities (pivot tables, macros, ad-in’s) are covered.

• SOFTWARE: RESOURCE ITEMS - Each software Chapter has various resources possibly including:

  • E-text: The Go! with Office 2013 e-text should open without issue. *It is also available under Course Material.

  • Companion Website: Separate website containing learning aids including chapter review, crossword puzzles, flip boards, matching, glossary, and extra projects.

  • Videos : Student Training: Short videos from the author and broken down by textbook chapter and objectives.

  • Videos: GO! to WORK: Short videos with workers and how they use the software in their job

  • Videos: GO! for JOB SUCCESS: Videos relate to the projects in the chapter and cover important career topics including Dress for Success, Time Management, and Making Ethical Choices.

  • Assignment Tracker: A check list for all textbook assignments within the chapter. (All are not assigned for course)

  • PowerPoint Presentations: (reading comprehension) Chapter PowerPoints usually 60+ slides that cover key concepts and basic terms.

  • Interactive Video Tutorials: Short step-by-step videos divided by chapter concepts. You can choose the specific concept with which you are having difficulty and get tutored!

  • Skill Based Training Homework (various pts each):

Each chapter has one Training Homework assessment. The Training assessment is identical to Project A and Project B from the chapter. Each student has three attempts at each question/step. Question/Steps can be completed in any order. If there are question attempts remaining, students can move from one question to another and back.

• Not Graded but IF YOU SKIP THIS YOU WILL REGRET IT!

• No time limit, unlimited attempts, saves questions when you exit

• To Save the Assignment; DO NOT HIT THE ‘X’

• SOFTWARE: GRADED ITEMS

  • Office Feature End-of-chapter Quiz (30 points): This is a 16 question quiz over Office basics.

    • 30 minute time limit, saves questions when you exit, 2 attempts.

  • Skill Based Training Exam (same points as corresponding HW): Each chapter has one Trainer Exam. The Trainer Exam is identical to the corresponding Trainer HW however, all of the steps must be completed at one time.

    • 75 minute time limit, 3 attempts (highest grade is kept)

    • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE SBT EXAMS PRIOR TO WORKING THE SBT HOMEWORK!

  • Grader Project (100 points): Each chapter has a grader which requires students to 1) log in and download the needed files and instructions, 2) work off line in the actual 2013 Software being covered to complete the project, 3) log in and upload completed file for grading.

    • No time limit, completed offline in Office 2013 software and then uploaded to lab, 2 attempts

    • Students MUST download and complete their own files or they will receive a ZERO for the assignment.

  • Capstone Grader (100 points): Each software program has a capstone project. These are similar to the chapter graders with the exception that they cover all chapters and concepts covered on the particular software.

    • No time limit, completed offline in Office 2013 software and then uploaded to lab, 2 attempts

    • Students MUST download and complete their own files or they will receive a ZERO for the assignment.

Students will be flagged for an Integrity Violation if:

1.       Use a starting file downloaded by another student and upload it for grading as their own

2.       Use a portion of another student’s file/work and upload it for grading as their own

3.       Use an entire file of another student’s file and upload it for grading as their own.

4.       Their file or a portion of their file is used by another student.

Students will be removed from the course, assigned a WF, and the University Provost will be notified if they:

             1.       Are involved in 2^nd incident of this type within the same semester.

TECHNOLOGY (TIA): (from the Technology in Action text)

These assignments are designed to be a soft introduction to course material and computer concepts. The graded assignments will be easy to moderately difficult and the preparation for the graded assignments should be 2-3 hours per chapter.

4. TECHNOLOGY: The Office Features section of this module is from the MS Office 2013 text.

• HARDWARE & SOFTWARE: Foundational topics including terminology and basic concepts surrounding hardware, software, and systems/applications are covered.

• Internet & Networking and Email, Ethics, & Etiquette: Personal Use topics including email, social networking, online etiquette, online ethics, etc. are covered.

• RESOURCE ITEMS for TIA MODULES - Each TIA Chapter has various resources possibly including:

  • E-text: This may or may not open. I did not have you purchase access. More info to follow....

  • Companion Website: Separate website containing learning aids including chapter review, crossword puzzles, flip boards, matching, glossary, and extra projects.

  • Active Helpdesks: (kinesthetic learners) Highly interactive game-like simulations let you take the role of a helpdesk staffer where you answer computer technology questions from callers. These call simulations help reinforce the book content in a fun, engaging way.

  • Sound Bytes: (audio/visual learners w/short attention spans) These multimedia lessons demystify complex computer concepts with short audio, animation, or video. You can get more practice with the sound byte labs that feature multiple-choice quizzes.

  • IT Sim: (all learners) Mini simulation on a specific chapter concept based on a real life scenario. There is also a quiz for you to use as practice.

  • Videos: (audio/visual learners) Videos, usually in two parts, covering all chapter concepts.

  • PowerPoint Presentations: (audio/reading comprehension) Chapter PowerPoints usually 60+ slides that cover key concepts and basic terms. There is an audio PowerPoint for audible learners.

• GRADED ASSESSEMENTS for TIA MODULES :

  • Check Your Understanding Quiz: Each chapter has two CYU quizzes. Each quiz has 7 or 8 questions covering chapter concepts and terms.

    • 15 minute time limit, saves questions when you exit, 2 attempts.

RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN

This class is harder than I thought.   Businesses hire college graduates for their critical thinking skills, time management skills, ability to set and achieve difficult goals, exposure to various aspects of life and ability to flourish in social settings more so than they do for knowledge basis. (If they are looking for knowledge basis they require a Master’s degree or several years of experience.) All of these skills are obtained and refined during the undergraduate experience. As your professor, I do my part in improving upon these skills by setting high standards, supporting you in your achievement of them, creating assignments and monitoring discussions around topics and concepts that require the application of learned material – not the reiteration of memorized definitions.

How do I study for this class? Utilize the lab resources. There are numerous resources available in the Pearson for all types of learners. You may be computer literate and have experience in the software covered however that does mean this course will be easy for you as it covers the semantics of the software and specific instructional steps.

Everyone can’t be perfect all the time.  And this professor doesn’t claim to be so either. As humans do, we all make mistakes. If you believe you have witnessed such an incident on my behalf, please inform me immediately. I strive to be fair as much as possible despite the world's unbiased wrath.

Study thoroughly the material for each chapter:

TIA MODULES

·                Read each assigned chapter or view the PowerPoints (there are audio PowerPoints available as well)

·                View Videos:  Choose chapter videos for a more complete coverage of material, Choose Sound Byte videos for short concept based information

·                Test Your Knowledge: Work the Interactive Helpdesks and IT SIMS

·                Extra Help: Use the crosswords, flipcharts, study guides, etc. on the companion website

·                Seek Assistance: Review PowerPoint or Email Professor with questions concerning trouble areas

·                Complete Check Your Understanding Assignments or assigned Quiz

SOFTWARE MODULES

·                Read each assigned chapter or view the chapter PowerPoints

·                View Videos:  Choose the introduction video for a more complete coverage of material, or Choose chapter/student videos for short concept based information

·                Complete the Training HW Assignment

·                Seek Assistance: Review PowerPoint or Email Professor with questions concerning trouble areas

·                Complete the Training Exam (Be sure to allow time for multiple attempts)

·                Test Your Knowledge: Work the Interactive Video Tutorials

·                Complete Grader Projects (Be sure to allow time for Review of Submission, Revision, and Resubmission)

·                Extra Help: Use the crosswords, flipcharts, study guides, etc. on the companion website

·                Review material that helped you learn the most

·                Complete Capstone Projects

DETAIL of LAB TOOLS

• ANNOUNCEMENTS TAB: Check DAILY for messages from the professor or course information

• MINF2201 COURSE HOME: Making Sense of the Lab (this page)

  • BROWSER TUNE-UP: Ensure your computer is ready (PC and MACs)

  • NOTIFICATIONS: This is were you will receive the first notice from the professor if you are flagged for an Integrity Violation and have been given a zero for utilizing another students work in part or in whole or for not following directions.

  • COURSE SYLLABUS: Outlines all course information

  • COURSE SCHEDULE: Outlines all assignments and due dates for the semester

  • ASSIGNMENT MAP: Displays Course Assignments based on Text, Module, Due Date, and Course Points

  • PROF SCHMIDT'S WEBSITE: Provides a direct view of Prof Schmidt's MINF2201 Homepage of her website from within the Pearson lab

• LAB ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR: Pearson Calendar Tool outlining assignment deadlines

  • TO DO/COMPLETED: Separate webpage that Provides Toggle Capability between Course Materials, Assignments (calendar and list view), Grades, and Notifications.

• COURSE MATERIALS: 

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ: A grade of 90% or higher is required prior to beginning graded course assignments.

  • MAIN INFO FOLDER: Links to Professor Schmidt's website and Textbook companion sites

  • E-TEXT FOLDER: Downloads for various mobile devices, direct access to the entire e-text, and option to purchase ($35) whole punched text

  • COURSE CONCEPT FOLDERS: (Office Features, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TIA -Technology in Action)

    • Resource Folders (not graded): Provides Online Resources for study assistance (PowerPoint, Study Guides, Flash Cards, Videos, Trainer HWs, Etc.), 

    • Activities Folders (graded except for HW's): Access to the course assignments and Trainer HW's. Marked with a time clock and/or due date in the lab. 

    • ALL GRADED assignments are listed on the course schedule and the assignment map!

    • Review Course Resource webpage for a complete and detailed list of course resources available within the lab.

  • SOLUTIONS FOLDER: Contains copies of completed projects for all Capstone Grader Projects and the Two Advanced Excel Graders. (Regular chapter grader project solutions are found in the text book at the end of each chapter. It is usually project G.)

• COMMUNICATION TOOLS: 

  • EMAIL: Email classmates or the professor

  • DOCUMENT SHARING: Download copies of Syllabus and other documents, 

  • CHAT & CLASSLIVE: Utilize online office hours via chat or participate in scheduled class discussions

  • DISCUSSION: Participate in open discussion with other students, and more.

• GRADES: View earned 'To Date' Course Points and Extra Credit points

  • CUSTOM VIEW: Review submissions and keep track of individual assignment grades

• DYNAMIC STUDY MODULES: Adaptive Learning assignments that assist a student in determining their areas of weakness and strengthening those concept areas

• MyLab/Mastering Mobile Dashboard: Instructions for how to receive/view lab materials on other e-devices.

DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE

Note: These dates and assignments are subject to change according to the discretion of the professor. Download from website.

SUMMER 2016
MINF 2201			This Course Schedule is Subject to CHANGE at ANY TIME.  Check Online Lab Announcements for changes.
All Dates are Tues/Thurs			ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE IF HE/SHE DOES NOT: 1. Register in the Pearson lab (MyPearsonlabs.com) (Trial Registration is available) 2. Complete the Orientation Quiz with a grade of 90% or beter within the FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES
Class Week	Tues/Thurs Dates	MODULE	Course Content Reading Material	Course Assignments Evaluated Deliverables - Items Due	Optional Related Labs and Seminars
Wk 1	24-May-16	Intro	Week 1	Use This Week to Get Ahead in Assignments LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS	Week 1
	26-May-16		No Assignments Due - Work Ahead		Work Ahead
Wk 2	31-May-16	Word	Office Features & Word Ch1	Office Features Quiz, SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
	2-Jun-16		Word Ch2	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
Wk 3	7-Jun-16		Word Ch3 & Capstone	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project, Capstone Chapter Grader Project
	9-Jun-16	PowerPoint	PowerPoint Ch1	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
Wk 4	14-Jun-16		PowerPoint Ch2	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
	16-Jun-16		PowerPoint Ch3 & Capstone	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project, Capstone Chapter Grader Project
Wk 5	21-Jun-16		Week 5	Use This Week to Get Ahead in Assignments LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS	Week 5
	23-Jun-16		No Assignments Due - Work Ahead		Work Ahead
Wk 6	28-Jun-16	Excel	Excel Ch1	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
	30-Jun-16		Excel Ch2	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project
Wk 7	5-Jul-16		Excel Ch3 & Capstone	SB Trainer Exam, Chapter Grader Project, Capstone Chapter Grader Project
	7-Jul-16		Excel Advanced Grader Ch2 & Ch3	Ch2 Advanced Grader Project, Ch2 Advanced Grader Project
Wk 8	12-Jul-16	Technology	TIA: Hardware (Ch2, Ch6, Ch8) & Software (Ch4, Ch5, Ch11)	Check Your Understing Parts 1 & 2 for ALL chapters
	14-Jul-16	Personal Use	TIA: Internet and Networking (Ch7, Ch9, Ch12) & Email, Ethics, Etiquette (Ch3, Ch13)	Check Your Understing Parts 1 & 2 for ALL chapters
				July 14 = last day of classes
				ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT 5PM ON THE DATE INDICATED
				ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE at 5:00PM.
DROP/ADD DATES:			May 23-24	Assignments Submitted at 5:00:01 are Late and are Not Graded Without an Email Request from the Student.
MIDTERM DATE:			Friday, June 17, 2016	Assginments Submitted after 5:01:00 are Late and Will Not be Graded.
LAST DAY OF CLASSES:			July 14
FINAL EXAM DATES:			July 15-18, 2016	COLORED/BOLDED CELLS = WORK AHEAD TIME
MINF MIDTERM:			None	On Weeks Without Due Dates, ALL Students Should Work Ahead of the Deadlines to Prevent Late Assignments.
MINF FINAL EXAM:			None
Grades Due:			July 19	DO NOT WAIT until the Due Date to Begin Assignments.
				Each Chapter should take between 7-10 Hours to complete.
Holidays:			Mon May 30: Memorial Day
			Mon July 4: Independence Day	TIME MANAGEMENT is the Student's Responsibility
				Poor Time Management WILL NOT Constitute an Emergency for or a Deadline Extension from the Professor.
				LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

GRU and HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS POLICY GUIDELINES

The Hull College of Business faculty and administration believe that, for students to be prepared for career success, it is important for them not only to know the subject matter in their majors, but also to demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible business and social behavior. Whether a person is interviewing for a job, participating in a business or academic social event, or attending class, there are some important characteristics of personal behavior that are expected by colleagues and administrators. In the business work environment, employees can be dismissed for behavior that is distracting or disruptive to other employees, customers, or administrators.

In keeping with these expectations and to protect the welfare of all students, the faculty and administration of the College have agreed on the following guidelines, beyond those specified in the Student Code of Conduct in the Jaguar Handbook, for appropriate behavior of students in our programs or attending classes in the College.  None of these guidelines is intended to limit normal freedom of speech or expression in any way. 

Class Attendance:

If the student has been absent for more than the equivalent of 10 percent of class time, regardless of cause, then the professor may withdraw the student from the class for excessive absences. It is important to note that the instructor may—or may not—withdraw a student from class based upon attendance. In any case, a student should not assume that the instructor has initiated the withdrawal form. A student not withdrawn from a course who stops attending class (or who never attends class) is subject to receiving a grade of WF or F for the course. Please reference the Class Attendance Section in GRU Catalog for further details.

“Each student is expected to attend class regularly, to arrive on time, and to remain until class is dismissed. Tardiness and leaving class early are disruptive for other students and the faculty and are behaviors that are not acceptable in a classroom or business setting.  Students who do not arrive promptly or leave early may be noted as absent, at the faculty member’s discretion.  Absences in excess of the maximum prescribed in the course syllabus may result in the faculty member’s withdrawing the student from the course.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines

Other Distracting Behavior

The classroom should be considered a place of business - academic business.  Distracting behavior such as uninvited casual talk among students, use of cell phones and beepers, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or faculty will not be tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting.  Faculty have the right and the responsibility to maintain a classroom free of such distractions.  Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to leave the class and may be counted absent for the session.  Persistent disruptive behavior may result in the faculty member’s withdrawing the student from the course.

Code of Conduct:

Please review the Student Code of Conduct in the Jaguar Student Handbook. It outlines your responsibilities as students and those of a faculty member to maintain the integrity of the learning environment. As outlined in the handbook, disorderly or distracting conduct may result in expulsion from the class. Moreover, any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Should you be caught cheating or plagiarizing the work of another the procedures as outlined in the handbook and catalog will be followed.

“The classroom should be considered a place of business - academic business. Distracting behavior such as uninvited casual talk among students, use of cell phones and beepers, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or faculty will not be tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting. Faculty have the right and the responsibility to maintain a classroom free of such distractions. Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to leave the class and may be counted absent for the session. Persistent disruptive behavior may result in the faculty member’s withdrawing the student from the course.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines

Disabilities:

Students with disabilities must contact the Office of Testing and Disability Services (706-737-1469) before the start of the semester. If you require special accommodation, the office will send a classroom accommodation form to affected faculty. Should you require special accommodations, please contact me at the beginning of the semester to determine how they will be implemented. Please reference the Testing and Disability Section in GRU Catalog for further details.

Academic Honesty:

In an academic community, honesty and integrity must prevail if the work done and the honors awarded are to receive their respect. The erosion of honesty is the academic community’s ultimate loss. The responsibility for the practice and preservation of honesty must be equally assumed by all of its members. Any type of dishonesty in securing those credentials therefore invites serious sanctions, up to and including, a WF in the course, and expulsion from the institution.  Examples of dishonesty include actual or attempted cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to any university employee. Please reference the Academic Honesty Section in GRU Catalog for further details and specific definitions of cheating and plagiarism.

“Unethical behavior of students in any form is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in the Hull College of Business. Academic dishonesty ( see definitions in the following sections) - cheating on exams, plagiarism of the work of others, unapproved collaboration on graded work, and the like - will be dealt with immediately and with clear consequences. Depending on the nature and severity of the problem, a student who is guilty of any such violation may be: 1) withdrawn from the course with a grade of WF (counted as an F in the GPA); 2) given a grade of zero on the assignment; 3) given a grade of F in the course; or 4) otherwise penalized, at the discretion of the faculty member. Two occurrences of a WF grade for academic dishonesty will result in a student’s being expelled from the University, per current University policy as described in the University Catalog.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines

Student Appeals and Grievances

Any student who believes that he or she has been treated unfairly under these guidelines should first address the matter with the faculty member responsible for the class. If the problem is not resolved, the student may meet with the Dean or follow procedures outlined in the Academic Grievance Policy section of the GRU Student Manual.

HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY DEFINITIONS

Any attempt to present intentionally the work or knowledge of others as your own on a graded test or assignment constitutes academic dishonesty. The following illustrations do not include every possible variation of academic dishonesty, but they are examples of the kinds of infractions that will be considered academic dishonesty violations. If you have questions about academic dishonesty, please ask any faculty member or any administrator in the Hull College of Business. It is your responsibility to recognize and avoid initiating or contributing to academically dishonest behavior.

CHEATING ON A TEST, EXAM, OR ASSIGNMENT

! Closed-book, closed-notes tests. The use of any materials except those provided by the faculty member or provided for in test instructions is considered cheating. The use of prepared notes, electronic aids, assistance from others, or the use of any information obtained from others (with or without their permission) during the test is considered cheating.

! Open-book, open-notes tests. Assistance from others or the use of any information obtained from others (with or without their permission) during the test, without the permission of the instructor, is considered cheating.

! Independent projects or papers. If the faculty member’s instructions require independent, unassisted work on a project or paper, no portion of the assignment may be prepared by anyone else. Having any part of the assignment prepared by someone else, or in collaboration with someone else, is considered cheating unless the instructor’s instructions specifically call for such collaboration.

! Assisting others with test information. Because many courses are taught at multiple times, it is important that students in one section of a course not provide information about a test to any student in another section who will take the same or a similar test at a later time. To do so will be considered cheating.

0.1 PLAGIARISM

! Failure to give credit to others.

On individual and group assignments projects, papers, presentations, research studies, and the like no portion of the work may contain quotations of or paraphrasing (rewording) of the work of others unless each such reference is clearly identified with an appropriate footnote or bibliographical reference to the original source and author. To not give credit to others in each such instance is to present the work of others as if you had written it yourself. That is considered plagiarism. Style manuals (such as the American Psychological Association manual) provide guidelines for footnoting, quotations, and other means of giving credit for the work of others. Your instructor may prefer some particular style. If no guidelines are provided, it is your responsibility to use a standard style or ask the faculty member for guidance.

! Ghost writing. It should go without saying that having someone else write some or all of a paper or do a project for which you are individually responsible constitutes academic dishonesty. Whether the author is a friend, a paid writer, or a person who offers such services on a web site, the result is an intention to present someone else’s work as your own and will be treated as an academic dishonesty infraction.