Section 12: Call No Tuesday 9:00-10:15Eureka-106 MIS 1a Thursday 9:00-10:15Eureka-106 Meets the First week (9/3 and 9/5):

MIS 1a After the first class meetings (in the room noted on the last slide) we will meet as follows : Tuesday 9:00-10:15Mendocino Hall 2004 Thursday 9:00-10:15Mendocino Hall 2004

MIS 1a Registering for MIS1a does NOT automatically enroll you in 1b or 1c. These are separate classes, although they appear to be one. You must enroll as soon as possible for the 1b and 1c classes of your choice, or you may have to take another section which may make managing your schedule a bit difficult.

MIS 1a Challenge Exam If you want to try the “challenge” exam instead of taking these classes all semester visit this web page:

MIS 1a Microcomputer Hardware and Software. Introduction to microcomputer hardware, system software and the Internet. The hardware portion of this course will acquaint the student with the terms and concepts necessary to use an IBM-compatible microcomputer. The system software will enable a student to manage directories (folders), files, programs and other operating system features necessary to effectively use a personal computer. The Internet coverage will include how to access the World Wide Web and use a browser. Graded Credit / No Credit. 1 unit.

MIS 1a Richard Barnes Office: Tahoe Hall Office Phone: Website: Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30 am …or by appointment.

MIS 1a Required Text Exploring Computer Environments and Internet ISBN Richard Barnes Available at the Hornet Bookstore.Hornet Bookstore

MIS 1a Additional help for this course can be found on the Internet using several sources such as: The WWW Virtual Library …and, of course from…

MIS 1a Exam Diskette You need to give me one blank 1.44 floppy disk or one blank CD-R disk by September 19 th. This disk will be used for your final exam on Thursday October 3 rd. Without a disk you will NOT be allowed to take the test. The disk must be labeled with your full name, section number, and complete Social Security number.

MIS 1a The “official” syllabus can be found online at: Or on my website…

MIS 1a The “Catch 22” of the MIS 1 courses is that you need to know something about computers to learn how to use them.Catch 22 Basically, you need to be told a few things that may not make a lot of sense just yet…trust me…everyone starts somewhere. If you are totally new to using PCs you will need to pay attention. But more importantly ask when you are lost. The only stupid question is the one you don’t ask because you think it is stupid!

MIS 1a The computers in the College of Business classrooms are Personal Computers (PCs) that use Microsoft Windows XP as their operating system, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for their web browser and Microsoft Office XP as their business software suite.College of Business You may find various “brands” of computers in the labs, such as IBM, Gateway or Dell, but they all run the same software in the same manner.

MIS 1a To use a computer in one of the University’s computer labs you will need a Saclink account. This account will not only allow you to use the labs, but it will give you dial-up access to the internet, an account and the ability to use CasperWeb to view your schedule, grades and to register for classes.

MIS 1a The class lectures will generally follow the chapters of the text… Lecture 1 - Computer Basics and Operating Systems Lecture 2 - Working with windows and the Windows XP Desktop Lecture 3 - File management and Windows Explorer Lecture 4 - The Start Menu the Control Panel and Managing XP Lecture 5 - The Internet and Internet Tools Since I wrote the text, I will constantly tell you what and how much you should know about a topic…

MIS 1a Unfortunately I won’t be available as a personal tutor for this course…I will be available during class and during my office hours. You may find that some days I choose to stay in the lab for my regularly scheduled office hours…this is to help you succeed. However, this will not always be the case. You can always contact me by The College of Business has tutors available for you to use FREE. The tutoring center schedule can be found on my website at:

MIS 1a A now a word about safety… For convenience and security you should protect your assignments by using new diskettes…for sure give me reliable ones for your final exams, and… …get a web mail account such as HotMail, Yahoo mail,HotMailYahoo mail Eudora mailEudora mail, or one of the many others. With these services you can “store” your work online by ing it to yourself. It beats using floppies…and is much safer!