Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Welcome to CIS 55

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Welcome to CIS Please have a seat, turn on your computer and monitor, and on the cards I pass out write down: Your full name Your Temple address The last 4 digits of your social security number What do you hope to get out of the lab portion of CIS 55? Mention any special circumstances PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Instructor Information Ezequiel Moctezuma Office: 30 Speakman Hall Phone: Web Site: Listserv: Office Hours: Mon: 5:30 – 6:30

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Necessary Lab Supplies 1.Temple Address 2.Introductory Microsoft Office XP – Windows XP Edition, Introductory (Spiral Bound) by Shelly, Cashman & Vermaat 3.USB Memory Key (Jump Drive) OR IBM compatible 100 MB ZIP disk 4.Floppy disk – 1.44 Megabytes, double sided, high density (minimum of one, two preferred)

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Weekly Lab Class Routine 1.Turn in your homework when you come in the classroom (stapled please!) 2.Take a 3 point quiz to start the class (come to class on time or miss the quiz) 3.Learn how to use the software application of the week 4.Go over the homework assignments due next lab. 5.Repeat 11 times!

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Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Need To Pass CIS 55 Lab? Students must obtain at least 100 points out of a possible 165 lab points to pass CIS 55. Students who do not obtain at least 100 points in the lab portion of CIS 55 will receive a grade of F for the entire course, regardless of the grade earned in the lecture portion of the course. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Point Breakdown: 95 lab points + 40 Final lab exam + ten 3point exams = 165 points 100 / 165 = 60.6% The lab portion of this course is worth 30% of your final CIS 55 Course grade for those who earn 100 points or more in lab.

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Lab Grade Breakdown - Ten 3 point quizzes -Eleven homework assignments (Name and section must be on all HW) - One 40 point lab exam Late Homework 20% grade deduction for assignments up to 1 week late 40% grade deduction for assignments up to 2 weeks late labs are not accepted after 2 weeks

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Goals of Lab To have a basic understanding of Operating System software and computer literacy with MS Office. To have a working knowledge of collaborative software, such as and listserv Use a word processor (Word) to create and edit documents, including a term paper, and publish the documents to the World Wide Web. Use presentation software (PowerPoint) to develop a multi-media presentation based on researching a specific topic. Publish the presentation to the World Wide Web. To develop a web site using sound design techniques to publish course documents and incorporate multi- media components. Use spreadsheet software (Excel) to analyze numerical, financial and statistical data, present data in chart format and publish numerical data to the World Wide Web. Use a database management software package (Access) to organize, create, search, and manage a database.

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Rules of Lab Students are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled lab. All lab work must be done individually. Lab consultants are not permitted to help students with homework. Students must provide their own zip disks and floppy disks. IM, IRC or CHAT are not allowed during the lab. Students may not print during the lab. No food or drinks are permitted in the labs. If you must speak to your classmate please whisper.

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Useful Information! Students with special needs Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at in 100 Ritter Annex to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Lab Web Sites CIS 55 Consultant Help Available Consultants specially trained for CIS 55 coursework are available at various times for your convenience. Please see the full schedule at the CIS 55 web site.

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Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Windows XP MS Windows XP Overview OS Definition: It is the set of computer instructions called a computer program, that controls the allocation of a computer hardware such as memory, diskdrives, printers and CD Roms and provides the capabilities for you to communicate with the computer. GUI (graphical user interface) vs DOS (disk operating system) Login required with XP for security and profile management (3 finger salute)

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access Windows XP Windows features: - Desktop, Recycle bin,Network Places, My Docs, Control Panel (after SP2), Dialogue Box - Minimize, maximize and resize windows - Backing up – process of copying files to a separate disk to protect original files - Format - command used to prepare a disk for use by the computer - Windows Explorer- is an application program that allows you view the contents of the computer, the hierarchy of drives and folders on the computer, and the files and folders in each folder - File Management, Create and move files and folders (use Windows Explorer) - Popular Keyboard Short Cuts, (see handout) - Browsers: IE, Netscape Mozilla, Opera, Avant, Safari, FireFox (Browser Status Bar shows security and webpage status)

Computer and Information Systems CIS 55 Microsoft Windows XP Excel PowerPoint Word Access MS Word (optional) Word Definition: - Word is a full featured word processing program that allows you to create and revise professional looking documents such as resumes, letters and reports. -File extensions (.doc)

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