1. WEB 1700 General Education Course: Micro-Computer Applications
Windows 10 // Mac OS x
Microsoft Office Office 365
Google Docs
Online Resources

2. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
instructor through CANVAS (Inbox) Joyce Porter

3. MATERIALS
No Textbook
Questions on “how to”??? check the listed sites on the Home Page

4. IN PLACE OF TEXTBOOK. . . USE THESE SITES
MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING MATERIALS FOR PC & MAC
Office 2016 for the Mac Quick Start Guides 
Office 2016 for Mac Training 
Office Skills Blog—Both MAC and PC Platforms 

5. COURSE OUTCOMES Document Creation A.1. Prepare a Research Paper--Word
Students will use current software to produce correctly formatted research papers with an accepted academic reference format such as MLA or APA.
 A.2. Prepare Employment Documents--Word
Students will use current software/technology to produce effective employment documents such as a resume and a cover letter.
 A.3. Document Collaboration—Google Docs/Word
Students will be able to use multiple collaboration mediums to effectively share, communicate, and collaborate with their peers.

6. COURSE OUTCOMES Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management
B.1. Content and File Management
Students will use current software/technology to manage content on local devices and in the cloud.
 B.2. Internet Identity Management
Students will manage their web identity and presence according to e-safety, security, and privacy best practices and standards.
 B.3. Device Management and Security
Students will manipulate multiple computing platforms and troubleshoot problems when they arise. Students will protect local devices from security threats including viruses, malware, and adware using current best practices and technologies.

7. COURSE OUTCOMES Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation
C.1. Data Manipulation--Excel
Students will manipulate and analyze data using various software applications and basic programming.
 C.2. Data Visualization--PowerPoint
Students will organize data using various graphical methods such as charts and infographics to appropriately convey information.
 C.3. Data Presentation--PowerPoint
Students will create an effective, well-designed presentation using current technologies.

8. COURSE GUIDE
This class has a specific course guide with specific test dates that we will follow.
Course syllabus can be found at canvas.weber.edu in the Syllabus tab
Modules in canvas course give resources for each assignment and provide a link to each assignment
Syllabus is also available at OR M:Porter1700 OR on Canvas in this class section

9. Assignments are Listed Inside Modules. . .
Modules include training videos and information!

10. Inside the Module. . . Link to Assignment Directions
Resources to use to assist in completion of assignment

11. Inside the Assignment Instructions . . .
Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the assignment!

12. Inside the Assignment Instructions. . . Software Illustrations
If the illustration is too small to read, place cursor on the corner of the illustration box and stretch the box so that the illustration is sized to your legibility!
(CTRL+Z or COMD+Z changes it back to original size)

13. BEFORE Submitting Any Assignment. . .
Go through each item on the rubric at the bottom of the module—make sure you have each item completed

14. GRADING Grading will be based on the following percentages:
Unit Exams 39%
Assignments 51%
Final Exam %

15. CLASS PROCEDURES HOMEWORK UNIT EXAMS Due on dates listed
Homework must be submitted through Canvas
Homework handed in late will result in a loss of 20% of the possible points for that assignment
Homework will be graded ONCE
UNIT EXAMS
Unit Exams will be taken in the Computer Literacy Center, EH311
Late tests will lose 20%
Late tests must be taken in Computer Literacy Center (Room EH311) during the regular lab hours within one week of scheduled test

16. HOMEWORK
Once the unit test date is reached, assignments on that unit will not be accepted. Grade= “0”
Each assignment is listed under the outcome module
Each homework assignment is to be submitted electronically through Canvas
Due dates are indicated on the homework guide sheet (and in canvas modules)
Once the unit test date is reached, assignments on that unit will not be accepted. Grade= “0”
Homework assignments are graded only once; you cannot resubmit an assignment with corrections.
Sharing an assignment results in sharing of the earned “0”.

17. COMPUTER LITERACY CENTER ROOM EH311
The place to go for assistance with course work
LAB SCHEDULE
You will need to adjust your schedule for testing within the hours the lab is open!

18. SCHOOL OF COMPUTING POLICIES
Any test taken late will take a 20% grade reduction. Late tests must be taken within one week of the test date.
No food or drink allowed in the Computer Literacy Center.
Copyrighted material is NOT to be reproduced or downloaded without permission of author.
Students are expected to complete their own work.
A small amount of extra credit will be available at end of semester.

19. LAB POLICIES
Students are expected to act professionally and to respect fellow students.
According to the WSU student code, students agree to avoid unethical, wasteful, and/or inappropriate use of any computer.
Cell phones, pagers, or other personal communication devices are to be silenced or turned off during lab time—this includes iPods. These devices cannot be used during testing.

20. GRADE BREAKDOWN Document Creation 30%
Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management %
Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation %
Final Exam %

21. GRADE BREAKDOWN

22. GRADING SCALE A 100-95 C 76-73 A- 94-90 C- 72-70 B+ 89-87 D+ 69-67
C E <60
You can check your grades at
canvas.weber.edu

23. WHAT ELSE??? To have a good experience in this course:
PATIENCE- you are working with computers
CONFIDENCE- you can complete each of these assignments—they are not difficult. . . 
A SENSE OF HUMOR-
YOUR HOMEWORK- Resources can show you how, but no one can do it for you—except for you!!!