1. Microcomputers in Business
MIS 202 Spring 2014
Microcomputers in Business

2. Class Overview Instructor: Pat Paulson, Somsen 325 457.5581
Office hours listed on web site
, Lync:
Grading in D2L:
Course Web site:
Check web sites periodically for updates!
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3. Class format Course1 website contains all class info! Face to Face
Class in Somsen 301
Online-synchronous
View live with Adobe Connect
Online-asynchronous
View class recordings with Tegrity
Physical class attendance required
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4. Basic Technology Laptop External Monitor
Adobe Connect –web conferencing
Tegrity-class recordings
Headset
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5. Professor’s Background
Attorney
Mechanical Engineer
Operations Manager
Business Systems Consultant
MIS Professor
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6. Course1 WebSite Course policy and syllabus Assignments
Hints occasionally
Important announcements
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7. Course Description-Catalog
An introduction to some of the more commonly used software packages for business decision-making. Spreadsheet, business graphics, database and integrated software are introduced.
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8. Course Description
Students learn the value of laptops, network resources and the Internet for organizations
Students are exposed to a sampling of the latest business program applications
Students learn the importance of business applications in problem solving
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9. Areas of Concentration
Software familiarization
Appropriate software application
Creating business software ‘toolbox’
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10. Software Applications
Tegrity, Adobe Connect
Expression Web, OneNote, Word, Outlook, Web Camera
PowerPoint, MovieMaker
Skype, LinkedIn
Excel, Access, MapPoint
Google Drive, Google Earth
VMware, Zip Files, .ISO images
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11. Course Objectives Single application problem solving
Multiple application familiarity
Multi-application problem solving
Goal: when confronted with a problem be able to create an efficient, effective solution using applications.
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12. Analyze Situation Business objective- solve problems
Tools- your mind and computer applications
Methodology
Define problem
Create solution
Implement computer application(s)
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13. Course Materials No book
MeLB-Microsoft Electronic Learning for Business
200+ courses available (subject to change, no charge)
Lynda.com
Just in Time videos
Web resources
Software application help files!
SEE THE LINK ON THE COURSE WEB SITE. DOWNLOAD IF YOU WANT…
MAY ALSO WANT TO MENTION MSDNAA
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14. Software Beyond Base Image
Available from Control Panel
Microsoft Lync
MapPoint
VMware-Workstation(PC)
Available from DreamSpark Premium
Expression Web
Learn to install software
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15. Software Beyond Base Image
Available on the Internet, or Web Based
Adobe Connect
Tegrity
Skype
Lynda.com
Google-Drive, Gmail, Earth, YouTube
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16. Files-Class Storage
Chapter Examples, other files available by selecting
Start>Run then type in:
\\store\classes\ \ReadOnly
Learn to use VPN
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17. Class Info Somsen 301 Have laptop, power supply, patch cord every day
Use external monitor
Questions? First use D2L Discussions
Then contact via or Microsoft Lync
Make sure network, Blackboard, …. Usernames and passwords are the same!
Foreign students…watch out for account change in case of SSN submission
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18. Participation Active engagement in problem solving
Counts towards grade
Assignments, projects and exams will contain material discussed in class, but not in the textbook
Attendance: required
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19. assignments Exercises and Problems
To focus on and hone required skills
Learn applications by doing
No ing assignments, no print outs
Late work penalized
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20. assignments Use JIT to ‘learn’ software
Graded, results ed to student
Questions- use D2L Discussions
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21. qUIZZes Learn to install required software
Must be done by certain date
Log into D2L to complete the quiz after software is successfully installed
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22. Exams
Before midterm and final make sure that you have WSU network access and that you can connect to class storage.
Why? Exam files are found here!
Midterm off-campus? Remember to check VPN!
Final-must be on –campus in Somsen 301
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23. Midterms Test knowledge of software Short answer, possibly essay
Hands on problems
Open book, open notes, timed
Online-D2L
No make up exam!
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24. Final Same format as mid-terms, but 2 hours
Cumulative, test knowledge of business applications
Open book, open notes
Laptop required
In D2L
Must be in Somsen 301
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25. Policy on Collaboration
You are permitted to work together on Assignments, problems. However…
During exams you are on your own, including doing hands-on problems. Therefore…
It behooves you to actually do the work!
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26. Grading Grading is based on: 5% Participation 5% Quizzes
45% Assignments
20% Midterms (10% each)
25% Final
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27. Final Grade Based on 100 total points A 90% or greater B 80 to 89%
C 70 to 79%
D 60 to 69%
F less than 59%
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28. Professor Paulson does not give out grades
Grading
Late assignments are penalized!
No extra credit
No make-up exams!
Point loss for spelling and grammar
Professor Paulson does not give out grades
Students earn grades!
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29. ENJOY This Course?
Like learning new software applications and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minor
Consider joining MISA
Attend MISA events
Have questions about advising, scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school…
Contact me at your convenience
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