Instructor Contact Information

 

CISC 182 - Information Technology Fluency
Fully Online

German Eichberger
MSc, PMP
Mesa College

 

 

Textbook and Course Material Requirements

 

Title : Fluency with Information Technology
Author : Lawrence Snyder
Publisher : Addison Wesley
Edition/Year : 3rd Edition
ISBN : 0-321-51239-1
Additional information : none
Type : Recommended resource


Purchase Textbooks Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore

 

Hardware and Software Requirements

 

Hardware and Software:
To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements.

Internet Browser:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in WebCT, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here.

 

Course Description

 

This course provides transfer students with an introduction to computer technology. It targets students who need to complete a computer literacy course as part of their degree or certificate program. Computer software, networking, and systems are covered, with an emphasis on modern technologies. This course also serves community members interested in an introduction to computer technology. Students who have completed CISC 181 should consult with a counselor before enrolling in CISC 182. (FT). UC Transfer Course List. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

 

Course Objectives

 

Students will be exposed to modern computer technology and make themselves familiar with them through extensive homework assignments.

 

Course Specific Information

 

Policies

Introduction : Regular participation in online activities and discussions is expected (at least three times per week for a total of at least three hours + team/project/assignment activities). The WebCT SystemŽ used for this online instruction provides the instructor with extensive information about student activities on the site, facilitating the monitoring of actual participation. Permanent removal from the course for lack of attendance is at the instructor's discretion, following standard Community College District course attendance guidelines, if there is a lack of assignment submissions; lack of survey/quiz/exam taking; lack of participation (active posting in discussions, email); and/or lack of logging in.

It is the student's responsibility to add, drop, or withdraw from classes before the deadlines stated in the class schedule. Petitions to add, drop, or withdraw after the deadline will not be approved without proof of circumstances beyond the student's control, which made him/her unable to meet the deadline. Lack of money to pay fees is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students anticipating difficulty in paying fees before the add deadline should check with the Financial Aid Office about sources of funds or other alternatives for which they may be eligible.

Home Work

All homework is to be typed and submitted electronically through WebCT. Handwritten assignments or any other format than the one specified online will not be accepted.

Formatting Guidelines

For all assignments, make sure to include proper identification of yourself and use appropriate formatting, including date, class name and section (CRN), table of contents, table of references, and page numbers. Use Arial or Times-Roman font - no fixed-size fonts - e.g. Courier - except for software code; use a font size no smaller than 10 points and no larger than 12 points; use 1.0 to 1.5-inch margins.

Semester Paper

Write a minimum 10-page, double-spaced paper on a topic of your choice related directly to the use of computer and information systems technology. Avoid topics covered in detail in class. Submit electronically in Microsoft Word format. Include appropriate references (at least three external). This must be your own creative writing - no cutting & pasting, no teamwork. Format appropriately and professionally. (Optionally use MLA or APA format.)

Semester Portfolio Project

Will be defined in assignment 10.

 

 

 

Application and Registration Information

 

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

  1. Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Services
  2. Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail.
  3. Register online at the Reg-e, our online registration system
  4. Make sure that you pay your tuition so that you don't lose your registration!
    Tuition and Fees Information.
  5. Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore.

6.  After completion of registration on Reg-e, and several days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive an email with course login instructions. If you don't receive an email please go to http://www.sdccdonline.net and login on the first day of class as follows:
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Type your WebCT ID = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number
Type your Password =  mmddyyyy (birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces)
For example:  1010101 (CSID number used at registration)
                          06231980 (password for birthdate June 23, 1980) 

  1.  If this course is closed, please login to Reg-e to be placed on a waitlist. If the waitlist is full, you will not be able to add your name to the waitlist.

You will not be able to login to your online course until the first day of the semester!!!
You must login to your online course on the first day of the session to avoid your enrollment being dropped. Follow the login instructions at http://www.sdccdonline.net/login.htm