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This course is being offered using Blackboard Vista as the Learning Management System. If you have never used Blackboard vista before, please visit the orientation site.  http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

You will access your CCA Blackboard Vista course at http://online.ccaurora.edu

Note:  You will not be able to access your course until the start date. Most classes start June 2^nd, but note the dates below to be sure.

New this semester: A support desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with setting up your computer and solving problems. http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/helpdesk/

Introduction to PC Applications/Presentation Graphics

CIS 118 and CIS 161 Section 171 (Hybrid)

4 Credit Hours

(June 2 to Aug 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

CIS 118: This course introduces computer concepts and components, as well as coverage of application-suite software and the Internet. It also includes descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating environments and other common PC application packages.

CIS 161: Focuses on the development of presentation graphics materials including graphs, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. It also emphasizes effective communication through computerized presentations and covers features of PowerPoint and effective presentation techniques.

HYBRID DESCRIPTION:

Hybrid courses offer the convenience of an Internet course with the opportunity to meet face to face with the instructor and classmates.  Although all of the work can be done through the internet, scheduled meeting times will be published for each course.  There may be mandatory onsite meetings for some courses to complete course requirements.

REQUIRED MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION:

Dates: 6/4, 6/18, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6

Wednesday, 6:00 pm through 9:40

Lowry Campus  Bldg 903, Room 113

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Marcie Sosebee

Phone

303-340-7521

E-mail

Internal on the Blackboard Vista website or marcie.sosebee@ccaurora.edu

Fax

n/a

Mailbox Location

Lowry Campus Bldg 903, Room 110

Other

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·        Send/receive mail.

·        Download files to your computer and then open them.

·        Basic word processing skills. 

·        Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or having read the orientation guide at
http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Shelly Cashman series, Microsoft Office 2003: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Edition, by Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat, Thomas J. Cashman, 2004, Course Technology.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

You are required to have 1 or 2 Flash Drives (also called jump drives, thumb drives, or travel drives) for exercises and projects. You will use one jump drive to do all your work on. I highly suggest you buy the second jump drive and use it to back up your work All assignments will be emailed through Blackboard Vista

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·        Supported Web-browser

·        Supported version of Java

·        To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Attend first session on 6/4/08 and all other required class sessions. A class syllabus and additional instructions will be provided at that time.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

Please attend class on Wednesday 6/4/08 at 6 pm.  You will receive a class syllabus and additional instructions at that time.  Information is also always available through Blackboard Vista.