Please Read Carefully:
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, June 2^nd.

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 376 (Online)

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

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, Bldg 903 Rm 110

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:

Please log onto the Blackboard Vista website as soon as possible. Read all announcements, mail, calendar entries, syllabus, and course schedule. Please begin to complete projects, and threaded discussions immediately If you have not already done so, please complete the Blackboard Vista Student Orientation, and the Browser Tune-Up.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

None. This is an online class

OTHER INFORMATION:

Although this is an online class, I will be glad to answer any questions you may have via email. If you find that you are having difficulties completing the course requirements, please contact me and make an appointment to meet with me at a mutually convenient time.