CIS/AGB 210 - 9 Week Online Course
Introduction to Computer Applications - Using Microsoft Office 2019
Welcome to distance education at Cuesta College. My name is Michele McAustin and I will be your instructor for the 9 week accelerated online version of CIS 210 – Introduction to Computer Applications. This letter is to inform you of some of the important details prior to the commencement of this class. Please read this page very carefully! This course will start on Monday, October 16, 2023 and will gain access to your course on the first day of classes! This class is fully online with no mandatory meeitngs or proctored exams.
Instructor Contact Information:
Instructor: Michele McAustin
Email: mmcausti@cuesta.edu
Course Overview - Student Learning Outcomes:
This course is an introductory course in computer applications which will utilize Microsoft Office 2019.
The course Student Learning Outcomes are:
- Describe the features, functions and differences common to operating systems and office applications.
- Discuss the ethical issues surrounding technology in a business setting.
- Demonstrate the process to create basic word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
- Integrate social media, word processing, spreadsheets and databases in a comprehensive business project using presentation software.
As you begin your 9 week accelerated class please be prepared to spend 15 – 20 hours per week on coursework for this class.
Accessing Canvas:
This course will be taught using Canvas. This is a Web-based Learning Management System (LMS) used to facilitate teaching an online class. This platform provides the framework for the AGB/CIS 210 class including student data files, the tools to receive and send course material, video presentations and a grade book.
The Friday before the beginning of class your instructor will send an e-mail to your myCuesta e-mail account with more information about how to access the class in Canvas. You will NOT be able to access Canvas until the course begins.
Please click here Canvas Quick ReferenceLinks to an external site. to become familiar with Canvas.
College Policies:
Each student is required to follow all school guidelines and policies
Class Requirements - Textbook - Communication:
You will need to have access to your myCuesta email account and the World Wide Web. You will also need to purchase your textbook prior to the first day of class. The textbook is available in the College bookstoreLinks to an external site.. Many students rent the textbook via Chegg or purchase on Amazon. The textbook is also available at the Cuesta College Library Reserve for a 2-hour checkout. Listed below are the textbook details:
Title: Technology for Success and Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 , 1st Edition
ISBN: 9780357026380
Authors: Sandra Cable; Jennifer T. Campbell; Mark Ciampa; Barbara Clemens; Steven M. Freund; Mark Frydenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
It is essential that you understand the basic concepts of e-mail, web navigation and online communication to succeed in this course.
Please visit Cuesta College’s Distance Education websiteLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.. for FAQs and online resources. Also visit the Online Student Readiness TutorialsLinks to an external site. focused on enhancing the academic and technical skills needed for success in the online learning environment.
Most of our communication for the online class will be through the written word. Please use the same respect and courtesy you would when speaking to a classmate or instructor in a face to face class. You may notice that the written word sometimes comes across harsher and you may be at a loss as to how to communicate a point. Please review a Netiquette (Internet etiquette) siteLinks to an external site. for further guidelines.
Computer Requirements:
Computer:
- You must have access to a computer
- An email address
- Reliable Internet connection. You will also need to have a backup plan in case your internet provider or computer goes down.
Software:
This course requires Microsoft Professional Plus. You may use either Office 2019 or Office 2021 version.
Adobe Acrobat ReaderLinks to an external site.
Adobe Flash PlayerLinks to an external site.
MAC Users - The textbook is designed to cover the Windows operating system. MAC users please be aware that there are significant differences in the Office 365 program for MAC. We will be covering MS Excel and MS Access in this class. There are enough differences in Excel for Mac that it may be easier for you to plan to work on a PC either at one of the Cuesta libraries or another source. MS Access does not work on a Mac at all. During the end of the class when we work on Access you will need to plan an alternative location.
If needed, this is a possible option for Mac users:
- Install a version of ParallelsLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.on your Mac. (Journey Ed has this for Cuesta Students - $36.95)
- Purchase a download of Windows 10Links to an external site.Links to an external site.. (Again, you can visit Journey Ed website).
- After you have installed a Windows 10 version, install your free WINDOWS version of Office 365. It will work on your Mac and you will then have the programs you need including MS Access that will not work on the Mac operating system.
If you have any further questions prior to the first day of class, please feel free to email me at mmcausti@cuesta.edu.
I look forward to having you in this online course.
Thank you
Michele McAustin
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