• Gain factual knowledge of computers and the associated terminology
• Learn the basic principles of the discipline of computing
• Obtain hands-on and in-depth experience with MS Office 2016
• Demonstrate the ability to use computers in both a business and personal setting
• Awareness of current events and social impacts of computing
• Utilization of the Internet for research and reporting of information

GRADING Information

      3 TECHNOLOGY NOW Exams          30%                                    A    100-90

      3 MS OFFICE Exams                  30%                                  B      89-80

      Assignments (Email, Projects, Essay)      35%                                   C      79-70

      SAM Training (3 assignments)                  5%                                     D      69-58

Follows standard grading policy:

90-100 A;   80-89  B; 70-79 C; 58-69 D; 0-57 F

Course Participation

Because there is no class to attend, attendance is defined as participation; that is, turning in an assignment or completing an exam.  Something is due every Thursday!  Inactivity at any time during the semester will constitute non-participation and can lead to an instructor-initiated drop. If you foresee an extended period of non-participation, please notify me.  If you drop the course, your official “last day of attendance” will be the last date on which you submitted an assignment or completed an exam.

Class Participation The University expects regular attendance by students in each course. Class attendance is useful to the student as a means of acquiring knowledge and clarification, and is a prerequisite for class participation. Class participation is the active engagement in questions and answers, taking part in analyses of business situations, and contribution of comments in class sessions. (See the MSU Student Handbook Class Attendance Policy.)

Computer Based Training Assignments::  Lab training is through the online system SAM 2019. Lab assignments may be done on your own time, but strict deadlines for completion must be met to receive full credit.    

Computer Based Exams: There will be three on-line exams over the Microsoft application skills covered during the training assignments, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and three on-line exams on lecture material. These timed exams must be taken online at the scheduled time.

Missed--Make-up Work: A comprehensive exam covering the online textbook Technology Now and a comprehensive exam covering Word-Excel-PowerPoint are available at the end of the semester to cover two missed or low grades. The Technology Now make-up can replace a missed or lower Technology Now exam grade. The Office make-up exam can cover a missed or lower grade on Office exam or project. The make-up exams are not required but are highly recommended. ~~ No other make-up work is allowed. A grade of zero will be recorded for work that is not submitted by the posted deadline. 

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.