| Instructor: | William McDaniel Albritton |
| Office Hours: | MW 1:15-3:15pm |
| Office Location: | DA 211 |
| Contact: | (808) 455-0319 (walbritt AT Hawaiʻi DOT EDU) |
An introductory survey of computers and their role in the information world emphasizing computer terminology, hardware, and software. Opportunities for “hands-on” experience using applications software may include spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, communications, and databases.
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ENG 21, ENG 22 and MATH 22 or equivalent, all with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
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Computing Essentials 2015 by Timothy J. O'Leary, Linda I. O'Leary, and Daniel A. O'Leary
1. Utilize online resources for research and communication.
2. Utilize the basic features of computer applications to communicate effectively (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets).
3. Utilize operating system interfaces to manage computer resources effectively.
4. Define, explain, and demonstrate proper computer terminology usage in areas such as hardware, software, and communications.
5. Describe ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology.
Assignments: 10 points each, roughly 40 total
Daily participation: 1 point each, roughly 40 total
Discussion Postings: 1 point each, 10 points total
Final Project: 50 points each , 1 total
Optional Assignments: 5 points each, roughly 3 total
Grade calculation: (sum of your scores) / (total points)
Course grades: The percent grading scale is A = 100.00% - 90.00%, B = 89.99% - 80.00%, C = 79.99% - 70.00%, D = 69.99% - 60.00%, F = 59.99% and below. The course grades will not be scaled. There is no extra credit. Your current grade (including your course grade) is calculated in the Laulima Gradebook.
In the first 10 minutes of class, assignments are graded and feedback is given. If you are late to class, then your assignment is also late. Please BACK UP your assignment by attaching it to an email and/or copying & pasting it into the body of the email, and emailing yourself, or store your assignment on UH Gmail Google Drive. DO NOT back up your assignment on a flash drive. If you cannot attend class that day class, email your assignment to me before the deadline.
Two (2) points are deducted for late assignments. Two (2) points are deducted for assignments turned in on time, and re-submitted for re-grading after the due date. No late assignments will be accepted after the last day of classes.
In the case of serious illness, emergency, or death in the family, late assignments will be excused. You need to show proof, such as a doctor's note, obituary, etc. Excused late assignments need to be submitted within a week of your return to class, otherwise two (2) points are deducted.
Ten (10) points are deducted for copying another student's assignment.
You can earn 1 point (or no points) each day for class participation. No points will be earned for the following.
No makeup participation points will be given.
Leeward Community College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which stipulate that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." Students with documented disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of the KAKO‘O ‘IKE (KI) program as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. The KI office is on second floor mauka side of Learning Commons. Students may also contact the coordinator by phone at 455-0421
With the goal of continuing to improve the quality of educational services offered to students, Leeward CC conducts assessments of student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. Student work is used anonymously as the basis of these assessments, and the work you do in this course may be used in these assessment efforts.
Discrimination in the classroom based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical-related challenges, learning-related challenges, sexual orientation, hate speech, and obscene language will not be tolerated. Refer to the University of Hawaiʻi's Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action in Leeward Community College's catalog for more information. In addition, please show consideration for your classmates and instructor by resisting the temptation to talk on your cell phone, send text messages, listen to your iPod, etc.
Students are required to complete and submit their own work. Sharing files, duplicating disks, using another student’s disk, copying, plagiarism, or other such acts will not be tolerated and are subject to penalties including a grade of “F” for the course. Refer to Academic Dishonesty in the Student Conduct Code for additional information.
At Leeward CC we want every student to be successful. The Maka‘ala Program is a campus-wide effort that seeks to support students early in the semester when they first begin experiencing difficulty in a class. If I feel that you are having difficulty in my class within the first few weeks of the semester (e.g. missing class, missing assignments, or low test scores) I may refer you to the program. I will notify you about my intention to refer you to the program. Once referred, the Maka‘ala Program will:
All communication will be through Laulima (https://laulima.hawaii.edu) and your UH email (http://mail.google.com/a/hawaii.edu). Email from other accounts will not be accepted.
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