Internet and Computing Core Certification Guide-Your IC3 Pathway Companion provides an introduction to computer technology and concepts. This text maps to the IC3 standards and is organized into three key components: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. It provides thorough instruction on the various uses of the computer, important accessories, networking principles and covers key applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications. In addition, Internet and Computing Core Certification covers e-mail and Internet principles such as managing e-mail and contacts, searching for a topic online, and how computers affect every day life. Strong end-of-chapter exercises and review material reinforce important topics covered in the lesson and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the material. (Certiport.com)

TEXTBOOK

Internet and Computing Core Certification Guide-Using Windows 7 and Microsoft 2010
ISBN: 978-1-55332-161-3

Table of Contents

MISSION RELATED OBJECTIVES

• Acceptance of personal responsibility-accountability
  
• Respect for human Values; respect for human dignity, sensitivity
  
• Self-awareness-positive values and ethical standards
  
• Personal commitment to excellence

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES

• Ability to conduct computer based and literary research
  
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software for business applications
  
• Ability to make effective presentations utilizing PowerPoint and other visual aids
  
• Ability to prepare reports using MLA format and other forms of business communication
  
• Ability to integrate technology instruments with traditional methods and procedures to help solve business problems and manage systems and personnel
  

GRADING AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

COURSE POLICIES

Teaching Methodology

This course introduces the principles of Microsoft Word in an effort to build confidence in an area of technology which students may have been exposed to, but have not explored deeply. Advanced features of the Word application are introduced through step-by-step use, which builds confidence and aptitude.

Online, and Examination Schedule

Exams are the basis for your grade. Late exams will result in grade reduction.
Plan to spend approximately six to eight hours each week working on practice lessons.

Plagiarism Policy

Students are expected to uphold the school's standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

1. Represent the work of others as their own
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students
4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work

The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.

For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on work, contact your instructor.

Plagiarism methodologies now include all electronic methods of communication such as the use of cell-phones, paging devices, palm pilots, wireless devices, e-mail and instant messaging systems. Use of non-electronic communications such as American Sign Language (ASL) for the purpose of transmitting evaluation information is likewise prohibited.

Incomplete Assignments

Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.

To appeal a grade, send an e-mail to your instructor's e-mail address within two weeks of receiving the grade. Overdue appeals will not be considered.

Disability Accommodations

Salve Regina University is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to all of its programs and services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you have a disability that entitles you to instructional or other accommodations, you must be registered with the Office of Disability Services at the Academic Development Center. The office is located in McAuley Hall, Room 100 (401-341-3150). The Office of Disability Services will help you set up your accommodations. Please arrange a meeting with this office within the first two weeks of class so that you will have the appropriate letters of accommodation to provide and discuss with your professors. Accommodations must be arranged before you actually need them; they are never applied retroactively.

Use of Salve Email

Please note that all official email communication at Salve Regina University involving faculty, students, and staff is to be conducted using Salve email (addresses ending in @salve.edu). Students must regularly check their Salve email for important notifications from their faculty, the Registrar, and others.

Academic Support

Academic support is available for this class by way of individual and group subject tutoring, and individual writing assistance, at the Academic Development Center (ADC) located in McAuley Hall, Room 101. Both drop-in assistance and scheduled appointments are available; contact the ADC for details. The ADC is open Sunday evenings 5-9, and Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00. They can be reached at 341-2226 or via email adc_staff@salve.edu.

TurnitIn Disclosure

Salve Regina University has entered into a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps prevent plagiarism by comparing student papers with Turnitin's database and Internet sources. Students who take this course are advised and agree that all assigned papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com. While student privacy is protected, papers submitted to Turnitin may become source documents in Turnitin's
reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the Turnitin service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on Turnitin's website. Salve Regina University is committed to preserving academic integrity as defined by the Academic Honor Code (http://web.salve.edu/offices/registrar/#15). Salve Regina University may from time to time enter into similar arrangements with other service providers.
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