CSC 201 Orientation

Distance Education at Mendocino College

Fall 2008 CSC 201 – Introduction to Windows Applications (3 units)

Section 0240 Class Begins August 18

Course Description

Word processor, electronic spreadsheet and database programs in the college lab provide hands-on experience with a microcomputer relating it to business and home microcomputer applications, operating systems, software evaluation, hrdware concepts, essential microcomputer terminology and introduction to graphics and telecommunications.

CourseCompass Course: This course uses Course Compass. Go to the instructor’s website for complete directions. http://atlantis.mendocino.edu/agroo/default.aspx

Instructor: A. Groo
Email: abbygroo@sonic.net
Instructor Website: http://atlantis.mendocino.edu/agroo/default.aspx
Textbook and Course Materials Information
1. Textbook & Student CD - CSC201 - TEXT BOOK: Go! with Microsoft Office 2007, Introductory, 1st Edition The ISBN is: 978-0-13-167999-3. (This student CD contains exercises and data files, it is not the same as the access code.) Book & Edition Corrected 8-12-08

2. Student Access Code – this is required to access our classroom in CourseCompass. See the instructor website (linked above) for complete information. It can be purchased online at the CourseCompass website if you have a credit card.

Both of these items should be available at the Mendocino College Bookstore. You may also be able to purchase a used text at amazon.com, but know that you need the book for the first week of class – you’ll need to order early!

Computer System Requirements
The computers in the computing center meet all the requirements for this course. It is your responsibility to make sure you have met these requirements. Not having the appropriate system is not an acceptable excuse for not having an assignment completed on time. It is recommended that you have a backup plan in case your primary computer goes down.
Foundation for California Community Colleges (www.journeyed.com/fccc) - $85
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