| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
$25
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
This course will cover computer and networking concepts, computer
applications and productivity software (word processing,
spreadsheet, graphics, and database).
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
- Pensacola State College. Custom Phit Swp Pensacola State College, 2011 ed., Pearson, 2011. ISBN: 9781256477235
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| Supplemental Materials: |
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| Special Requirements: |
This course may require the use of a computer outside of class
time. Student will need to save their work.
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Global Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
I. Critical Thinking: The student evaluates the validity of ideas,
developing informed opinions or defensible conclusions.
III. SCIENTIFIC AND MATHEMATICAL LITERACY: The student properly
identifies and applies scientific or mathematical principles and
methods.
A. Engage in problem solving using various strategies that require
presentation of questions, organization of information, performance
of computations or estimation, drawing diagrams, analyzing
situations, graphing and modeling, drawing conclusions, verifying
and interpreting the results.
B. Apply knowledge and understanding of principles of mathematical
and scientific inquiry to real world situations using a modeling
process to include identifying the problem, interpreting the
problem, employing the theory and tools to determine a solution,
testing and interpreting the solution within the problem, and
refining the solution if necessary.
D. Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical and
scientific thinking and understanding.
IV. Information Literacy: The student effectively locates, evaluates
and applies information from a variety of sources.
A. Use information-seeking strategies necessary to access
information efficiently and effectively using a variety of sources
and techniques.
B. Understand how information is organized, including cataloging
and indexing systems in Web and traditional locator tools and their
biases and limitations.
D. Identify and use appropriate technology, including computer and
multimedia resources and visual symbols, to address a variety of
tasks and problems.
V. CULTURAL LITERACY: students will develop an appreciation of
human culture and its diversity and the role of the creative arts in
society.
B. Assess mass media messages, derive important news and other
essential information from a variety of sources, and thoughtfully
use this knowledge as a responsible citizen.
VI. SOCIAL SKILLS: students will develop and use skills and
attitudes that integrate the individual into society.
C. Recognize unethicial behavior such a plagiarism and its
implications. Embody honesty, respectability, and integrity.
VII. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT:The student effectively locates, evaluates
and applies information from a variety of sources.
A. Engage in lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity.
B. Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to occupational pursuits.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
Specific course objectives are established prior to conducting the
course and are dependent on content for the specific version being
offered.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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