College Computer Literacy
CIS 1
Fall 2009

Instructor:	Dan Calderwood Dan-calderwood@redwoods.edu; phone 707-476-4365
Contact:	You can reach me at the email listed above, by phone, or in person at my office in the Eureka Campus Administration Building, 100I. I check my email several times each day. I check my phone messages daily during regular sessions, and rarely during the holidays and summer.
Course Description:	A transfer level course in the use of hardware, software, and online resources. Course management software facilitates discussions, homework submissions, exams, and grading. A project integrating all the fundamental elements of office software and basic digital media elements is required.
Required Textbooks:	Understanding Computers, 6th ed., Deborah Morley and Charles S. Parker, Course Technology (ISBN: 4239-2520-3. It is important for you to have a textbook before class begins. I would strongly encourage you to purchase the text as soon as possible and well before the session starts. You can order your textbook by visiting the CR bookstore on the Eureka campus (Store hours are Mon-Thur 8:00 am to 7:00 pm., and Fri 8:00 am to 4:00), by phone by calling the CR bookstore (707) 476-4130, or through your favorite online retailer
On-campus Requirement:	None
Computer/Skills Required:	This class assumes an introductory knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and the Internet.  You will need to have either Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or OpenOffice Suite http://www.openoffice.org, which is a free open source application, installed on your computer.  Most computers and internet providers will be satisfactory, but you must be able to access the internet at least three times a week and for upwards of an hour or two at a time. Broadband services such as cable, satellite, or DSL are highly recommended.
Commitment:	This class requires at least as much time as a traditional class and greater self discipline. You will need to read daily lectures (and/or listen to lecture audio files), carefully read text chapters, participate in online discussions, complete assignments, and take online midterm and final exams. Plan to be online a minimum of 3 times each week.
Starting Class:	On or shortly after the first day of class, go to the Blackboard login site at http://bb.redwoods.edu/  Username and password instructions are available at this site. After you login you will find a link to this class where, once opened, you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed. You must participate fully by the end of the first week or you may be dropped from the class.
Waitlist Policy:	Registration is easiest online using web advisor. If the class is closed try to get on the waitlist. Check periodically to see if the waitlist or class is open.  My policy is to add all waitlisted students on the first day of class.
Accommodations:	If you need accommodations to succeed in the online class you should contact Disabled Students' Program and Services  (DSPS) at 707-476-4280. This course is designed to be accessible to students who have visual or auditory impairments. For example, all audio files are also available in text.