COMPUTER SCIENCE 173
Software for the Management of Data

Dr. Theresa Beaubouef, Professor of Computer Science

OFFICE: 329C Fayard Hall

OFFICE HOURS
Tues	9:00 - 9:30, 10:45 – 12:30, 3:15 – 3:30 (as needed)
Wed	11:30 - 2:30 (sometimes in meetings, etc.)
Thur	9:00 - 9:30, 10:45 – 12:30, 3:15 – 3:30 (as needed)

Or by appointment.*

CONTACT INFORMATION:

          Phone: 985-549-3751, 549-2189
          Email: tbeaubouef@selu.edu
          Mailing Address: Southeastern Louisiana University
                                         Department of Computer Science & Industrial Technology
                                         SLU 10847
                                         Hammond, LA 70402

REQUIRED TEXT: No required book.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of these courses is to provide non-CS majors with basic computer skills including proficiency in commonly used PC software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), basic descriptive statistics, digital logic, and an introduction to computer science and programming. The computer programming will be focused on learning the fundamentals with BASIC. The class will presented using both a mix of theory and hands-on exercises.

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Test 1, Computer number representations, arithmetic, and low-level fundamentals, Test 2, More computer basics, Test 3, Basic programming, Final Exam
All test dates and assignment due dates will be announced in class and/or via email at least one week ahead of time.
All dates are firm. Schedule may be modified to adapt to the needs of the class.

GRADES: Final course grades will be computed as follows:

Test 1	100 points
Test 2	100 points
Test 3	100 points
Quizzes/Programs/Homework/Class Activities	10 points each (about 12 of them)
Final Exam	150 points

*All assignments are due at the beginning of class on due date. Early submission is encouraged.

Assignments will earn one of the following scores:

10/10 – All parts are complete and correct. Only one or two very minor errors here.

5/10 – Assignment contains a few minor omissions or incorrect answers.

0/10 – Assignment contains many errors and/or substantial omissions, or is turned in late.

Final semester grades are based on ten-point scale, NO CURVING, NO EXTRA CREDIT.

ATTENDANCE: Absences will have an adverse effect on your grade in the following ways: missed quiz points, missed announcements concerning assignments and due dates, non-exposure to material not directly covered in text. There is no excuse for late assignments or missed tests.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: University policy will be followed for cases involving alleged academic dishonesty. Copying any part of another student’s assignment or exam is CHEATING. Allowing another student to copy is also CHEATING. Cheating earns an F for the course.

CLASSROOM DECORUM: The following activities are considered unacceptable in the classroom: eating, drinking, use of tobacco, use of electronic equipment, use of beepers or phones, profanity, sleeping, acting in an unsafe manner, repeatedly talking without being recognized, habitual tardiness.

NOTES:

Last day to drop: March 12, 2010
Check email often for important announcements.
Final Exam: May 10, 2010 at 12:30pm. (verify this with official schedule bulletin)
Holidays: Feb 15-17, April 2-9.
Students are responsible for all assigned reading material covered in text, whether covered in class or not.
Students are responsible for all material covered in class, whether covered in text or not.
If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student life, Room 203, Student Union.

Last Updated January 2010