Instructions
regarding assignments
NO
LATE assignments will be accepted. Assignments should be submitted on the date
and time due.
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Plagiarized
assignments will result in a grade of “F”.
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After
the completion of 3 chapters a take home quiz will be given.
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Each
assignment will be graded for neatness, correctness and style.
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If
an assignment has multiple sheets, then staple them together in proper
order.
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Do
not staple multiple assignments together.
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Disorganized
assignments (pages not stapled, out of order, mislabeled, unreadable etc.)
will have their grade down by 20pts.
Each
student will be assigned a group. The number of students within a group
depends on the number of computers available in the lab classroom.
There
will be 4 lab projects:
o
Word
o
Excel
o
Access
o
PowerPoint
The
students should save each project in a CD (purchase a Read/Write CD) that
should be handed to the instructor on the due date (stated on the class
schedule) for grading. This CD will be returned after grading.
NO
PRINTOUT OF PROJECTS IS ACCEPTED!
The
final grade of the lab project is the average of the 4 lab project grades.
Policies:
All
rules and regulations stipulated in the GSU Student Handbook will apply. In
addition:
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Everyone
is expected to conduct himself/herself in a mature and responsible manner.
No eating o7 drinking during class. Men should remove hats.
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Class
attendance is a privilege and a duty. Everyone is expected to arrive on
time and remain for the entire class period. Failure to do so is
considered an absence.
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Attendance
will be recorded each class period. The attendance record will be routed
to the registers office immediately by computer. Be on time since being
late is counted as absent. The roll is used by financial aid to determine
your qualifications for refunds and/or financial aid.
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It
is the responsibility of a student who misses a class to find out what was
missed and cover the missed work.
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CELL
PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF in the classrooms and faculty offices.
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NO
MAKEUP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. A student who knows in advance that he/she
will be absent from a test with a University excuse (due to, e.g., band,
athletics, or other university-related event) may petition to take the
test early. No test is given after the scheduled date. A schedule of your
extracurricular activity and verification (document signed by the sponsor)
of your participation must be submitted to me by the close of
registration.
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No
work for extra credit will be assigned on an individual basis during or
after the semester.
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Group
discussions and study groups outside the classroom are strongly
encouraged.
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Cheating
of any kind is a very serious matter and will result in an "F"
grade in the course.
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During
a test the students will sit in alternate rows. Cell phones must be turned
off and put away.
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Do
not ask questions during a test. If you find a question ambiguous, you
should write a note to that effect and proceed using your best judgment.
Student whose first language is not English may ask for clarification of a
word or phrase.
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During
a test nobody may leave the room and return to work on the test. A
student, who arrives after the first completed test has been submitted,
will not be able to take the test.
Computer
Laboratories:
You
are at risk of forfeiting, your account's use (either temporarily or
permanently) if you violate any of the following:
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NO
eating or drinking in any computer labs. Drink and food containers are not
to be used into the laboratory.
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Cell
phones must NOT be used in lab. Turn sound off or put in vibrate mode.
Exit the lab your cell phone.
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Use
earphones for audio output. Audio mode should not be used without
earphones.
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No
loud talking/group discussions in labs. Use vacant classrooms for group or
team discussions.
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DO
NOT allow anyone to use your password to access your computer account.
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DO
NOT sit on desk or tabletops. Use the chairs for seating'
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Place
backpacks and other storage/packaging items on the floor near your
workstation.
Security
of Exams
During exam periods all
students will be required to show a valid University ID.
Additional
Instructions:
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All
tests are given in the assigned classroom. The regular tests are given
during class time and are consequently 80 minutes long. The test
content will be representative of all classroom lectures.
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No
student is exempt from taking the final examination.
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Please
inform the instructor as early as possible if you are a graduating
senior.
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Students
participating in University sponsored extra curricula activities, e.g.,
band, football, track. etc., should submit a signed verification from
the activity's director by the end of the third week of classes. Written
notification of a scheduled event that conflicts with a test date should
be given to the instructor at least a week before the test date so that
the test can be rescheduled. The rescheduled test should be taken prior
to the scheduled date or no later than three days after that date.
Computer
accounts
Each student
will be assigned a computer account, which is valid for one semester.
During the semester you will be able to save your files on the department
file server.
Resolution
of concerns or problems
If
you have any concerns or problems regarding any aspect of this course, please
discuss it first with the instructor and then, if necessary, with the
department head.
Disabilities Statement
If
you need accommodation in this class/setting/facility related to a disability,
please inform the instructor of the course as soon as possible.