CL 101 Computer Literacy

Instructor: Yelena Solop

Phone: (425) 388-9028
Office/Hours: OLY 134, Tuesday and Thursday between 4:00 & 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
E-mail: ysolop@everettcc.edu Canvas email is preferred
EvCC Website: www.everettcc.edu
Canvas Website: https://everettcc.instructure.com (Preferred browser is Google Chrome)
SimNet Access: via the Mcgraw Hill Campus link in Canvas

Course Description
Introduces students to the Windows environment and to the Microsoft Office software program. Emphasis on
file management. Uses practical problems to illustrate personal computer applications including database,
spreadsheets, presentation graphics, word processing, email, and internet.

Online Software/eBook/Printed Text/Materials

Required SIMnet Supercode & eBook: SIMnet for Office 2016, Standalone, Office Suite Registration Code
[Printed Access Code] Inc. Triad Interactive, ISBN 9781260009484. The textbook only code is
978007351659. These ISBNs are specific to Everett Community College. Other codes may not work for
all of the courses listed below.
Required eBook: Technology at Your Service (comes with SIMnet & is found in the SIMnet Library). Used for
Weeks 1 & 2.

Optional Textbooks:
Microsoft® Office 2016: A Skills Approach by Inc. Triad Interactive ISBN 9780073516509.
Technology at Your Service, Ralph De Arazoza, McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN: 9780073516875. Used for
Weeks 1 & 2.
Required Software: Microsoft Office 2016 (including Access) or MS Office 365 is required if students choose to
work at home. EvCC computer labs have MS Office 2016 installed.
SIMnet works for several courses: As of Fall 2014, the above SIMnet supercode is required and can be
purchased at the EvCC bookstore. This SIMnet supercode includes an eBook and will allow students to
complete work in the following courses:
• CL 101 Computer Literacy
• BT 219 Word 2016
• BT 240 Access 2016
• BT 242 Excel 2016
SIMnet 2016 has no expiration date. Since there is NO expiration date, the supercode is all that is required for
students in the above listed courses until EvCC changes versions of Microsoft Office®. As stated above, this
SIMnet supercode includes an eBook. Students do NOT need to purchase separate codes for each class, and
they are NOT required to purchase a printed copy of the textbook. If you prefer a printed copy of the textbook,
there may be limited copies available at the bookstore, or visit online bookseller sites. Used textbooks are
acceptable.
EvCC Core Learning Outcomes
Everett Community College has identified the following as Core Learning Outcomes. CL 101 specifically
addresses the outcomes marked with either an I (Introduce) or an A (Assess).
 I  A Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency.

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Business Technology Program Outcomes
In addition to Everett Community College Core Learning Outcomes, students in the Business Technology
program work toward completion of the following program outcomes. CL 101 specifically addresses the
 I  A Use computers to input, manage, and interpret information and to solve business problems in a
variety of situations.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Categorize computers and describe input devices, display devices, data storage systems, and hardware.
• Categorize and define software and identify the types of computer applications used in business.
• Create, save, rename and delete folders and files.
• Create letters, memos, and reports using Microsoft Word.
• Create and modify spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Create databases using Microsoft Access.
• Create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Send and receive e-mail, and find information sources using the internet.
Assignment Schedule
This syllabus represents a tentative plan for how the course will be conducted. Conditions may arise that
necessitate changing topics, activities, materials, etc. The instructor reserves the right to make any changes as
deemed necessary. For details of each week's problems, quizzes, and discussion topics, see the weekly
assignment sheets in Canvas. All assignments are due on Sundays at midnight unless otherwise specified.

Week Required Interactive Chapter Other major assignments (may

eBook change as needed)
Week 1 Technology at Your 1, 2, 3 Bio Assignment
Service Email Assignment
Week 2 Technology at Your 4, 5, 6 Computer Concepts Test
Service Intro Chapter: Windows 10, Office
2016, and File Management
Week 3 SIMnet Word 1 & 2 Word Projects
Concepts Exam
Week 4 SIMnet Word 3 & 4 Word Projects
Concepts Exam
Word SIMnet Exam
Word Print Screen
Week 5 SIMnet Excel 1 & 2 Excel Projects
Concepts Exam
Week 6 SIMnet Excel 3, 4, 5 Excel Projects
Excel Concepts
Excel Print Screen
Week 7 SIMnet Access 1, 2, 4 Access Projects
Concepts Exam
Access Print Screen
Week 8 SIMnet PowerPoint 1 & 2 PowerPoint Projects
Concepts Exam
PowerPoint Topic
Week SIMnet PowerPoint 3 & 4 PowerPoint Projects
9/10 Concepts Exam
PowerPoint SIMnet Exam
PowerPoint Print Screen
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 Week 11 Final PowerPoint In-class Presentation

Grades. Grades are earned on assignments and quizzes (40 percent) and tests (60 percent). Assignments will
receive credit only if turned in on or before the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Quarter grades will be determined by the following percentage of total points:
94-100% = A 83-87% = B 73-77% = C 63-67% = D
90- 93% = A- 80-82% = B- 70-72% = C- 00-62% = F
88- 89% = B+ 78-79+ = C+ 68-69% = D+

Getting Started With Canvas

You will be asked to use Canvas as an important part of this course. You are encouraged to use Google Chrome
or Mozilla FireFox as your web browser as some files don’t load correctly using Windows Explorer. If you’ve not
used Canvas or are new to online classes, please use the information provided in the Welcome to Canvas
module or go to EvCC Canvas at https://everettcc.instructure.com/courses/1054908.

How To Email Your Instructor

When you email your instructor, be sure to be brief, and to-the-point. Also include your name and the course
name & section in the email. Here is an example of a good email:

Professor Smith:
I am from your CL 101 evening class, and I have a question about the assignment from Wednesday,
9/27/17. I thought that we needed to complete both sections, am I correct? Can you please help me?

Amy Mitchell

Course Policies

If This Class Seems Too Difficult For You: If in the first week this class seems too difficult, I highly suggest you
drop it and take the DevEd 96 Computer Comfort course. The DevEd 96 course provides the very basics you
will need to get a successful start at EvCC. If you are having difficulties in an online CL 101 class, you may want
to drop it and take this course on campus. Your instructor wants you to succeed, so be honest with yourself
and decide if this class is right for you.
Personal equipment. Your instructor is not responsible for and cannot support personal computers and other
personal electronic devices. The student is expected to know how to troubleshoot personal computer
problems and have a working computer with stable internet service and access to EvCC email and Canvas
(used by EvCC to support online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses). It is also recommended every student
regularly back up computer files to either an external hard drive or USB drive.

Communication. Please do NOT use a personal email account to contact me; use Canvas only.
No late work will be accepted. All assignments are due on the date due. This syllabus represents a tentative
plan for how the course will be conducted. Conditions may arise that necessitate changing topics, activities,
due dates, etc. The instructor reserves the right to make any changes as deemed necessary. Follow the weekly
assignment sheet and read all assigned material. Most importantly, get your work done and submitted on
time. Please remember that it is your responsibility to progress at a pace that will allow you to submit all your
work on time.

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Ask questions. If you are having trouble comprehending instructions for an assignment or activity, please don't
hesitate to contact me. However, it is crucial that you do so within a reasonable time period. Asking for
assistance one or two hours before the due date is not sufficient time for me or other students to assist you.
Show respect for others. When posting responses, please be polite and respect the point of view of others.
Avoid being negative, judgmental, or insulting. Remember that this is an academic forum and not a public chat
room. This activity is crucial to the success of our course; the discussions turn our virtual classroom into a real
place where students and the instructor are truly interacting. Please take your participation contribution
seriously because we need to learn from each other.
Academic Dishonesty. Plagiarism and/or any other form of academic dishonesty are serious offenses and may
result in failure on exam, assignment or project; failure in course; and or expulsion from Everett Community
College. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own
solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together"
on graded assignments.
Disability Accommodations. Everett Community College will make reasonable accommodations for persons
with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Director of the Center for Disability Services (located
in Parks 267 right across from the bookstore; 425.388.9260) and their instructors of any accommodation needs
as soon as possible. Disabilities must be documented and authorized by the Center for Disability Services
before I can grant your request for special accommodations.

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