Class Text:

The book's web site.

A tour of the book

• The Instructional material is on the white pages.
  • This includes a complete discussion of the material.
  • Including screen shots
  • And Tip boxes.
• The Hands On Exercises are on the yellow pages.
  • These exercises provide detailed instructions on how to use the information covered on the white pages.
  • If, while working on the hands on exercises you have a problem you should
    1. Consult the white pages that precede the exercise.
    2. Consult with the Instructor or Graduate Assistant
    3. Seek help in other places
       1. On line
       2. A classmate
  • You will spend time in class working on the hands on exercises.
  • Part of your grade will depend on demonstrating that you have accomplished the hands on exercises in a timely manner.
  • You will do the hands on exercises for each chapter we cover.
• Practice Exercises
  • At the end of each chapter are a set of practice exercises.
  • These contain descriptions of what to do, as well as a very short explanation of how to do it.
  • You will do one or more practice exercise for each chapter we cover.
  • Part of your grade will depend on demonstrating that you have accomplished the practice exercise in a timely manner.
  • These usually include a picture of the final product.
• Mid-Level Exercises
  • Mid-Level exercises follow the practice exercises.
  • They describe what you should accomplish in terms of files/formats/computations but do not tell you how to perform these tasks.
  • There is usually no picture of the final product.
• Capstone/Beyond the Classroom
  • The final elements of each chapter is a set of additional exercises.
  • These contain a description of a final product, but no indication of how to produce this document.
  • You should employ the techniques from the previous exercises to accomplish the assignment.
  • Part of your grade will depend on submitting your solution to the mini cases in a timely manner.

Mini FAQ

Do I need the book?

Yes, we will use the book almost every class session.

My friend has a copy of (Brief, Word, ...) book, can I use it?

We will cover Fundamentals Chapter 1, Word Chapters 1-4, Excel Chapters 1-4, Access Chapters 1-2 (or 3) and Power Point Chapters 1-2. If the book(s) have these chapters, you are fine.

May I share the book with my (friend, girl/boy friend, husband, child...)?

Yes, but you may not do so on the tests.

Do I need a MyItLab license?

No, I am not using MyItLab.

Do I need to buy the book from the bookstore?

I might look elsewhere.