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2014Spring

01.13.14 - 05.11.14

Introduction to Mac OS

CSYS1211

Friday
09:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Syllabus

Details

Course number: CSYS1211
Call Number: 23472
Meeting Days: Friday
Meeting Times: 09:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Room Number: MC Center for Creativity 3040

Description

This course is a hands on introduction to the Macintosh operating system. The student will learn to setup and configure as well as launch and run multiple applications in the mac environment. Basic features and operations performed in Mac applications will be demonstrated and practiced, including file management techniques.

Instructor

Instructor: Noah Singer
Office Number: MCG34
Office Hours: See Website
Office Phone: 918-595-7060
Email Address: professorsinger@threesuns.org
Twitter: @professorsinger
Web Site: https://threesuns.org

Business and Information Technology

School

Dean: David Poth
Office Number: SE 4112
Phone Number: 918-595-7639

Prerequisites

None

Next Course

None

Resources

Textbook

Required text: Mac OS X El Capitan: The Missing Manual , by: David Pogue, Pogue Press, ISBN: 1491917954

Materials

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to do the following:

  1. Students should be able to understand commonly used terminology in a OSX environment
  2. Students should be able to use the current version of OSX to accomplish goals
  3. Students should be able to perform file management tasks in OSX
  4. Students should be able to manage an OSX work environment
  5. Students should be able to configure and control OSX and it's default applications
  6. Students should be able to use applications in OSX

Teaching Methods

Policy

This course will consist of lecture presentations and class discussion. Class participation is strongly encouraged. Hands-on computer laboratory exercises will be assigned to support and complement the material discussed in the classroom.

Grading System and Evaluation Techniques

Policy

Your score in this course will be based on a 100 point scale where each day of attendance and participation in the class discussion is worth 15 points. Being tardy for class, returning late from breaks, and any disruptive behavior during class will result in points being deducted from the 15 possible points for that day. 10 additional points can will also be made available by completing a short quiz/exam at the end of each class session. There may also be homework assignments assigned at the instructors discretion.

Your grade will be calculated on a point accumulation basis. If you earn 90% of the possible points, you will get an A. Earning 80% gets you a B, 70% is a C, 60% is a D, and below 60% is an F.

Attendance Policy

Policy

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Anyone not present when attendance is taken will be marked as being absent. Attendance is required. Due to the compact nature of this course, missing a single class is the equivalent of missing 4 weeks of classes during a 16 week semester class and will not be allowed.

Late Assignments and Makeup Exam Policy

Policy

Make-up exams will be given ONLY when arrangements have been made PRIOR to the class period following the missed exam. No make-up quizzes are given. Assignments and programs will not be accepted after the due date.

Academic Dishonesty

Policy

Students are not allowed to share code with other students, past or present, and are not allowed to use code that is found online. The only sources of code that are acceptable to be turn on as your own is code that you created and wrote yourself or code that was given to you by the instructor.

All parties (those who are copying and those who are copied from) who are found to have submitted work that is deemed by the instructor to be too similar to other students work or code that is available online will be seen as having been academically dishonest. TCC's Academic Dishonesty policy follows:

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one's own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

Disability Resources

Policy

It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

Communications

Policy

Email: All TCC students receive a designated 'MyTCC' email address (ex: jane.doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to receive email from the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

Policy

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC's General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

Classroom Etiquette

Policy

Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

Policy

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

Institutional Statement

Policy

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Tobacco Free College

Policy

Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College's policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

Withdrawal Policy

Policy

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of 'F', which may have financial aid consequences for the student.

Students who miss two (2) consecutive labs in classes where lab projects are assigned or two (2) class meetings in classes without lab projects will have a grade of WN (withdraw for non-attendance) assigned.

As a courtesy to the class, if you carry a cell phone for professional or personal purposes please set it to vibrate or a soft ring. If you need to respond to calls or pages please leave the classroom to complete your business. Thank You.