CIS 102

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Computer Assistive Technology
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CIS 102	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:	Instructor Permission

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Introduces assistive technology and alternative methods for utilization of computer systems. Depending upon student need or interest, the student selects the AT or method. Options include voice recognition, screen readers, screen enlargement, keyboard modification, word predication, reading enhancement programs and alternative data entry methods.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To demonstrate a working knowledge assistive technology and alternative methods for utilization of computer systems

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Compare the use of various assistive technology or alternative methods to determine and use best practices
	(B)	Apply basic microcomputer skills: logon, start application program, start assistive technology, minimize and maximize programs, exit programs, logoff.
	(C)	Demonstrate the use of Help to get Help from General Menu, in specific dialog boxes, and find specific topics in help
	(D)	Use file feature to create new documents and open existing documents.
	(E)	Design method, organize structure and record the process to complete all the above including the adjustments or modifications needed for the assistive technology or alternative method used.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
			Attendance	10%
			Assignments	80%
			Final Project	10%
			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
			90 to 100	A
			80 to 89	B
			70 to 79	C
			60 to 69	D
			0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	The students will spend approximately 60 class hours in a combined lecture/lab learning environment.
9.	OUTLINE

10.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, and demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of the assistive technology. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
11.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
12.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.