1. CIS102
Introduction to Computers
Harold Strassner

2. Who I am
 Senior Academic Consultant with Systems and
Computer Technology Corp.
 WebCT Administrator, Library Systems Manager,
etc..
 Office: Main Campus, Conable Technology Bldg,
(RM T215).
 Phone #: 343-0055 ext 6365
 E-mail: hlstrassner@genesee.edu
 Completed both Bachelors and Masters as a part-
time student (nights and weekends)

3. The Course
 This is an introductory course in the study of
computers. Students will study the most
recent developments in the computer
industry, computer applications, the
Internet, and the components of a computer
system. A hands on laboratory will stress
application programs such as word
processing, spreadsheet, and database.
Students will be required to make use of the
computer facilities to complete computer
projects.

4. Required Textbooks
 Computing Essentials 2002 – 2003;
Timothy J. O’Leary & Linda O’Leary;
McGraw-Hill
 The Internet 4th Edition, Gary P.
Schneider & Jessica Evans; Course
Technology
 Microsoft Office XP Illustrated Series,
Beskeen/Duffy/Friedrichsen/Reding;
Course Technology

5. Grades
 EXAMS (40% of Final Grade)
 1. There will be 4 exams.
 2. There will be NO make-up exams.
 QUIZZES (25% of Final Grade)
 1. There will be a quiz each week.
 2. Each quiz will be from the material in the
reading assignments and covered in the
classroom the previous week.
 3. There are NO makeup’s on quizzes;
however, your lowest quiz score will be
dropped.

6. Grades
 PROJECTS (10% of Final Grade)
 1 to 6 Projects may be assigned during the semester
 CLASS ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK (25% of
Final Grade)
 1. There will be a Homework/Lab Assignment for each
chapter. Assignments will be graded for spelling,
grammar, and completeness of thought.

7. Grades
 EXTRA CREDIT:
 1. Extra credit assignments will be identified as the
semester progresses. There may be one or as many as
five possible extra credit assignments.
 Each completed extra credit assignment will count the
equivalent of one project. All extra credit assignments
DO NOT have to be completed to receive the extra
credit. You have the option of completing one, two,
three, or all. However, ALL OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY EXTRA CREDIT
IS GIVEN.

8. Grades
 GRADE CALCULATIONS
 1. Your grade for the course is calculated as follows:
 A. Numeric grade: (average of exam scores X .40) +
(average of quiz scores after subtracting lowest score X .
25) + (average score of all projects X .10) + (average
score of homework/lab assignments X .25)
 B: Letter grade:
92 – 100 A
82 – 92 B
72 – 82 C
60 - 72 D
59 & below F

9. Grades
 Grades will be posted weekly
 Review and initial the grade sheet each
week
 It prevents you from being surprised at
the end of the semester

10. Class Cancellation
 Class cancellation or delayed opening due to bad
Weather will be announced on the following radio
stations. AM: WBTA, WBEN, WCJW, WYSL. FM:
WBTF, WCMF, WGCC, WMJQ, WVOR.
Announcements begin for evening classes by
4:30 pm. If the instructor is absent, class time
will be used as lab time to work on computer
projects. Continue reading assignments as listed
on the agenda. If a lecture or test was scheduled
it will be given the next scheduled class.

11. ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING
 Please contact me anytime you have a
problem or question about your grade,
course work, or anything pertaining to this
class. DO NOT wait until the problem
becomes too big, or too late in the
semester, because by then it is usually too
late. I will assist you in any way I can but
I can’t do it if you don’t ask.

12. My Expectations
 You read each chapter
 You complete all assignments on time
 You ask questions and participate in class
discussions
 You respect your classmates (No name
calling, cell phones and pagers off, etc.)
 Have a little fun and walk out of the class
in May with a greater understanding of
computers and technology.

13. Any Questions?