The University of Arizona
School of Library Science

LIS 116
Introduction to Microcomputers
Fall Semester 1996

Instructor: Charlie Hurt, cdh@u.arizona.edu
TA: Chris Vlitas, cwv@gas.uug.arizona.edu
TA: Julie Haase, jhaase@gas.uug.arizona.edu

Location:

School of Library Science Computer Lab
1515 E First Street (1st and Cherry)
621-3565

Section 1 meets Tuesday 5:00 - 7:30pm

Section 2 meets Wednesday 3:00 - 5:30pm

Office Hours:

Charlie Hurt, by Appointment only 621-3566

Chris Vlitas, Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00pm, SLS Lab

Julie Haase, Monday 3:00 - 4:00pm, Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00pm,
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00pm, SLS Lab

Course Goals:

Introduction to Microcomputers to introduce you to various PC software applications and the Internet. Five major areas will be covered:

• Operating Systems
• Internet and World Wide Web
• Word Processing
• Databases
• Spreadsheets

Grading:

• Grades will be based on the following:

• Complete competency exercises in DOS--10 pts.
• Complete competency exercises in Windows--10 pts.
• Join and participate in the class email list and one other list (personal choice)--10 pts.
• Complete a database search test--10 pts.
• Perform an Internet search on a topic of personal interest--10 pts.
• FTP two documents on a topic of personal interest--10 pts.
• Create and mount a homepage--10 pts.
• Write a resume using Word for Windows--10 pts.
• Create a spreadsheet using Excel for Windows--10 pts.
• Your choice with instructor's approval--10 pts.

The grading scale will be as follows:

• A 90 - 100 points
• B 80 - 89 points
• C 70 - 79 points

Code of Academic Integrity: