Contact Information

John Braswell
Office: Carothers 305
Hours: Hours: 4-5 Monday
Phone: 850.645.0469
e-mail: jbraswel@eng.fsu.edu
Course URL: https://campus.fsu.edu

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to teach students how to maximize the potential of their desktop workstations. This course will focus on website development and the capabilities of Microsoft Office 2000 Professional. If you do your job, attend class and do the assignment, you will have a thorough knowledge of the commonly used applications in engineering at the undergraduate level.

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a mastery of Windows 2000
• Explain how web pages are designed, developed and published
• Create HTML and Java based web content
• Design and develop advanced engineering based PowerPoint presentations
• Work in groups to research, compile and produce engineering projects
• Use Excel to solve real world engineering problems
• Design and develop Access databases to maximize information management

Required Material

Textbook:

Grauer, Robert T. and Maryann Barber, Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional (Vol. I).

Backup Media:

Zip Disk or Floppy Disk

Course Requirements

This course is web based, so you are expected to browse by the course site on a regular bases. You will be able to access the course site by going to https://campus.fsu.edu. The website is very important in this course because you will find the following information:

• All course updates will be posted on the Announcement page
• All Grades will be posted on the course site under Student Tools
• A link to your homepages will be established under Student Tools and Edit Homepage
• All project assignments will be posted on the course site

Grading and Evaluation

Attendance

Students are strongly urged to attend all classes. The majority of your course projects will be based directly on class content. Attendance will be taken daily. If you show-up for class late once or twice, I will overlook it, but if you consistently come to class late, it will affect your grade.

• Students are required to attend all class
• Students are expected to conduct themselves like professional engineers
• Projects must be turned in on time (no exceptions)
• All assignments must be submitted in the Projects area of the course site. Late projects will be marked down 10 points each day
• No web surfing when presentations are being presented
• Must adhere to "Honor Code" at all times
• No headsets or cell phones are allowed
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM AT ANY TIME

Academic Honor Code

FSU Honor Code
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code published in The Florida State University Bulletin and the Student Handbook. The Academic Honor System of The Florida State University is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility (1) to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student's own work, (2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the university community, and (3) to foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the university community.

Please see the following web site for a complete explanation of the Academic Honor Code.
http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook/codes/honor.html
http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook/

FAMU Honor Code
Certain values that reflect academic honesty and integrity are expected of all students enrolled at Florida A&M University. These values, although not explicitly stated as a "Code of Conduct," help to define the behaviors and performance expected of all students enrolled at FAMU: honesty, truth, integrity, fairness, supportiveness, caring, loyalty, law-abiding, effectiveness, collegiality, academic freedom, scholarship, physical and mental health, and social consciousness.

Americans with Disabilities Act

FSU Disabilities Act
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; (2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class.

For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the

Student Disability Resource Center
Dean of Students Department
08 Kellum Hall
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4400
(850) 644-9566 (voice)
(850) 644-8504 (TDD)
SDRC@admin.fsu.edu
http://www.fsu.edu/~staffair/dean/StudentDisability/

(This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.)

FAMU Disabilities Act
Students with special needs because of a physical or mental disability should contact the Office of Special Programs. The Office of Special Programs has been established to assist disabled students attending FAMU. The staff of the Office of Special Programs has close contact with federal and state agencies which provide services to disabled individuals. In dealing with students, the office staff will work with each student individually in order to develop solutions to meet his or her needs. For more information about services available to FAMU students with disabilities, please contact the Office of Special Programs and Services, Student Union Plaza Room #204, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, (850) 599-3541.

Syllabus Change Policy

This syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced notice.