CIS105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems
CRONQUIST Structured Classroom Classes - Section 3322 (9-10:15 am) & Section 3332 (10:30-11:45 am) - Room BP6         

https://webct.mc.maricopa.edu   CIS105 Course HOME PAGE  (Cronquist students are to memorize this URL) 

WebCT* CIS105 Web site (This site will not be available until AFTER the START OF the class.) WARNING: You can also access this site by going through  MyMCC however this is a more efficient and the safest way. 

http://mail.mc.maricopa.edu:8080/  Quick Access link to your My MCC Email account versus using MyMCC (note information provided below on how to activate this account if not yet done)

http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d07/cis105/student_disks.html  CIS105 CD Student (Resource CD) Files

These are ALL of the Essentials Office 2003 Data Files referred to in the ESSENTIALS lab book.  (Note: A CD containing these same files is contained in the shrink wrapped book package for this course.  However, if you buy used books you need not buy the CD as you can download these file free from this site.)

http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~cronquist/StudentDataFiles.doc  Instead of all the files referenced by the Essentials lab book, this site provides you with links to just THE FILES YOU WILL NEED TO ACCESS FOR THIS COURSE.

Cronquist HOME PAGE (= this pages' URL) -  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~cronquist  (Cronquist students are to memorize this URL)  (FYI: The tilde "~" character (usually located on upper-left of keyboard), is commonly (but not always) found in the URLs of personal pages.)

MY MCC Email Account

• Activate your My MCC Account -- If you have not yet activated your My MCC account you need to do so.  Activation has you create a User ID and Password with which you can then access the information in your MyMCC account.  To activate it, go to MCC's Home Page http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/ find and click on the My MCC  link on the top of the screen, next click on the words Create an Account and follow the instructions there.
   

• Quick Access link to your My MCC Email account: http://mail.mc.maricopa.edu:8080/ 
  NOTE: You can also get to your MCC email account by going into My MCC and clicking the  MYMAIL link  
   

• Your Email Address: Your email address starts with your MyMCC username followed by  @mail.mc.maricopa.edu.  (Example email address for a student with username "jones99" would be jones99@mail.mc.maricopa.edu.) 
   

• FORWARD Your My MCC Mail to another Email account:  If your MCC email account is not your MAIN email account, go into My MCC, click on the My Tools tab, click on the Email Forwarding Tool link, and follow the instructions there.
   

• FREE UP Your My MCC Mail Account:  Access you MyMCC email account --> Click OPTIONS  -> read your mail storage QUOTA information.  If your current disk consumption is close to or equal to your mail box disk quota  it means you have no more room for messages so delete a lot of messages.  You are responsible for KEEPING YOUR MY MCC MAILBOX STORAGE FREED UP so check it regularly  to make sure you won't be missing any messages.  You may lose some points in the course if your messages are bounced back to your instructor because your account is said to be FULL.

* FYI: WebCT is a course management tool that has been used to create a Web site for this course which you will use to submit assignments, facilitate discussions, monitor grades, and take exams over the Internet. The CIS105 HOME page of this site will contain links to class handouts, class PowerPoint presentations, graded points to date etc.  IMPORTANT WebCT WARNING:  Pop-up and Ad blockers will need to be disabled in order to use WebCT. WebCT opens separate windows for various functions (tests, discussions, etc.), and pop-up blockers prevent these functions from working correctly. Some people have experienced problems accessing WebCT using  MS Internet Explorer browser due to blockers it contains versus a browser like Mozilla  http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

 

CIS105 Course Materials Needed:               The following are offered Individually (used) or bundled (new) REQUIRED: Computers: Tools for an Information Age: Complete- 8th Edition -Prentice Hall: Capron/Johnson REQUIRED: Essentials- Microsoft Office 2003: Custom: Pearson-Prentice Hall Custom; Fox, Metzelaar, Bird, Mulberry & Tolliver (Note: Essentials is sold as 1 big volume, or 2 separate volumes.) Essentials Stud. Resource (Student Data Files) CD NOT REQUIRED as it is available FREE online (note link above)   NOT REQUIRED:  Train & Assess It - will NOT be used during Cronquist's classes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REQUIRED: Student ID Card (available free at the Kirk Center  or a replacement can also be gotten for a fee).    REQUIRED:  Portable secondary storage -- one USB Flash Drive (128 MB minimum) to store your files (some of the files can be quite large).  You can try to get by with floppies if you are knowledgeable enough to be able to make sure the file(s) can fit (especially Microsoft Access Lab files) AND can handle any problems you encounter.  SUGGESTION:  Two-pocket folder available to keep handouts and/or work in progress.                                        CIS105 Course Software Needed: To do your work outside of class you need access to a computer that has the software listed below, or you can work in the MCC Multi-Use Computer Lab north of the Clock Tower: Microsoft Office 2003 Professional  Includes--Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003 & Access 2003. WARNING: These 2003 versions have some significant differences from other earlier versions and, therefore some of the files used in this course may not work with other versions.   Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 or later (or some other browser like Mozilla mentioned above) Virus Protection Program  If you'll be working at home/work, have a virus protection software package (i.e. Norton's, McAfee, Pencillin, AVG, etc.)  installed/updated on your computer. Files with viruses will not be accepted.

     Other Useful Internet References and HELP

MCC HOME PAGE- http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/

HELP Desk:  You may contact the references below for support on college-supported software and related hardware issues which includes student support for the Netscape Mail product for student e-mail use and MyMCC portal use. 
   Phone - 480-461-7217 (Available Monday through Saturday during the semester. Check their Web Site or call for hours.)
    Phone - 480-461-7773 (System Status Hotline - Call if you are experiencing problems Example: accessing MCC Web type sites)
   Help Desk  Web Site HOME PAGE -  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/its/helpdesk/
   Email- helpdesk@mcmail.maricopa.edu  

TUTORING SERVICES - The Learning Enhancement Center (480-461-7678) 
The Learning Enhancement Center is located on the first floor of the Elsner Library.  The center offers computer tutoring certain hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  Call for more information or if you wish to make your first tutoring appointment, bring a copy of your class schedule or syllabus.