Computer Applications 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Overview of Computer Applications 1 & 2 courses
    1. Can I take both courses the same semester?
    2. What does "distance learning courses" mean?
    3. What is the required material for Computer Applications courses?
    4. Where can I get the book, Microsoft Office 2007, and myitlab access code?
    5. I bought a used book, where can I get myitlab access code?
    6. I bought a used book, where can I get Microsoft 2007?
    7. How do I get access to course website?
    8. How do I get and turn in assigments and exams?
    9. If I have a question, how can I contact the professor?
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  • Overview of Computer Applications 1 & 2 courses.

    Computer Applications 1 & 2 are distance learning courses, designed to bring the students the skills and concepts necessary to use MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint) efficiently and effectively. The learning path for Computer Applications is divided in two levels:

  • Computer Applications 1 (CGS 1570), the Introductory level and prerequisite for next level
  • Computer Applications 2 (CGS 1571), the Intermediate level.

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    1. Can I take both courses the same semester?
      Yes, we will provide an alternate schedule for students taking both courses.

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    2. What does "distance learning courses" mean?
      It means that both courses don't require the physical presence of the student in class, all activities and content related to the courses can be done remotely via the course web site using Internet.

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    3. What is the required material for Computer Applications courses?
      The required material for the courses is as following:
    4. Computer Applications 1 Textbook: GO! With Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory, (3rd Edition) by Shelley Gaskin, Robert L. Ferret, Alicia Vargas, and Carolyn McLellan, published by Pearson Prentice Hall
    5. Computer Applications 2 Textbook: GO! With Microsoft Office 2007 Intermediate, by Shelley Gaskin, Robert L. Ferret, Alicia Vargas, Kris Townsend, Sally Preston, and Suzanne Marks, published by Pearson Prentice Hall.
    6. Microsoft Office 2007
    7. myITlab Training and Assessment Software, published by Pearson Prentice Hall. You need a myITlab access code to register into the course website.

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    8. Where can I get the book, Microsoft Office 2007, and myitlab access code?
      You can get your bundle from the FAU bookstore (www.fau.edu/business-services/bookstores.php) under the course number: CGS1570 (Computer Applications1) and
    9. CGS1571 (Computer Applications 2); containing all you need for the course:
    10. One course textbook (GO! With Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory or GO! With Microsoft Office 2007 Intermediate)
    11. One MS Office 2007 180 trial version
    12. One myITlab access code

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    13. I bought a used book, where can I get myitlab access code?

      You can PURCHASE the access code separately from http://www.myitlab.com; look for "Don't have an access code?" on the left hand side, click on "Learn how to obtain one", and follow the directions.

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    14. I bought a used book, where can I get Microsoft 2007?

      You can look for a free trial version of MS Office 2007 at google.com. Alternatively, you can go to our on-line Pearson store and purchase the 180 trail version for about $15. Here is the link to the site: www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=9780137080304

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    15. How do I get access to course website?

      Follow these steps in order to get access to course web site: (watch video tutorial)

    16. Register into myitlab.com web site, you will be asked for a LoginName and an myITlab access code (use your FAU email as LoginName).
    17. After registration you will get a PEARSON LoginName.
    18. Login into myitlab.com using your PEARSON LoginName and password.
    19. Install the myITlab software (Getting started in myITlab - Using Installation Wizard)
    20. Once you are logged on, you need to enroll in the course using the Course ID provided at Course Information section.
    21. Now you are enrolled in the course and can start to use it, from now on, you just need to Login into myitlab.com to get access to course content.

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    22. How do I get and turn in assigments and exams?

      You will find this user guide very helpful.

    23. Login into myitlab.com using, your LoginName and password, to get access to course content.
    24. You will find demostration and training material for each chapter under Course Content.
    25. You will find your assignments and exams scheduled in the calendar (blue clock at due date); as well as in the last folder under Course Content.

      26. Also you will find myITlab student support here.

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    26. If I have a question, how can I contact the professor?

      You will find a Communicate tool inside the myITlab where you can send and receive emails, and read course announcements. In addition, you can send an email to helpca1@eng.fau.edu for Computer Applications 1 and email to helpca2@eng.fau.edu for Computer Applications 2.

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    27. Course Information

      (CGS 1570) Computer Applications 1 Fall 2010 - Course ID: CRSABHN-429439 , email contact: helpca1@eng.fau.edu
      (CGS 1571) Computer Applications 2 Fall 2010 - Course ID: CRSABVP-213808 , email contact: helpca2@eng.fau.edu

      Office hours: Wednesday and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00. The office is located in the Science and Engineering Building (Building 43) Office # 456 in the Boca Raton Campus.

      You can contact us also by phone at (561) 297-3410. If you cannot reach us, please leave a message in the voice mailbox. Please leave your name, phone number, and a message.

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