College of Business & Technology
Department of Business Administration (BADM)
Fall 2025

1. Course Information:

Prefix:	IS (Information Systems)
Number:	1003
CRNs:	Course Reference Numbers: 22338
Credits:	3 hours undergraduate credit
Title:	Computers in Modern Society

2. Instructor Name:

	Name:		Dr. Bill Rosener
	E-mail:		rosener@nsuok.edu
	Phone:		(918) 456-4482 (cell) (918) 444-2923 (office)
	Office Location:		221-D Business and Technology
	Office Hours:		Office Hours
	Zoom:		https://nsuok.zoom.us/j/9184564482
	Homepage:		https://www.billrosener.com

3. Course Delivery Method:

Online

4. Workload / Credit Hour Statement:

You should plan on a minimum average of 9 hours per week of “time on task.” Time on task includes any time that you spend interacting with course materials and participating in learning activities, including but not limited to readings, projects, assignments, videos, student-student or student-professor interaction, and exams.

5. Class Days / Meeting Times:

Asynchronous learning - you can complete the work on your own schedule.

6. Course Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites:

None

7. Catalog Description:

Students will learn fundamental computer skills needed during their collegiate and professional careers. Students will be introduced to computer information systems using hands-on exercises. Students will explore popular and common software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, Internet browsers, and web development. Not open to students who have successfully completed CS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or IS 1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage.

8. Course Purpose / Goals:

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the ability to apply microcomputers, readily and comfortably, to common business situations. In particular, the word processing capability will be of immediate use in fulfilling the instructional assignments in other courses at NSU and elsewhere. Spreadsheets can be used whenever you need to manipulate numeric data and produce information that can be both descriptive and predictive. Databases are the textual counterparts of spreadsheet programs. They are used for keeping, analyzing, and presenting lists of textual information. Presentation software will allow you to produce professional-looking presentations.

9. Student Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, students should be able to:

• Exhibit proficiency in the use of word processing techniques to produce professional quality documents.
• Apply basic concepts of spreadsheet technology to create, and edit worksheets, and, produce charts from worksheet data.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of managing databases: adding, editing and deleting records, designing and implementing queries, forms, and reports.
• Generate electronic, professional quality, presentations using PowerPoint technology.
• Develop working knowledge of the Internet, including the use of electronic mail, transfer files, and conduct searches on the Internet.
• Integrate information across applications using the Windows environment. Recognize the value and ease of importing and exporting data from one application to another.
• Manage files (copy, move, rename, and delete) and folders (create, rename, delete) in the Windows environment.
• Strengthen their ability to comprehend and synthesize information; and improve their writing, oral, and critical thinking skills.

10. Instructional Methods / Strategies:

Instructional training videos will be used to help explain and illustrate some of the assignments in this course. If you would like closed captioning (CC) for any of these videos, please let me know, and I will gladly provide you this service.

11. Learning Outcome Assessment Methods:

Points Task #1 10 Class Introduction 10 Assignments 340 Exam #1 20 Exam #2 20 Exam #3 20 Resume 20 Discussion board 40 Exam #4 (Final) 40 Total 520

The point assignments shown above are approximate and the actual point assignments at the end of the semester may vary from the breakdown shown above. Grades are awarded on a total earned basis as a percentage of possible points for the semester.

12. Instructional Materials:

No required textbook.

However, if you go to the NSU Bookstore, you will find an OPTIONAL textbook called "A SKILLS APPROACH: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint" which is published by McGraw Hill SIMnet. While this textbook would make a great reference and would help you with several of the assignments; it is not required to complete this course.

Students might consider purchasing a USB flash drive (e.g., JumpDrive). These portable storage devices can be very helpful in storing, carrying, and transferring information between home and school. All students are expected to have their accounts on the NSU networks by the end of the first week of the course.

13. Grading Policy / Scale:

Letter grades are assigned at the end of the semester based on the following scale where X denotes your average.

	Your Average				Grade
		X	>= 90%		A
	90% >	X	>= 80%		B
	80% >	X	>= 70%		C
	70% >	X	>= 60%		D
	60% >	X			F

14. Generative AI Use Policy

Throughout the course, there will be opportunities to utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT to enrich learning. AI writing tools are considered supplementary aids in this course and should not replace one’s original ideas or research. Usage of AI tools for assignments must be pre-approved to ensure academic honesty. AI tools, when used in accordance with the parameters outlined in an assignment, can be a part of this course. When AI tools are used, they must be cited appropriately and clearly attributed as AI-generated content. It is essential to clearly distinguish between one’s original work and AI generated. Details about responsible use and accurate attribution will be provided. If there are any ambiguities regarding the use of AI tools in an assignment, consult the instructor before submitting any work. Maintaining an intellectually honest and fair environment is a collective responsibility. The improper use of these tools may be considered academic dishonesty, constituting a clear violation of the NSU Student Handbook.

15. Class and Instructor Policies:

All work is to be prepared and submitted according to the directions given. Extended illness, injury, or emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the professor's discretion.

16. Academic Policies / Required Information:

Please go to the following weblink: Academic Affairs Syllabus Information link for required information pertaining to:

• Academic Misconduct
• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
• Behavior Intervention Team
• Inclement Weather/Disaster Policy
• Release of Confidential Information
• Student Handbook
• Teach Act
• Textbook Information
• Title IX

The College of Business and Technology (CBT) Standards of Professional Behavior are designed and established to foster a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment conducive to the preparation of students for success in an increasingly challenging, diverse, and global society. Students enrolled in classes offered by the CBT are expected to behave according to the CBT Standards of Professional Behavior.

17. Student Support:

Students enrolled in postsecondary education are required to self-identify if they would like to request services on the basis of disability. Student Disability Services provides or arranges reasonable accommodations and services to qualifying students. You can learn more here: Student Disability Services

Students who may need assistance accessing sufficient food to eat every day, lack a safe and stable place to live, or who may be experiencing mental health challenges impacting their performance in the course are urged to contact Student Affairs or HawkReach Counseling Services for support. Additional resources are available through the Food Pantry (NSU-BA) and Rowdy's Resource Room (NSU-Tahlequah). An online report may also be submitted through the Report Concern link.

18. Course Concerns or Complaints

Students who wish to express a concern about a course or academic issue are encouraged to follow this process. Students who want to file a course grade appeal should consult the next section.

• First, conference with the faculty member. Most concerns can be handled through dialogue with the course instructor.
• Second, if the instructor is unable to resolve the issue, the student may talk with the department chair. If the student does not know who the department chair is, s/he can contact the registrar with the course prefix and number, and that office can provide the information.
• Third, if the department chair is unable to resolve the issue, then the student is welcome to contact the assistant or associate dean. If the student does not know who the assistant / associate dean is, they can ask the department chair or contact the registrar.
• Fourth, if the assistant / associate dean is unable to resolve the issue, the student may contact the college dean.

It is important that the student initiate action (not parents, partners, or other relatives) and begin at the faculty or department chair level as most issues can be resolved there.

19. Grade Appeal

A student may petition a course grade change by using the Grade Appeals Timeline and Policy if satisfactory resolution cannot be achieved after informal grade review conferences with the instructor, department chair, and/or Dean’s office. The Grade Appeals Process must be formally initiated with a written appeal to the Dean within four months following awarding of the original course grade. Please contact the dean of the college in which the grade was given for a copy of the grade appeals process and the conditions which allow for the appeal of a course grade.

20. Class Calendar with Assignment Due Dates:

See "Steps to completing this course" for assignment due dates.