This page contains information for students enrolled in COMSC 040 - Introduction to Computers (ONLINE). Click on a link below to learn more about how to get started in your COMSC 040 online class:
How does an Online class work?
How to Enroll in the Course
How to Log into Blackboard
Textbooks / Supplies
How to Get Help - Don McKnight
How to Get Help - Jeff Frates
How to Get Help - Karen Stanton
Instructor's contact information
How does an Online class work?All work for your online class is done online. There are no classes at Los Medanos College – instead you complete all assignments using an Internet connected computer.
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How to Enroll in the CourseYou must sign up for COMSC 040 through the Administration Office or Online at http://www.losmedanos.edu. This course fills up quickly so make sure you enroll as soon as possible.
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How to Log into BlackboardThis course uses Los Medanos College's Blackboard system located at http://online.losmedanos.edu. The next step is to log in to the Los Medanos College Blackboard website. Simply click the button at the left labeled BlackBoard. When Blackboard opens, click the Login button, and you will be prompted to enter your username and password.
Your username will be your first initial of your first name followed by your full last name and the last 3 digits of your student ID number. For example, if your name is John Doe and your student ID number is 0102381, you would enter jdoe381 for your username.
Your password is your 6-digit birth date. For example, if you were born April 12, 1979, then you would enter 041279 as your password.
Once you are logged into Blackboard you should see this class as well as any other online class that you are currently enrolled in. Click on the COMSC 040 Introduction to Computers link and you will be taken to the first menu for the course. Make sure to read all announcements, then read the Syllabus and the Assignments. All of the information necessary for completing your online is in this area.
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Textbooks / Supplies
You will need two textbooks:
- New Perspectives Computer Concepts, 10th Edition, Comprehensive
ISBN: 1-4239-0610-1
- Practical Office 2007
ISBN: 1-4239-0604-7
- 1 blank 3 1/2" floppy diskette or a 256 MB flash drive (or larger.)
The materials listed above are available at the Los Medanos College Bookstore. Make sure to ask for the Online books for COMSC 040. The books are also available directly from the publisher, and can be shipped directly to you. Click on the Course Direct button located in the left pane, and search for the books by the ISBN number.
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How to Get Help - Don McKnight
If you are having difficulties getting started, try the following in the order prescribed:
- Send your instructor an email at dmcknight@losmedanos.edu
- Call your instructor at (925) 439-2181 ext. 3386
- Call to make an appointment. On the day of your appointment, to room 617, located inside of the Computer Science Center (room 600).
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How to Get Help - Jeff Frates
If you are having difficulties getting started, try the following in the order prescribed:
- Send your instructor an email at jfrates@losmedanos.edu
- Call your instructor at (925) 439-2181 ext. 3354
- Call to make an appointment. On the day of your appointment, go to room 619, located inside of the Computer Science Center (room 600).
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How to Get Help - Karen Stanton
If you are having difficulties getting started, try the following in the order prescribed:
- Send your instructor an email at kstanton@losmedanos.edu
- Call your instructor at (925) 439-2181 ext. 3307
- Come by to see me in room CC3-600, located inside of the Computer Science Center. My work hours are Monday - Thursday; 8AM - 3PM and Friday; 8AM - 1PM.
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Instructor's contact information
Jeff Frates
Los Medanos College
Computer Science Center
Room 619
2700 E. Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3354
Email: jfrates@losmedanos.edu
Don McKnight
Los Medanos College
Computer Science Center
Room 617
2700 E. Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3307
Email: dmcknight@losmedanos.edu
Karen Stanton
Los Medanos College
Computer Science Center
Room 600
2700 E. Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3307
Email: kstanton@losmedanos.edu
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