BCIT BSYS1000 Lab 1 Overview and Access Instructions
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for BCIT BSYS1000 Lab 1, covering essential topics such as logging in, accessing course materials, and exam-related information. Students are provided with important details on myBCIT access, necessary textbook information, and remote file storage options. The lab encourages active participation and discussion with instructors for better understanding. Important warnings regarding computer use in the lab are also included to ensure a loss-free work experience. Always refer to the course website for updates and further resources.
BCIT BSYS1000 Lab 1 Overview and Access Instructions
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BSYS1000 Lab 1 • Matt Baxter • Course Web site: • http://faculty.bcitbusiness.org/matt • This presentation file is posted on the course Web site
BSYS Lab 1 Hour 2 • Math assessment test Hour 1 • Login/Logoff • Course Overview • Exam Comments • myBCIT • Lab Work • Asking Questions
How To Login • Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete • User name: • Password: • Press the Enter key Your BCIT ID number with the A at the start A00123456 ****** Your myBCIT password
Can’t Login? • Double check your Username and Password • Go to SE12-205 Help Desk or call • 604-432-8888 • 604-412-7444 • Take your BCIT ID card • Tell them you can’t login.
Course Overview • Course Outline • Online only (to save paper) • Print a copy if you desire a paper copy.
myITLab Access • myITLab access is needed by your lab during the week of Sep. 9 to Sep. 13 • Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Volume 1 • Required, buy either one of the following: • Available now: ISBN-10: 013346055X Access Card onlyDOES NOT include the printed textbook $143.50 • Not yet available:ISBN-13: 9780133588422includes the printed textbook $131.50
BCIT Bookstore • If you purchased ISBN-10: 013346055X (Access Card only) during the summer, and if it is UNOPENED then you can exchange it at the BCIT Bookstore for ISBN-13: 9780133588422 which is the bundle (Access Card and printed textbook).
Exam Comments • It is important that all students receive the same exam-related information prior to the exams therefore exam-related information will ONLY be posted on the course Web site: http://faculty.bcitbusiness.org/matt • If you ask your instructor for any exam-related information then you will simply be directed to the course Web site.
ShareIn/ShareOut(Network Drives) • ShareIn • Used by some instructors to receive files from students • ShareOut • Used by some instructors to distribute files to students.
Lab Work • File Storage Options For BCIT Students • The minimum USB drive size to consider is 4 GB, more is better • For more file storage options see link on course site • Remote Access to ShareIn/ShareOut and PersonalFiles • For remote access details see link on course site.
Lab Work • Go to: http://faculty.bcitbusiness.org/matt • Click on the Course Materials link for your Set • User name: • Password: All lowercase, no spaces.
Asking Questions in the Lab • Please come up to the instructor’s computer at the front of the lab to ask your questions • If needed, your computer screen can be displayed on the instructor’s computer • Make note of your workstation number e.g. #14 (the last two numbers) usually found on the back of the monitor or on top of the computer itself.
IMPORTANT WARNING REGARDING LABS AND SEMINARS • If you use a BCIT computer for anything other than the BSYS1000 course work then your computer may "freeze" causing a loss of any work not saved. • Consider yourself warned.
Seminar and Lab • Timetable shows a seminar and a lab • The weekly seminar is: • Used for individual Q&A • Available to all Sets in the same hour • The weekly lab is: • Used for individual Q&A • Available ONLY to the scheduled Set.
myITLab • You must use only Internet Explorerduring the exams • You do not need to install any files on the lab computer or on your home computer to use myITLab
Integrity Violations • myITLab detects integrity violations • Integrity violations are considered cheating • Consequences of cheating • On student’s permanent record • Two incidents of cheating result in student leaving BCIT