header image

COSC 1401 – Introduction to Computers

Fall 2013

COSC/ITSC 1401 and BCIS 1405 Students. We will be using an interactive book from Cengage, Shelly Cashman Series.

Needed for ITSC/COSC/BCIS 1401 or 1405 Class:

  • Headphones – computer connection for listening to videos/help documents.
  • Access Code for SAM with eBook inside. New ISBN # will be different on website vs. school book store as they are delivered differently.
(Please Note the ISBN # is different if you go directly to publisher website – it is:

To purchase your access codes and book on-line at a greatly reduced rate you can check the publisher website set up for LSCS students:

Below is the microsite URL link that you will want to provide your students.

Students can purchase their materials from this site for $90.00 or at the campus bookstore for $123.00.

This microsite is specific to LSC – Montgomery BCIS 1405 & COSC 1401:

http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/lscmbcis1405cosc1401

The access code will give you Access to SAM 2013, eBook that is embedded in SAM MindTap Reader and Office 2013 180 Day CD.

Update: Student Guide to Purchase & Register SAM 2013

Becoming Familiar with SAM 2013

SAM 2013 – Getting Started