Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

BCIS-1305-045 Business Computer Applications

Prerequisites

RDNG 0321-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating readiness for RDNG 0331

Course Description

In-depth study of computer hardware, software, operating systems and information systems pertaining to a business environment. The main focus of this course is to understand and use various business software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and other miscellaneous business applications.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Textbook for BCIS 1305

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\ \ \	\ \  GO! with Office 2013 Volume 1 \ \ Shelley Gaskin, Pasadena City College \ \ Alicia Vargas, Pasadena City College \ \ Carolyn McLellan, Tidewater Community College \ \    \   \
\	\  Myitlab Testing Software with e-text

\  The above are bundled and available for purchase through the AC Bookstore  ISBN: 013354866X

Supplies

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• \ Acces to a PC (personal computer).  Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College
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• \ Office 2013, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College w

  Student Performance

  \ Students will apply word processing, presentation software, spreadsheet software, and Internet research to prepare documents or presentations on the impact of computer use on society and culture. At completion of course student will be able to:

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  • \ Explore the impact of computer technology on society and how computer technology has changed how we think, live, work, play, communicate, and our values and beliefs.
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  • \ Determine the computer application skills one should acquire to be successful in the job market, in college courses, and in everyday life.
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  • \ Recognize the ethical and societal effects and responsibilities of computer use.
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  • \ Discuss how activities such as plagiarism, theft of services or licensing, or the spread of viruses impacts the individual, society, and culture and what one can do to protect oneself and one's data. Discuss how digital actions can cause accidental or intentional harm to others and methods of preventing those actions.
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  • \ Recognize quality Web sites, practice online etiquette and safe surfing.
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  • \ Categorize computers based on size, application, and cost.
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  • \ Recognize the components, types, importance, advantages and disadvantages of networking computers.
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  • \ Evaluate the possibilities of e-commerce and cloud computing.
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  • \ Recognize and describe the features of computer operating systems and system utilities.
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  • \ Use PowerPoint to create presentations addressing the above issues.
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  • \ Use Word to create documents, mail merge, fliers, resumes and research papers.
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  • \ Use Excel to create personal budgets, grade books, manage business data, and analyze empirical data from various sources.
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  • \ Use Excel to prepare visual representation of data through charts and graphs.
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  • \ Combine the use of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to create effective course presentations on given topics
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  • \ Identify current and future computer trends.
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  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Log in using the AC Connect Portal

  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

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  \ \ Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College. \ \ The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or the entire test in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action. \ \ See also:  Student Rights and Responsibilities \

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  Grading Criteria

  \ Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

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  \      A     Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.

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  \      B     Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on graded work.

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  \      C     Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

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  \      D     Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

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  \      F      Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

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  \ Student grade will be based on the following:

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  \       Quizzes over readings                  15%

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  \       MyItLab Labs                               20%   (You have 2 attempts on each MyItLab labs)

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  \       MyItLab Exams                            25%   (You have 1 attempt on each MyItLab exams)

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  \       Group Project                              15%

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  \       Final Exam                                  25% 

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  \ Assignment, homework, quiz, and test dates are provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It will be your responsibility to complete each assignment, all homework, and take exams on the scheduled dates.  Quizzes over readings, MyItlab Labs, MyItLab Exams, and the Final Exam will be completed in MyItLab.  Each student must purchase a MyITLab code with e-text and register for your class section in MyItLab.  Details are provided by your instructor.

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  \ The Group Project will be submitted through your course in Blackboard. Details for the Group Project are specified in your course.

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  \ All weekly assignments are due on Sunday night 11:00 pm of the week assigned.  No late work is accepted. However, the lowest quiz over readings, MyItLab lab, and MyItLab exam grade will be dropped to take care of unforeseen circumstances that may cause you to miss a weekly deadline.

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  \ Communicate with your instructor through the Journal provided in Blackboard.  This is private communication and will be used in place of email in this course.

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  Attendance

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  • \ Check your Journal daily and have assignments in on time.
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  • \ An exam may be taken only one time.
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  • \ Attendance for on campus classes and dual credit classes will be taken during each class period.  Attendance for online classes is determined by participation through homework assignments, discussions, exams, Journal entries, and logging into your course.
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  Calendar

  Course Calendar
  		MyITLab training is only required for Access and the Final exam.   It is strongly recommended that you do the MyITLab training for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.	All Assignments are due Sunday night (11:00 pm) of the week assigned.  You have 2 attempts on each MyITLab Lab and 1 attempt on each MyITLab Exam. All quizzes, trainings, labs, and exams are done through MyITLab.  Email entries and Group projects are done in Blackboard.
  Week	Date	Topic	Assignment - Required
  1	26-Aug	Introduction to Course	Quiz1 over Syllabus
  		Course Policies	Journal Entry
  			Introduction on Discussion Board
  2	2-Sep	Using Technology to Change the World
  		Chapter 1 e-book	Quiz2 over Chapter 1 e-book
  3	9-Sep	Word Chapter 1	Word Chap 1 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Word Chap 1 Exam
  4	16-Sep	Word Chapter 2	Word Chap 2 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Word Chap 2 Exam
  5	23-Sep	Word Chapter 3	Word Chap 3 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Word Chap 3 Exam
  6	30-Sep	Using the Internet
  		Chapter 3  e-book	Quiz3 over Chapter 3 e-book
  		Excel Chapter 1	Excel Chap 1 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Excel Chap 1 Exam
  7	7-Oct	Excel Chapter 2	Excel Chap 2 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Excel Chap 2 Exam
  8	14-Oct	Excel Chapter 3	Excel Chap 3 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	Excel Chap 3 Exam
  9	21-Oct	Managing the Digital Lifestyle
  		Chapter 8 e-book	Quiz4 over Chapter 8 e-book
  		PowerPoint Chapter 1	PP Chap 1 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	PP Chap 1 Exam
  10	28-Oct	PowerPoint Chapter 2	PP Chap 2 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	PP Chap 2 Exam
  11	4-Nov	PowerPoint Chapter 3	PP Chap 3 Lab
  		(or MyITLab training)	PP Chap 3 Exam
  12	11-Nov	Securing Your System
  		Chapter 9 e-book	Quiz5 over Chapter 9 e-book
  		Assign Group Project
  13	18-Nov	Ethics and Careers
  		TIF - Ethics e-book	Quiz6 over TIF-Ethics e-book
  		TIF - Careers e-book	Quiz7 over TIF-Careers e-book
  14	25-Nov	Access Chapter 1	Access MyITLab training ( count as Lab)
  15	2-Dec	Access Chapter 2	Access MyITLab training ( count as Lab)
  			Group Project Due
  16	9-Dec	Finals	MyITLab Final

   

  Additional Information

  \ Important Dates to Remember

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  \ August 26	\ Fall Classes Begin
  \ September 2	\ Labor Day (College closed)
  \ September 11	\ Census Day
  \ October 21	\ Fall Too Classes Begin
  \ November 4	\ Spring Registration Begins
  \ November 20	\ Last Day to Withdraw
  \ November 28 - December 1	\ Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
  \ December 9	\ Finals Week
  \ December 13	\ Grades Due
  \ December 14	\ Commencement (10 am)

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  Syllabus Created on:

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