Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Carol Buse (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-345-5619</p>Office Location
BYRD 348
Office Hours
Tues/Thurs 2:30 - 4:30
Course Information
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Course
BCIS-1305-001 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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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Textbook and Materials for BCIS 1305
CMPTR, 2nd Edition Pinard/Romer Cengage Publishing |
| SAM CODE |
| OFFICE 2013 |
| The book, SAM Code, and trial version of Office 2013 is included in AC bookstore package |
Supplies
- Acces to a PC (personal computer). Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College
- Office 2013, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College with this softw
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. \
- \ Determine the computer application skills one should acquire to be successful in the job market, in college courses, and in everyday life. \
- \ Recognize the ethical and societal effects and responsibilities of computer use. \
- \ 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. \
- \ Recognize quality Web sites, practice online etiquette and safe surfing. \
- \ Categorize computers based on size, application, and cost. \
- \ Recognize the components, types, importance, advantages and disadvantages of networking computers. \
- \ Evaluate the possibilities of e-commerce and cloud computing. \
- \ Recognize and describe the features of computer operating systems and system utilities. \
- \ Use PowerPoint to create presentations addressing the above issues. \
- \ Use Word to create documents, mail merge, fliers, resumes and research papers. \
- \ Use Excel to create personal budgets, grade books, manage business data, and analyze empirical data from various sources. \
- \ Use Excel to prepare visual representation of data through charts and graphs. \
- \ Combine the use of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to create effective course presentations on given topics \
- \ Identify current and future computer trends. \
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Expected Student Behavior
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
Integrity violations in SAM will result in both parties receiving a grade of 0 for the assignment and there will be no makeup for that assignment.
Grading Criteria
Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.
A Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.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.C Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.D Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.F Failing, Below 60% average on all work.EVALUATION:
Student grade will be based on the following:
All work (except for final exam) is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It will be your responsibility to complete all work on the scheduled dates. .
Attendance
- Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.
- A major exam may be taken only one time.
- 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 assignments, discussions, exams, and logging into your course.
Calendar
Course Schedule Week Date Topic Training Exam Project Bb Quiz Group Chapter 1 20-Jan Introduction Course Policies/Syllabus Contact Instructor Syllabus Quiz Introduction 2 27-Jan Computers and Internet CN Ch1 TR CN Ch1 Exam Chap1 Quiz Chap 1 Windows 7 Windows 7 TR Windows 7 Exam 3 3-Feb Intro to MS Office OFF Ch9 TR OFF Ch9 Exam Microsoft acct Chap 9 PowerPoint--Create Pres. PPT Ch20 TR PPT Ch20 Exam PPT Ch20 Proj Chap 20 4 10-Feb PowerPoint-- Enhance Pres. PPT Ch21 TR /PPT Ch21 Proj TR PPT Ch21 Exam PPT Ch21 Proj Chap 21 Hardware CN Ch2 TR CN Ch2 Exam Chap 2 Quiz Chap 2 5 17-Feb Exam 1 Exam 1 (Windows, OFF, PPT) PPT ProjCap Assign Groups Excel -- Create Workbooks EXL Ch13 TR EXL Ch13 Exam EXL Ch13 Proj Chap 13 6 24-Feb Excel -- Formulas/Functions EXL Ch14 TR EXL Ch14 Exam EXL Ch14 Proj Chap 14 Software CN Ch3 TR CN Ch3 Exam Chap 3 Quiz Chap 3 7 3-Mar Excel -- Advanced Workbooks EXL Ch15 TR EXL Ch15 Exam EXL Ch15 Proj Chap 15 Networks CN Ch4 TR CN Ch4 Exam Chap 4 Quiz Chap4 10-Mar SPRING BREAK 8 17-Mar Excel -- Charts EXL Ch16 TR EXL Ch16 Exam EXL Ch16 Proj Chap 16 Internet CN Ch5 TR CN Ch5 Exam Chap 5 Quiz Chap 5 9 24-Mar Exam 2 Exam 2(EXL) EXL ProjCap Security/Privacy CN Ch6 TR CN Ch6 Exam Chap 6 Quiz Chap 6 Group Project Group Project Assign 10 31-Mar Word -- Create a Doc. WD Ch10 TR WD Ch10 Exam WD Ch10 Proj Chap 10 Group Project Work on Group Proj 11 7-Apr Word -- Long Docs. WD Ch11 TR WD Ch11 Exam WD Ch11 Proj Chap 11 Group Project Work on Group Proj 12 14-Apr Word -- Enhance a Doc. WD Ch12 TR WD Ch12 Exam WD Ch12 Proj Chap 12 Group Project Group Project Due 13 21-Apr Access -- Creating a DB ACC Ch17 TR ACC Ch17 Exam ACC Ch17 Proj Chap 17 Careers Careers TR Careers Exam 14 28-Apr Integration INT Ch22 TR INT Ch22 Exam Chap 22 Outlook Outlook TR Outlook Exam 15 5-May Exam 3 Exam3 (WD, ACC, INT, OUT) WD Proj Cap Review for Final Exam 16 12-May Final Exam Quiz Reviews/ SAM: Exam Study Guides Comprehensive Grading Percentage Number of Attempts Grades Chapter Exams (SAM) 10% 2 attempts Chapter Projects (SAM) 15% 2 attempts Chapter Quizzes (Bboard) 10% 1 attempt Major Exams (SAM) 20% 1 attempt Capstone Projects (SAM) 20% 2 attempts Group Project (Bboard) 10% N/A Final Exam (Bboard) 15% 1 attempt 100% Additional Information
Important Dates to Remember
January 21 Spring Classes Begin February 5 Census Day March 10-14 Spring Break March 24 Spring Too Classes Begin April 14 Summer/Fall Registration Begins April 24 Last Day to Withdraw April 27 Honors Convocation May 12-16 Finals Weeks May 16 Grades Due May 16 Commencement (7 pm) Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
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