Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

BCIS-1305-006 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 and Materials for BCIS 1305

\ CMPTR, 2nd Edition \ Pinard/Romer \ Cengage Publishing

SAM CODE

OFFICE 2013

The book, SAM Code, and trial version of Office365 is included in AC bookstore package

Supplies

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• Access 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 with this

  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 \ \ 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. \

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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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  EVALUATION:

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  Student grade will be based on the following:

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  All work is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It will be your responsibility to complete all work on the scheduled dates.  .

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  Attendance

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  • Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.
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  • Attendance for on campus classes and dual credit classes will be taken during each class period.
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  • For on campus classes, every unexcused absence more than 3, will reduce your final grade by 3 points.
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  Calendar

  WEEK	DATE	TOPICS COVERED IN CLASS	EXAMS/PROJECTS DUE
  1	July 7	Introductions Syllabus Review Blackboard Survey SAM Login Instructions Group Meeting Video – Ethics	Account set-up/activation in SAM Respond to Project Survey Chapter 1 Review Sheet EX01 Intro Ch1 EX04 Windows Part 1 EX05 Windows Part 2 Group Discussion Post #1   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 7/13 @ 11:00 pm
  	July 8	SAM Login Review Chapter 1 – Intro to Computers Windows 7 Group Meeting Video - Future of Medicine
  	July 9	Windows 7 Review Chapter 9 - Intro to MS Office Video - Cloud Computing
  	July 10	Chapter 9 Review Video - E-Waste Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  2	July 14	Chapter 20 - PowerPoint Video - Diagnosis & Treatment	Chapter 2 Review Sheet EX02 Hardware Ch2 EX06 Office Ch9 Proj01 PPT Ch20 Proj02 PPT Ch21 PowerPoint Capstone Project Group Discussion Post #2 ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 7/20 @ 11:00 pm
  	July 15	Review Chapter 20 Chapter 21 - PowerPoint Video - Piracy
  	July 16	Review Chapter 21 Chapter 2 - Hardware PowerPoint Capstone Project Video - Intellectual Property Group Meeting
  	July 17	Chapter 3 – Software Video - 3-D Printing Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  3	July 21	Chapter 4 – Networks Video - Programming Hour of Code	Chapter 3 Review Sheet Chapter 4 Review Sheet Chapter 5 Review Sheet EX03 Software Ch3 EX08 Networks Ch4 EX09 Internet Ch5 Proj03 EXL Ch13 Proj04 EXL Ch14 Hour of Code Certificate Group Discussion Post #3 ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 7/27 @ 11:00 pm
  	July 22	Chapter 5 – Internet Chapter 13 - Excel Video - Hacking
  	July 23	Review Chapter 13 Chapter 14 - Excel Video - Anti-Piracy Campaign
  	July 24	Review Chapter 14 Open Lab - Complete Assignments Video - How the Internet Works
  4	July 28	Chapter 15 – Excel Group Meeting Video - Trouble with I.P.	EX07 Careers EX10 Outlook Proj05 EXL Ch15 Proj06 EXL Ch16 Excel Capstone Project Group Discussion #4 ALL WORK DUE  BY SUNDAY, 8/3 @ 11:00 pm
  	July 29	Review Chapter 15 Chapter 16 – Excel Video - BYOD & Security
  	July 30	Review Chapter 16 Excel Extras Excel Capstone Project Video - Piracy Hurts Musician Group Project
  	July 31	Open Lab - Complete Assignments Video - Elements of a Computer
  5	August 4	Chapter 6 - Security Chapter 10 – Word Group Meeting Video -	Chapter 6 Review Sheet EX11 Security Ch6 Proj07 WD Ch10 Proj08 WD Ch11 Proj09 WD Ch12 Word Capstone Project ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 8/10 @ 11:00 pm
  	August 5	Review Chapter 10 Chapter 11 – Word Group Meeting
  	August 6	Review Chapter 11 Chapter 12 – Word Group Meeting
  	August 7	Word Capstone Project Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  6	August 11	Group Project Presentations Chapter 22 - Integration	Group Project (8/11) Group Presentations (8/11 & 8/12) EX12 INT Ch22 (8/11) Word Final Exam (8/13) Excel Final Exam (8/14)
  	August 12	Group Project Presentations Review MS Word
  	August 13	Word Final Exam Review MS Excel
  	August 14	Excel Final Exam

   

   

  Additional Information

  Last day to drop/withdraw from the course is Wednesday, June 25th.

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM