Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

BCIS-1305-001 Business Computer Applications

Prerequisites

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

Course Description

Students will study computer terminology, hardware and software related to the business environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.

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Department Expectations

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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 trial

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.
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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.

       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:

  Grading	Percentage
  Chapter Exams (SAM)	15%
  Chapter Projects (SAM)	20%
  Capstones (SAM)	20%
  MOS Practice Exams (SAM)	10%
  Group Project (Blackboard)	15%
  Comprehensive Final Exam (SAM)	20%
  MOS Certification Exam (AC Lab)	Bonus - 10 points on final average for Passing each exam (Word or Excel)
  	100%

     

  All work (except for final exam and the group project) is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It is your responsibility to complete all work on the scheduled dates.  .

  Attendance

  • Check your email daily.  The email used is the AmarilloCollege email that each AC student receives.
  • Have assignments in on time.  There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances.
  • 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. Excessive absences and lack of participation may cause failure of the course.

  Calendar

  Week	Date	Topic	Reading/Training	Exams: Due Sunday 11:00 pm of week assigned	Projects: Due Sunday 11:00 pm of week assigned	Discussions/Group: Due Sunday 11:00 pm of week assigned or otherwise noted
  	25-Aug	Introduction	Syllabus, Course Policies, etc.	CoursePolicyExam	Email Instructor	Discussion - Introduction
  1				Take Project Survey	Log into SAM
  	1-Sep	Computers and Internet	Chapter 1/Chap01 Intro	EX01 Intro Ch1		Divide into Groups
  2		Hardware	Chapter 2/Chap02 Hardware	EX02 Hardware Ch2
  	8-Sep	Software	Chapter 3/Chap03 Software	Ex03 Software Ch3		Group Discussion 1
  		Windows	Windows Part 1	EX04 Windows Part 1
  3			Windows Part 2	EX05 Windows Part 2
  	15-Sep	Introduction to MS Office	Chapter 9/Chap09 Intro to Office	EX06 Intro to Office Ch9		Group Discussion 2
  4		PowerPoint--Create Pres.	Chapter 20/Chap20 PPT		Proj01 PPT Ch20
  	22-Sep	PowerPoint-- Enhance Pres.	Chapter 21/Chap21 PPT		Proj02 PPT Ch21
  5		Careers	Careers	EX07 Careers	PowerPoint Capstone
  	29-Sep	Networks	Chapter 4/Chap04 Networks	EX08 Networks Ch4		Group Discussion 3
  6		Excel -- Create Workbooks	Chapter 13/Chap13 Excel		Proj03 EXL Ch13
  	6-Oct	Excel -- Formulas/Functions	Chapter 14/Chap14 Excel		Proj04 EXL Ch14
  		Internet	Chapter 5/Chap05 Internet	EX09 Internet Ch5
  7		Outlook	Outlook	EX10 Outlook
  	13-Oct	Excel -- Advanced Workbooks	Chapter 15/Chap15 Excel		Proj05 EXL Ch15
  8		Excel -- Charts	Chapter 16/Chap16 Excel		Proj06 EXL Ch16
  		MOS Excel	MOS Excel 2013	MOS Excel 2013 Exam Practice 1
  9	20-Oct	MOS Excel	MOS Excel 2013	MOS Excel 2013 Exam Practice 2
  	27-Oct	Excel		Excel Capstone	Register for MOS Excel Optional
  10		Security/Privacy	Chapter 6/Chap06 Security	EX11 Security Ch6		Group Discussion 4
  	3-Nov	Word -- Create a Document	Chapter 10/Chap10 Word		Proj07 WD Ch10
  11		Group Project				Assign Group Project -- Due 12/1
  	10-Nov	Word -- Long Documents	Chapter 11/Chap 11 Word		Proj08 WD Ch11
  12		Word -- Enhance a Document	Chapter 12/Chap12 Word		Proj09 WD Ch12
  		MOS Word	MOS Word 2013	MOS Word 2013 Exam Practice 1	Word Capstone
  13	17-Nov			MOS Word 2013 Exam Practice 2	Register for MOS Word Optional
  14	24-Nov	Integration/Thanksgiving	Chapter 22/Chap22 Integration	EX12 Inegration Ch22
  	1-Dec	Group Project Due	Group Project Presentations			Group Project Due -- Monday 12/1
  15		Review For Final	Review For Final
  16	8-Dec	Final Exams		Final Exam		See Instructor for Final Exam Schedule

  Additional Information

  
  

  Important Dates to Remember
  25-Aug	Fall Classes Begin
  1-Sep	Labor Day (College Closed)
  10-Sep	Census Day
  20-Oct	Fall Too Classes Begin
  10-Nov	Spring Registration Begins
  18-Nov	Last Day to Withdraw
  27-Nov - 30-Nov	Thanksgiving (College Closed)
  8-Dec	Finals Week
  12-Dec	Grades Due noon
  13-Dec	Commencement 10:00 am

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM