Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor
(Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Off campus
Office Hours
Office hours are available upon request.
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Course
BCIS-1305-DC013 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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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Class Type
Dual Credit 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
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- 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 s
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. \
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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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
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- 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
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\ \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
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\ \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:
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