Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

BCIS-1305-020 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

On Campus 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.
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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.

       A     Superior, Minimum of 85.5% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a 89.5% average on graded work.

       B     Good, Between 79.5% 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 69.5% 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)

     

  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.
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  • Have assignments in on time.  There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances.
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  • Attendance for on campus classes will be taken during each class period. Excessive absences and lack of participation may cause failure of the course.
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  Calendar

  WEEK	DATE	TOPICS COVERED IN CLASS	EXAMS/PROJECTS DUE
  1	August 25	Introductions Syllabus Review Course Policies Review Blackboard Survey Video – Technology & Medicine	Account set-up/activation in SAM Respond to Project Survey (Blackboard) Take Course Policy Exam (Blackboard) Email instructor (Blackboard) Chapter 1 Review Sheet (turn-in) EX01 Intro Ch1 (SAM)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 8/31 @ 11:00 pm
  	August 27	SAM Login Instructions Chapter 1 – Intro to Computers Completing the Review Sheet Video – 3-D Printing Group Assignment
  2	September 1	Holiday – AC Closed	EX02 Hardware Ch2 (SAM) EX04 Windows Part 1 (SAM) EX05 Windows Part 2 (SAM) Chapter 2 Review Sheet (turn-in)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 9/7 @ 11:00 pm
  	September 3	Windows 7 Video - E-Waste Chapter 2 - Hardware
  3	September 8	Chapter 9 – Intro to Office Video - Intellectual Property Group Meeting/Discussion Post	EX03 Software Ch3 (SAM) EX06 Office Ch9 (SAM) Hour of Code Certificate Chapter 3 Review Sheet (turn-in) Discussion Post #1 (Blackboard)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 9/14 @ 11:00 pm
  	September 10	Chapter 3 – Software Video – Programming Hour of Code
  4	September 15	Chapter 20 – PowerPoint Video – Cloud Computing	Proj01 PPT Ch20 (SAM) EX08 Networks Ch4 (SAM) Chapter 4 Review Sheet (turn-in) ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 9/21 @ 11:00 pm
  	September 17	Chapter 4 - Networks Video - Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  5	September 22	Chapter 21 – PowerPoint Video – Cloud Computing	EX07 Careers (SAM) Proj02 PPT Ch21 (SAM) PowerPoint Capstone (SAM) Chapter 4 Review Sheet (turn-in) ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 9/28 @ 11:00 pm
  	September 24	Careers Video – Hacking Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  6	September 29	Chapter 13 - Excel Video - Piracy Hurts Musician	Proj03 EXL Ch13 (SAM) Discussion Post #2 (Blackboard) ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 10/5 @ 11:00 pm
  	October 1	Careers Video – Trouble w/ Intellectual Property Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  7	October 9	Review Chapter 13 - Excel Chapter 14 - Excel	EX09 Internet Ch5 (SAM) Proj04 EXL Ch14 (SAM) Chapter 5 Review Sheet (turn-in) ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 10/12 @ 11:00 pm
  	October 11	Chapter 5 - Internet Video – How the Internet Works Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  8	October 13	Review Chapter 14 – Excel Chapter 15 - Excel	EX10 Outlook (SAM) Proj05 EXL Ch15 (SAM)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 10/19 @ 11:00 pm
  	October 15	Outlook Video – Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  9	October 20	Review Chapter 15 – Excel Chapter 16 - Excel	Proj06 EXL Ch16 (SAM) Excel Capstone Project (SAM) Discussion Post #3 (Blackboard)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 10/26 @ 11:00 pm
  	October 22	Excel Extras MOS Exam Overview Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  10	October 27	MOS Practice Exam – Excel 01	MOS Practice Exam – Excel 01 (SAM) MOS Practice Exam – Excel 02 (SAM)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/02 @ 11:00 pm
  	October 29	MOS Practice Exam – Excel 02
  11	November 3	Chapter 10 - Word	EX11 Security Ch6 (SAM) Proj07 WD Ch10 (SAM) Chapter 6 Review Sheet (turn in) Discussion Post #4 (Blackboard) ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/09 @ 11:00 pm
  	November 5	Chapter 6 – Security Group Project Assignment Video – Open Lab - Complete Assignments
  12	November 10	Chapter 11 - Word	Proj08 WD Ch11 (SAM)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/16 @ 11:00 pm
  	November 12	Video – Open Lab – Complete Assignments
  13	November 17	Chapter 12 - Word	Proj09 WD Ch12 (SAM) Word Capstone Project (SAM)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/23 @ 11:00 pm
  	November 19	Video – Open Lab – Complete Assignments
  14	November 24	MOS Practice Exam – Word 01	MOS Practice Exam – Word 01 (SAM) MOS Practice Exam – Word 02 (SAM) Group Project Register for MOS Exam   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/30 @ 11:00 pm
  	November 26	MOS Practice Exam – Word 02
  15	December 1	Group Presentations Chapter 22 - Integration	EX12 INT Ch22 (SAM) Group Presentations (in class)   ALL WORK DUE BY SUNDAY, 11/23 @ 11:00 pm
  	December 3	Group Presentations Review for Final Exam
  16	December 10	FINAL EXAM	Final Exam (SAM)

  Additional Information

   

  	Important Dates to Remember
  	August 25	Fall Classes Begin
  	September 1	Labor Day (AC Closed)
  	September 10	Census Day
  	October 20	Fall Too Classes Begin
  	November 10	Spring Registration Begins
  	November 18	Last Day to Withdraw
  	November 27  - November 30	Thanksgiving (College Closed)
  	December 8	Finals Week
  	December 12	Grades Due noon
  	December 13	Commencement 10:00 am

   

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM