3:00pm - 5:30pm TH (Offered online via BlackBoard Collaborate only)
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BCIS-1305-DC005 Business Computer Applications
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0321-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating readiness for RDNG 0331</p>
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Dual Credit Course
The physical textbook is not required, but is available if you learn more effectively utilizing printed text. The text can be purchased directly from the publisher for an additional fee (roughly $35).
Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
For Windows-based computers, a 180-day subscription to Microsoft Office 2016 is available from Pearson for $13 (link available inside the course).
Earlier versions of Microsoft Office (2013, 2010, etc.) are not compatible with this course.
Access code to MyITLab (see textbook information above).
USB flash drive.
Access to a PC (personal computer) running Microsoft Windows 7 or higher operating system.
Students will utilize word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software, as well as Internet research, to prepare documents and presentations, with a focus on understanding the impact of computer use and technology on our society and culture.
At completion of course student will be able to:
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.
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".
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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 receive a 0 on an assignment; 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 Program reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test or assignment by reproducing any specific section or the entire test/assignment 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. Integrity violations (using all or part of someone else’s file) in MyITLab will result in both parties receiving a grade of 0 for the assignment and there will be no makeup for that assignment. Integrity violations are automatically flagged by MyITLab software whenever elements of another person's file are detected in an uploaded student file. |
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Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:
> 89.5 = A
>79.5 = B
>69.5 = C
>59.5 = D
<59.5 = F
Student evaluation is based upon the following assignments and weights:
Chapter Simulation Trainings: 5%
Chapter Quizzes: 5%
Chapter Projects: 20%
Capstone Projects: 25%
Computer Concepts Quizzes/DropBox Assignments: 15%
Research DropBoxes/Project: 15%
Final Exam - Part 1 and Part 2: 15%
One attempt is permitted on the following tasks: quizzes, dropbox assignments, capstone projects, research project activities, and the final exam. For the quizzes and dropbox assignment category only, the lowest grade will be dropped before calculating a grade.
Capstone projects are like major exams in this course. Students are expected to complete each capstone project independently and without assistance.
Two attempts are permitted on the following tasks: chapter projects. For the chapter projects category, the lowest attempt grade will be dropped before assigning a project grade.
MOS Certification Exam (optional) – a MOS exam may substitute for part of the Final Exam. Both parts of the final may be substituted (see criteria below).
Check your email daily. The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email address issued to each AC student. Your instructor will communicate important course updates, guidance, and hints via email.
Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances. Assignments are due the following Sunday by 10pm.
Course materials and assignments are stored in weekly folders with termination dates; materials and assignments will no longer be visible past a folder's termination date.
Attendance for seated classes will be taken during each class period. Attendance for online classes will be assessed by completion of training simulations in MyITLab. Excessive absence or lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
Students should plan on spending a minimum of 10-12 hours per week on this course. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.
Due to the nature of this course and the volume of work required to master this material, students are rarely successful when attempts are made to complete work during one or two days each week. Please schedule your time, so that you are able to devote the appropriate energy and effort to achieve success in this course.
Week 1: August 27 - August 31
Introduce Yourself by Email
Contact Information DropBox Assignment
Course Syllabus Quiz
Activate MyITLab Account
Pop-Up Blocker DropBox Assignment
All Week 1 assignments must be satisfactorily completed in order to advance to Week 2 assignments.
Week 2: September 3 - September 7
Computer Hardware & Software Quiz
Plagiarism DropBox Assignment
File Management DropBox Assignment
Week 3: September 10 - September 14
Word - Training #1
Word - Quiz #1
Word - Project #1
Week 4: September 17 - September 21
Utility Programs Quiz
Word - Training #2
Word - Quiz #2
Word - Project #2
Week 5: September 24 - September 28
Word - Training #3
Word - Quiz #3
Word - Project #3
Week 6: October 1 - October 5
Networking Fundamentals/Internet of Things Quiz
Research DropBox 1
Word - Capstone Project
Week 7: October 8 - October 12
Excel - Training #1
Excel - Quiz #1
Excel - Project #1
Week 8: October 15 - October 19
The Internet & Evaluating Its Resources Quiz
Excel - Training #2
Excel - Quiz #2
Excel - Project #2
Week 9: October 22 - october 26
Research DropBox 2
Excel - Training #3
Excel - Quiz #3
Excel - Project #3
Week 10: October 29 - November 2
Security Breaches & Hacking Quiz
Excel - Training #4
Excel - Quiz #4
Excel - Project #4
Week 11: November 5 - November 9
Excel - Training #5
Excel - Quiz #5
Excel - Project #5
Week 12: November 12 - November 16
Ethics & Technology Quiz
Research DropBox 3
Excel Capstone: Project
Week 13: November 19 - November 23
Research Project - Excel Analysis
PowerPoint - Training #1
PowerPoint - Quiz #1
PowerPoint - Project #1
Week 14: November 26 - November 30
PowerPoint - Training #2
PowerPoint - Quiz #2
PowerPoint - Project #2
PowerPoint - Capstone Project
Week 15: December 3 - December 7
Schedule a MOS certification exam (optional)
Review for Final Exam
Week 16: December 10 - December 14
Final Exam - Part 1
Final Exam - Part 2
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
September 3: Labor Day (Amarillo College Closed)
November 21-23 Thanksgiving Holiday (AC Closed)
TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES
COURSE ASSISTANCE
PERSONAL ISSUES
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