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ITSC-2335-003 Application Software Problem Solving
Prerequisites: BCIS 1305
Utilization of appropriate application software to solve advanced problems and generate customized solutions.
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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, 4 lab)
Online Course
[Myitlab W/Etext Access Card For Your Office 2016
**Recommended**[Bundle Your Office Microsoft Excel 2016/MyITLab Access Card; Kinser
The physical textbook is not required, but highly recommended. Either option can be purchased at the AC Bookstore. Should you choose the first option and later decide you also want the printed text, the text can be purchased directly from the publisher for an additional fee (roughly $35 plus shipping).
Students will utilize spreadsheet software, 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:
Use Excel to manage business data, and analyze empirical data from various sources using complex functions and other tools
Use Excel to prepare visual representation of data through charts and graphs.
Use Excel to create Financial models. Students will learn to create Amortization models. In addition, students will learn to use tools and features that help with Bonds and Investment analysis and depreciation of assets in a business.
Use Excel to create Statistical models where in students will learn to use tools to predict business outcomes, relationships between data, and predict future values.
Use Excel to manage data to facilitate data driven decision making
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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".
Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, dishonesty, or an integrity violation in MyITLab 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 reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test, exam, or project by reproducing any specific section or all sections of any 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 another student’s file) in MyITLab will result in both parties receiving a 0 on the assignment and no make-up assignment is permitted.
COURSE GRADE
>89.5% = A
>79.5% = B
>69.5% = C
>59.5% = D
<59.5% = F
All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Sunday of Week 1 (1/26 @ 11:30pm), in order to be considered Present in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
| Prepare Case Problems (1-3 per chapter) | 35% |
| I will drop the lowest 2 Prepare Case grades | |
| Business Unit Problems (1 per Unit) | 35% |
| Comprehensive Final Exam (Problem and a short quiz) | 20% |
| Other (Week1, Discussions, Participation, etc) | 10% |
Completion of MOS Certification Exams will satisfy the Final Exam requirements (see below):
DAILY – Check your AC email (xxxxx@amarillocollege.com) and any course announcements in AC Connect/Blackboard for communications and additional instructions.
For successful completion of the course, students should anticipate spending 10 – 12 hours outside of class developing skills and completing assignments.
ITSC 2335: APPLICATION SOFTWARE PROBLEM SOLVING (Spring I, 2020)
The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual assignments and dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
Week - Introduction
Week 2 - Business Unit 1 (Chapter 1 and 2)
Week 3 - Business Unit 2 (Chapter 3 and 4)
Week 4 - Business Unit 3 (Chapter 5 and 6)
Week 5 - Business Unit 4 (Chapter 7 and 8)
Week 6 - Business Unit 5 (Chapter 9 and 10)
Week 7 - Business Unit 6 (Chapter 11 and 12)
Week 8 - Comprehensive Final Exam
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
| January 20: MLK Day (College Closed) |
| January 21: Spring 2 Classes Begin |
| January 28: Census Date (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance) |
| March 3: Withdrawal Date |
| March 9-12: Final Exams |
| March 12: Spring 2 Classes End |
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March 16-20: Spring Break
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01/17/20 4:50 PM
01/17/20 4:58 PM