OFS 214 Microsoft Office Suite Proposed Start: Fall Instructor's Name: Office Location: Office Hours: Office Phone:

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1 OFS 214 Microsoft Office Suite Proposed Start: Fall 2015 Instructor's Name: Office Location: Office Hours: Office Phone: Course Description: This course introduces basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and the integration of these applications for preparing and enhancing text for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations for personal and professional use. This course covers the objectives of the Microsoft Certification core-level exams. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) number Credit and Contact Hours: 4 Lecture/Demonstration Lab/Studio 4 Credit Hours Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials: Textbooks/Reading list Required 1. Rutkowsky (2014 ). MS Office 2013: Benchmark word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint (Bundled) (Level 1 Package). 1 Edition. Paradigm. ISBN: Manuals/Study Guides

2 Required - None Periodicals Required - None Software Required 1. Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Software Suite Edition. Microsoft. Supplementary materials 1. Flash drive Methods of Instruction: Student Learning Outcomes: Course Content Outcomes 1. Create, edit, save, and print Microsoft Word documents. 2. Create and format tables using Microsoft Word (latest edition). 3. Create charts in both Word and Excel. 4. Create and format worksheets in Excel, including inserting formulas and linking cells between worksheets. 5. Create and edit a database table in Access. 6. Perform queries and filter records. 7. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, including using animation effects and creating hyperlinks. 8. Link and embed objects within and between the Microsoft Office suite programs. General Education Student learning outcomes: Students will demonstrate competence in using academic technology including finding, evaluating and utilizing appropriate information sources. Students will demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically. Graded assignments and policies: Graded Assignments 32% - Homework/Unit Assessments, 16% - Participation/Discussion, 26% - Quizzes, 26% - Exams, 100% - Total Grading policy A = %, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = 59% and below Major Tests and Quizzes Quizzes, Midterm, Final Exam Classroom Policies and Procedures

3 A. General Information B. Attendance Policy C. Make-up Policy D. Extra-credit Policy E. Final Exam Information F. Academic Honor Code The objective of the academic honor code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in which all students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and recognize the importance of being accountable for one's academic behavior. G. College Statement about grades of 'F' and withdrawal from class o Students may withdraw from a course by processing an add/drop form during regular office hours through the Registration and Records Office at Main Campus or Romeoville Campus, or by phone at Please note the withdrawal dates listed on your bill or student schedule. Every course has its own withdrawal date. Failure to withdraw properly may result in a failing grade of 'F' in the course. o At any time prior to the deadline dates established, an instructor may withdraw a student from class because of poor attendance, poor academic performance or inappropriate academic behavior, such as, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism. H. Intellectual Property Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It is a widely accepted practice to use student work as part of the college's internal self-evaluation, assessment procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning and in promoting programs and recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to be used in this manner, please inform the instructor. I. Student Code of Conduct Each student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as stated in the college catalog. J. Sexual Harassment Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all members respect and trust each other. In a community in which persons respect and trust each other, there is no place for sexual harassment. JJC has a strong policy prohibiting the sexual harassment of one member of the college

4 community by another. See Catalog or Student Handbook. K. Student Support a. Disability Services: Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If you need disability-related accommodations, specialized tutoring, or assistive technology in this class, if you have emergency medical information you wish to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately. Please see me privately after class or at my office. New students should request accommodations and support by scheduling an appointment with the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office, Campus Center 1125, (815) b. Tutoring: c. Counseling and Advising: d. Academic Resources: e. Support Programs and Services: f. Technology Support: g. My Degree Progress: My Degree Progress *is a computerized system to track a student's progress toward graduation. The report indicates every course and places these courses into their appropriate category as a General Education, Major Course, or Elective, according to the degree requirements. This tool is useful for preparing before an advising appointment, for planning, for registering, and for checking that the student is on track for graduation. L. Safety M. College Documentation Styles Course Outline Week/Days Topic or Class Activity Instruction Comments 1 Introductions & Overview 2 Prepare and format characters, paragraphs and pages using Word. 3 Insert objects, create tables, use SmartArt, and merge documents using Word. 4 Prepare workbooks and insert formulas into a worksheet using Excel. 5 Format and enhance worksheets using Excel. 6 Move data within and between workbooks and maintain workbooks using Excel.

5 7 Create charts, insert financial and logical formulas and add visuals using Excel. 8 Midterm Exam Application Assessment 9 Create and manage tables and establish relationships using Access. 10 Design, create and modify queries and tables using Access. 11 Create forms, reports, and labels using Access. 12 Modify, filter, import and export data using Access. 13 Prepare, plan, insert elements and modify presentations using PowerPoint. 14 Using Slide Masters, action buttons, set up shows using PowerPoint. 15 Discussion, practice, Reflection & Review review exercises 16 Final Exam Application Assessment Effective Date: 13-May-13 Signature of Department Chair: CID: 3030