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1 CISCO COLLEGE 101 College Heights CISCO, TX BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS BCIS 1305 Sections 1, 2, 6, 4, 7 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 hours credit) SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTOR: Glennis Boyd OFFICE: Room 31A, Vocational Technical #1 OFFICE PHONE: SCHOOL [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER Business Computer Applications BCIS 1305 (Credit: 3 semester hours) II. TEXTBOOK Computer Concepts & Microsoft Office 2013 by Denise Seguin, Paradigm Publishing, Inc. with Student Resources CD (provided with textbook) Other Requirements: Access to a computer with Windows 7 or Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013 with internet connection SNAP Training and Assessment for MS Office 2013, (snap2013.emcp.com) Windows 7 or 8 Storage media such as a Jump Drive, flash drive, USB drive. Folder with brads for Class Handouts III. COURSE STRUCTURE SECTION CLASS TIME CLASS DAYS ROOM Section 01 8:00 a.m. 9:25 a.m. MW 34 Section 02 9:35 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MW 34 Section 06 11:10 a.m. 12:35 p.m. MW 34 Section 04 11:10 a.m. 12:35 p.m. TR 34 Section 07 1:00 a.m. 2:25 p.m. TR 34

2 IV. 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. V. LEARNING OUTCOMES (ACGM Spring 2014) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (LO1) 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (LO2) 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (LO3) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (LO4) 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (LO5) 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (LO6) 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (LO7) VI. CORE OBJECTIVES This course meets the Core Objectives of Critical Thinking, Communications Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills for the Foundational Component Area of the Institutional Option as approved by Cisco College. BCIS 1305 is foundational course in which students learn basic and intermediate features of the programs in the Microsoft Office Professional 2013 suite as well as the basics of Windows 8, the operating system. It emphasizes the Core Objective of Empirical & Quantitative Skills in the Excel and Access application areas. In Excel the students create worksheets to enter formulas, and functions. Students perform logical test calculations and use goal seek to use what-if analysis for different scenarios. In Access students perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries. The Core Objective of Critical Thinking is demonstrated in the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications. Students are required to complete assignments from the textbook and the web-based portion of the course and make decisions about formatting, style, formulas, and other decisions necessary to have a finished document. Students are required to use written and oral communications in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to meet the Core Objective of Communication Skills. 2

3 VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Pre-requisites: BCIS 1305 does not have any pre-requisites. Computer Lab: Since BCIS 1305 consists of two lecture hours and two lab hours per week with only 3 contact hours per week of class, students are expected to spend 1 hour per week at a computer working on course assignments. Computer labs are located in the library. Attendance policy: Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Instruction.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may require the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For online or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to access the course web site and/or participate in the class for a two-week period, and the professor deems the student to be failing. During a Summer I or II regular face-to-face class, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the third absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For any Minimester or Summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. The student will receive a grade of W for the course if withdrawn before the last day to drop with a W, and an F if withdrawn after the last day to drop with a W. Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absence Policy and Make-up Work: Cisco College recognizes that absences from class may occur due to illness, death, or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a College-sponsored 3

4 activity. (Absences due to participation in a College-sponsored activity must be authorized by the appropriate administrator.) When absences occur due to the above, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the instructor may require the work to be made up within two weeks. Assignments will not be accepted after the due date. The final exam will be substituted for ONLY one missed exam or lowest exam grade. VIII. COURSE ASSESSMENT Grading Policy: The final semester letter grade will be based on the following range: A B C D Below 60 F COURSE EVALUATION Class assignments (Textbook and SNAP) 15% Exams: 70% Concepts Exam Part I Chapters 1-7 and Part II Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 15 Word Exam Part II Chapters 6 and 7 Excel Exam Part II Chapters 8 and 9 PowerPoint Exam Part II Chapters 10 and 11 Access Exam Part II Chapters 12 and 13 Integration Exam Part II Chapter 14 Final Exam 15% Grades are reported for specific assignments in SNAP and Canvas. The gradebooks in SNAP and Canvas are not combined, and therefore, do not represent a cumulative grade. Grades are combined in the professor s gradebook. Pre- & Post-Tests: A department pre-test will be given on the first day of class. The pre-test will not count toward a student s grade in the course. A department post-test will be given as part of the final exam at the end of the course and will count 25% of the final exam grade. Items on the pre- and post-test are designed to measure the Course Goals and Objectives, Course Level Outcomes, and Core Objectives of the Core Curriculum at the program level. 4

5 IX. COURSE TEXTBOOK OUTLINE The course covers the following chapters and sections of the text: Part I COMPUTER CONCEPTS Part I-Chapter 1: Living in a Digital World (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 1.1 Personal Computers Topic 1.2 Mobile Devices, Wearable Computers, and Embedded Computers Topic 1.3 Computers for Connection Multiple Users and Specialized Processing Topic 1.4 Computer Innovations and Converging Technologies Topic 1.5 Information Technology and Information Processing Cycle Topic 1.6 Cloud Computing Topic 1.7 Green Computing Topic 1.8 Computers and Your Health Part I-Chapter 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 2.1 Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Topic 2.3 Popular Web Browsers Topic 2.4 Understanding Internet and Web Addresses and Navigation Web Pages Topic 2.5 Searching the Web Topic 2.6 Evaluation Web Content Topic 2.7 Popular Web Plug-ins and Players for Multimedia Content Topic 2.8 E-Commerce, Messaging, and Internet Telephone and Conferencing Options Part I-Chapter 3: Computer Hardware (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 3.1 The System Unit Topic 3.2 Input Devices Topic 3.3 Output Devices Topic 3.4 Network Adapters Topic 3.5 Digital Data Topic 3.6 Storage Options Part I-Chapter 4: The Operating System and Utility Programs (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project), (LO5) 1 Week Topic 4.1 Introduction to the Operating System (OS) and the OS Functions Topic 4.2 Popular Operating Systems for Computer Systems Topic 4.3 Popular Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Topic 4.4 Embedded Operating Systems and Cloud Operating Systems Topic 4.5 Utilities in Your OS Package for Maintaining System Performance Topic 4.6 Using Operating System Tools to Troubleshoot Computer Problems Part I-Chapter 5 Application Software (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 5.1 Productivity Applications for the Workplace Topic 5.2 Other Workplace-Oriented Productivity Applications Topic 5.3 Applications for Working with Graphics, Multimedia, and the Web Topic 5.4 Software Applications for Personal Use Topic 5.5 Cloud and Open Source Applications 5

6 Topic 5.6 Acquiring, Installing, Uninstalling, and Upgrading Software Topic 5.7 Mobile Apps Part I-Chapter 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) 1 Week Topic 6.1 Social networking Topic 6.2 Social Bookmarking Topic 6.3 Sharing Media Topic 6.4 Blogging Topic 6.5 Wikis for User-Generated Content Topic 6.6 Social Media Strategies in Business Part I-Chapter 7: Computer Security and Privacy (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 7.1 Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use of Computer Resources Topic 7.2 Botnets and Denial of Service Attacks Topic 7.3 Malware Infections Topic 7.4 Phishing, Pharming, and Clickjacking Threats Topic 7.5 Information Privacy Topic 7.6 Mobile Device Security Part II COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 Part II-Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files (LO3) Topic 1.1 Using Touch, Mouse, and Keyboard Input to Navigate Windows 8 Topic 1.2 Starting Windows 8 and Exploring Apps Topic 1.3 Revealing the Charms Bar, Searching for an App and Closing Apps Topic 1.4 Locking the Screen, Signing Out, and Shutting Down Windows 8 Topic 1.5 Customizing the Start Screen Topic 1.6 Personalizing the Start and Lock Screens Topic 1.7 Using the Desktop Topic 1.8 Browsing Files and File Explorer Topic 1.9 Creating Folders and Copying Files and Folders Topic 1.10 Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders, and Ejecting a USB Flash Drive Topic 1.11 Finding Help in Windows Part II-Chapter 2: Navigating and Searching the Web (LO4) Topic 2.1 Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Navigating the Web Using Internet Explorer 10 Topic 2.3 Navigating the Web Using Google Chrome Topic 2.4 Navigating the Web Using Mozilla Firefox Topic 2.5 Searching for Information and Printing Web Pages Topic 2.6 Downloading Content from a Web Page Part II-Chapter 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials (LO4) Topic 3.1 Starting and Switching Programs, Starting a New Presentation, and Exploring the Ribbon Interface Topic 3.2 Using the Backstage View to Manage Documents Topic 3.3 Customizing and Using the Quick Access Toolbar 6

7 Topic 3.4 Selecting Text or Objects, Using the Ribbon and Mini Toolbar, and Selecting Options in Dialog Boxes Topic 3.5 Using the Office Clipboard Topic 3.6 Finding Help in an Office Program Topic 3.7 Using SkyDrive for Storage, Scrolling in Documents, and Using Undo Topic 3.8 Changing Display Options Part II-Chapter 4: Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote (Optional) Part II-Chapter 5: Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook (Optional) Part II-Chapter 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word (LO4) Topic 6.1 Creating and Editing a New Document Topic 6.2 Inserting Symbols and Completing a Spelling and Grammar Check Topic 6.3 Finding and Replacing Text Topic 6.4 Moving Text and Inserting Bullets and Numbering Topic 6.5 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Alignment Options Topic 6.6 Indenting Text and Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing Topic 6.7 formatting Using Styles Topic 6.8 Creating a New Document from a Template Part II- Chapter 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features (LO4) Topic 7.1 Inserting, Editing, and Labeling Images in a Document Topic 7.2 Adding Borders and Shading and Inserting a Text Box Topic 7.3 Inserting a Table Topic 7.4 Formatting and Modifying a Table Topic 7.5 Changing Page Layout Options Topic 7.6 Formatting a Research Paper with a Header and Page Numbers Topic 7.7 Inserting and Editing Citations Topic 7.8 Creating a Works Cited Page and Using Word Views Topic 7.9 Inserting and Replying to Comments Topic 7.10 Creating a Resume and Cover Letter from Templates Part II-Chapter 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel (LO4) Topic 8.1 Creating and Editing a New Worksheet Topic 8.2 Formatting Cells Topic 8.3 Adjusting Column Width and Row Height, and Changing Alignment Topic 8.4 Entering or Copying Data with the Fill Command and Using AutoSum Topic 8.5 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns Topic 8.6 Sorting and Applying Cell Styles Topic 8.7 Changing Orientation and Scaling and Displaying Cell Formulas Topic 8.8 Inserting and Renaming a Worksheet, Copying Cells, and Indenting Cells Topic 8.9 Using Go To, Freezing Panes, and Shading, Wrapping, and Rotating Cell Entries Part II-Chapter 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel (LO4) Topic 9.1 using Absolute Addressing and Range Names in Formulas Topic 9.2 Entering Formulas Using Statistical Functions Topic 9.3 Entering, Formatting, and Calculating Dates Topic 9.4 Using the IF Function Topic 9.5 Using the PMT Function Topic 9.6 Creating and Modifying a Pie Chart 7

8 Topic 9.7 Creating and Modifying a Column Chart Topic 9.8 Creating and Modifying a Line Chart Topic 9.9 Using Page Layout View, Adding a Header, and Changing Margins Topic 9.10 Creating and Modifying Sparklines and Inserting Comments Topic 9.11 Working with Tables Part II-Chapter 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Presentation Using PowerPoint (LO4) Topic 10.1 Creating a New Presentation and Inserting Slides Topic 10.2 Changing the Theme and Inserting and Modifying a Table Topic 10.3 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Options Topic 10.4 Selecting, Resizing, Aligning, and Moving Placeholders Topic 10.5 Using Slide Sorter View and Moving, Duplicating, and Deleting Slides Topic 10.6 Modifying the Slide Master Topic 10.7 Adding Notes and Comments Topic 10.8 Displaying a Slide Show Topic 10.9 Preparing Audience Handouts and Speaker Notes Part II-Chapter 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects (LO4) Topic 11.1 Inserting Graphics from Clip Art and Picture Collections Topic 11.2 Inserting a SmartArt Graphic Topic 11.3 Converting Text to SmartArt and Inserting WordArt Topic 11.4 Creating a Chart on a Slide Topic 11.5 Drawing Shapes and Adding Text Boxes Topic 11.6 Adding Video to a Presentation Topic 11.7 Adding Sound to a Presentation Topic 11.8 Adding Transitions and Animation Effects to a Slide Show Topic 11.9 Set Up a Self-Running Presentation Part II-Chapter 12: Using and Querying an Access Database (LO4) Topic 12.1 Understanding Database Objects and Terminology Topic 12.2 Adding Records Using a Datasheet Topic 12.3 Editing and Deleting Records in a Datasheet Topic 12.4 Adding, Editing, and Deleting Records in a Form Topic 12.5 Finding and Replacing Date and Adjusting Column Widths Topic 12.6 Sorting and Filtering Records Topic 12.7 Creating a Query Using the Simple Query Wizard Topic 12.8 Creating a Query Using Design View Topic 12.9 Entering Criteria to Select Records in a Query Topic Entering Multiple Criteria to Select Records and Sorting A Query Topic Creating A Calculated Field in a Query and Previewing a Datasheet Part II- Chapter 13: Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access (LO4) Topic 13.1 Creating a New Database File and Understanding Table Design Guidelines Topic 13.2 Creating a New Table Topic 13.3 Creating a New Table in Design View and Assigning a Primary Key Topic 13.4 Adding fields to an Existing Table Topic 13.5 Modifying Field Properties in Design View Topic 13.6 Creating a Lookup List Topic 13.7 Displaying and Editing a Relationship 8

9 Topic 13.8 Creating and Editing a Form Topic 13.9 Creating, Editing, and Viewing a Report Topic Compacting, Repairing, and Backing Up a Database Part II-Chapter 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components (LO7) Topic 14.1 Importing Excel Worksheet Data into Access Topic 14.2 Exporting an Access Query to Excel Topic 14.3 Embedding an Excel Chart into a Word Document Topic 14.4 Embedding Excel Data into and Editing the Data in a PowerPoint Presentation Topic 14.5 Linking an Excel Chart with a Presentation and Updating Links Part II-Chapter 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies (LO6) 1 Week Topic 15.1 Creating a Document Using Microsoft Word Web App Topic 15.2 Creating a Worksheet Using Microsoft Excel Web App Topic 15.3 Creating a Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic15.4 Editing a Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic 15.5 Downloading and Uploading files from and to SkyDrive Topic 15.6 Sharing a File on SkyDrive Topic 15.7 Creating a Document Using Google Docs Final Exam Schedule Mrs. Boyd Spring MW 8 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m MW 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m MW 11:10 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m TR 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m TR 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, 1-3 p.m. 9

10 X. COURSE SCHEDULE The class meets for two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. This is a tentative Schedule. Week 1 Jan Week 2 Jan Week 3 Feb 2-6 Week 4 Feb 9-13 Week 5 Feb Week 6 Feb23-27 Week 7 Mar 2-6 Week 8 Mar 9-13 Week 9 Mar Week 10 Mar Week 11 Mar 30- Apr 3 Week 12 Apr 6-10 Week 13 Apr Week 14 Apr Week 15 Apr 27- May 1 Week 16 Introduction to Class, and registration to web-based account (SNAP), and pretest. Part I Chapter 1 (Living in a Digital World) and Part I Chapter 3 (Computer Hardware) Part I Chapter 2 (Exploring the World Using the Internet) and Part 2 Chapter 2 (Navigating and Searching the Web Part I Chapter 4 (The Operating System and Utility Programs) and Part II Chapter 1 ( Using Windows 8 and Managing Files) Part I Chapter 5 (Application Software) and Part II Chapter 3 (Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials) Part I Chapter 6 (Using social Media to Connect and Communicate), Chapter 7 (computer Security and Privacy), and Part II Chapter 15 (Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies) 1 st Major Exam (Concepts Part I Chapters 1-7 and Part II Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 15). Part II Chapter 6(Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word) Part II Chapter 6(Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word) and Chapter 7 (Enhancing a document with Special Features) SPRING BREAK Part II Chapter 7 (Enhancing a document with Special Features) and Word Major Exam Part II Chapter 8 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel) Part II Chapter 9 (Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel) Excel Major Exam and Part II Chapter 10 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using PowerPoint) Part II Chapter 10 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using PowerPoint) and Chapter 11 (Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects) April 17 Last Day to Drop with a W. PowerPoint Major Exam and Part II Chapter 12 (Using and Querying an Access Database) Part II Chapter 13 (Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access) and Access Major Exam Part II Chapter 14 (Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access 10

11 May 4-8 Week 17 May Components) and Integration Major Exam Final Exams (See Cisco College Final Exam Schedule for Specific Exam Date and Time) XI. SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS All course syllabi must contain the following statements from the Faculty Handbook: Course Content. College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity. It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. (If caught cheating in my class, first offense, you will be dropped from the class.) Student Conduct. Students are expected to take responsibility in helping to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from the time spent in class, students are prohibited from using cell phones or beepers or IPods, making offensive remarks, reading material not related to class, sleeping, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. A more detailed list of inappropriate behaviors is found in the current student handbook. Student Technology Use in Classroom Policy. Option 1: Students should silence all communication devices, which include but are not limited to phones, pagers, recorders, palm devices, and laptops. No communications devices should be visible on desks during class unless otherwise directed by the instructor as part of a class activity or approved by the instructor for note-taking. An exception to this policy may occur due to college-wide emergency notification. If a pressing situation requires communication during class, notify the instructor before class begins, sit near the door and quietly exit the classroom before answering any communication. In testing situations, use of any communications, electronic, or data storage device for a reason other than college emergencies or a use specified by the instructor, may lead to a charge of academic dishonesty. Changes to the Syllabus. The schedule and procedures in the syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students with Special Needs. Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. 11

12 CISCO COLLEGE 101 College Heights CISCO, TX BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 717 East Industrial Blvd Abilene, TX BCIS 1305 Sections.56,.57,.59,.03, 09 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 hours credit) SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTOR: Tianay Bralley OFFICE: Room 32A, Vocational Technical #1-Cisco; Room 148-Abilene OFFICE PHONE: (Office) Cisco SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. (Abilene Room 148) Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Cisco) I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER Business Computer Applications BCIS 1305 (Credit: 3 semester hours) II. III. TEXTBOOK Computer Concepts & Microsoft Office 2013 by Denise Seguin, Paradigm Publishing, Inc. with Student Resources CD (provided with textbook) Other Requirements: Access to a Computer with Windows 7 OR Windows 8, Microsoft Office 2013, and Internet connection. SNAP Training and Assessment for MS Office 2013, (snap2013.emcp.com) Storage media such as a Jump Drive, flash drive, USB drive. Folder with brads for Class Handouts COURSE STRUCTURE SECTION CLASS TIME CLASS DAYS ROOM Section 56 9:35 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MW 148 Section 57 11:10 a.m. 12:35 p.m. MW 148 Section 59 1:00 a.m. 2:25 p.m. MW 148 Section 03 8:00 a.m. 9:25 a.m. TR 34 Section 09 9:35 a.m. 11:00 a.m. TR 34

13 IV. 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. V. LEARNING OUTCOMES (ACGM Spring 2014) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (LO1) 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (LO2) 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (LO3) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (LO4) 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (LO5) 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (LO6) 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (LO7) VI. CORE OBJECTIVES This course meets the Core Objectives of Critical Thinking, Communications Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills for the Foundational Component Area of the Institutional Option as approved by Cisco College. BCIS 1305 is foundational course in which students learn basic and intermediate features of the programs in the Microsoft Office Professional 2013 suite as well as the basics of Windows 8, the operating system. It emphasizes the Core Objective of Empirical & Quantitative Skills in the Excel and Access application areas. In Excel the students create worksheets to enter formulas, and functions. Students perform logical test calculations and use goal seek to use what-if analysis for different scenarios. In Access students perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries. The Core Objective of Critical Thinking is demonstrated in the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications. Students are required to complete assignments from the textbook and the web-based portion of the course and make decisions about formatting, style, formulas, and other decisions necessary to have a finished document. Students are required to use written and oral communications in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to meet the Core Objective of Communication Skills. 2

14 VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Pre-requisites: BCIS 1305 does not have any pre-requisites. Computer Lab: Since BCIS 1305 consists of two lecture hours and two lab hours per week with only 3 contact hours per week of class, students are expected to spend 1 hour per week at a computer working on course assignments. Computer labs are located in the library in Cisco and Room 157 in Abilene. Attendance policy: Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Instruction.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may require the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For online or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to access the course web site and/or participate in the class for a two-week period, and the professor deems the student to be failing. During a Summer I or II regular face-to-face class, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the third absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For any Minimester or Summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. The student will receive a grade of W for the course if withdrawn before the last day to drop with a W, and an F if withdrawn after the last day to drop with a W. Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absence Policy and Make-up Work: Cisco College recognizes that absences from class may occur due to illness, death, or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a College-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a College-sponsored activity must be authorized by the appropriate administrator.) When absences occur due to the above, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the instructor may require the work to be made up within two weeks. 3

15 Assignments will not be accepted after the due date. The final exam will be substituted for ONLY one missed exam or lowest exam grade. VIII. COURSE ASSESSMENT Grading Policy: The final semester letter grade will be based on the following range: A B C D Below 60 F COURSE EVALUATION Class assignments (Textbook and SNAP) 15% Exams: 70% Concepts Exam Part I Chapters 1-7 and Part II Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 15 Word Exam Part II Chapters 6 and 7 Excel Exam Part II Chapters 8 and 9 PowerPoint Exam Part II Chapters 10 and 11 Access Exam Part II Chapters 12 and 13 Integration Exam Part II Chapter 14 Final Exam 15% Individual grades are reported for specific assignments in SNAP and Canvas. The gradebook in SNAP and Canvas are not combined and therefore do not represent a cumulative grade. Grade are combined in the professor s gradebook. Pre- & Post-Tests: A department pre-test will be given on the first day of class. The pre-test will not count toward a student s grade in the course. A department post-test will be given as part of the final exam at the end of the course and will count 25% of the final exam grade. Items on the pre- and post-test are designed to measure the Course Goals and Objectives, Course Level Outcomes, and Core Objectives of the Core Curriculum at the program level. IX. COURSE TEXTBOOK OUTLINE The course covers the following chapters and sections of the text: Part I COMPUTER CONCEPTS Part I-Chapter 1: Living in a Digital World (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 1.1 Personal Computers Topic 1.2 Mobile Devices, Wearable Computers, and Embedded Computers Topic 1.3 Computers for Connection Multiple Users and Specialized Processing 4

16 Topic 1.4 Computer Innovations and Converging Technologies Topic 1.5 Information Technology and Information Processing Cycle Topic 1.6 Cloud Computing Topic 1.7 Green Computing Topic 1.8 Computers and Your Health Part I-Chapter 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 2.1 Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Topic 2.3 Popular Web Browsers Topic 2.4 Understanding Internet and Web Addresses and Navigation Web Pages Topic 2.5 Searching the Web Topic 2.6 Evaluation Web Content Topic 2.7 Popular Web Plug-ins and Players for Multimedia Content Topic 2.8 E-Commerce, Messaging, and Internet Telephone and Conferencing Options Part I-Chapter 3: Computer Hardware (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 3.1 The System Unit Topic 3.2 Input Devices Topic 3.3 Output Devices Topic 3.4 Network Adapters Topic 3.5 Digital Data Topic 3.6 Storage Options Part I-Chapter 4: The Operating System and Utility Programs (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project), (LO5) 1 Week Topic 4.1 Introduction to the Operating System (OS) and the OS Functions Topic 4.2 Popular Operating Systems for Computer Systems Topic 4.3 Popular Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Topic 4.4 Embedded Operating Systems and Cloud Operating Systems Topic 4.5 Utilities in Your OS Package for Maintaining System Performance Topic 4.6 Using Operating System Tools to Troubleshoot Computer Problems Part I-Chapter 5 Application Software (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 5.1 Productivity Applications for the Workplace Topic 5.2 Other Workplace-Oriented Productivity Applications Topic 5.3 Applications for Working with Graphics, Multimedia, and the Web Topic 5.4 Software Applications for Personal Use Topic 5.5 Cloud and Open Source Applications Topic 5.6 Acquiring, Installing, Uninstalling, and Upgrading Software Topic 5.7 Mobile Apps Part I-Chapter 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) 1 Week Topic 6.1 Social networking Topic 6.2 Social Bookmarking Topic 6.3 Sharing Media Topic 6.4 Blogging Topic 6.5 Wikis for User-Generated Content Topic 6.6 Social Media Strategies in Business Part I-Chapter 7: Computer Security and Privacy (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 7.1 Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use of Computer Resources Topic 7.2 Botnets and Denial of Service Attacks Topic 7.3 Malware Infections 5

17 Topic 7.4 Phishing, Pharming, and Clickjacking Threats Topic 7.5 Information Privacy Topic 7.6 Mobile Device Security Part II COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 Part II-Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files (LO3) Topic 1.1 Using Touch, Mouse, and Keyboard Input to Navigate Windows 8 Topic 1.2 Starting Windows 8 and Exploring Apps Topic 1.3 Revealing the Charms Bar, Searching for an App and Closing Apps Topic 1.4 Locking the Screen, Signing Out, and Shutting Down Windows 8 Topic 1.5 Customizing the Start Screen Topic 1.6 Personalizing the Start and Lock Screens Topic 1.7 Using the Desktop Topic 1.8 Browsing Files and File Explorer Topic 1.9 Creating Folders and Copying Files and Folders Topic 1.10 Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders, and Ejecting a USB Flash Drive Topic 1.11 Finding Help in Windows Part II-Chapter 2: Navigating and Searching the Web (LO4) Topic 2.1 Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Navigating the Web Using Internet Explorer 10 Topic 2.3 Navigating the Web Using Google Chrome Topic 2.4 Navigating the Web Using Mozilla Firefox Topic 2.5 Searching for Information and Printing Web Pages Topic 2.6 Downloading Content from a Web Page Part II-Chapter 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials (LO4) Topic 3.1 Starting and Switching Programs, Starting a New Presentation, and Exploring the Ribbon Interface Topic 3.2 Using the Backstage View to Manage Documents Topic 3.3 Customizing and Using the Quick Access Toolbar Topic 3.4 Selecting Text or Objects, Using the Ribbon and Mini Toolbar, and Selecting Options in Dialog Boxes Topic 3.5 Using the Office Clipboard Topic 3.6 Finding Help in an Office Program Topic 3.7 Using SkyDrive for Storage, Scrolling in Documents, and Using Undo Topic 3.8 Changing Display Options Part II-Chapter 4: Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote (Optional) Part II-Chapter 5: Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook (Optional) Part II-Chapter 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word (LO4) Topic 6.1 Creating and Editing a New Document Topic 6.2 Inserting Symbols and Completing a Spelling and Grammar Check Topic 6.3 Finding and Replacing Text Topic 6.4 Moving Text and Inserting Bullets and Numbering Topic 6.5 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Alignment Options Topic 6.6 Indenting Text and Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing Topic 6.7 formatting Using Styles Topic 6.8 Creating a New Document from a Template Part II- Chapter 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features (LO4) Topic 7.1 Inserting, Editing, and Labeling Images in a Document 6

18 Topic 7.2 Adding Borders and Shading and Inserting a Text Box Topic 7.3 Inserting a Table Topic 7.4 Formatting and Modifying a Table Topic 7.5 Changing Page Layout Options Topic 7.6 Formatting a Research Paper with a Header and Page Numbers Topic 7.7 Inserting and Editing Citations Topic 7.8 Creating a Works Cited Page and Using Word Views Topic 7.9 Inserting and Replying to Comments Topic 7.10 Creating a Resume and Cover Letter from Templates Part II-Chapter 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel (LO4) Topic 8.1 Creating and Editing a New Worksheet Topic 8.2 Formatting Cells Topic 8.3 Adjusting Column Width and Row Height, and Changing Alignment Topic 8.4 Entering or Copying Data with the Fill Command and Using AutoSum Topic 8.5 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns Topic 8.6 Sorting and Applying Cell Styles Topic 8.7 Changing Orientation and Scaling and Displaying Cell Formulas Topic 8.8 Inserting and Renaming a Worksheet, Copying Cells, and Indenting Cells Topic 8.9 Using Go To, Freezing Panes, and Shading, Wrapping, and Rotating Cell Entries Part II-Chapter 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel (LO4) Topic 9.1 using Absolute Addressing and Range Names in Formulas Topic 9.2 Entering Formulas Using Statistical Functions Topic 9.3 Entering, Formatting, and Calculating Dates Topic 9.4 Using the IF Function Topic 9.5 Using the PMT Function Topic 9.6 Creating and Modifying a Pie Chart Topic 9.7 Creating and Modifying a Column Chart Topic 9.8 Creating and Modifying a Line Chart Topic 9.9 Using Page Layout View, Adding a Header, and Changing Margins Topic 9.10 Creating and Modifying Sparklines and Inserting Comments Topic 9.11 Working with Tables Part II-Chapter 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Presentation Using PowerPoint (LO4) Topic 10.1 Creating a New Presentation and Inserting Slides Topic 10.2 Changing the Theme and Inserting and Modifying a Table Topic 10.3 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Options Topic 10.4 Selecting, Resizing, Aligning, and Moving Placeholders Topic 10.5 Using Slide Sorter View and Moving, Duplicating, and Deleting Slides Topic 10.6 Modifying the Slide Master Topic 10.7 Adding Notes and Comments Topic 10.8 Displaying a Slide Show Topic 10.9 Preparing Audience Handouts and Speaker Notes Part II-Chapter 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects (LO4) Topic 11.1 Inserting Graphics from Clip Art and Picture Collections Topic 11.2 Inserting a SmartArt Graphic Topic 11.3 Converting Text to SmartArt and Inserting WordArt Topic 11.4 Creating a Chart on a Slide Topic 11.5 Drawing Shapes and Adding Text Boxes Topic 11.6 Adding Video to a Presentation Topic 11.7 Adding Sound to a Presentation 7

19 Topic 11.8 Adding Transitions and Animation Effects to a Slide Show Topic 11.9 Set Up a Self-Running Presentation Part II-Chapter 12: Using and Querying an Access Database (LO4) Topic 12.1 Understanding Database Objects and Terminology Topic 12.2 Adding Records Using a Datasheet Topic 12.3 Editing and Deleting Records in a Datasheet Topic 12.4 Adding, Editing, and Deleting Records in a Form Topic 12.5 Finding and Replacing Date and Adjusting Column Widths Topic 12.6 Sorting and Filtering Records Topic 12.7 Creating a Query Using the Simple Query Wizard Topic 12.8 Creating a Query Using Design View Topic 12.9 Entering Criteria to Select Records in a Query Topic Entering Multiple Criteria to Select Records and Sorting A Query Topic Creating A Calculated Field in a Query and Previewing a Datasheet Part II- Chapter 13: Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access (LO4) Topic 13.1 Creating a New Database File and Understanding Table Design Guidelines Topic 13.2 Creating a New Table Topic 13.3 Creating a New Table in Design View and Assigning a Primary Key Topic 13.4 Adding fields to an Existing Table Topic 13.5 Modifying Field Properties in Design View Topic 13.6 Creating a Lookup List Topic 13.7 Displaying and Editing a Relationship Topic 13.8 Creating and Editing a Form Topic 13.9 Creating, Editing, and Viewing a Report Topic Compacting, Repairing, and Backing Up a Database Part II-Chapter 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components (LO7) Topic 14.1 Importing Excel Worksheet Data into Access Topic 14.2 Exporting an Access Query to Excel Topic 14.3 Embedding an Excel Chart into a Word Document Topic 14.4 Embedding Excel Data into and Editing the Data in a PowerPoint Presentation Topic 14.5 Linking an Excel Chart with a Presentation and Updating Links Part II-Chapter 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies (LO6) 1 Week Topic 15.1 Creating a Document Using Microsoft Word Web App Topic 15.2 Creating a Worksheet Using Microsoft Excel Web App Topic 15.3 Creating a Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic15.4 Editing a Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic 15.5 Downloading and Uploading files from and to SkyDrive Topic 15.6 Sharing a File on SkyDrive Topic 15.7 Creating a Document Using Google Docs Final Exam Schedule Mrs. Bralley Spring MW 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m MW 11:10 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m MW 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m TR 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m TR 9:35 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 8

20 X. COURSE SCHEDULE The class meets for two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. This is a tentative Schedule. Week 1 Jan Week 2 Jan Week 3 Feb 2-6 Week 4 Feb 9-13 Week 5 Feb Week 6 Feb23-27 Week 7 Mar 2-6 Week 8 Mar 9-13 Week 9 Mar Week 10 Mar Week 11 Mar 30- Apr 3 Week 12 Apr 6-10 Week 13 Apr Week 14 Apr Week 15 Apr 27- May 1 Week 16 May 4-8 Week 17 May Introduction to Class, and registration to web-based account (SNAP), and pretest. Part I Chapter 1 (Living in a Digital World) and Part I Chapter 3 (Computer Hardware) Part I Chapter 2 (Exploring the World Using the Internet) and Part 2 Chapter 2 (Navigating and Searching the Web Part I Chapter 4 (The Operating System and Utility Programs) and Part II Chapter 1 ( Using Windows 8 and Managing Files) Part I Chapter 5 (Application Software) and Part II Chapter 3 (Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials) Part I Chapter 6 (Using social Media to Connect and Communicate), Chapter 7 (computer Security and Privacy), and Part II Chapter 15 (Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies) 1 st Major Exam (Concepts Part I Chapters 1-7 and Part II Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 15). Part II Chapter 6(Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word) Part II Chapter 6(Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word) and Chapter 7 (Enhancing a document with Special Features) SPRING BREAK Part II Chapter 7 (Enhancing a document with Special Features) and Word Major Exam Part II Chapter 8 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel) Part II Chapter 9 (Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel) Excel Major Exam and Part II Chapter 10 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using PowerPoint) Part II Chapter 10 (Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using PowerPoint) and Chapter 11 (Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects) April 17 Last Day to Drop with a W. PowerPoint Major Exam and Part II Chapter 12 (Using and Querying an Access Database) Part II Chapter 13 (Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access) and Access Major Exam Part II Chapter 14 (Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components) and Integration Major Exam Final Exams (See Cisco College Final Exam Schedule for Specific Exam Date and Time) 9

21 XI. SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS All course syllabi must contain the following statements from the Faculty Handbook: Course Content. College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity. It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. (If caught cheating in my class, first offense, you will be dropped from the class.) Student Conduct. Students are expected to take responsibility in helping to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from the time spent in class, students are prohibited from using cell phones or beepers or IPods, making offensive remarks, reading material not related to class, sleeping, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. A more detailed list of inappropriate behaviors is found in the current student handbook. Student Technology Use in Classroom Policy. Option 1: Students should silence all communication devices, which include but are not limited to phones, pagers, recorders, palm devices, and laptops. No communications devices should be visible on desks during class unless otherwise directed by the instructor as part of a class activity or approved by the instructor for note-taking. An exception to this policy may occur due to college-wide emergency notification. If a pressing situation requires communication during class, notify the instructor before class begins, sit near the door and quietly exit the classroom before answering any communication. In testing situations, use of any communications, electronic, or data storage device for a reason other than college emergencies or a use specified by the instructor, may lead to a charge of academic dishonesty. Changes to the Syllabus. The schedule and procedures in the syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students with Special Needs. Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. 10

22 CISCO COLLEGE Computer Business Applications BCIS 1305.E1 Online Spring 2015 Michael Hitt Instructor Contact Information (Canvas program preferred) Canvas: (Course syllabus, assignments, messages, etc.) Office: Not available on campus during semester Phone: Not available by phone Communications to the instructor for this course will be through Canvas only. No other sites will be monitored. To get a prompt response, please use Canvas. All your questions can be answered by contacting the instructor thru the Canvas s message feature. Course messages are like most programs. I will not be available on campus to answer questions and I do not have a phone on campus or off campus that I can be reached. Textbook Computer Concepts & Micosoft Office 2013 by Denise Seguin, Paradigm Publishing. (SNAP is packaged with the text if purchased from Cisco College bookstore. You must have SNAP to take exams and complete assignments. Other Requirements: Storage media such as a Jump drive, Flash drive, USB drive. (use as backup for your assignments) SNAP Training and Assessment account for MS Office 2013, SNAP2013 is packaged with textbook if purchased from Cisco College bookstore. SNAP is required for the course. SNAP Enrollment Key is the text: woken-flips. Reliable computer with internet access (DSL recommended). A reliable Windows based computer with Windows 7, or 8. Sorry, Mac s are not adequate for the course. Office 365 University (for Windows PC based computers) is required for course. (Make sure it includes Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). It is available by download from Microsoft.com or purchased elsewhere for college students at a reasonable cost of about $99. You may already have the software installed that is needed (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Check to see if it has Access. Versions of Office like 2010 or earlier will not work adequately for this course. Check out the hardware and browser requirements for Canvas and SNAP at their respective websites to see if your computer is supported. 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. Two lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours.

23 Course Structure Online Class Learning Outcomes (ACGM Spring 2014) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (LO1) 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (LO2) 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (LO3) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (LO4) 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (LO5) 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (LO6) 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (LO7) CORE OBJECTIVES This course meets the Core Objectives of Critical Thinking, Communications Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills for the Foundational Component Area of the Institutional Option as approved by Cisco College. BCIS 1305 is foundational course in which students learn basic and intermediate features of the programs in the Microsoft Office suite as well as the basics of Windows 8, the operating system. It emphasizes the Core Objective of Empirical & Quantitative Skills in the Excel and Access application areas. In Excel the students create worksheets to enter formulas, and functions. Students perform logical test calculations and use goal seek to use what-if analysis for different scenarios. In Access students perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries. The Core Objective of Critical Thinking is demonstrated in the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications. Students are required to complete assignments from the textbook and the web-based portion of the course and make decisions about formatting, style, formulas, and other decisions necessary to have a finished document. Students are required to use written and oral communications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and to meet the Core Objective of Communication Skills. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Pre-requisites: BCIS 1305 does not have any pre-requisites. 2

24 Online Attendance Policy Online presence includes but is not limited to completing textbook chapter labs, completing SNAP assignments, and discussions assignments, reading and studying the text material, taking major exams and the final at the scheduled times, and following instructions. Students must login to Canvas each day to check for assignment and exam due dates and messages about the course. A student that fails to have a Canvas and SNAP 2013 online presence for more than two (2) weeks will be dropped! Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. The student will receive a grade of W for the course if withdrawn before the last day to drop with a W, and an F if withdrawn after the last day to drop with a W. Last day to drop class with a W for the spring 2015 semester will be Friday, April 17 by 2:00 pm. COURSE ASSESSMENT Grading Policy: The final semester letter grade will be based on the following range: A B C D Below 60 F COURSE EVALUATION Textbook, SNAP, and discussion Assignments (see Canvas for posted assignments) 15% Major Exams: 70% Part I Computer Concepts Computer Concepts Exam I (Chapters 1-7) Part II Computer Applications with Microsoft Office 2013 Computer Applications Exam II (Chapters 1, 2, & 3) Word Exam III (Chapters 6 & 7) Excel Exam IV (Chapters 8 & 9) PowerPoint Exam V (Chapters 10 & 11) Access Exam VI (Chapters 12 & 13) Final Exam 15% Pre- & Post-Test A department pre-test will be given on the first day of class. The pre-test will not count toward student s grade in the course. A department post-test will be given as part of the final exam at the end of the course and will count 25% of the final exam grade. Items on the pre- and post-test are 3

25 Student Contributions designed to measure the Course Goals and Objectives, Course Level Outcomes, and Core objectives of the Core Curriculum at the program level. Since this is an online class, it is the responsibility of the student to check Canvas and SNAP daily for important information and instructions from the instructor, to take major exams at the scheduled times, and complete textbook, SNAP, discussion assignments on time. Since there are no formal class-meetings, students must be very self-disciplined and spend time on the course each day. Expect to spend 6 hours or more per week reading and studying the textbook material, completing textbook and SNAP assignments, responding to the instructor s messages, and preparing for major exams and the final. It is of the utmost importance that students stay current with their assignments and turn them in on time. DON T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS!!!!! Spend Time On The Course Each Day!!! COURSE TEXTBOOK OUTLINE The course covers the following chapters and sections of the text: Part I COMPUTER CONCEPTS Part I-Chapter 1: Living in a Digital World (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) k Topic 1.1 Personal Computers Topic 1.2 Mobile Devices, Wearable Computers, and Embedded Computers Topic 1.3 Computers for Connection Multiple Users and Specialized Processing Topic 1.4 Computer Innovations and Converging Technologies Topic 1.5 Information Technology and Information Processing Cycle Topic 1.6 Cloud Computing Topic 1.7 Green Computing Topic 1.8 Computers and Your Health Part I-Chapter 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 2.1 Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Topic 2.3 Popular Web Browsers Topic 2.4 Understanding Internet and Web Addresses and Navigation Web Pages Topic 2.5 Searching the Web Topic 2.6 Evaluation Web Content Topic 2.7 Popular Web Plug-ins and Players for Multimedia Content Topic 2.8 E-Commerce, Messaging, and Internet Telephone and Conferencing Options Part I-Chapter 3: Computer Hardware (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 3.1 The System Unit Topic 3.2 Input Devices Topic 3.3 Output Devices Topic 3.4 Network Adapters Topic 3.5 Digital Data Topic 3.6 Storage Options Part I-Chapter 4: The Operating System and Utility Programs (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 4.1 Introduction to the Operating System (OS) and the OS Functions Topic 4.2 Popular Operating Systems for Computer Systems Topic 4.3 Popular Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Topic 4.4 Embedded Operating Systems and Cloud Operating Systems 4

26 Topic 4.5 Utilities in Your OS Package for Maintaining System Performance Topic 4.6 Using Operating System Tools to Troubleshoot Computer Problems 5

27 Part I-Chapter 5 Application Software (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 5.1 Productivity Applications for the Workplace Topic 5.2 Other Workplace-Oriented Productivity Applications Topic 5.3 Applications for Working with Graphics, Multimedia, and the Web Topic 5.4 Software Applications for Personal Use Topic 5.5 Cloud and Open Source Applications Topic 5.6 Acquiring, Installing, Uninstalling, and Upgrading Software Topic 5.7 Mobile Apps Part I-Chapter 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 6.1 Social networking Topic 6.2 Social Bookmarking Topic 6.3 Sharing Media Topic 6.4 Blogging Topic 6.5 Wikis for User-Generated Content Topic 6.6 Social Media Strategies in Business Part I-Chapter 7: Computer Security and Privacy (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 7.1 Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use of Computer Resources Topic 7.2 Botnets and Denial of Service Attacks Topic 7.3 Malware Infections Topic 7.4 Phishing, Pharming, and Clickjacking Threats Topic 7.5 Information Privacy Topic 7.6 Mobile Device Security Part II COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 Part II-Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files (LO3) Topic 1.1 Using Touch, Mouse, and Keyboard Input to Navigate Windows 8 Topic 1.2 Starting Windows 8 and Exploring Apps Topic 1.3 Revealing the Charms Bar, Searching for an App and Closing Apps Topic 1.4 Locking the Screen, Signing Out, and Shutting Down Windows 8 Topic 1.5 Customizing the Start Screen Topic 1.6 Personalizing the Start and Lock Screens Topic 1.7 Using the Desktop Topic 1.8 Browsing Files and File Explorer Topic 1.9 Creating Folders and Copying Files and Folders Topic 1.10 Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders, and Ejecting a USB Flash Drive Topic 1.11 Finding Help in Windows 6

28 Part II-Chapter 2: Navigating and Searching the Web (LO4) Topic 2.1 Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Navigating the Web Using Internet Explorer 10 Topic 2.3 Navigating the Web Using Google Chrome Topic 2.4 Navigating the Web Using Mozilla Firefox Topic 2.5 Searching for Information and Printing Web Pages Topic 2.6 Downloading Content from a Web Page Part II-Chapter 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials (LO5) Topic 3.1 Starting and Switching Programs, Starting a New Presentation, and Exploring the Ribbon Interface Topic 3.2 Using the Backstage View to Manage Documents Topic 3.3 Customizing and Using the Quick Access Toolbar Topic 3.4 Selecting Text or Objects, Using the Ribbon and Mini Toolbar, and Selecting Options in Dialog Boxes Topic 3.5 Using the Office Clipboard Topic 3.6 Finding Help in an Office Program Topic 3.7 Using SkyDrive for Storage, Scrolling in Documents, and Using Undo Topic 3.8 Changing Display Options Part II-Chapter 4: Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote (This chapter will not be covered) Part II-Chapter 5: Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook (This chapter will not be covered) Part II-Chapter 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word (LO4) Topic 6.1 Creating and Editing a New Document Topic 6.2 Inserting Symbols and Completing a Spelling and Grammar Check Topic 6.3 Finding and Replacing Text Topic 6.4 Moving Text and Inserting Bullets and Numbering Topic 6.5 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Alignment Options Topic 6.6 Indenting Text and Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing Topic 6.7 formatting Using Styles Topic 6.8 Creating a New Document from a Template Part II- Chapter 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features (LO4) Topic 7.1 Inserting, Editing, and Labeling Images in a Document Topic 7.2 Adding Borders and Shading and Inserting a Text Box Topic 7.3 Inserting a Table Topic 7.4 Formatting and Modifying a Table Topic 7.5 Changing Page Layout Options Topic 7.6 Formatting a Research Paper with a Header and Page Numbers Topic 7.7 Inserting and Editing Citations Topic 7.8 Creating a Works Cited Page and Using Word Views Topic 7.9 Inserting and Replying to Comments Topic 7.10 Creating a Resume and Cover Letter from Templates 7

29 Part II-Chapter 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel (LO4) Topic 8.1 Creating and Editing a New Worksheet Topic 8.2 Formatting Cells Topic 8.3 Adjusting Column Width and Row Height, and Changing Alignment Topic 8.4 Entering or Copying Data with the Fill Command and Using AutoSum Topic 8.5 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns Topic 8.6 Sorting and Applying Cell Styles Topic 8.7 Changing Orientation and Scaling and Displaying Cell Formulas Topic 8.8 Inserting and Renaming a Worksheet, Copying Cells, and Indenting Cells Topic 8.9 Using Go To, Freezing Panes, and Shading, Wrapping, and Rotating Cell Entries Part II-Chapter 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel (LO4) 1 Week Topic 9.1 using Absolute Addressing and Range Names in Formulas Topic 9.2 Entering Formulas Using Statistical Functions Topic 9.3 Entering, Formatting, and Calculating Dates Topic 9.4 Using the IF Function Topic 9.5 Using the PMT Function Topic 9.6 Creating and Modifying a Pie Chart Topic 9.7 Creating and Modifying a Column Chart Topic 9.8 Creating and Modifying a Line Chart Topic 9.9 Using Page Layout View, Adding a Header, and Changing Margins Topic 9.10 Creating and Modifying Sparklines and Inserting Comments Topic 9.11 Working with Tables Part II-Chapter 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Presentation Using PowerPoint (LO4) Topic 10.1 Creating a New Presentation and Inserting Slides Topic 10.2 Changing the Theme and Inserting and Modifying a Table Topic 10.3 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Options Topic 10.4 Selecting, Resizing, Aligning, and Moving Placeholders Topic 10.5 Using Slide Sorter View and Moving, Duplicating, and Deleting Slides Topic 10.6 Modifying the Slide Master Topic 10.7 Adding Notes and Comments Topic 10.8 Displaying a Slide Show Topic 10.9 Preparing Audience Handouts and Speaker Notes Part II-Chapter 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects (LO4) Topic 11.1 Inserting Graphics from Clip Art and Picture Collections Topic 11.2 Inserting a SmartArt Graphic Topic 11.3 Converting Text to SmartArt and Inserting WordArt Topic 11.4 Creating a Chart on a Slide Topic 11.5 Drawing Shapes and Adding Text Boxes Topic 11.6 Adding Video to a Presentation Topic 11.7 Adding Sound to a Presentation Topic 11.8 Adding Transitions and Animation Effects to a Slide Show Topic 11.9 Set Up a Self-Running Presentation Part II-Chapter 12: Using and Querying an Access Database (LO4) Topic 12.1 Understanding Database Objects and Terminology Topic 12.2 Adding Records Using a Datasheet Topic 12.3 Editing and Deleting Records in a Datasheet Topic 12.4 Adding, Editing, and Deleting Records in a Form Topic 12.5 Finding and Replacing Date and Adjusting Column Widths Topic 12.6 Sorting and Filtering Records 8

30 Topic 12.7 Creating a Query Using the Simple Query Wizard Topic 12.8 Creating a Query Using Design View Topic 12.9 Entering Criteria to Select Records in a Query Topic Entering Multiple Criteria to Select Records and Sorting A Query Topic Creating A Calculated Field in a Query and Previewing a Datasheet Part II- Chapter 13: Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access (LO4) Topic 13.1 Creating a New Database File and Understanding Table Design Guidelines Topic 13.2 Creating a New Table Topic 13.3 Creating a New Table in Design View and Assigning a Primary Key Topic 13.4 Adding fields to an Existing Table Topic 13.5 Modifying Field Properties in Design View Topic 13.6 Creating a Lookup List Topic 13.7 Displaying and Editing a Relationship Topic 13.8 Creating and Editing a Form Topic 13.9 Creating, Editing, and Viewing a Report Topic Compacting, Repairing, and Backing Up a Database Part II-Chapter 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components (LO7) Topic 14.1 Importing Excel Worksheet Data into Access Topic 14.2 Exporting an Access Query to Excel Topic 14.3 Embedding an Excel Chart into a Word Document Topic 14.4 Embedding Excel Data into and Editing the Data in a PowerPoint Presentation Topic 14.5 Linking an Excel Chart with a Presentation and Updating Links Part II-Chapter 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies (LO6) Topic 15.1 Creating a Document Using Microsoft Word Web App Topic 15.2 Creating a Worksheet Using Microsoft Excel Web App Topic 15.3 Creating a Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic15.4 Editing a Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic 15.5 Downloading and Uploading files from and to SkyDrive Topic 15.6 Sharing a File on SkyDrive Topic 15.7 Creating a Document Using Google Docs 9

31 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE Check Canvas and SNAP daily for Exams and assignment due dates. The dates below are tentative. Tues., Jan. 20 Mon., Feb. 9 Mon., Feb. 9 Mon., Feb., 23 Mon., Feb. 23 Mon., March 16 Mon. Fri., March 9 13 Mon., March 16 Mon., March 30 Mon., March 30 Mon., April 13 Mon., April 13 - Mon., April 27 Monday April 27 Wed., May 6 Monday & Tuesday, May 11 & 12 Part I Chapters 1 7 Computer Concepts Part II Chapters 1 3 Computer Applications with MS Office Part II-Chapters 4 and 5 (These chapters will not be covered.) Part II- Chapters 6 and 7 - Word SPRING BREAK Part II- Chapter 8 and 9 - Excel Part II- Chapters 10 and 11 - PowerPoint Part II-Chapter 12 and 13 - Access Part II- Chapter 14 and 15 Integrating Office Applications, Other Technologies Finals Final Exam: Monday/Tuesday, May 11/12. The Final is comprehensive over all the topics covered for the semester. The Final may be taken either day. Major Exams & Final All major exams/concept exams/matching exams/skills exams will be on the SNAP2013 or the Canvas website. It is your responsibility to check Canvas and SNAP for exams dates. After the due date, exams will not be available on SNAP or Canvas. Exam Policy MAJOR EXAMS CANNOT BE MADE UP!!! MAJOR EXAMS CANNOT BE MADE UP!!! If a major exam is missed during the semester, that exam grade will be replaced with the score made on the final exam. The lowest major exam score will be replaced with the score of the final exam if the final exam is the greater score. Only one missed exam will be replaced with the final exam score. You will be dropped from the course if two major exams are missed! Textbook, Discussion, SNAP Assignments All assignments are posted on Canvas at Check Canvas each day for exams and assignment due dates, updated information and messages from the instructor. Textbook. Discussion, and SNAP Assignment Due Dates Assignments will not be accepted after their due dates!!! SNAP2013 and Canvas will not let you access or submit the assignments after 8:00 am CT on the due date. You need to allow plenty time to complete your assignments. START ON YOUR ASSIGNMENTS WELL BEFORE THE DUE DATES! Completing your assignments promptly is the key to doing well on your major exams. NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED FOR NOT COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME!!!! Textbook assignments are submitted as uploaded 10

32 files to Canvas. See instructions under assignments at the Canvas website: How Can I Find My Grades For The Course? Your grades will be sent to you on an Excel worksheet one week after you take each major exam. Grades will not be available on Canvas. You will be able to see your SNAP exam scores under reports at the SNAP website Need Help? If you need help I will be glad to help you. Just send me a message using Canvas. If you don t understand something from the text, specify the page number where you are having problems. I will not be available on campus to help you and I will not be available by phone. Answering s: The instructor will monitor Canvas messages Monday - Thursday. Messages are generally answered within 48 hours excluding weekends or holidays. Most all of your questions can be answered by reading and studying the chapters in the text and reading the syllabus and assignments sheets. Phone Calls I will only communicate with students by Canvas for this course. I will not be available by phone! SPECIAL NOTICES Course Content College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work as they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. DO YOUR OWN WORK!!! Students with Special Needs Students who qualify for specific accommodations under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. Changes to the Syllabus The above schedule and procedures in this syllabus are subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor. Important Websites SNAP: (Logon screen for SNAP2013). SNAP Chapter Concept Exams are accessed here. 11

33 CANVAS: Course information about assignment due dates and exam dates are posted here. You will find links for course assignments, syllabus, and announcements are located on the Canvas homepage. CISCO COLLEGE: Access campus connect to see your semester grades, etc. SNAP2013 Tech Support Go to for FAQs, Training Videos, and User Guides. You may chat, us at or call us at (press 2). SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS Course Content. College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity. It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. Student Conduct. Students are expected to take responsibility in helping to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from the time spent in class, students are prohibited from using cell phones or beepers or IPods, making offensive remarks, reading material not related to class, sleeping, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. A more detailed list of inappropriate behaviors is found in the current student handbook. Student Technology Use in Classroom Policy. Option 1: Students should silence all communication devices, which include but are not limited to phones, pagers, recorders, palm devices, and laptops. No communications devices should be visible on desks during class unless otherwise directed by the instructor as part of a class activity or approved by the instructor for note-taking. An exception to this policy may occur due to college-wide emergency notification. If a pressing situation requires communication during class, notify the instructor before class begins, sit near the door and quietly exit the classroom before answering any communication. In testing situations, use of any communications, electronic, or data storage device for a reason other than college emergencies or a use specified by the instructor, may lead to a charge of academic dishonesty. Changes to the Syllabus. The schedule and procedures in the syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students with Special Needs. Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. 12

34 CISCO COLLEGE - COMMON COURSE SYLLABUS BCIS 1305 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Spring 2015 I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER Business Computer Applications BCIS 1305 (Credit: 3 semester hours) II. TEXTBOOK Computer Concepts & Microsoft Office 2013 by Denise Seguin, Paradigm Publishing, Inc. with Student Resources CD (provided with textbook) Other Requirements: Internet Resource Center, ( SNAP Training and Assessment account, (snap2013.emcp.com ) Storage media such as a Jump Drive, flash drive, USB drive. 2-inch 3-ring binder for portfolio (Optional) III. 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. IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES (ACGM Spring 2015) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (LO1) 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (LO2) 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (LO3) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (LO4) 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (LO5) 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (LO6) 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (LO7)

35 V. CORE OBJECTIVES This course meets the Core Objectives of Critical Thinking, Communications Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills for the Foundational Component Area of the Institutional Option as approved by Cisco College. BCIS 1305 is foundational course in which students learn basic and intermediate features of the programs in the Microsoft Office Professional 2013 suite as well as the basics of Windows 8, the operating system. It emphasizes the Core Objective of Empirical & Quantitative Skills in the Excel and Access application areas. In Excel the students create worksheets to enter formulas, and functions. Students perform logical test calculations and use goal seek to use what-if analysis for different scenarios. In Access students perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries. The Core Objective of Critical Thinking is demonstrated in the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications. Students are required to complete assignments from the textbook and the web-based portion of the course and make decisions about formatting, style, formulas, and other decisions necessary to have a finished document. Students are required to use written and oral communications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook to meet the Core Objective of Communication Skills. VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Pre-requisites: BCIS 1305 does not have any pre-requisites. Computer Lab: Since BCIS 1305 consists of two lecture hours and two lab hours per week with only 3 contact hours per week of class, students are expected to spend 1 hour per week at a computer working on course assignments. Computer labs are located in the library. Attendance policy: Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Instruction.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may require the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For online or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to access the course web site and/or participate in the class for a two-week period, and the professor deems the student to be failing. 2

36 During a Summer I or II regular face-to-face class, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the third absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For any Minimester or Summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. The student will receive a grade of W for the course if withdrawn before the last day to drop with a W, and an F if withdrawn after the last day to drop with a W. Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absence Policy and Make-up Work: Cisco College recognizes that absences from class may occur due to illness, death, or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a College-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a College-sponsored activity must be authorized by the appropriate administrator.) When absences occur due to the above, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the instructor may require the work to be made up within two weeks. The absence policy and make-up policy of the course instructor should be stated in writing and given to each student on a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester. In general, the policy should conform as much as possible with the policy of the college as stated under the Student Regulations in the Cisco College catalog. VII. COURSE ASSESSMENT Grading Policy: The grading policy of the course instructor should be stated in writing and given to each student on a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester. In general, grades should be based primarily on demonstrated ability to complete assignments covered by the course and under controlled conditions of a minimum of five written classroom exams and one comprehensive final exam. Classroom exam and homework assignments should be designed to assess the Course Goals and Objectives, Course Level Outcomes, and Core Objectives listed previously. Grades should not be based on extraneous or superficial matters of citizenship, classroom discussions, or activities where student work may be suspect or the authenticity difficult to verify such as takehome exams. Pre- & Post-Tests: A department pre-test will be given on the first day of class. The pre-test will not count toward a student s grade in the course. A department post-test will be given as part of the final exam at the end of the course and will count 25% of the final exam grade. Items on the pre- and post-test are designed to measure the Course Goals and Objectives, Course Level Outcomes, and Core Objectives of the Core Curriculum at the program level. VIII. COURSE TEXTBOOK OUTLINE The course covers the following chapters and sections of the text: 3

37 Part I COMPUTER CONCEPTS Part I-Chapter 1: Living in a Digital World (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 1.1 Personal Computers Topic 1.2 Mobile Devices, Wearable Computers, and Embedded Computers Topic 1.3 Computers for Connection Multiple Users and Specialized Processing Topic 1.4 Computer Innovations and Converging Technologies Topic 1.5 Information Technology and Information Processing Cycle Topic 1.6 Cloud Computing Topic 1.7 Green Computing Topic 1.8 Computers and Your Health Part I-Chapter 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 2.1 Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Topic 2.3 Popular Web Browsers Topic 2.4 Understanding Internet and Web Addresses and Navigation Web Pages Topic 2.5 Searching the Web Topic 2.6 Evaluation Web Content Topic 2.7 Popular Web Plug-ins and Players for Multimedia Content Topic 2.8 E-Commerce, Messaging, and Internet Telephone and Conferencing Options Part I-Chapter 3: Computer Hardware (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 3.1 The System Unit Topic 3.2 Input Devices Topic 3.3 Output Devices Topic 3.4 Network Adapters Topic 3.5 Digital Data Topic 3.6 Storage Options Part I-Chapter 4: The Operating System and Utility Programs (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Topic 4.1 Introduction to the Operating System (OS) and the OS Functions Topic 4.2 Popular Operating Systems for Computer Systems Topic 4.3 Popular Operating Systems for Mobile Devices Topic 4.4 Embedded Operating Systems and Cloud Operating Systems Topic 4.5 Utilities in Your OS Package for Maintaining System Performance Topic 4.6 Using Operating System Tools to Troubleshoot Computer Problems 4

38 Part I-Chapter 5 Application Software (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 5.1 Productivity Applications for the Workplace Topic 5.2 Other Workplace-Oriented Productivity Applications Topic 5.3 Applications for Working with Graphics, Multimedia, and the Web Topic 5.4 Software Applications for Personal Use Topic 5.5 Cloud and Open Source Applications Topic 5.6 Acquiring, Installing, Uninstalling, and Upgrading Software Topic 5.7 Mobile Apps Part I-Chapter 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) 1 Week Topic 6.1 Social networking Topic 6.2 Social Bookmarking Topic 6.3 Sharing Media Topic 6.4 Blogging Topic 6.5 Wikis for User-Generated Content Topic 6.6 Social Media Strategies in Business Part I-Chapter 7: Computer Security and Privacy (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Topic 7.1 Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Use of Computer Resources Topic 7.2 Botnets and Denial of Service Attacks Topic 7.3 Malware Infections Topic 7.4 Phishing, Pharming, and Clickjacking Threats Topic 7.5 Information Privacy Topic 7.6 Mobile Device Security Part II COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 Part II-Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files (LO3) Topic 1.1 Using Touch, Mouse, and Keyboard Input to Navigate Windows 8 Topic 1.2 Starting Windows 8 and Exploring Apps Topic 1.3 Revealing the Charms Bar, Searching for an App and Closing Apps Topic 1.4 Locking the Screen, Signing Out, and Shutting Down Windows 8 Topic 1.5 Customizing the Start Screen Topic 1.6 Personalizing the Start and Lock Screens Topic 1.7 Using the Desktop Topic 1.8 Browsing Files and File Explorer Topic 1.9 Creating Folders and Copying Files and Folders Topic 1.10 Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders, and Ejecting a USB Flash Drive Topic 1.11 Finding Help in Windows 5

39 Part II-Chapter 2: Navigating and Searching the Web (LO4) Topic 2.1 Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web Topic 2.2 Navigating the Web Using Internet Explorer 10 Topic 2.3 Navigating the Web Using Google Chrome Topic 2.4 Navigating the Web Using Mozilla Firefox Topic 2.5 Searching for Information and Printing Web Pages Topic 2.6 Downloading Content from a Web Page Part II-Chapter 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials (LO5) Topic 3.1 Starting and Switching Programs, Starting a New Presentation, and Exploring the Ribbon Interface Topic 3.2 Using the Backstage View to Manage Documents Topic 3.3 Customizing and Using the Quick Access Toolbar Topic 3.4 Selecting Text or Objects, Using the Ribbon and Mini Toolbar, and Selecting Options in Dialog Boxes Topic 3.5 Using the Office Clipboard Topic 3.6 Finding Help in an Office Program Topic 3.7 Using SkyDrive for Storage, Scrolling in Documents, and Using Undo Topic 3.8 Changing Display Options Part II-Chapter 4: Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote (Optional) Part II-Chapter 5: Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook (Optional) Part II-Chapter 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word (LO4) Topic 6.1 Creating and Editing a New Document Topic 6.2 Inserting Symbols and Completing a Spelling and Grammar Check Topic 6.3 Finding and Replacing Text Topic 6.4 Moving Text and Inserting Bullets and Numbering Topic 6.5 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Alignment Options Topic 6.6 Indenting Text and Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing Topic 6.7 formatting Using Styles Topic 6.8 Creating a New Document from a Template Part II- Chapter 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features (LO4) Topic 7.1 Inserting, Editing, and Labeling Images in a Document Topic 7.2 Adding Borders and Shading and Inserting a Text Box Topic 7.3 Inserting a Table Topic 7.4 Formatting and Modifying a Table Topic 7.5 Changing Page Layout Options Topic 7.6 Formatting a Research Paper with a Header and Page Numbers Topic 7.7 Inserting and Editing Citations Topic 7.8 Creating a Works Cited Page and Using Word Views Topic 7.9 Inserting and Replying to Comments Topic 7.10 Creating a Resume and Cover Letter from Templates 6

40 Part II-Chapter 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel (LO4) Topic 8.1 Creating and Editing a New Worksheet Topic 8.2 Formatting Cells Topic 8.3 Adjusting Column Width and Row Height, and Changing Alignment Topic 8.4 Entering or Copying Data with the Fill Command and Using AutoSum Topic 8.5 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns Topic 8.6 Sorting and Applying Cell Styles Topic 8.7 Changing Orientation and Scaling and Displaying Cell Formulas Topic 8.8 Inserting and Renaming a Worksheet, Copying Cells, and Indenting Cells Topic 8.9 Using Go To, Freezing Panes, and Shading, Wrapping, and Rotating Cell Entries Part II-Chapter 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel (LO4) Topic 9.1 using Absolute Addressing and Range Names in Formulas Topic 9.2 Entering Formulas Using Statistical Functions Topic 9.3 Entering, Formatting, and Calculating Dates Topic 9.4 Using the IF Function Topic 9.5 Using the PMT Function Topic 9.6 Creating and Modifying a Pie Chart Topic 9.7 Creating and Modifying a Column Chart Topic 9.8 Creating and Modifying a Line Chart Topic 9.9 Using Page Layout View, Adding a Header, and Changing Margins Topic 9.10 Creating and Modifying Sparklines and Inserting Comments Topic 9.11 Working with Tables Part II-Chapter 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Presentation Using PowerPoint (LO4) Topic 10.1 Creating a New Presentation and Inserting Slides Topic 10.2 Changing the Theme and Inserting and Modifying a Table Topic 10.3 Formatting Text with Font and Paragraph Options Topic 10.4 Selecting, Resizing, Aligning, and Moving Placeholders Topic 10.5 Using Slide Sorter View and Moving, Duplicating, and Deleting Slides Topic 10.6 Modifying the Slide Master Topic 10.7 Adding Notes and Comments Topic 10.8 Displaying a Slide Show Topic 10.9 Preparing Audience Handouts and Speaker Notes Part II-Chapter 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects (LO4) Topic 11.1 Inserting Graphics from Clip Art and Picture Collections Topic 11.2 Inserting a SmartArt Graphic Topic 11.3 Converting Text to SmartArt and Inserting WordArt Topic 11.4 Creating a Chart on a Slide Topic 11.5 Drawing Shapes and Adding Text Boxes Topic 11.6 Adding Video to a Presentation Topic 11.7 Adding Sound to a Presentation Topic 11.8 Adding Transitions and Animation Effects to a Slide Show Topic 11.9 Set Up a Self-Running Presentation Part II-Chapter 12: Using and Querying an Access Database (LO4) Topic 12.1 Understanding Database Objects and Terminology Topic 12.2 Adding Records Using a Datasheet Topic 12.3 Editing and Deleting Records in a Datasheet Topic 12.4 Adding, Editing, and Deleting Records in a Form Topic 12.5 Finding and Replacing Date and Adjusting Column Widths Topic 12.6 Sorting and Filtering Records 7

41 Topic 12.7 Creating a Query Using the Simple Query Wizard Topic 12.8 Creating a Query Using Design View Topic 12.9 Entering Criteria to Select Records in a Query Topic Entering Multiple Criteria to Select Records and Sorting A Query Topic Creating A Calculated Field in a Query and Previewing a Datasheet Part II- Chapter 13: Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access (LO4) Topic 13.1 Creating a New Database File and Understanding Table Design Guidelines Topic 13.2 Creating a New Table Topic 13.3 Creating a New Table in Design View and Assigning a Primary Key Topic 13.4 Adding fields to an Existing Table Topic 13.5 Modifying Field Properties in Design View Topic 13.6 Creating a Lookup List Topic 13.7 Displaying and Editing a Relationship Topic 13.8 Creating and Editing a Form Topic 13.9 Creating, Editing, and Viewing a Report Topic Compacting, Repairing, and Backing Up a Database Part II-Chapter 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components (LO7) Topic 14.1 Importing Excel Worksheet Data into Access Topic 14.2 Exporting an Access Query to Excel Topic 14.3 Embedding an Excel Chart into a Word Document Topic 14.4 Embedding Excel Data into and Editing the Data in a PowerPoint Presentation Topic 14.5 Linking an Excel Chart with a Presentation and Updating Links Part II-Chapter 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies (LO6) 1 Week Topic 15.1 Creating a Document Using Microsoft Word Web App Topic 15.2 Creating a Worksheet Using Microsoft Excel Web App Topic 15.3 Creating a Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic15.4 Editing a Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint Web App Topic 15.5 Downloading and Uploading files from and to SkyDrive Topic 15.6 Sharing a File on SkyDrive Topic 15.7 Creating a Document Using Google Docs GRADE CALCULATIONS: Percentage of work accomplished Class participation 10% Earns Maximum points 10 Daily Lab Assignments -- 40% Earns Maximum points 40 Unit Exams -- 35% Earns Maximum points 35 Final Exam -- 15% Earns Maximum points 15 Total 100% Total points 100 IX. COURSE SCHEDULE The class meets for two hours lecture and two hours lab per week based on the following schedule: Class Days Time BCIS Tuesday/Thursday 08:00 to 0925 BCIS Tuesday/Thursday 09:35 to 11:00 8

42 Week Chapters Exams and Holidays Labs 1 Part I Chapter 1 Assigned in class Jan 19 thru 23 2 Part I- Chapter 2 Assigned in class Jan 26 thru 30 3 Part I- Chapter 3 Assigned in class Feb 2 thru 6 4 Part I-Chapter 4 and 5 Assigned in class Feb 9 thru 13 5 Part I- Chapter 6 and 7 Unit I Assigned in class Feb 16 thru 20 6 Part II Chapter 1 Assigned in class Feb 23 thru 27 7 Part II-Chapter 2 and 3 Unit II Assigned in class Mar 2 thru 6 Mar 9 thru 13 Spring Break 8 Part II- Chapter 6 Assigned in class Mar 16 thru 20 9 Part II- Chapter 7 Unit III Assigned in class Mar 23 thru Part II- Chapter 8 Assigned in class Mar 30 thru Apr 3 11 Part II-Chapter 9 Unit IV Assigned in class Apr 6 thru Part II- Chapter 12 & 13 Assigned in class Apr 13 thru Part II-Chapter 14 &15 Assigned in class Apr 20 thru Part II Chapter 10 & 11 Assigned in class Apr 27 thru May1 15 Part II PowerPoint Unit V Post Test Assigned in class May 4 thru 8 Project 16 May 11 thru 15 Finals Times to be announced X. SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS All course syllabi must contain the following statements from the Faculty Handbook: Course Content. College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity. It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. 9

43 Student Conduct. Students are expected to take responsibility in helping to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from the time spent in class, students are prohibited from using cell phones or beepers or IPods, making offensive remarks, reading material not related to class, sleeping, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. A more detailed list of inappropriate behaviors is found in the current student handbook. Student Technology Use in Classroom Policy. Option 1: Students should silence all communication devices, which include but are not limited to phones, pagers, recorders, palm devices, and laptops. No communications devices should be visible on desks during class unless otherwise directed by the instructor as part of a class activity or approved by the instructor for note-taking. An exception to this policy may occur due to college-wide emergency notification. If a pressing situation requires communication during class, notify the instructor before class begins, sit near the door and quietly exit the classroom before answering any communication. In testing situations, use of any communications, electronic, or data storage device for a reason other than college emergencies or a use specified by the instructor, may lead to a charge of academic dishonesty. Changes to the Syllabus. The schedule and procedures in the syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students with Special Needs. Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. 10

44 BCIS BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Spring 2015 Cisco College 717 Industrial Blvd Abilene, TX Instructor: Arturo Vigil (Art) Phone: [email protected] Class Times: Section 50 Tuesday 6:30 9:30 P.M. Section 51 Wednesday 6:30 9:30 P.M. Office Hours: By appointment only. I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER Business Computer Applications BCIS 1305 (Credit: 3 semester hours) II. TEXTBOOK Computer Concepts & Microsoft Office 2013 by Denise Seguin, Paradigm Publishing, Inc. with Student Resources CD (provided with textbook) Other Requirements: SNAP Training and Assessment account, (snap2013.emcp.com ) Storage media such as a Jump Drive, flash drive, USB drive. Operating System Windows 8 Microsoft Office 2013 Internet Explorer 10 III. 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. Course Structure: Section 50 Tuesday 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. Section 51 Wednesday 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. g:\cisco\bcis 1305 syllabus (spring 2015).docx

45 IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES (ACGM Fall 2014) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: V. CORE OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (LO1) 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (LO2) 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (LO3) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (LO4) 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (LO5) 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (LO6) 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (LO7) This course meets the Core Objectives of Critical Thinking, Communications Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills for the Foundational Component Area of the Institutional Option as approved by Cisco College. BCIS 1305 is foundational course in which students learn basic and intermediate features of the programs in the Microsoft Office Professional 2013 suite as well as the basics of Windows 8, the operating system. It emphasizes the Core Objective of Empirical & Quantitative Skills in the Excel and Access application areas. In Excel the students create worksheets to enter formulas, and functions. Students perform logical test calculations and use goal seek to use what-if analysis for different scenarios. In Access students perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries. The Core Objective of Critical Thinking is demonstrated in the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications. Students are required to complete assignments from the textbook and the web-based portion of the course and make decisions about formatting, style, formulas, and other decisions necessary to have a finished document. Students are required to use written and oral communications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook to meet the Core Objective of Communication Skills. VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Pre-requisites: BCIS 1305 does not have any pre-requisites. 2

46 Computer Lab: Since BCIS 1305 consists of two lecture hours and two lab hours per week with only 3 contact hours per week of class, students are expected to spend 1 hour per week at a computer working on course assignments. Computer labs are located in the library. Additionally, open laps are available throughout the semester. See instructor for specific labs classroom available. Attendance policy: Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Instruction.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may require the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. The student will receive a grade of W for the course if withdrawn before the last day to drop with a W, and an F if withdrawn after the last day to drop with a W. Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absence Policy and Make-up Work: Cisco College recognizes that absences from class may occur due to illness, death, or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a College-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a College-sponsored activity must be authorized by the appropriate administrator.) When absences occur due to the above, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the instructor may require the work to be made up within two weeks. The absence policy and make-up policy of the course instructor should be stated in writing and given to each student on a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester. In general, the policy should conform as much as possible with the policy of the college as stated under the Student Regulations in the Cisco College catalog. VII. COURSE ASSESSMENT Grading Policy: The final semester letter grade will be based on the following range: 3

47 Points Grade A B C D Below 60 F Pre- & Post-Tests: Both a Pre and Post Test will be given. The post test will make up 25% of your Final Exam Grade. Course Evaluation: Grades Percentage Class Assignments 20% Exams 60% Final Exam (2-part) (Part 1 - Post Test 5 %) (Part 2 - Exam 15%) 20% Total 100% VIII. COURSE TEXTBOOK OUTLINE The course textbook covers the materials in Part I (7 Chapters) and Part II (15 Chapters). See Contents page of the textbook for topic details: Part I COMPUTER CONCEPTS Chapter 1: Living in a Digital World (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Chapter 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Chapter 3: Computer Hardware (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Chapter 4: The Operating System and Utility Programs (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Project) Chapter 5 Application Software (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Chapter 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Chapter 7: Computer Security and Privacy (LO1), (LO2, Ethics Projects) Part II COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files (LO3) Chapter 2: Navigating and Searching the Web (LO4) Chapter 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials (LO5) Chapter 4: Organizing and Managing Class Notes Using OneNote (Optional) Chapter 5: Communicating and Scheduling Using Outlook (Optional) Chapter 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word (LO4) Chapter 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features (LO4) 4

48 Chapter 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel (LO4) Chapter 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel (LO4) Chapter 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Presentation Using PowerPoint (LO4) Chapter 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects (LO4) Chapter 12: Using and Querying an Access Database (LO4) Chapter 13: Creating a Table, Form, and Report in Access (LO4) Chapter 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components (LO7) Chapter 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing Technologies (LO6) IX. COURSE SCHEDULE Week Material Covered 1 1/20 1/26 Part 1 Introduction to Course; Snap Setup. Ch 1: Living in Digital World 2 1/27 2/2 Ch 2: Exploring the World Using the Internet Ch 3: Computer Hardware 3 2/3 2/9 Ch 4: Operating System and Utility Programs Ch 5: Application Software; 4 2/10 2/16 Ch 6: Using Social Media to Connect and Communicate Ch 7: Computer Security and Privacy 5 2/17 2/23 Part 2 Ch 1: Using Windows 8 and Managing Files Ch 2: Navigating and Searching the Web Ch 3: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials 6 2/24 3/2 Ch 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word 7 3/3 3/9 Ch 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features 8 3/10 3/16 Ch 6: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents Using Word Ch 7: Enhancing a Document with Special Features 9 3/17 3/23 Ch 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel 10 3/24 3/30 Ch 9: Working with Functions, Charts, T ables, and Page Layout Options in Excel 11 3/31 4/6 Ch 8: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Worksheets Using Excel Ch 9: Working with Functions, Charts, Tables, and Page Layout Options in Excel 12 4/7 4/13 Ch 10: Creating, Editing, and Formatting a Presentation Using Powerpoint Ch 11: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Sound, Video, and Animation Effects 13 4/14 4/20 Ch 12: Using and querying an Access Database 14 4/21 4/27 Ch 13: Creating a T able, Form, and Report in Access 15 4/28 5/4 Ch 14: Integrating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Components Ch 15: Using Windows Live SkyDrive and Other Cloud Computing T echnologies. Post Exam 16 5/5 5/11 Final Exam Review Course may change. Students will be notified of any changes. Finals Exam Schedule (tentative- Please adhere to Cisco Academic Calendar) Section Tuesday May 5 7:15 P.M 9:15 P.M. Section Wednesday May 6 7:15 P.M 9:15 P.M. X. SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS All course syllabi must contain the following statements from the Faculty Handbook: 5

49 Course Content. College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content. Academic Integrity. It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. Student Conduct. Students are expected to take responsibility in helping to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from the time spent in class, students are prohibited from using cell phones or beepers or IPods, making offensive remarks, reading material not related to class, sleeping, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. A more detailed list of inappropriate behaviors is found in the current student handbook. Student Technology Use in Classroom Policy. Option 1: Students should silence all communication devices, which include but are not limited to phones, pagers, recorders, palm devices, and laptops. No communications devices should be visible on desks during class unless otherwise directed by the instructor as part of a class activity or approved by the instructor for note-taking. An exception to this policy may occur due to college-wide emergency notification. If a pressing situation requires communication during class, notify the instructor before class begins, sit near the door and quietly exit the classroom before answering any communication. In testing situations, use of any communications, electronic, or data storage device for a reason other than college emergencies or a use specified by the instructor, may lead to a charge of academic dishonesty. Changes to the Syllabus. The schedule and procedures in the syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students with Special Needs. Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify the instructor the first week of class. It is the student s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator. 6