BBA International Program Thammasat University 1. Course Title: (Curriculum 2009) IS241 End-User Application Development Language (Curriculum 2013) IS216 End-User Application Development 2. Course Credits: 3 Credits (3-0-6) 3. Prerequisite: (Curriculum 2009) IS201 (Curriculum 2013) None 4. Course Description: (Curriculum 2009) Study different kinds of microcomputer communication systems, and how to use spreadsheet software, data management software, homepage development and other application software to be able to adapt the knowledge with the business. The course covers commercial business applications, macro, and integrating different applications in order to improve user s operation efficiency. (Curriculum 2013) Tools or techniques that allow end-users who are not professional in programming to create simple software or to extend existing applications, languages for creating web pages, content management systems, spreadsheet software, database management software, Macro, or other associated tools or techniques. 5. Course Objectives: 1. To be able to create business applications using spreadsheet software (MS Excel). 2. To be able to create business applications using database management software (MS Access). 3. To be able to create a web page using web authoring software/content management systems. 6. Date of Latest January 6, 2015 Course Revision: 7. Purposes of Course Revision: 8. Semester/ Academic Year: 9. Date & Time & Venue: Date: Thursday The course is revised regularly to ensure the relevance of the courses to the business world. The contents are updated so that it is of the benefits of the students in their future studies or future careers. 2/2014 Time: Venue: 1.00 4.00 p.m. 10. Instructor: Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Veera Bhatiasevi Office: BBA Office, Mahidol University International College Email: veera.bha@mahidol.ac.th Office Hours: 30 minutes before and after class 11. Course Co-ordinator Name: None Email: - 12. Teaching Assistant: Name: Mr. Patsak Treyutwattana Email: patsak9@gmail.com 13. Hours Employed Lecture Supplemental Laboratory/ Self-Study per Semester: Classes Field Work/ Internship 45 hours 0 hours 0 hours 90 hours 1 P a g e
14. Main Texts: 1. MacDonald, M. (2013). Excel 2013: The Missing Manual, O Reilly Media. 2. MacDonald, M. (2013). Access 2013: The Missing Manual, O Reilly Media. 3. Duckett, J. (2011). HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites, 1st edition, Wiley. 15. Recommended Texts & Materials: 1. McFedries, P. (2013). Excel 2013 Formulas and Functions, 1st edition, Que Publishing. 2. Alexander, M., and Kusleika, D. (2013). Access 2013 Bible, 1st edition, Wiley. 16. Learning Outcomes: The five learning outcomes are stated below: 1. Morality and Ethics: Expected outcomes on morality and ethics: N/A 1.1 Perceive importance of morality, ethics, and integrity 1.2 Have self-discipline and are socially responsible N/A 1.3 Have leadership and followship skills, have ability to work in teams, and capable of prioritizing and resolving conflicts N/A 1.4 Respect the rights and listen to others opinions, including being respectful of the value and dignity of human beings 1.5 Respect and follow rules and regulations of the institution and society N/A 1.6 Have the ability to analyze the impact of computers on people, organizations, and society N/A 1.7 Have both academic and professional ethics Lecture students on importance of attending classes regularly and being punctual Student attendance record 2. Knowledge: Expected outcomes on knowledge: 2.1 Have knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories that are important to the subject matter 2.2 Have the ability to analyze problems, understand, and explain computer requirements including the understanding of using computers and tools to solve problems N/A 2.3 Have ability to analyze, design, setup, improve, and/or evaluate various elements of computer systems to achieve the pre-determined requirements N/A 2.4 Have the ability to follow the academic advancement and developments in computers, including their applications N/A 2.5 Know, understand, and interested in advancement of the body of knowledge and computer proficiency N/A 2.6 Have a broad knowledge of the subject matter to foresee the upcoming changes and understand the impact of new technologies N/A 2.7 Have experience in development and/or in applying software for real practical applications 2.8 Have ability to integrate knowledge of the subject matter to other related fields of science Lecture on various topics that are important in understanding the importance of Excel, Access, and HTML that are in line with the course objectives. Midterm and Final Exams 2 P a g e
3. Intellectual Development: 4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities: 5. Quantitative Analysis, Communication and Information Technology: Expected outcomes on intellectual development: 3.1 Have ability to think critically and systematically N/A 3.2 Have ability to search, interpret, and evaluate information systems to creatively solve problems N/A 3.3 Have ability to gather, analyze, and summarize problems and requirements to solve issues 3.4 Have ability to apply the knowledge and skills to appropriately solve computer related problems Assign in class exercises and homework. Students do and submit the exercises and homework. Expected outcomes on Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities: 4.1 Have ability to effectively communicate both in English and other foreign languages with a diverse group of people in society N/A 4.2 Have ability to offer help and facilitate situational problem solving both in the role of leader and team member N/A 4.3 Have ability to use knowledge of the subject matter to guide society in appropriate issues N/A 4.4 Have responsibility for one s work as well as being a responsible team member N/A 4.5 Have ability to initiate issues to resolve both personal and public situations with appropriate expression of one s idea as well as the group s idea 4.6 Have ability to continuously improve knowledge both within and outside of the subject matter Group projects Group project presentations Expected outcomes on Quantitative Analysis, Communication and Information Technology: 5.1 Have necessary skills in using tools available for computer related work N/A 5.2 Have ability to suggest ways to solve problems, using mathematical information systems or applied statistics, at hand in a creative way 5.3 Have ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and in writing, including the ability to use appropriate media format in presenting one s idea N/A 5.4 Have ability to use information technology appropriately Assign in class exercises and homework. Students do and submit the exercises and homework. 3 P a g e
17. Evaluation Plan: The evaluation plan for this course is stated as follows: Expected Methods/Activities Week Evaluated Weights Outcomes Assigned 2.1, 2.2 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Week (Between Week 7-8) 40% 2.1, 2.2 Final Exam Week 16 40% 3.1, 3.4 In Class Exercises and Homework Week 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11, 12,13,14 10% 4.1, 4.6 Group Project Week 15 10% 100% 18. Course Schedule: The course schedule for this course is stated as follows: Session/Date & Time Topics Activities/ Text & Materials/Media #1: Week 1/January 15 Introduction to the course and course objectives Decision Making with Excel Lecture #2: Week 2/January 22 The World of Accounting and Finance Lecture #3: Week 3/January 29 Building Business Models Lecture #4: Week 4/February 5 Analyzing Data and Making Smart Decisions Lecture #5: Week 5/February 12* Building Dynamic Dashboards with Excel Lecture #6: Week 6/February 19 Form Controls Adding Interactivity to Excel Spreadsheets Lecture #7: Week 7/February 26 Excel Review Lecture #8: Week 8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam #9: Week 9/March 12 Introduction to Databases Lecture #10: Week 10/March 19 Introduction to Access Lecture #11: Week 11/March 26 Creating Forms, Reports, and Switchboards with Access Lecture #12: Week 12/April 2 Introduction to Websites/Domain Name Lecture Hosting #13: Week 13/April 9 Creating Websites using CMS Lecture #14: Week 14/April 23 Access and HTML Review Lecture #15: Week 15/April 30 Group Project Presentations Presentations #16: Week 16/May 7 Final Exam Final Exam *The make up class will be announced 4 P a g e
19. Details on Assignments: The details for the assignment are stated as follows: Exercise 1: The Palace Theater Exercise 2: Company Evaluation Exercise 3: Speed Limit Exercise 4: Wedding Loan Exercise 5: House Loan and Investments Exercise 6: Amortization Table Exercise 7: Woodbridge Furniture Exercise 8: Price Quote Exercise 9: E-Book Financial Statement Exercise 10: Lucas Holdings Exercise 11: Products Exercise 12: Gasoline Exercise 13: Cell Phone Exercise 14: Paid Time Off Exercise 15:Departmental Data Storage Exercise 16: Web Based Resume 20. Notes to Students: No make up for missed assignments or exams unless the student was bed ridden in the hospital during the assignment/exam period. NO EXCEPTIONS. To be successful in the course, students must: Attend all classes unless prior arrangements have been made with me. Demonstrate mastery of course content on the midterm, the final exam, and all assignments and projects. Comply, in all respects, with the tenets of academic honesty. 21. Academic Calendar: The academic calendar is stated below: Academic Schedule of Semester 2/2014: (January 12, 2015 - May 26, 2015) Important Dates Schedule Semester Begins January 12, 2015 Period of Withdraw W/O Record January 21-26, 2015 Makha Bucha Day* March 4, 2015 Period of Midterm Examination March 1-8, 2015 Period of Withdraw with "W" March 16-27, 2015 Chakri Memorial Day* April 6, 2015 Songkran Festival Day* April 11-17, 2015 Last Day of Classes May 9, 2015 Period of Final Examination May 12-26, 2015 Coronation Day* May 5, 2015 Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day* TBA Note *Public Holiday 5 P a g e
22. Attendance: The regulations on the class attendance is stated below: Important Notes to Students Regarding Class Attendance Announced by BBA International Program: a. Students who miss more than 13 hours of class but less than 22 hours must seek instructor s approval for eligibility to take the final exams and approval by the dean. The dean s decision is considered final. b. Students who miss more than 22 hours of class are NOT eligible to take the final exams and results in course failure. Please note that feigning other student signatures or failure to attend class after signing in results different level of penalty imposed. o Level 1 penalty: First time rule breakers will be considered as Absent for that actual class time. And a warning letter issued to first-time rule breakers. o Level 2 penalty: Second time rule breakers receive an F for the course and will not be considered for BBA scholarships, exchange student programs and other awards. o Level 3 penalty: Third-time rule breakers are given one semester of class suspension. Cheating in any form of class exam or quiz or plagiarism is subject to the penalties based on Thammasat University s student compliance act. 23. Course and Teaching Evaluation and Improvement: The Program has set policies related to course and teaching evaluation and improvement as follows: 1. Strategies for course evaluation by students: There will be two evaluations per course: Mid-semester and end-ofsemester course evaluations. The course evaluation will be administered by BBA staff with the instructor absent from the classroom. The instructor will receive feedback from students in the following key areas: Class preparation Teaching capability Appropriateness of activities or assignments Encouragement of Class discussion Opportunity to ask questions Encouragement of independent study and additional practices Benefits of the course Course evaluation will be summarized and returned to the instructor after the grades are sent to the Program. Moreover, the course evaluation of each instructor of every course offered will be reviewed by BBA Operating Committee. 2. Evaluation strategies in teaching methods: The effectiveness of teaching methods will be evaluated from the students accomplishments such as participation, assignments, and exams. 3. Improvement of teaching methods: The instructor will use the feedbacks from 2. above to improve the teaching methods. 4. Evaluation of students desire learning outcomes: After receiving the feedback from the mid-semester course evaluation and students assessments, the instructor revises the teaching methods to ensure that the desired learning outcomes are achieved. 5. Review and improvement for better outcomes: A summary of course evaluation for each course will be supplied to course instructor. The Program will use the feedback to improve the curriculum structure and course content in the regular curriculum revision cycle. 6 P a g e