| Instructor Information |
| Instructor |
Melinda Campbell |
| Email |
campbellm@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone |
(409) 984-6102 |
| Office |
Madison Monroe Education - Room: 147A |
| Office Hours |
None |
| Additional Contact Information |
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| Course Information |
| Description |
An overview of the production of documents, tables and graphics.
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| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
None
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
None
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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BIM - 1 23-24 |
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First Six Weeks |
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Date |
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08/17 - 08/18 |
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Introduction, procedures, paperwork.
Introduction, Class rules and regulations, log in procedures.
Set up student folders |
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8/21 - 08/22 |
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Introduction to BIM: student network log in.
Reset passwords, password security.
BIM warm-up exercises |
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08/23 -08/24 |
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Word 2016 Introduction: ribbon tabs, basic formatting, document spacing, saving Word docs in student folders |
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08/25 - 08/28 |
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Formatting - window controls, zoom scrolling, multiple windows, saving, printing, proofreader's marks. |
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08/29 - 08/30 |
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Formatting - correcting errors, undo, redo, business documents/ letters, spellcheck, grammar check, thesaurus |
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08/31 - 09/01 |
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Formatting - font size, font style, italics, underlining, aligning text, line spacing |
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09/05 - 09/06 |
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First Six Weeks Test 1 |
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09/07 - 09/ 08 |
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Business letters |
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09/11 - 09/12 |
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Formatting personal business letters |
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09/13 - 09/14 |
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Formatting personal business letters |
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09/15 - 09/18 |
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Memorandums |
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09/19 - 09/20 |
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Drawing and formatting tables in Word documents |
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09/21 - 09/22 |
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First Six Weeks Test 2 |
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BIM - 1 23-24 |
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Second Six Weeks |
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09/25 - 09/26 |
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Report formatiing |
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09/27 - 09/28 |
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Report formatiing |
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09/29 - 10/03 |
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Tabs and Tabular Columns. Set tabs, clear tabs, leader tabs |
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10/04 - 10/05 |
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Tabs and Tabular Columns. Set tabs, clear tabs, leader tabs |
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10/06 - 10/09 |
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Second Six Weeks Test 1 |
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10/10 - 10/11 |
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Working with Graphic and Visual Elements |
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10/12 10/13 |
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Working with Graphic and Visual Elements |
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10/13 -10/16 |
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Multi Column Documents, layout and design |
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10/17 - 10/18 |
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Continue Multi Column Documents. Layout and design |
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10/19 10/20 |
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Creating Professional Documents |
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10/23 -10/24 |
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Creating Professional Documents |
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10/25 - 10/26 |
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Creating Professional Documents |
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10/27 - 10/30 |
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Second Six Weeks Test 2 |
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10/31 - 11/01 |
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Professionalism in the Workplace |
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11/02 - 11/03 |
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Formatting Resumes |
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BIM - 1 23-24 |
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Third Six Weeks |
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11/06 - 11/07 |
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Professionalism in the Workplace |
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11/08 - 11/15 |
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Personal Resume Development |
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11/16 - 11/17 |
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Report Formatting - Footnotes, Parenthetical Notations, Works Cited Pages, Bibliographical Entries |
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11/28 - 11/29 |
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Report Formatting - Footnotes, Parenthetical Notations, Works Cited Pages, Bibliographical Entries |
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11/30 - 12/01 |
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Third Six Weeks Test 1 |
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12/04 - 12/05 |
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Mail Merge |
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12/06 - 12/07 |
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Mail Merge |
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12/08 - 12/11 |
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Mail Merge |
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12/12 - 12/13 |
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Third Six Weeks Test 2 |
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12/14 - 12/15 |
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Mid Term Review |
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12/18 - 12/20 |
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Mid Terms |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
ITSW_1301_26N_202390_P00361332.xlsx
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| Final Exam Date |
December 19, 2023 - 8:15 AM
Through December 19, 2023 - 9:57 AM
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| Grading Scale |
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
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Determination of
Final Grade |
Tests - 60%
Daily Grades - 40%
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| Course Policies |
| Instructor Policies |
None
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| Attendance Policy |
None
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| Additional Information |
None
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| Institutional Policies |
| MyLSCPA |
Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through
MyLSCPA.
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| Academic Honesty |
Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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| ADA Considerations |
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive
civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students
with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the
the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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| COVID 19 Information |
The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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| Facility Policies |
No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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| HB 2504 |
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect |
As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see
LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct |
LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
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| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern |
If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
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| Department Information |
| Dual Enrollment |
| Chair: | Sheila Guillot |
| Email: | guillsr@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone: | (409) 984-6381 |
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