BCIS-1305-71 - Business Computer Appl
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Spring 2018 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Spring 2018 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Cammack, James E. | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 350-8068 | ||||||||||||
cammackje@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you’ve logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the “My Courses” tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||||
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Course Number | 11970 | ||||||||||||
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 Prerequisites | Basic Skills competency in reading | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks | Textbook: Course content will be provided with handouts, videos, etc. There is no required textbook for this course. | ||||||||||||
Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between participation and college success. You should log into this course daily. The instructor reserves the right to drop you from the class if you fail to log in regularly and/or do not submit course work in a timely manner. For online students, inactivity for more than 7 days may result in you being dropped from the class. Let me know if you foresee a necessary time of inactivity | ||||||||||||
Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Projects & Assignments – 60% * To pass the course, you must have a 70 average on Projects and Assignments Final Exam (comprehensive) – 40% (20% if Midterm taken—see below) NOTES: To pass the course, you must have a 70 average on Projects and Assignments OPTIONAL MID-TERM EXAM: The final exam grade is 40% of your course grade and covers material from the entire semester. However, if you prefer, you may elect to take a mid-term exam on campus in addition to the final exam. If you elect to take the mid-term, it will cover material from the 1st half of the course and the final exam will cover the material from the 2nd half. If you take the mid-term, the mid-term will be 20% of your course grade and your final exam will be 20% of the course grade. |
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Final Exam Date | May 3, 2018 - 5:00 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
Course Introduction Understanding Essential Computer Concepts Creating and Distributing Multimedia Presentations Working in the Cloud (Google Drive and Google Apps) Window & File Management Microsoft Office Word Creating a Document Word Enhancing a Document Word Adding Special Elements to a Document Excel Creating a Worksheet Excel Using Complex Formulas, Functions, and Tables Excel Working with Charts PowerPoint Creating a Presentation PowerPoint Polishing and Running a Presentation Working in the Cloud (Microsoft OneDrive) Working in the Cloud (Google Drive) Working in the Cloud (Dropbox) Business Graphics Understanding Social Networks Additional Technology Topics (Internet Technologies, etc) |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
*** All assignments for each week are due by end of the day (midnight) on Thursday. New assignments for the week will be made available Friday morning by noon *** PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE (subject to change) Week 1 1/16/2018 Course Introduction Syllabus Review PSLO Alpha Pretest Understanding Web Browsers Creating and Distributing Multimedia - Part 1 Week 2 1/22/2018 Windows File Management Google Apps Week 3 1/29/2018 Intro to Microsoft Office & Microsoft Word Search Engines Week 4 2/5/2018 Microsoft Word (continued) Week 5 2/12/2018 Microsoft Excel Week 6 2/19/2018 Microsoft Excel (continued) Week 7 2/26/2018 Creating and Distributing Multimedia - part 2 Feb 28 Wednesday Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty No Class Thursday March 1, Friday March 2 Instructor at TCCTA conference Week 8 3/5/2018 Microsoft OneDrive Midterm (optional): Wednesday March 7, 5-7:30 PM, MMED 203 March 12-16 Spring Break - no classes, offices & Gates Library open Week 9 3/19/2018 Google Forms & Microsoft PowerPoint Week 10 3/26/2018 Internet Technologies March 30 Good Friday – no classes, offices and Library open Week 11 4/2/2018 Internet Technologies Week 12 4/9/2018 Business Graphics Week 13 4/16/2018 Interacting in the Cloud Technology Topics April 18 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty Week 14 4/23/2018 Applying Technology Week 15 4/30/2018 Technology Topics & Semester Wrap Up May 2 Last class day Spring Semester Note: this is short week and assignments will be due no later than Wednesday, May 2 at the end of the day. Final Exam: Thursday May 3, 5-7:30 PM, MMED 203 |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills- Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills - Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. (PSLO 1) Measures: hands-on exercises and exams 2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. (PSLO 1; PSLO 6) Measures: hands-on exercises and exams 3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) 4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. (PSLO 1) Measures: written/online exams 5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1) Measures: written/online exams 6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. (PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measures: discussion, group technology projects 7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications. (PSLO 1 and PSLO 6) Measures: hands-on exercises and exams |
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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 LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information | |||||||||||||
Important Information | |||||||||||||
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 Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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