Course Information Instructor InformationCollege: XXXCourse Title: Business Computer Applications Instructor: XXXSemester/Year: XXX E-Mail Address: XXXCourse number: BCIS1405 Telephone: XXXSection number: XXX Online Office Hours: XXXCredit Hours: 4 Campus Office Hours: XXXInstructional format: OnlineDivision Dean: XXX; Phone: XXX; Location: XXXCourse Prerequisites Required materialsRequired: College level ready in Reading and Writing

Title: Printed Access Card for SAM and electronic textbook, Discovering Computers 2016.Authors: Vermaat, Sebok, Freund, Campbell, and FrydenbergPublisher: Cengage LearningISBN: 9781337114004

Review the Getting Started section on the class website for more details on how to obtain these materials.

IMPORTANT: This class uses SAM. SAM is simulation software that simulates the Microsoft Office environment for Windows. It is NOT the actual Microsoft Office applications.

If you are using a Mac, these simulations may not closely align with the features and functions available in Office for Mac.

Because Office for Mac does not include a database application, you will need to use a Windows-based PC loaded with the Access application to complete one of the assignments.

IMPORTANT: You will not be able to use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet to complete this class; you will need to use a computer.Course DescriptionStudents 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.

This is a Texas Common Course Number. Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 11.0202.54 04.

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Participation PolicySince this is an online class, no on-campus attendance is required. However, students are expected to log in and participate actively via eCampus. http://ecampus.dcccd.eduTry to check emails daily and access the class at least 3 times a week. You must show participation in this class prior to the certification date, [INSERT DATE] by completing the Orientation Quiz.

Core Competencies

This class is designed to help you develop a selection of the following competencies Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:1. Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT)

infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems.

2. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing.3. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate

electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment.4. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find

solutions to business problems.5. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of

application systems in a business environment.6. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications.7. Complete projects that integrate business software applications.

Course Outline

This class consists of eight lessons:

Lesson 1: Information TechnologyLesson 2: Internet Technology and UsesLesson 3: Application and System SoftwareLesson 4: The System UnitLesson 5: Inputs, Outputs, and Secondary StorageLesson 6: Communication and NetworksLesson 7: Information Systems and DatabasesLesson 8: Systems Design and Programming

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Evaluation Procedures

Point Accumulation and DistributionRequirement Points Each Total Points

Orientation Quiz 1 @ 15 points 15 pointsLab Exams 2 @ 50 points 100 pointsProject (Lab) 1Projects (Labs) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1 @ 20 points6 @ 50 points

320 points

Case Study 1 @ 100 points 100 pointsConcept Exams 2 @ 100 200 pointsNote Pages 8 @ 20 160 pointsIntroduction DiscussionGeneral Discussions

1 @ 108 @ 20

170 points

Total 0

Grading ScalePoints Earned Grade

900-1065 A800-899 B700-799 C600-699 D

0-599 F

The final grade for the class reflects evaluation of the student’s work on the following assignments:

Note Pages: The note pages are to be completed as you read each chapter in your book.

Discussion Boards: Discussion board comments are entered online under the Discussion Board navigation button. You are encouraged to post a short biographical sketch about yourself (and a digital picture if you have one) and share your comments/ideas/research about eight discussion topics (and to react to the comments of others).

Projects: The SAM lessons will introduce you to Windows and teach you the basics of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. The projects require you to implement what you learned in the lessons. There are 7 project assignments.

Case Study: You will complete one case study. The case study will present an IT (Information Technology) problem that will require you to research, document your sources, identify advantages and disadvantages, analyze your findings, implement, and make a recommendation.

Project Skill Exams: Skill exams will be administered online using SAM during the week indicated in the Due Dates-Class Outline document. These exams will test Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access skills. There is no time limit on the skill exams. There are two skill exams.

Concept Exams: Concept exams will be administered online during the week indicated in the Due Dates-Class Outline document. Most of the questions on the exam will be derived from the readings and note pages. There is no time limit on the skill exams. There are 2 exams.

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Late WorkLate work will not be accepted.

IncompletesAn incomplete grade of "I" may be given when an unforeseen emergency prevents you from completing the work for this class. Contact the instructor immediately if there is a situation preventing you finishing the class.

Code of Student Conduct: Scholastic Dishonesty (Sample Statement)Every student should know his or her responsibility as a member of the DCCCD community. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the Code of Student Conduct. Following are the specific penalties for scholastic dishonesty (see Code of Student Conduct, Definitions, Prohibited Behaviors, #10) within this course:

• First instance, grade of zero for the specific assignment and/or essay exam question/s• Second instance, grade of zero for entire assignment and/or exam• Third instance, recommendation to disciplinary committee

NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to modify any course requirements and due dates as necessary to manage and conduct this class. The intent of the instructor is to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this class. You are responsible for contacting the instructor and seeking clarification of any requirement that is not understood in the syllabus.

Institutional PoliciesInstitutional policies relating to this course including withdrawal information can be accessed from the following link.

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