Computer Science Technology Department

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1 Computer Science Technology Department Houston Community College Department Phone Number: ab Houston Community College ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I Course Syllabus Instructor Course Reference Number (CRN) Course Description: Course Prerequisite(s) Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (Lecture, Lab) Name: Machuria M. Johnson Tel: (713) Office Hours: By appointment as needed machuria.johnson@hccs.edu Website: Course Level Beginning Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. Must be at college-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics Credit Hours 3.0 (Lecture 2, Lab 2) Course Location/Times Integrated Software Applications I Southeast Computer Science & Technology Center AM209 TuTh 11:00AM - 1:40PM Total Course Contact Hours 96 Instructional Materials Instructional Methods (select one) Exploring Microsoft Office, 3rd Edition; including MyItLab, and Microsoft Office Day subscription. Customized textbook for Houston Community College. Author: Grauer. Bundle ISBN-13: ; Publisher: Pearson Face to Face Type of Instruction Lecture/Lab Course Length (number of weeks) 12 Weeks Computer Science Technology Department Page 1 of 6

2 Course Requirement, Policy, and Course Calendar Instructor's Requirements Instructor Grading Criteria There are two exams: midterm and final. NO MAKEUP EXAMS!!! If you have any concern about the class, you are highly encouraged to bring the matter to the professor s attention immediately. You are required to attend class meeting times as scheduled. See HCC Student Handbook. Assignments 50% Mid-Term 25% Final Exam 25% Grading Scale: A B C D F 0-59 Course Calendar Tuesday and Thursday Spring 2011 Session Dates Weekly Topics Outline Description Week1 02/15/11 Course Overview: Course Syllabus and Topic Outline Microsoft Windows 7 02/17/11 Office Fundamentals Chapter 1: Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft Word Week2 02/22/11 Chapter 2: Microsoft Word Gaining Proficiency Computer Science Technology Department Page 2 of 6

3 02/24/11 Chapter 2: Microsoft Word Gaining Proficiency Continued Week3 03/01/11 Chapter: 3: Microsoft Word Enhancing a Document 03/03/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft Word Share, Compare, and Document Week4 03/08/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft Word Share, Compare, and Document Continued 03/10/11 Chapter 1: Microsoft Excel - Introduction to Excel 03/15/11 Spring Break - college closed. Classes resume 03/21/11 Week5 03/22/11 Chapter 2: Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions 03/24/11 Chapter 3: Microsoft Excel Charts Week6 03/29/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft Excel Working with Large Worksheets and Tables Mid-Term Review 03/31/11 Mid-Term Exam : Microsoft Windows 7 Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Microsoft Word and Excel NOTE: Mid-Term Exam is closed book, no notes. Week7 04/05/11 Chapter 1: Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction to PowerPoint 04/07/11 Chapter 2: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Development Week8 04/12/11 Chapter 3: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Design 04/14/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft PowerPoint Multimedia Tools Week9 04/19/11 Chapter 1: Microsoft Access Introduction to Access 04/21/11 Chapter 1: Microsoft Access Introduction to Access Continued Week10 04/26/11 Chapter 2: Microsoft Access Relational Databases and Multi-Table Queries 04/28/11 Chapter 3: Microsoft Access Customize, Analyze, and Summarize Query Data Week11 05/03/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft Access Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports 05/05/11 Chapter 4: Microsoft Access Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports Continued Week12 05/10/11 Final Exam Review and Miscellaneous Wrap-up Computer Science Technology Department Page 3 of 6

4 05/12/11 Final Exam: Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Microsoft PowerPoint and Access NOTE: Final Exam is closed book, no notes. Computer Science Technology Department Page 4 of 6

5 Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and Program Spec Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department. HCC Grading Scale Grade GPA Points A = points per semester hour B = 89-80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79-70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69-60: 1 points per semester hour 59 and below = F IP (In Progress) W(Withdrawn) I (Incomplete) AUD (Audit) IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1. Maintain disk drives for rapid access to files 2. Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software 3. Integrate applications to produce documents. Learning Objectives 1. Use proper file management techniques to manipulate files and folders in a networked environment. 2. Create and Edit Word Documents 3. Create and formatting spreadsheets using formulae or functions and charting. 4. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills using a slideshow (created with a presentation graphics program) as a visual aid 5. Create Application and import data that can be edited and kept current. 6. Use Application tools to display and update data. Student Assignments Student Assessment(s) Refer to the course calendar Assessment criteria under development Computer Science Technology Department Page 5 of 6

6 Program/Discipline Requirements: Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching. 1. Develop essential operating systems skills including how to use, setup, configure, troubleshoot and maintain a current microcomputer operating system 2. Use and configure essential office applications and 3. Help other technology users, develop training and maintenance plans and to translate new technical knowledge so that others can use it 4. Install, configure, and administer Linux/UNIX and other systems. 5. Document work log, write clearly and appropriately in an Information Technology context, respect user s data, including backup and security Secretary s Committee on Achieving Necessary Skills 1. C1: Allocates Time Students will learn to allocate time to perform each task (online course will emphasize this task more). 2. C5: Acquires and Evaluates Information Student will be able to identify need for data, obtain it from existing sources or create them, and evaluate information. 3. C6: Organizes and Maintains Information Students will learn to organize their assignments and manage to complete them with specific deadline. 4. C18: Selects Technology Students will use flowcharts to understand the subject. Students will select appropriate compiler to run program. 5. C20: Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology Student will be able to prevent, identify or solve problems in machines, computers, and other technologies. 6. F9: Problem Solving Students will learn problem-solving methodology (pseudocode). 7. F10: Seeing Things in the Minds Eye Student will be able to organize and process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects or other information. Every semester, calendar based weekly learning material (reading, hands exercises for inclass, web enhanced, or online assignments, and scheduled quiz/test/exam) will be posted as part of the syllabus. HCC Policy Statement Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: Computer Science Technology Department Page 6 of 6