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BA131 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMPUTING Blue Mountain Community College Melinda Platt 541-278-5737 mplatt@bluecc.

1 BA131 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMPUTING Blue Mountain Community College Melinda Platt BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT Course Description In this course, you will use a computer to practice the most commonly used Microsoft Office programs. You will also practice using Windows operating system, Internet Explorer for navigating the Internet, communication and etiquette and the basics of using a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Within the Microsoft Office Suite, you will use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Microsoft Word is a word processing program with which you can create common business and personal documents. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that organizes and calculates accounting-type information. Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program with which you can develop slides to accompany an oral presentation. Microsoft Access is a database program that organizes large amounts of information in a useful manner. Finally, Microsoft Outlook is an and calendar scheduling program. Learning Outcomes Objectives Students will focus on the following objectives: Utilize software applications by: Creating, formatting, modifying, and producing business documents in Word. Creating, formatting, modifying and analyzing business document in Excel. Creating, formatting, modifying and running presentations in PowerPoint. Creating, formatting, organizing, retrieving and presenting data in Access. Creating, formatting and organizing messages/appointment in Outlook. Using the Windows operating system efficiently. Using Internet Explorer to obtain and/or download information. Using the Canvas course platform to access assignments. Recognize and identify basic computer concepts by: Defining the computer and its uses. Identifying types of computer application software and system software. Reviewing computer communications and the Internet/WWW. Produce course assignments using appropriate business world standards by: Creating professional, accurate, and grammatically correct documents. Creating and organize files into logical folders for efficient file management Downloading and uploading files from the Internet. Maintaining security of files. Completing projects and submitting work on time. Communicating appropriately through using business standards for written communications. 43

2 Follow Best Business Practices as would be required in the Workplace Practicing Etiquette Listening Skills (During On-Campus Classes) Speaking Skills (During On-Campus Classes) Following Directions Meeting Deadlines Maintaining Professionalism Assignment Schedule A weekly schedule of assignments is listed in modules, with assignments in order. Course Prerequisite Students should have keyboarding skills and/or keyboard familiarity, along with very basic knowledge of using the computer/mouse/printers. If you are very new to computer, then the CS 080 course is a recommended preparation for the course. Optional (Recommended) Textbook You could use this textbook as a resource to the projects you will complete each week. You will use several websites to help you learn various software concepts, so you can complete the projects. Office for Dummies 2013/2016 Author: Peter Weverka Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: (Paperback) EBooks available too. Required Software* (Free through Blue Mountain Community College ) Microsoft Office 365 University (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access + Other Applications) * You can access this software free through your Blue Mountain Community College account, or purchase the software. BMCC s Bookstore sells this software at an academic price to students for about $80 in a subscription base offer. It also includes extra applications in addition to what you need for this class, which is an added bonus. Required Reliable Computer Access & Portable, Removable Storage Device Working, Reliable Computer w/windows Operating System (Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista OS is fine) BMCC Account, Internet Access USB Flash Drive, 1 MB Storage Minimum* *For Students Who Use BMCC Computer Labs or Need to Transport Files To Various Locations Criteria for Acceptable Performance Completion of chapter assignments and exams is required. You cannot receive a grade higher than C, if you do not complete ALL of the software application sections (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and at least one assignment from each chapter. Late Work Late work will be penalized at 50% for up to 7 days, 0% for past 7 days. Dues dates are clearly stated. Periodic grade updates are available on the online gradebook. 44

3 Assignments Grading Scale Your work will be graded for accuracy, setup, and professional appearance. Grades will be updated throughout the term (usually every two weeks or sooner). Final Composite Grade The final grade will be based on the following scale. Grades will be rounded up only when student overall grades is equal to or greater than.5 tenths closer to the next letter grade. Examples: A grade of 89.5 will be rounded to an A. A grade of 89.4 will not be rounded to an A. A = 90 to 100% B = 89 to 80% C = 79 to 70% D = 69 to 60% F = 59 to 30% NC = Below 30% Academic Honesty You are encouraged to work together and communicate with other students to solve problems. However, you must complete your own work and your files should originate from you. Each student needs to be actively operating the software when completing assignments. Working in pairs or teams and submitting multiple copies of the same file is not acceptable in this class. You are responsible for the security of your files at all times, including work submitted into the course. If you allow someone to use your computer, you are responsible for keeping your files secure. THESE are workplace expectations and very serious offenses in the world of work. You should not lend your storage device to another student, print for someone else, copy your storage device for another student or share files electronically in any way. Such actions are considered cheating and a violation of the academic honesty policy. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and will not be tolerated in this course. Students who are involved in cheating or sharing electronic or printed data with other students will either receive zero points on each assignment or will receive an F for the course. This will be determined by the instructor. The student(s) will be referred to the appropriate college administrator. These types of offenses are documented and retained on file. Academic success requires that a student be diligent and proactive in his/her educational career. Expected Student Behavior Students enrolled in this course are expected to exhibit conduct considered to be acceptable in a college setting. Disruptive behavior is any type of student activity that interrupts the normal flow of information exchange in the classroom in a negative way. 45

4 Examples of disruptive behavior in the classroom include: cell phones (text messaging), excessive talking without being recognized by the instructor, late arrival to class, argumentative behavior that extends beyond normal classroom interchange, name calling, profane or racial statements. Such disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and the instructor will request that the student leave the classroom. Readmission to the class can occur only after consultation with the instructor and the appropriate college administrator. Written Communications In addition, s that contain inappropriate or profane, racial language will be reported to the Office of Instruction. Students will be warned on first offense, further offenses could result in removal of course with a grade of F. communications need to professional. Special Services & Student Accommodations Special Needs Contact Statement: Blue Mountain Community College is committed to providing inclusive learning environments. Please notify us if there are aspects of the course that result in disability-related barriers to your participation. For assistance with disability accommodations, please contact the Health and Wellness Center at , TDD or DisabilityServices@bluecc.edu. Contact should be made 72 hours in advance of the event. Instructor Office & Location If you need to schedule an appointment, you may me and we can schedule a time to meet on campus in Morrow Hall, Lower Level, M-4 Office group. 46

5 BA 131-INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMPUTING COURSE OUTCOMES *All outcomes introduced and applied. Specific outcomes tested in Capstone Projects. BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Course Systems Access student account Review etiquette for business and academic correspondence Create a self-introduction online Complete course quiz using information from handouts Read and review Intro. to Computers and Windows 7 Chapters Complete Chapter Terminology Quizzes Access SAM Assessment Site, Login To Site/Join Class Complete the web search handout activities (submit five files) Download data files needed for course Office 365 Essential Review the components of Office 365 Compare Office 2013 to Office 365 subscription plans Understand the productivity tools of Office 365 Review Syncing multiple devices using Office 365 Review how business teams collaborate using SharePoint Review how to use a SharePoint template to design a public website Review how to use a SharePoint template to design a public website Review how to conduct an online meeting with Lync Word--Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with Pictures Enter text in a Word document Check spelling as you type Format paragraphs Format text Undo and redo commands or actions Change theme colors Insert a digital picture in a Word document Format pictures Add a page border Adjust spacing Correct errors and revise a document Change document properties Print a document Submit a document to course dropbox Word--Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources Describe the MLA documentation style for research papers Modify a style Change line and paragraph spacing in a document Use a header to number pages of a document Apply formatting using keyboard shortcut keys Modify paragraph indentations 47

6 BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Insert and edit citations and their sources Add a footnote to a document Insert a manual page break Create a bibliographical list of sources Cut, copy, and paste text Find text and replace text Find a synonym Check spelling and grammar at once Look up information Word Creating Business Letter With Table/Envelope Change Margins Insert and format a shape Change text wrapping Insert and format a clip art image Insert a symbol Add a border to a paragraph Clear formatting Convert a hyperlink to regular text Apply a style Set and use tab stops Insert the current date Create, insert, and modify a building block Insert a Word table, enter data in the table, and format the table Address and add an envelope to a document Excel Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart Describe the Excel worksheet Enter text and numbers Use the Sum button to sum a range of cells Enter a simple function Copy the contents of a cell to a range of cells using the fill handle Apply cell styles Format cells in a worksheet Create a 3-D pie chart Change a worksheet name and worksheet tab color Change document properties Preview and Print a worksheet Use Auto Calculate to display statistics Excel Formulas, Functions, and Formatting Enter formulas using the keyboard Enter formulas using Point mode Apply the AVERAGE, MA, and MIN functions Verify a formula using Range Finder Apply a theme to a workbook Apply a date format to a cell or range Add conditional formatting to cells Change column width and row height Change the spelling in a worksheet Set margins, headers, and footers in Page Layout view 48

7 BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Excel Formulas, Functions, and Formatting cont. Preview and print versions of a worksheet Excel Working with Large Worksheets, Charting and What-If Analysis Rotate text in a cell Create a series of month names Copy, paste, insert, and delete cells Format numbers using format symbols Freeze and unfreeze rows and columns Show and format the system date Use absolute and mixed cell references in a formula Use the IF function to perform a logical test Create and format Sparkline charts Change Sparkline chart types and styles Use the Format Painter button to format cells Create a clustered column chart on a separate chart sheet Use chart filters to display a subset of data in a chart Reorder worksheet tabs Change the worksheet view Answer what-if questions Goal seek to answer what-if questions Access--Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction Design a database to satisfy a collection of requirements Describe the features of the Access window Create a database Create tables in Datasheet and Design views Add records to a table Close a database Open a database Print the contents of a table Create and use a query Create and use a form Create and print custom reports Modify a report in Layout view Access--Querying a Database Create queries using Design view Include fields in the design grid Use text and numeric data in criteria Save a query and used the saved query Create and use parameter queries Use compound criteria in queries Sort data in queries Join tables in queries Create a report and a form from a query Export data from a query to another application Perform calculations and calculate statistics in queries Create crosstab queries Customize the Navigation Pane 49

8 BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Access--Maintaining a Database Add, change, and delete records Search for records Filter records Update a table design Use action queries to delete records Use delete queries to delete records Specify validation rules, default values, and formats Create and use single-valued lookup fields Add new fields to an existing report Format a datasheet Specify referential integrity Use a Subdatasheet Sort records PowerPoint--Creating and Editing a Presentation with Clip Art Select and change a document theme Create a title slide and a text slide with a multi-level bulleted list Add new slides and change slide layouts Insert photos and illustrations into a slide with and without a content placeholder Move and size photos and illustrations Change font size and color Bold and italicize text Duplicate a slide Arrange slides Select slide transitions View a presentation in Slide Show view PowerPoint--Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt Search and download an online theme Insert and format pictures Format slide backgrounds Insert and size a shape Add text to a shape Apply effect to a shape Change the font and add a shadow Format pictures Insert and format WordArt Find and replace text and check spelling Add and print speaker notes PowerPoint Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media & Animation Color a picture Add an artistic effect to a picture Delete and move placeholders Align paragraph text Copy a slide elements from one slide to another Ungroup, change the color, and regroup a clip 50

9 Insert and edit a video clip Insert audio Control audio and video clips Check for spelling errors Print a presentation as a handout Outlook--Managing Messages Start and quit Outlook Compose, address, and send an message Open, read, print, and close an message Reply to an message Forward an message Delete an message Check spelling as you type an message Save an message in the Drafts folder Retrieve a saved message Attach a file to an outgoing message Copy another person when sending an folder Move and copy received messages to a folder Outlook--Managing Calendars Open the Calendar folder Describe the components of the Outlook Calendar Navigate the Calendar using the Date Navigator View specific dates on the Date Navigator Create a personal calendar Enter, save, move, edit, and delete appointments Set the status of an a reminder for an appointment Create and edit events Move and delete events Create and edit meetings and respond to meeting requests Display the calendar in Day, Work Week, Week, and Month views Print the calendar in Daily Style 51

COURSE SYLLABUS. Credit Hours: Contact Hours Lab Hours 4 4 As needed by student

COURSE SYLLABUS. Credit Hours: Contact Hours Lab Hours 4 4 As needed by student Date Approved: Date Revised: 08/07 COURSE SYLLABUS Syllabus for: INFS 2010 Microcomputer Applications Discipline Number Course Name Former Quarter Course(s): N/A Catalog Description: This course is an