APRO 102 A Course Outline Computer Essentials

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1 APRO 102 A Course Outline Computer Essentials Winter 2015 INSTRUCTOR Office Phone Ashley Dickinson Ashley.Dickinson@rdc.ab.ca CLASS TIMES Section A Tuesday 11:00 am 11:50 am Room 302 Thursday Friday OFFICE HOURS Monday 2:00 pm 2:50 pm or by appointment Wednesday 12:30 pm 1:20 pm Friday 12:00 pm 1:20 pm CREDIT HOURS 3 Hours ACADEMIC CALENDAR ENTRY Students will learn how to create a database, research topics using the Internet, identify the basic components of a computer system, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, prepare an electronic presentation, and use a variety of Internet and distance delivery tools PREREQUISITES This is a first year introductory business course with no prerequisites. COURSE TOPICS MS PowerPoint 2010 MS Access 2010 Internet research Troubleshoot hardware and software concerns ipad Apps LEARNING ACTIVITIES Learning in this course is comprised of guided instruction and completing individual assignments. APRO 102 Course Outline Red Deer College Page 1 of 5

2 TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Formal transfer agreements between Red Deer College and other Alberta universities and colleges are found at LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to: 1. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation. 2. Using Access create database tables, perform sorts and queries, and prepare forms and reports. 3. Manage files and folders. 4. Research topics using the Internet. 5. Participate in on-line class discussions. 6. Create an eportfolio. 7. Research and present an ipad App applicable for business usage. 8. Compare and price out the purchase of a personal computer. 9. Analyze and solve problems relating to the implementation and application of technology. 10. Troubleshoot hardware and software concerns. 11. Work under pressure of time. 12. Provide care in usage of equipment and observance of department and facility procedures. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND EQUIPMENT One Memory Stick MS 2013 PowerPoint Introductory - Gaskin, Vargas, Marks MS 2013 Access Brief - Gaskin, McLellan STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student assignments are designed to help the student review, reinforce, apply and practice the techniques presented in each lecture. The assignments are designed as learning tools and should be reviewed ahead of class without a computer and then repeated in lab class using the software to help the student apply the skills introduced therein. All assignments are due on or before the due date specified in class. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE GRADED. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior arrangements being made. While students are encouraged to help each other, assignments must be individual work, unless designated as group assignments. In cases of plagiarism, no marks will be awarded. Please refer to College policy for other possible disciplinary action. Students should anticipate an additional 3 to 5 hours of work each week for this course. It is your responsibility to monitor your workload and bring to the attention of the instructor situations where you are experiencing difficulties operating within this guideline. As per the RDC Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy which states students have a responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner which does not disrupt or inhibit the learning process ; and with respect for your fellow students, it is expected that cell phones and other communication devices be turned off during class, lab, and examination times. During these times, laptop computers are to be utilized for approved classroom activities only. Should your phone/computer/communication device cause an interruption during these times, you will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the scheduled period; including examinations. Students are expected to: arrive at class on time; inform instructors at the beginning of class if there is a need to leave early; not to disrupt or talk during class except for class discussions; to respond to the instructor's in-class questions whenever possible; and to APRO 102 Course Outline Red Deer College Page 2 of 5

3 demonstrate respect for everyone in the class. Attendance may take many forms including traditional classrooms, web enhanced learning, blended learning, online synchronous, online asynchronous, labs, field trips, and guest speakers. Lack of attendance may impact the students ability to successfully complete the course. You are expected to maintain the high ethical standards that are representative of the best of the business profession. Assignments should be handed in on their due dates and examinations taken on the dates scheduled. Requirements and penalties as set forth in the RDC Academic Calendar and RDC Student Misconduct: Academic and Non- Academic Policy will be followed. Please review these documents to ensure you understand the contents and implications of each. BLACKBOARD Supplementary materials are available on the Blackboard site for this course. It is important to check this site frequently for updates. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE The final grade in this course will be computed based on the following elements. At all times the Red Deer College final examinations policy will be adhered to. Textbook Assignments 40% Test 15% Bulletin Board Postings 5% Assignments (PowerPoint, Computer Comparison, eportfolio, ipad Presentation) 40% MIDTERM FEEDBACK Midterm feedback for this course will be available from the instructor following marking of the midterm examination. After reviewing their marks to this point, students should make an appointment with the instructor to discuss their progress and concerns if the cumulative total to this point is less than 20 marks. The instructor is also available prior to this in designated office hours if students have any concerns. Please see Important Dates below. RDC FINAL EXAMINATION POLICY The RDC Final Examination Policy will be followed with respect to Final Examinations. Please review this document to ensure you understand the contents and implications of the policy at ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Please become familiar with what constitutes academic misconduct, as well as the consequences. Plagiarism involves submitting work in a course as if it were the student s own work. Plagiarism may involve the act of submitting work in which some or all of the phrasing, ideas, or line of reasoning are alleged to be the submitter s own but in fact were created by someone else. The complete RDC policy is available at APRO 102 Course Outline Red Deer College Page 3 of 5

4 CHANGES TO THE COURSE OUTLINE Changes to the course outline will be made with the consent of the course instructor and students. Changes will be reviewed by the Associate Dean for consistency with College policies. IMPORTANT DATES January 9 January 13 January 13 January 28 February 16 February 17 to 20 March 3 March 4 March 13 April 3 April 10 April 10 April 15 to 21 April 29 Last day to pay fees for Winter Term Last day to have tuition refunded for Winter Term courses Last day to register or add/drop Winter Term courses Backpacks 2 Briefcases Family Day College Closed Mid-term Break Emergency Response Day Mid-term Feedback date Final exam schedule posted Good Friday College Closed Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses and receive a WD Last day of classes for Full year and Winter Term courses Final Exams students are expected to be available during this time period Final grades available for Winter Term Winter 2015 Schedule Class # Date Topic 1 Jan. 6 Course Outline, Blackboard, eportfolio 2 Jan. 8 Powerpoint Chapter 1 3 Jan. 9 Powerpoint Chapter 2 4 Jan. 13 Powerpoint Chapter 2 5 Jan. 15 Powerpoint Chapter 3 6 Jan. 16 Powerpoint Chapter 3 7 Jan. 20 Powerpoint Business Running Case 1 8 Jan. 22 Powerpoint Chapter 4 9 Jan. 23 Powerpoint Chapter 4 10 Jan. 27 Powerpoint Chapter 5 11 Jan. 29 Powerpoint Chapter 5 12 Jan. 30 Powerpoint Chapter 6 13 Feb. 3 Powerpoint Chapter 6 14 Feb. 5 Powerpoint Business Running Case 2 15 Feb. 6 Powerpoint Project- Work Period 16 Feb. 10 Powerpoint Project- Work Period 17 Feb. 12 Computer Basics & Troubleshooting 18 Feb. 13 Computer Basics & Troubleshooting Feb Family Day & Midterm Break 19 Feb. 24 Internet Research & Web Conferencing 20 Feb. 26 Access Chapter 1 21 Feb. 27 Access Chapter 1 22 Mar. 3 Access Chapter 1 23 Mar. 5 Access Chapter 2 APRO 102 Course Outline Red Deer College Page 4 of 5

5 24 Mar. 6 Access Chapter 2 25 Mar. 10 Access Chapter 2 26 Mar. 12 Access Chapter 3 27 Mar. 13 Access Chapter 3 28 Mar. 17 Access Chapter 3 29 Mar. 19 No Classes 30 Mar. 20 Access Business Running Case 1 31 Mar. 24 Access Business Running Case 1 32 Mar. 26 Access Test Chapters 1,2,3 33 Mar. 27 ipad app 34 Mar. 31 ipad app 35 Apr. 2 Good Friday- No Classes 36 Apr. 3 ipad app 37 Apr. 7 ipad app 38 Apr. 9 Google eportfolio 39 Apr. 10 Google eportfolio This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC Course Calendar for a list of excluded courses. A plagiarism detection tool is used in this course. Classroom Learning Resources may be available to students in alternative formats. Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career, Learning and Disability Services are provided by RDC. Inquire about locations at Information Desk. It is the student s responsibility to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider. It is the student s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in the Course Outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor. Students should refer to the Student Dispute, Appeal and Misconduct Processes Policy and Standard Practice should questions or concerns about the Course Outline not be resolved directly with the instructor. Associate Dean Date December 19, 2014 APRO 102 Course Outline Red Deer College Page 5 of 5