BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS BCIS 1405: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION BCIS Business Computer Applications. CIP 1102025404 Course covers computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business oriented utilization of the Internet.(4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab) Prerequisites: None Required skill level code: Reading, 9; Writing, 9 PREPARED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED: INSTRUCTOR DIVISION CHAIRMAN DEAN DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: The Brazosport College District shall not discriminate against, or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities either on the staff or in the student body, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or handicap.
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STUDENT EVALUATION BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS BCIS 1405: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS COURSE EVALUATION A. Quizzes will account for no more than 55% of the total grade. B. Labs will account for no more than 10 % of the total grade. C. Research will account for no more than 5% of the total grade. D. Project will account for no more than 10% of the total grade. E. Final exam will account for no more than 20% of the total grade. INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION A. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course content. B. The instructor will review and evaluate in terms of withdrawal rate. C. Final grades given will be reviewed in an effort to determine if a pattern of high or low grades exists. DEPARTMENT EVALUATION OF COURSE A. Faculty and the Division Chair will review student grades and withdrawal trends. B. Faculty and the Division Chair will review the Course Competencies and Perspectives Assessment.
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS BCIS 1405: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GENERAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES COURSE CONTENT Students will focus on business application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the internet. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The following list of course goals/objectives will be addressed in the course: 1. State the concepts, which define a computer. 2. Describe various computer uses. 3. Describe data hierarchy. 4. Explain basic CPU operation. 5. Convert memory size measurement units. 6. Identify factors affecting computer performance. 7. Convert between binary and decimal number systems. 8. Define computer input and output. 9. Describe several I/O devices. 10. Name secondary storage systems. 11. Define computer compatibility. 12. Describe four computer categories. 13. Describe two software categories. 14. Name main system software components. 15. Identify operating system capabilities. 16. Define computer programming. 17. Name common programming languages. 18. Compare magnetic and optical storage concepts. 19. Draw computer network diagrams. 20. Define "user interface". 21. Describe three different types of user interface. 22. Define multimedia. 23. Discuss the licensing and copyright of computer software. 24. Name popular microcomputer application software. 25. Define integrated application software. 26. Describe logical file storage concepts. 27. Describe general word processor features. 28. Describe data manager features. 29. Distinguish between a database and a DBMS. 30. Define hypertext. 31. Discuss the concepts of physical file storage on disk. 32. Describe basic electronic spreadsheet features. 33. Define computer graphics software. 34. Name and describe three types of computer memory. 35. Describe how computers increase privacy invasion danger.
36. Name several computer careers. 37. Demonstrate computer ethics awareness. 38. Demonstrate safe work habits. 39. Create word processing document. 40. Edit a word processing document. 41. Format a word processing document. 42. Demonstrate saving, loading, and printing of a word processing document. 43. Create a simple spreadsheet. 44. Modify a spreadsheet numeric and label format. 45. Demonstrate saving, loading, and printing of a spreadsheet. 46. Create a database file. 47. Manipulate database records. 48. Create a database report. 49. Describe the make up of the Internet. 50. Send and receive an E-mail message. 51. Perform a search of the WWW.
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS BCIS 1405: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LEARNING OUTCOMES Perspectives: 1. Individual and society/world; cultural and ethnic diversity Research Paper 2. Individual, political, economic and social aspects of life; being a responsible member of society Research Paper 3. Health and wellness Research Paper 4. Technology and science: use and understanding Research Paper 5. Personal values for ethical behavior Final 6. Ability to make aesthetic judgments Case Study 7. Logical reasoning in problem solving Case Study 8. Integrate knowledge from and understand interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines Case Study Competencies: 1. Reading Final 2. Writing Research Paper 3. Speaking PowerPoint Presentation 4. Listening Final 5. Critical Thinking Case Study 6. Computer Literacy Final Objectives: 1. Demonstrate mastery of computer concepts and vocabulary Final 2. Demonstrate mastery of MS Word. SIMNET Word Test 3. Demonstrate mastery of MS Excel SIMNET Excel Test 4. Demonstrate mastery of MS Access SIMNET Access Test 5. Demonstrate mastery of MS PowerPoint SIMNET PowerPoint Test 6. Demonstrate the ability to use concepts and vocabulary to do research on technology Research grade (Article Summaries plus Research Paper)
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS BCIS 1405 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Instructor: David Hinds Office Phone: (979) 230-3337 Alt. Phone: (979) Office: K-218/predominantly off campus E-mail: David Hinds@brazosport.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION Course covers computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business oriented utilization of the internet. CIP 1102025404 (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab) PREREQUISITES None TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION BCIS 1405 Bundle. Includes: Mastering Applications in the Real World Introductory; New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11 th ed. Introductory; SIMNET. LAB REQUIREMENTS None ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES The class meets for 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week. Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. Fall and Spring 15-week Semesters Class Meetings Maximum absences before being dropped One per week 2 Two per week 4 It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a course if circumstances occur that could prevent the student from successfully completing that course. Students should notify instructor of decision to withdraw and must not expect nor assume the instructor will complete the paperwork for the student. The instructor will complete required paperwork only if the instructor decides to drop a student for cause. Failure to notify instructor of withdrawal could result in the student failing the course. Please note that changes in the Texas Education Code state that students enrolling for the first time in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall of 2007 or after, will not be permitted to withdraw from more than a total of six courses (no minimum number of credit hours on each course) in which the student is officially enrolled during the student's period of undergraduate study at all such institutions (this includes any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education). See http://www.brazosport.cc.tx.us/curstu.html for more information.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY Your performance objectives will be met by quizzes, project assignments, and research. Each quiz, research element, and project assignment will be graded and your final grade will be determined as a weighted average of these grades as follows: Quizzes: 50% Project/Cases: 10% Research & Presentation: 20% Final Exam: 20% Total 100% Your letter grade for the course is based on the percentages: A 90% or better B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F below 60% TESTING (see above information) MAKE-UP POLICY Examinations will be announced and appear in the students Weekly Schedule. No make-up exams will be allowed. Students who miss an exam will take a comprehensive final exam that will count as the missed exam and for their final exam. A second missed exam results in a grade of zero for that exam. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Each student will be requested to provide a written evaluation of the course at the termination of the semester. Students are also expected to take care of the equipment in the classroom. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FOOD, DRINKS, OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS INTO THE CLASSROOM. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate the course and the method of presentation at the end of the semester. PROJECTS ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIOS, SERVICE LEARNING, INTERNSHIPS, ETC. See Weekly Schedule attached at the end of this syllabus for assignments. SCANS COMPETENCIES The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the areas of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these competencies and skills are integrated. For application of specific SCANS competencies and skills in this course, see Addendum A.
ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at http://www.brazosport.edu (click on the link found on the right side of the homepage). STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor at (979) 230-3236 for further information. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Brazosport College Library is available at www.brazosport.edu/sites/currentstudents/library/default.aspx or by calling (979) 230-3310. Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) (see www.brazosport.edu/sites/currentstudents/lac/default.aspx or call (979) 230-3253). To contact the Computer Technology & Office Administration Division, call (979) 230-3229 or (979) 230-3394. Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising (979) 230-3040 Financial Aid (979) 230-3294 Student Activities (979) 230-3355 To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, E-mail, or other technical assistance, call the Helpdesk at (979) 230-3266.
ADDENDUM A SCANS COMPETENCIES BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications Competency Reference 1. Resource Time Management, Facilities/Materials, Human Resources 2. Interpersonal Leadership, Part. as Team Member, Works with Diversity 3. Information Acquiring, Organizing, Interpreting 4. Systems, Understanding Organizational Systems, Technological Systems, Social Systems Application Time, materials, and human resources must be effectively managed in the lab environment. Students are encouraged to work in teams helping others, but they are told to do their own assignments. Students are introduced to the use of computers through word processing, spreadsheet, and DBMS software. N/A 5. Technology Selecting, Students are introduced to the application of technology to specific tasks - Applying, computerized word processing and spreadsheets, for example. Maintaining 6. Basic Skills Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Speaking, Listening Students must read assignments and write essay answers for some assignments. Learning number systems requires arithmetic practice. 7. Thinking Skills Most labs cause the student to call on their creative and problem solving skills. They Decision Making, Problem Solving, Learning Techniques must first perceive the problem and then find a way to get the data in the right form so the answers shed light on the problem at hand. 8. Personal Qualities Students will be required to monitor their time, especially on labs, lab exams, and on Responsibility, Sociability, the final exam. It is the student's responsibility to turn their labs in on time. Integrity/Honesty
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications Hinds Week Date Lecture Projects SIMNET Research Articles 1 Sept 2-5 Discuss Course Syllabus, Grading Policy, Project 1 Word Task A and B Attendance Policy Assign Orientation in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 0-4 thru 0-35 2 Sept 8-12 Assign Chapter 1 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 2 thru 53 Assign Chapter 2 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 56 thru 117 Project 2 Word Task A and B Assign L01 Windows XP and Assign L02 Windows XP Assign L03 Internet Explorer 7 and Assign L04 - Word Assign Articles 1 & 2 3 Sept 15-19 Assign Chapter 3 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 120 thru 181 Project 3-Word Task A and B Assign L05 Word and Assign L06 - Word Assign Chapter 4 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 184 thru 243 4 Sept 22-29 Test on Orientation and Chapters 1 4 from Computer Concepts, 11 th Edition 5 Sep 29 Oct 3 Assign Chapter 5 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 246 thru 297 Project 4-Word Task A and B Word Test Assign L07 Word, Assign L08 Word Assign L09 - Word Assign Articles 3 & 4 Assign Chapter 6 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 302 thru 355 6 Oct 6-10 Assign Chapter 7 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 360 thru 417 Assign Chapter 8 in text, New Perspectives Computer Concepts, pages 422 thru 481 Project 1-Excel C and D Assign L10 Excel and Assign L11 - Excel Assign Article 5 7 Oct 13-17 Test on Chapters 5-8 from Computer Concepts, 11 th Edition Project 2-Excel C and D Assign L12 Excel Assign L13 Excel Assign L14 - Excel
8 Oct 20-24 Project 3-Excel C and D Project 4-Excel C and D Assign L15 Excel and Assign L16 - Excel 9 Oct 27-31 Excel Test Project 1-Access E and F Assign L17 - Access 10 Nov 3-7 Project 2-Access E and F Project 3-Access E and F Assign L18 Access and Assign L19 - Access Friday, Nov 7th Last Day to Withdraw 11 Nov 10-14 Project 4 Access E and F Access Test Assign L20 PPT and Assign L21 - PPT 12 Nov 17-21 Project 1 PowerPoint G and H Project 2 PowerPoint G and H Assign L22 - PPT 13 Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving Holidays - College Closes Tues at 3 p.m. Nov 25 and is closed Wed, Thu, and Fri. 14 Dec 1-5 Project 3 PowerPoint G and H Project 4 PowerPoint G and H PowerPoint Test 15 Dec 8-12 PowerPoint Presentation on Articles PowerPoint Presentation on Articles Exams for Thur night only class is Dec 11. 16 Dec 15-17 Final Exams Grades due Friday, Dec 19 th, 10 a.m. BCIS 1405 -- Business Computer Applications I Legend ===> Do It Take Quiz/Exam Turn it in Listen Week Of: Week 1 Week 2 Lecture for Exam I from Computer Concepts text Intro Diagrams Data Representation Chapter 1 Basics Get Started Assignment Get Started Assignment Due Article Research: Summaries and presentations of online research related to career or technology
Chapter 2 Hardware Chapter 4 - Operating Systems and File Management Chapters 5, 6, 7 Networks Week 3 Week 4 Windows Explorer Exam I SimNet Windows XP/IE7 Lessons Article 1 Chapter 3 Software SimNet Windows XP/IE7 Exam Article 2 Word Basics SimNet Word Lessons Word Mail Merge SimNet Word Exam Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Lectures for Exam II on the Microsoft Office Software Suite & Activities in SimNet Simulation Software Excel - Basics Article 3 Excel - Functions Article 4 Excel - Charts Excel - Lists SimNet Excel Lessons SimNet Excel Exam Access - Back End SimNet Access Lessons Article 5 Access - Front End SimNet Access Exam Articles Presentation PowerPoint SimNet PowerPoint Lessons Week 8 HTML-Kit SimNet PowerPoint Exam Article Reviews Due
Exam II Articles Presentation Due Week 9 Mastering Applications 1st Project Due Week 10 Week 11 Projects from Mastering Applications in the Real World text Note: Do not procrastinate on these projects. Get started as soon as you can. They do take a considerable amount otime to complete and you don't want to leave yourself short on time for the Case Study which follows this assignment. You choose 4 of the 6 projects from the Mastering Applications in the Real World text. Mastering Applications 2nd Project Due Mastering Applications 3rd Project Due Week 12 Mastering Applications 4th Project Due Case Study: Business Plan Week 13 Case Study: Word Documents Week 14 Case Study: Documents created on your own to support a mock business Case Study: Excel Documents Case Study: Access Database Case Study: Web Site Week 15 Case Study: PowerPoint Presentation Case Study Due Monday
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