COURSE OUTLINE SCHOOL: DEPARTMENT: School of Business Business and Management PROGRAM (if applicable): Business Foundations (2120) COURSE TITLE: COURSE CODE: TOTAL COURSE HOURS: PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: COURSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR): ORIGINATED BY: DATE: BFPE111 60 Hours Scheduled Labs N/A YES COMP101/121 Faculty Team August 2007 Fall 2008 APPROVED BY: Chair/Dean Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies.
Course Description: Technology continues to be incorporated into all business sectors in today s global economy. To compete for employment and to succeed in job roles, college graduates need to possess, at the very minimum, basic computer literacy skills. This course is taught using Microsoft Office software, textbooks and computer-based training/assessment software. The course teaches basic concepts and skills in the Windows XP operating system (file management), basic computer concepts (hardware/software), basic Internet usage (searching the Net), basic E-mail usage (sending/receiving professional business messages), Microsoft Word (word-processing for the business environment), and Microsoft PowerPoint (business presentations with slide shows). Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the parts of a window and arrange windows on the Windows XP desktop; 2. Create and organize files and folders in Windows XP operating system; 3. Access the Internet and do Web research; 4. Use and manage an E-Mail account; 5. Explain the concepts pertaining to computer hardware, software and networks; 6. Create and edit Word documents; 7. Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for business communications. Essential Employability Skills: This course supports the students ability to: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form to fulfill the purpose and meet the needs of an audience. 2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 3. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. 4. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. 5. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. 6. Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, beliefs and contributions of others. 7. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. 8. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. 9. Take responsibility for one s own actions, decisions and consequences. Prior Learning Assessment And Recognition Process(es): This course is available for the PLA recognition process through the Registrar s office. Students who feel they have acquired the course learning outcome skills through life experience and do not have any formal credential may apply by doing the followings: 1. Make an appointment to meet with the course leader for counseling about your PLAR decision. Contact receptionist at the School of Business for appointment. 2. Complete application form for PLAR and pay fee to the Registrar s office before the course begins or by the end of the first week of classes. The Registrar s office will review and forward your application for PLAR to the School of Business. You will be contacted to set a date for your PLAR assessment. 3. You will come to the scheduled appointment and demonstrate the course required skills (Internet, Win XP, Computer concepts, Word, and PowerPoint) through a skills-based assessment on the computer and/or written format. You will be notified as to whether or not you achieved a successful grade on the PLAR at the end of the assessment. 4. Students need to achieve a minimum grade of C on the test for a passing grade. Issued By SOB: August, 2007 This Course Adheres to all College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 2 of 9
Evaluation and Grading System: Students are required to attempt all the tests and obtain an overall minimum grade of 50% in the test component area. Students who are absent from doing the test with valid reasons should request for the makeup. All the test makeup requests should be accompanied with a professional document such as a doctor s note and the request should be submitted within 48 hours following the absence; either by e-mail or voice mail to the professor. In order to pass the course, a student must not only pass the test component, but also achieve an overall course grade of at least 50% (i.e. 50/100). Projects or assignments must be submitted according to your professor s instructions on or before the due date. Late assignment will receive 20% grade penalty per day for being late; weekend and holidays are included. Projects/Assignments 1 - Computer Concepts, Windows XP and Internet (hands-on assignment) 5% 2 - Word 2007 (4 hands-on assignments, 5% each) 20% 3 - PowerPoint 2007 (2 hands-on assignments, 5% each) 10% 4 Integrated Project (Word and PowerPoint) 10% Tests 1 - Computer Concepts, Windows XP and Internet (theory and/or hands-on) 10% 2 - Word 2007 (theory 10%, hands-on 15%) 25% 3 - PowerPoint 2007 (theory 10%, hands-on 10%) 20% Total 100% STUDENT ACCOMMODATION: All students have the right to study in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is College policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include changes or modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Student with Disabilities. Please see the Centre for Students with Disabilities for details. Students requiring accommodation based on human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Details are available on the website (www.centennialcollege.ca ) If students are unable to write an examination due to a medical problem or unforeseen family problems, they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well-documented circumstances (e.g. unexpected family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students should be able to write a make-up examination to replace an examination missed. For more information on missing course work, please refer to details described under EVALUATION & GRADING SYSTEM. Issued By SOB: August, 2007 This Course Adheres to all College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 3 of 9
TEXT AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING MATERIALS: New Perspectives series bundle ISBN 0324815158 packaged with the following texts: 1. Concepts (Brief)ISBN 1-4239-2516-3 2. Word 2007 (Introductory) ISBN 1-4239-0581-4 3. PowerPoint 2007 (Introductory) ISBN 1-4239-0592-x 4. SAM 2007 Assessment and Training CD Use of Dictionaries: Students are allowed to use paperback language dictionaries. No electronic or digital devices are allowed during the test period. TEST OR FINAL EXAMINATION POLICIES: Students are obliged to produce Centennial photo identification at anytime during the semester when requested to do so by any professor. Students must put their Centennial photo-id cards in full view when writing a test or examination. Continuing Education students who do not have Centennial photo-id may use other forms of photo identification, such as a driver s license plus student s time-table. Issued By SOB: August, 2007 This Course Adheres to all College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 4 of 9
Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Objectives Instructional Strategies Used/ Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments) Used 1 Course overview Course outlines & textbook Blackboard, SAM, MyCentennial, E-mail introduction, & Centennial Website 2 Computer Concepts Chapters 1 & 2 3 Computer Concepts Chapters 3 & 4 4 5 Computer Concepts Test Word 2007 Tutorial 1 Creating a Document Tutorial 2 Editing and Formating a Document Tutorial 7 Tracking changes and making comments Understand the course outline and objectives of the course Understand College student rights and responsibilities Understand course expectations, weekly schedule, and learning objectives Computers and Digital Basics Computer Hardware Computer Software Operating Systems File Management Each week any one or a combination of the following strategies may be used: Discussion, lecture, Hands-on projects/case Problems Textbook tutorials and/or SAM tutorials Chapters 1 to 4 Computer Concepts Assessment Computer Concepts Test (10%) WD 1 WD 44 WD 45 WD 95 WD 316 WD 329 Creating and editing a document Using undo and redo commands Correcting errors Inserting a date with AutoComplete Understanding & adjusting line & paragraph spacing Creating an envelope Deleting, moving, copying text Finding and replacing text Setting and adjusting margins, line spacing, font size Working with themes and fonts Adding bullets and/or numbering Tracking changes and making comments in a document Issued By SOB: August, 2008 This Course Adheres to All College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 5 of 9
Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Objectives Instructional Strategies Used/ Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments) Used 6 Word 2007 Tutorial 3 Creating a Multiple- Page Report Tutorial 5 Working with Templates & Outlines WD 97 WD 144 WD 202 WD 260 Formatting headings with quick styles Inserting a manual page break Creating and formatting a table Setting tab stops Creating footnotes and endnotes Formatting a document in sections Inserting a cover page Creating a table of contents Working with templates and outlines Customizing the document theme Selecting and modifying styles Using the research task pane Inserting the current date 7 Word 2007 Tutorial 4 Desktop Publishing & Mail Merge Tutorial 6 Using Mail Merge WD 147 WD 200 WD 262 WD 312 Elements of desktop publishing Using WordArt and Graphics Formatting text in columns Understanding and using the mail merge Creating mailing labels Creating a telephone directory Converting text to tables and tables to text Working with lists 8 Word Review All skills learnt Word skills reinforcement 9 Word Test All skills learnt Word 2007 assessment Word Test (25%) Issued By SOB: August, 2008 This Course Adheres to All College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 6 of 9
Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Objectives Instructional Strategies Used/ Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments) Used 10 PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial 1 Creating a Presentation Tutorial 2 Applying & modifying text and graphic objects PPT 1 PPT 39 PPT 41 PPT 88 Creating, opening, editing a PowerPoint presentation Applying a new theme and second theme Inserting and modifying graphics Modifying the slide master & text placeholders Adding and modifying tab stops Inserting footers and slide numbers Creating a table in a slide Creating a diagram on a slide Creating and manipulating a shape Inserting text boxes 11 PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial 3 Presenting a Slide Show with Special Effects PPT 90 PPT 158 Inserting slides from another presentation Creating a custom theme Adding a textured background Inserting sounds and movies into presentation Creating a chart (graph) Building and modifying an organization chart Applying special effects and adding slide transitions Animating bulleted lists Marking slides and hiding slides Issued By SOB: August, 2008 This Course Adheres to All College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 7 of 9
Week Topic/Content Readings Learning Objectives Instructional Strategies Used/ Course Evaluations (Tests and Assignments) Used 12 PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial 4 Integrating Powerpoint with Other Programs and Collaborating with Workgroups PPT162 PPT216 Applying a design theme from another presentation Using Integration techniques: Importing, embedding, and linking Viewing a slide show with embedded or linked objects Importing and exporting a Word Outline Creating and editing hyperlinks Inserting a shape with texts Adding action buttons Printing presentation in various formats Hand-out Integrated Project (10%) 13 PowerPoint Review & Integrated Project Word & PowerPoint Reinforce all skills learnt Integrated Project 14 Integrated Project Word & PowerPoint Reinforce all skills learnt Integrated Project due 15 PowerPoint Test All skills learnt PowerPoint 2007 assessment PowerPoint Test (20%) Issued By SOB: August, 2008 This Course Adheres to All College Policies (See College Calendar) Page 8 of 9
POLICY STATEMENTS College Policies The following statements are selected from policies approved by the Board of Governors. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to know the contents of the course outline and to discuss with the professor any areas where clarification is required. Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies. Other Policies Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover students rights, responsibilities, and the Academic Appeal process. For further information, consult the Academic Matters Section in the full-time and continuing education calendars. The Academic Appeal Application form is available from any Enrolment Services (Registrar) Office. Proof of Student Status Students are obliged to produce official photo identification at any time during the semester when requested to do so by any professor. (The official piece is the Centennial Student Card.) Continuing Education students do not have Centennial Student Cards, and so they may use other forms of photo identification, such as a driver s license, health card, or other government-issued photo identification. Final Examinations When writing a test or examination, students must put their official photo-id cards in full view, for review by the invigilator. Students who do not have official photo-id will be permitted to write the examination with a substitute photo-id, but they will be required to produce photo-id at the program or department office within 24 hours or the next business day following the examination, or else the examination results will be void. Faculty Consultation Professors are available to see students outside of class time. Students can contact professors via voice mail, email, or through their program or department office. Information regarding how to contact teachers will be provided at the beginning of the course and is also available in the program or department office. Human Rights Statement It is the policy of the College that all programs will strive for a learning, teaching, and working environment that promotes inclusion, understanding and respect for all students and employees, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the 's Statement of Diversity. Issued By SOB: August, 2008 This Course Adheres to All College Policies (See College Calendar)