Syllabus Computers in Business CGS 2-791 Summer A 2013 Instructor: Alison Watkins Office Hours: By arrangement E-mail: Course ID (for MyITLab): Location/Time ONLINE Course Prerequisite and Grade Requirements: Prerequisites: None - GPA Requirements: Undergraduate students who enter USF under the 2001-2002, or later, catalog are required to earn a grade of C, or better, in every undergraduate core class and an overall GPA of 2.0 for all undergraduate core classes. Course Description: Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010 including hands-on experience and the use of software packages for business analysis. Course Objective(s): This course covers Microsoft Office 2010 products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Using Canvas - A second objective is to ensure competency in electronic course distribution and access software. We will use Canvas for general course communications and for the career based assignments. Students are responsible for monitoring this site on a regular basis. Canvas can be easily accessed from https://my.usf.edu. Students need a USF NetID to access course sites. Sign up for a NetID at https://una.acomp.usf.edu/ REQUIRED TEXT The text (or etext) GO! with Microsoft Office 2010 Volume 1 Shelley Gaskin Robert L. Ferrett,,Alicia Vargas, Carolyn E McLellan Simulation Environment Software MyITLab Access through www.myitlab.com Microsoft Office 2010 The USF St Petersburg bookstore offers three bundle options, the textbook, access code and software CD, OR e-text, access code and software CD, or e-text and access code. Alternatively, you can purchase the e-text and access code directly at myitlab.com and then download a 60 day trial version of office 2010 from Microsoft. (must be professional to include Access)
Required Software and Hardware See http://www.myitlab.com/system_requirements for updated information. Grading: Plus and Minus Letter grades will be Assigned Each student will receive his/her grade based on the following accumulated points All work dates given Equal to or Greater Than Less Than A 2260 A- 2200 2260 B+ 2140 2200 B 2060 2140 B- 2000 2060 C+ 1940 2000 C 1860 1940 C- 1800 1860 D+ 1740 1800 D 1660 1740 D- 1600 1660 F 1600 Assignment Breakdown must be completed by due 12 s in MyITLab 1200 in syllabus. 6 Career Assignments in Canvas, 600 All skill-based 4 Multiple Choice Exams in MyITLab 400 exams are administered Total Points 2200 through myyi ittlab. You should complete the Skill-Based Training before taking the Exam (skill based training is not graded). Each Exam may be taken three times and the highest score is used for grade calculation. Career-Based Assignments are listed in Canvas, please pay special attention to the format for uploading, they vary and include pdf, doc or ppt. Multiple Choice Exams are administered through myyi ittlab, there are 25 questions to answer in 40 minutes. There is one exam for each of the concepts (word, excel, access and powerpoint). Each exam can be taken three times. Each chapter has an end of chapter quiz you may take an unlimited number of times for practice and no credit. Course Policies: You must take an exam/submit work by the Due Date given below. No Exceptions. The best policy is to work ahead. Unfortunately no credit is given for completing training, homework projects or end of chapter tests although they will help you immensely.. Additional notes and announcements will be posted on Canvas, please check frequently. Any questions will be happily answered through email or Discussion Board in Canvas. Drop Date: The last day to drop without academic penalty is June 8th
Course Schedule MAKE A COPY AND RECORD YOUR GRADES AS YOU COMPLETE EXAMS DUE DATE Topic Activity 5/14 5/17 5/21 First Day Survey Assignment in Canvas You will be dropped from class for non Total Points My Grade completion 0 NG Self Introduction Assignment in Canvas 50 Bonus Points Getting Started Accessing MyITLab-SetUp 0 NG MyPlan Self Assessment Assignment in Canvas Word Chapter 1 Word Word Chapter 2 Word Career Exploration Assignment in Canvas Word Chapter 3 Word Word Multiple Choice Exam Chapters 1-3 5/24 5/28 Job Search Assignment in Canvas Excel Chapter 1 Excel Chapter 2 Excel Chapter 3 Excel Excel Excel 5/31 6/4 MyITLAab: Excel Multiple Choice Exam Chapters 1-3 Prepare a Resume Assignment in Canvas Access Chapter 1 Access Chapter 2 6/7 Access Chapter 3 6/11 MyITLAB: Access Multiple Choice Exam Chapters 1 3 Prepare a Cover Letter Assignment in Canvas 6/14 PowerPoint Chapter 1
6/18 PowerPoint Chapter 2 PowerPoint Chapter 3 Career Exploration Presentation Assignment in Canvas 6/21 PowerPoint Multiple Choice Exam Chapters 1-3 Total Points Possible 2200
Key Leadership Skill(s) and Perspectives Addressed in This Course: Interpersonal and Communicatio n Skills Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills Informatio n Technology Skills Reflective Thinking and Experientia l Learning X X X X Ethical and Social Consciousness Multicultura l Competence Interpersonal and Communication Skills- Class time is allotted for completing unit tests. Students are allowed and encouraged to work together and assist one another in a general way. HOWEVER, each student will be graded on tests taken with their own efforts. Any copying of files or other electronic exchange will be considered cheating and fall under the academic dishonesty policy. Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills each module consists of four units that are step by step tutorial in nature. However there are more tasks which will be tested on included in the textbook, therefore students need to read the text and take the online modules. Information Technology Skills- This is an immersive technology course that requires approximately 48 hours of computer time in Microsoft Office and Blackboard to complete successfully. Academic Dishonesty: See USF Policy on Academic Dishonesty and Disruption of Academic Process at www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0304/adadap.htm Because of the University s commitment to academic integrity, plagiarism or cheating on course work or on examinations will result in penalties that may include a grade of F for the specific exam or course work and a grade of F or FF for the course. Any incident of academic dishonesty will be reported to the dean of the college. Definitions and punishment guidelines for Plagiarism, Cheating, and Student Disruption of the Academic Process may be found at the web address listed above. Students with Disabilities: Please notify your instructor if you have a learning disability or require special assistance with this course. Confidential personal and learning assistance counseling are made available to students through the Division of Student Affairs. Contact R. Barry McDowell (mcdowell@stpt.usf.edu) for more information. Religious Holidays: Students who must miss an examination due to a religious holiday should notify the instructor during the first two weeks of class.