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Western Oklahoma State CollegeBusiness and Technical Education DivisionCOURSE SYLLABUSCOURSE NUMBER:COSC 1153COURSE TITLE:Microcomputer ApplicationsCREDIT HOURS:3PREREQUISITE:None. Keyboarding familiarity suggested.COREQUISITES:NoneCATALOG DESCRIPTION:Designed to familiarize the student with fundamental terminology and concepts of microcomputers, their operating systems and disk management, as well as major production applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, and includes desktop publishing, graphics, Internet, and data communications. (LAS) Lecture Hours:3Lab Hours:0 TEXTBOOK:Shelly/Cashman/Vermaat Microsoft(r) Office 2007 : Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Video Edition, 1st Edition. Course Technology SAM 2007 Assessment, Projects, and Training v6.0 Printed Access Card, 1st EditionShelly/Freund/Enger Microsoft(r) Windows 7 : Essential, 1st Edition Microsoft(r) Office 2007 180 day Subscription, 1st EditionBundle ISBN: 111141405XLEARNING OUTCOMES:After completing this course, the student should be able to1.0Define, describe and use computers, computer hardware, software, and networks2.0Understand and use general computer operating systems concepts and components3.0Create documents using application software and software special featuresIntegrate documents using a variety of software applicationsCOURSE REQUIREMENTSReading: readings from the textbook and possible supplementary readings from other sources may be required by the instructor.Class Discussion: student participation in class discussion may be required by the instructor. Participation in class discussion may be used by an instructor to evaluate student performance.Writing: essay questions on exams or other written assignments may be required by the instructor.Testing: A minimum of 4 theory-based exams and a minimum of three application-based exams may be required by the instructor. The theory-based tests may be subjective or objective and may consist of any combination of multiple-choice, matching fill-in-the blank, or essay questions.Service learning: service learning or some sort of community engagement projects may be utilized by the instructor. These projects must have identifiable learning outcomes.METHOD OF EVALUATION:Instructors must provide class information sheets (class syllabus), which specify course requirements. Class information sheets must clearly state the instructor’s method of evaluation.ATTENDANCE POLICY:Although attendance may not be used in the determination of grades, regular attendance is expected. Class information sheets must clearly state the instructor’s attendance policy.ACADEMIC ETHICS:Students are expected to comply with the regulations regarding cheating or plagiarism as stated in the Western Oklahoma State College catalog. (See: “Student Disciplinary Regulations”)COURSE COMPETENCIES:1.0Define, describe and use computers, computer hardware, computer software, and computer networksDefine computer and identify the four basic computing functionsIdentify the different types of computersDescribe hardware devices and their usesIdentify types of software and their usesDescribe networks and define network termsIdentify safe computing practices2.0Understand and use general computer operating systems concepts and componentsGet started with Windows XPResize, move, and scroll windowsMaximize, restore, minimize, and close windowsCreate a new folderCopy, move, rename, and delete filesFind files and foldersCompress files3.0Create documents using application software and software special featuresCreating documents with WordFormatting and organizing text using WordUsing Graphics and Tables in WordSpecial Document Formats, Columns, and Mail MergeCreating a Worksheet and Charting DataManaging Workbooks and Analyzing DataUsing Functions and TablesGetting Started with Access Databases and TablesSort and Query a DatabaseForms, Filters, and ReportsGetting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007Designing a PowerPoint PresentationEnhancing a Presentation with Animation, Tables, and ChartsASSESSMENTAn important part of Western’s “commitment to excellence” is the systematic collection and examination of assessment data both to document and ti improve student learning. Instructors and students will be asked to participate in assessment activities as a part of the course work. The results of assessment benefit students by identifying how competently they perform course goals as well as benefiting the college by confirming Western’s performance as an institution of higher education.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIESAccording to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the College of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and need classroom accommodations, contact the Counseling Office (C-1E). To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. Please call (580) 477-7710, or email april.dill@wosc.edu for more information. Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability from the Counseling Office but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. ................
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