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CIS 125Advanced Microcomputer Applications for BusinessSoutheast Technical Institute2320 Career AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57107INSTRUCTOR:Liz BennettOFFICE LOCATION:MC 169BCONTACT:Liz.Bennett@southeasttech.eduCREDITS:3REQUIRED TEXT:“Microsoft Office 2010, Advanced Concepts and Techniques”, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat, 2011, Course Technology, Cengage Learning.COURSE DESCRIPTION & METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONThe Advanced Microcomputer Applications for Business course expands upon the students’ business computer skills through advanced learning in the Microsoft Office 2010 suite: Microsoft Word (word processing), Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets), Microsoft Access (databases), Microsoft PowerPoint(presentation). The students will learn by example, in teams and individually. Students will use problem-solving and technical skills to complete projects, exercises and case studies that use software applications as a tool in business. Prerequisite: CIS 105PREREQUISITES & SKILLS NEEDEDKeyboarding skill is expected. Students with little skill in keyboarding should expect to put in additional lab hours per week to complete assignments. One of two prerequisites must be met to be in CIS 125: 1) successful completion of CIS 105 (transfer course or at STI), or 2) prior skill as demonstrated by testing out of CIS 105. Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Windows, E-mail and Internet Browsers (Firefox or IE) will be expected and expounded upon.COURSE RESOURCES for HARDWARE & SOFTWARESTI purchased laptop is required, or a laptop which meets all specifications below. (If a returning student is using a non-STI laptop, the STI network will not provide the capability to print or access other campus network resources, so there will be a need to log on to STI campus PCs outside of class to print and access other network resources, as required. Students will find a flash drive will be necessary at times.) Assessment of laptop compatibility and hardware issues and questions are directed to the STI Helpdesk, 605-367-4461.STI Hardware RequirementsLaptop w/ Pentium 4 processor or better 1024x768 monitor resolution or higher Ethernet (100mbps) or Wireless (802.11 b/g) internet connection CD-R/W, DVD-R/W, or USB mass storage device 1?GB RAM (memory) or more 80 GB or larger?hard drive Sound Card and SpeakersSTI?Software RequirementsWindows 7 or Mac OS X 10.5Microsoft Office 2010 Ultimate Edition SuiteOutlook 2010 & School Mail AccountWord 2010Excel 2010Access 2010 PowerPoint 2010Latest version of IE or Firefox browser Up-to-date Anti-Virus Software Java, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player or Quicktime, (free Internet Downloads)Jing. (loaded on STI laptops)STInet learning management systems (access will be given to all course registrants as indicated by your instructor)High-Speed Internet connectivity (dsl, cable) if taking a “Hybrid”, “Online” or “Accelerated Learning” version of CIS 125.NON-TRADITIONAL COURSE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS (“Hybrid”, “Online” or “Accelerated Learning”)Student must meet hardware and software technical specificationsStudents achieved at least a “B” in the CIS 105 pre-requisite course.Student must participate in outside interactions in STInet (discussions, chats, journals, e-mail)Complete 4-6 hours of “outside lab time” per week.Test taking, lectures, demonstrations and guided learning will happen during the hours spent with the instructor and class for Hybrid classes.Test taking will be by proctor or as instructor determines in Online classes.Students must keep up with set deadlines and attend all face-to-face classes.Accelerated 8-week classes (Online and Hybrid) move at double-speed and are not designed for novice computer users. Students will complete twice the amount of work each week as compared to a traditional class.ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNINGExams and ProjectsWeighted 60% of Total GradeExams will be given after each major section of material. A project or case study may be given that consists of comprehensive group work and Exams will be production-based skills assessments. Online students will have exams proctored. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for and pay any necessary fees to the proctor. Proctors must be approved by the instructor.Makeup TestsStudents are expected to take tests during the time they are given in class. In the event that a student must be absent on test day, one test makeup per semester is allowed.It is the student’s responsibility to request a make-up test from the instructor when he/she is unable to take the test on the day the test is scheduled. It is expected that make-up test requests will be received prior to the scheduled test day. In the event that the student misses a test due to a reason that does not permit such an arrangement, the student must complete the make-up test within 2 weeks of returning from the absence. Makeup tests are given MOST Fridays from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. in MC 168. Please check the posted schedule. Missing a scheduled make-up test will result in a zero score for that test.The textbook cannot be used during any exams. However, for the Production Tests only, it is encouraged to have page of notes to assist you in the exam. Caution: production tests are administered with a maximum amount of time, so studying and taking notes to prepare for the test will help you finish the test within the allowed time.Assignments and QuizzesWeighted 40% of Total GradeDaily work will be given to help students learn basic applications and processes. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced . . . quizzes may not be made up if missed. Quizzes may consist of document production or objective questions (multiple choice, true-false). The lowest single quiz or assignment will be thrown out, as determined by your instructor.There will be no additional assignments available for bonus points or extra credit. Anything required to be turned in must be turned in on time. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK EARLY TO AVOID ANY PROBLEMS. Your instructor will announce acceptable means of assignment delivery (eg: STInet, email, hard copy, flash drive, dropbox). Student name, and assignment number/identification must be included. When possible, include this in the header or footer. Only a portion of the daily work will be assigned points (graded); however, all assignments and review assignments must be completed to prepare yourself for testing. Expect frequent, brief quizzes to test your knowledge as we progress. It is up to each instructor to provide (or not to provide) a means of “checking” your products or PREHENSIVE FINALA comprehensive final exam in an objective format may be given on the last day of the semester. Exemptions will be given when a student meets all of the following conditions:Student has at least a B (80%) Student has taken all tests when scheduled.Any student who is exempt from the final, but wishes to still take it in an attempt to improve his/her test average, shall be given the opportunity to do so. However, the test will not be “thrown out” should it lower the test average component of the final grade.GRADING SCALE100%= A+88-89%= B+78-79%= C+68-69%= D+0-59% = F92-99%= A82-87%= B72-77%= C62-67%= D90-91%= A-80-81%= B-70-71%= C-60-61%= D-Your final grade will be weighted as follows:The average of all exams and projects = 60% of the final gradeThe average of all graded lab assignments and quizzes = 40% of the final gradeAttendanceProfessionalism and Attendance are critical job success skills and STI aims to create workforce excellence not only by producing technically trained employees, but ones with professional skills as well. Regular attendance is vital for student success in a class that uses guided learning.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students shall demonstrate responsibility and commitment to learning by following the guidelines listed below.Become familiar with the computer policies listed in the Southeast Technical Institute student handbook. Computer privileges may be modified or discontinued if they are abused. The handbook and syllabus are the only “warnings” your instructor needs to give.Read the class syllabus and laptop contract. You will be responsible for the contents of each.Consult (daily) the STInet and STI e-mail for class and campus communications and events.Schedule three to four hours of out-of-class computer time per week for the completion of assignments and assigned reading material. (Accelerated classes schedule 8-10 hours each week)Arrive for class on time. Be logged into the network and ready to start work when class begins. In a "hands-on" class such as this one where there is guided practice every day, you will find that consistent, punctual attendance is a necessity. Classes will start on time, and presentations will not be delayed in order to repeat instructions for students who habitually arrive late for class. Three instances of tardiness will count as one absence.Bring your textbook, writing materials, and laptop to each class session.If you must be absent, communicate with your instructor ahead of time if possible.Display professionalism by participating in all class activities. Students who wish to check Facebook, sleep, play computer games, or work on personal projects must do so outside of the classroom.Do not use offensive language or openly display anger, frustration, or discontent. This type of behavior disrupts the learning activities of other students and will not be tolerated in the classroom. Any student displaying this type of behavior will be asked to leave the classroom.Do not wear clothing that may be offensive to anyone in the classroom.Consult your class calendar and read textbook materials before they are presented in class. It will be especially important to be prepared for all scheduled activities if you were absent at the previous class session.Follow along with presentations and guided practices that are led by the plete assignments prior to the scheduled due dates. Skills from each class session need to be mastered before the next class session.Make adequate arrangements for childcare. Be sure to have alternative plans that can be used in the case of illness or unavailability of normal childcare. Children excused from school due to holiday or illness should not be brought to the classroom. School policy allows for primary and secondary students to visit classes on an occasional basis with approval 24 hours in advance by each instructor to be visited.Do not participate in unethical behavior. Representing the work of others as your own and giving or using unauthorized assistance on assignments, quizzes, or tests will result in a grade of zero. Each student is expected to individually complete their own assignments, quizzes, and tests with the exception of the team projects that will be assigned during the final weeks of class. Any incidences of duplicate files will result in a grade of zero for all parties involved. Repeated incidences will be considered as grounds for failure of the class.Do not bring food or beverages into the desktop computer lab areas. Covered/capped beverages can be brought into a laptop classroom if care is used when placing beverages near laptops.Students who are subject to disciplinary action in the form of suspension will receive zeros for all work assigned during their absence.Any talking during or immediately after an exam (while others are still testing) shall be grounds for removal from class.The instructors and the faculty members in this course will act with integrity and strive to engage in equitable verbal and nonverbal behavior with respect to differences arising from age, gender, race, handicapping conditions and religion. If you have special needs as addressed by the American with Disabilities Act and need course materials in alternative formats, notify your instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.Violations of safety to self and others and/or violation of safe operating practices of equipment may result in the reduction or loss of your daily grade, removal from class, and/or other disciplinary action.Assessing Student PerformanceStudent success is important to our faculty, and all faculty are involved in assessing learning. Upon completion of a degree, Southeast graduates will have demonstrated competence in the following areas:Science and Technology: Technical competence, including knowledge of technology and/or scientific principles as these apply to programs.Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: The ability to select and use various approaches to solve a wide variety of problems – scientific, mathematical, social and personal. Graduates will also be able to evaluate information from a variety of perspectives, analyze data, and make appropriate munication: The ability to communicate effectively in several forms – oral, written, nonverbal and interpersonal. Graduates will also demonstrate knowledge of how to manage and access information.Professionalism: Strong work ethic, including responsible attendance; skill in teamwork and collaboration, as well as an ability to work with others, respecting diversity; ability to adapt to change; commitment to lifelong learning; adherence to professional standards; and positive self-esteem and integrity.GENERAL SCHEDULEApplication or TopicGeneral Time FrameIntro to CourseOverview of STI Technologies Logons, Printers, Datacluster, Shortcuts, STInet, Setting Up Class Folders.5 WeeksWord 2010 Review and Advanced Word – Tables, Styles, Mail Merge, Newsletters with Columns and Breaks, & Testing.4.5 WeeksExcel 2010 Review and Advanced Excel – Multiple Sheet Workbooks, Excel Tables, Protection, Functions, Data Tables, & Testing.4 WeeksAccess 2010 Review and Advanced Access – Table Design, Macros, Switchboards, Advanced Queries, Custom Forms and Reports, and Testing.3.5 - 4 WeeksPowerPoint 20101 – 1.5 weekWeeksComprehensive Project1.5 WeeksFinal Exam.5 WeeksTOTAL (approximately)16 Weeks CIS 125 Task ListStudents will be engaged in project-based learning that strengthens their understandings and achievements, and allows them to communicate more productively and make decisions on important information and its interpretation, using the following tools:WORD PROCESSING COMMUNICATIONSWord Chapter 4 and Word Review Task ListCustom Tab and Various Types of Indent SettingsApply Borders of Various Colors, Thicknesses and StylesReview Various Section and Page BreaksReview Table Creation, Formatting and LayoutInsert SmartArt and WordArt and Format AttractivelyInsert Watermarks into a Word documentInsert a Section BreakCreate a multi-level listChange Theme FontsInsert Headers and FootersWord Chapter 6 - Generate Mail Merge DocumentsReview block format business lettersExplain and perform the merge processUse the Mail Merge task pane and the Mailing tab on the RibbonCreate, edit and sort a data sourceInsert merge fields into the main documentUse current date fields in the main documentMerge all or a selection of records and print form lettersGenerate and print mailing labels and envelopesGenerate mail merge documentsUtilize an IF statement in the main documentWord Chapter 7 – Creating a Newsletter with a Pull-Quote and GraphicsAdd color, dropped caps, shading and spacing to charactersAdd an outside border with color to a paragraph, text or tableInsert and modify a graphic by cropping and rotatingCreate and format WordArt drawing objectsInsert section breaks and column breaksSet custom tabsFormat a document into multiple columns and balance themPlace a vertical rule between columnsInsert and Format a text boxInsert and format a SmartArt graphicUse and modify Word stylesCreate a page borderInsert drawing tool objects such as callouts and banners to a documentEXCEL WORKBOOKSExcel Chapter 4 - Financial Functions, Data Tables and Amortization SchedulesControl the color and thickness of outlines and bordersAssign a name to a cell and refer to the cell in a formula using the assigned nameDetermine the monthly payment of a loan using the financial function PMTUse the financial functions PV (present value) and FV (future value)Create a data table to analyze data in a worksheetAdd a pointer to a data tableCreate an amortization scheduleAnalyze worksheet data by changing valuesUse name and print sections of a worksheetSet print optionsProtect and unprotect cells in a worksheetUse the formula checking features of ExcelHide and unhide cell gridlines, rows, columns, sheets and workbooksExcel Chapter 5 - Create, Sort and Querying a TableCreate, manipulate and filter a TableAdd Calculated columns to a tableUse icon sets with conditional formattingUse VLOOKUP function to look up a value in a tableSort a table on one field or multiple fieldsApply conditional formatting to a rangeUse Autofilter to filter dataExcel Chapter 6 Working with Multiple Worksheets and WorkbooksUse the ROUND functionCopy data between worksheets in a workbookCreate a worksheet group.Drill an entry through worksheetsUtilize custom format codesEdit multiple worksheets at the same timeFormat ranges across multiple worksheets in a workbookAdd, delete and rename worksheets in a workbookCreate formulas that use 3-D references to cells in different sheets in a workbookSummarize data using consolidationAdd a header or footer to a workbookPrint with column and row markers, gridlines and fit to one page featuresSave workbooks as PDF or XPS files, and various other file formatsCreate workspacesACCESS DATABASESAccess Chapter 4 - Creating Custom Reports and FormsCreate reports and forms using wizardsWork in Report layout viewGroup and Sort a reportAdd totals and subtotals to a reportResize columnsConditionally format controlsFilter records in a reports and formsPrint reports and formsAdd a field to a report or formInclude gridlinesAdd a dateChange the format of a controlMove controlsAccess Chapter 5 – Creating Multi-table FormsUse Yes/No, Date, memo, OLE Object, Attachment and Hyperlink fieldsUse the Input mask WizardUpdate fields and enter dataChange row and column sizeCreate a form with a subform in Design viewModify a subform and form designEnhance the form titleChange tab stops and tab orderUse the form to view data and attachmentsUse Date, Memo, and Yes/No fields in a queryView object dependenciesAccess Chapter 6 – Advanced Report TechniquesCreate the structure of a tableImport data into a tableModify a report in design viewPowerPoint(Note: Instructors will incorporate some or all of these applications as time permits in the semester)PowerPoint Chapters 6 & 7Create a Presentation from a Microsoft Word OutlineAdd Hyperlinks and action buttons to slides and objectsWork with advanced custom animation techniques ................
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