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Instructor: Rachida Parks

Office/Hours: after class and by appointment

E-mail address: parksr@scc-fl.edu

Website: http://www2.scc-fl.edu/rparks

 

Course Description:

     An introductory course designed to introduce students to the following major application software packages: graphical user interface, word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and the integration of all documents. This course is designed as a hands-on course for students wanting to learn software packages. Lab fee required.

Course Objectives: (Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:)

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Use a graphical user interface, the multiple applications available in the program, and manipulate files within the GUI.

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Create a word processing document utilizing enhancements and, graphics.

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Create a spreadsheet utilizing charts, absolute cell references and enhancements.

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Create a database utilizing multiple forms, reports and queries to answer questions.

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Create a presentation utilizing enhancements.

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Work with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) to fully integrate all programs

 

Course Requirements/Grading:

Your grade in the course will be determined by the following course requirements.

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Completion of all assigned Chapters/Cases

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Completion of all exams

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Participation in Class/ANGEL (online)

The following is a summary of how you will be graded in the course along with the grading scale out of 300 points. Extra credit assignments (up to 30 points) may be completed and points added to your Final rade.

A

90-100%

270 - 300

B

80-89%

240 - 269

C

70-79%

210 - 239

D

60-69%

180 - 209

F

below 60

 0 - 179

    

The points to be used in determining your final grade are obtained by adding the points you earn on the following:

Windows SAM Exam

extra

Four Application SAM Exams @ 100 pts/4

100

Assignments

165

Integration (on-campus classes)

35

ANGEL Getting Started/Participation
 (on-line classes only)

35

Total

300

Extra Credit

30

Required Textbooks:

     Textbooks may be purchased at the Seminole State bookstore or ordered online at www.scc.bkstr.com. The following textbooks are normally sold as a shrink-wrapped package in the Seminole State bookstore using ISBN # - 1428306951 for the bundle:

Microsoft Office 2007, Introductory Concepts and Techniques (Word , Excel , Access , PowerPoint, Outlook): Shelly Cashman Series, plus  SAM 2007 Assessment and Training w/CD for testing and a free 180 day trial version of MS Office 2007 software.

Data Storage (on campus):

      On campus students will need approximately one USB Jump Drive (64 or 128), a CD-RW or 4 disks for data storage.  Disks/files must be available when turning in assignments.

     It may be necessary to download certain student files for the textbook from the Shelly Cashman website.  Instructions for downloading Student Data Files can be found on the inside back cover of your textbook or you can copy the files from Seminole State's network: G:\Datalib\CGS2100\...(then pick the appropriate application folder/file).  A link to student downloads can also be found in ANGEL for online students.

Software Requirements:

     You must use the program, Microsoft Office 2007.  This software should contain Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.  The Seminole State bookstore sells this software for approximately $199.99. which is at a substantial student discount. You may also call CompuCom (1-800-989-8999) for academic software at great prices.  Identify yourself as an Seminole State employee or student and you may order by credit card.

      Any student using college facilities to create or distribute illegal copies of software will be immediately reported to the Office of Student Activities, Athletics, and Judicial Affairs. Students informing other students of where to obtain illegal copies of software will also be reported to the Office of Student Activities, Athletics, and Judicial Affairs.

Weekly Schedule/Calendar/Attendance

     A recommended schedule of activities is provided to help you organize your time and create some structure in the course; it does not provide 'slack' time.   You may choose to work at your own pace but it is important that you adhere to the due dates.   It is suggested that you post a copy of the calendar where you will see it so you do not miss due dates.  Work not submitted by the required date will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made.

     If you miss class, it is your responsibility to make up the time in the Lab (check the Seminole State website http://www.seminolestate.edu/cts/labhours/  to see what the lab hours are at each campus) or at your home or work computer. I recommend that you attend all classes. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class, so be sure to check in after class if you arrive late (for online students your attendance is noted through ANGEL participation/quizzes 2 - 3 days/week).  You are responsible for assuring that your presence is noted. A student, who is absent from class 10% of the scheduled class time, is subject to being dropped without warning by the instructor.

     You may withdraw from class by visiting the registration office or via the MySeminole State link from the Seminole State homepage. The deadline to withdraw is usually no later than when 70% of the class has been completed. After the deadline, your instructor can withdraw you from class, but you must send a written notice or an email to your instructor requesting a "W".  Students who fail to withdraw will be graded with zeroes for the incomplete assignments and exams and the earned grade will be assigned (usually an "F").   Remember, it is your responsibility to withdraw from class if you can no longer attend.

     A student who has to be absent because of jury duty, a court-mandated appearance or a religious observance that would result in a missed exam, must contact the instructor within 24 hours to schedule a make-up exam before the next class period. 

     Any student who has a disability and is in need of special services should contact Disability Support Services (Room S-002, Phone 407-328-2109) by the second week of class.

Assignments

     The directions for all assignments will be provided for each application.  You are responsible for all information in the text book, although you may not be required to turn in all of the exercises and problems you complete. Assignment sheets will be included with the syllabus for on-campus classes or can be found in ANGEL for on-line classes.  During the term, you will submit your assignments from each application module (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) containing chapter projects and  assigned case problems from the textbook.   Instructions for downloading Student Data Files can be found on the inside back cover of your textbook or you can copy the files from Seminole State's network: G:\Datalib\CGS2100\...(pick the appropriate application folder/file). A link to student downloads can also be found in ANGEL.

      The points for each student assignment are specified earlier in the syllabus.  You may also complete additional case problems for extra credit (up to 30 points). In addition to accomplishing the intent of the assignment, points will be deducted from your assignment grade, if you don’t follow the directions below for each of the requirements:

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Due dates are indicated on the schedule provided. A due date indicates the date that you should have the assignment finished and turned in to the instructor.  Assignments will not be accepted late unless prior arrangements have been made.

 

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You must type your name on all output. Files/printouts without names will not be graded.  See assignment instructions for more detail.  

 

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On-Campus students: If work is completed at home, backup files to a disk to be submitted with assignments.  Print often and use the correct program (MSOffice 2007).  Don't wait to print assignments from your disk the day it is due!

 

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All assignments must be submitted with a self graded cover sheet describing what you have completed.  Assignment sheets provided for use as cover sheet.

 

Exams

     You will complete four exams during the course of the semester.  These exams will be directly related to the material from your assignments.  They will be password protected and administered  according to the date on your calendar.  No exam will be taken late unless prior arrangements have been made and must be completed before the next class meeting.

    All exams will be taken using the Skills Assessment Manager (SAM 2007)  covering  Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Practice tests will be available before the actual test is taken.  SAM 2007 can be loaded for use at home. The Institution Key Code for SAM installation at home is V7246694.  You must have Internet Explorer 5.0 or later and a live Internet connection to run SAM (to run SAM at home, your computer must also meet specific system requirements - see SAM Student Tutorial or SAM FAQ page for more info). 

 

Network, E-mail and Internet Access:

    Each semester, when the network administrator inputs network login ID's, they are created as locked or disabled. For your first time logging on an Seminole State computer, EVERY student MUST login using MYID to unlock their account to use campus computers. DL students may come to campus to do work, but will not be able to login, as normal, to the network until you've unlocked your personal login ID first.

Username/ID: Your network login ID will be the same as what you created on MySeminole State (https://my.scc-fl.edu) when registering for classes. On-campus students may use a generic log-in for the first week of class (usually MCStudent) and look up their log-in ID in the classroom. If you did not create a MySeminole State login name when registering for classes, you won't have a network login and mailbox.

Password: Your Password is your first and last initial, followed by the six digits of your birth date in the YYMMDD format, where YY is the two digit year (don't use the 19 in the 19YY format) MM is the two digit month (Jan-Sep months must use a leading 0) DD is the two digit day (1st-9th must use a leading 0).  Make sure that there are no spaces between the items and the letters are lowercase.  Example: If your name is John Doe and you were born on March 1, 1977 your password would be: jd770301.

     Due to severe penalties for misuse, you are cautioned to review your Student Handbook regarding the ethical use of this resource.  It may be necessary sometime during the semester to email assignments to the instructor.  All Seminole State students are issued an email account (MyMail), which is recommended for large file sizes or multiple file attachments. 

    Seminole State mail can be accessed through: http://mymail.scc-fl.edu/.  Your Username and Password should be the same as your Network login.  You should use your Seminole State student email account (MyMail) so your email doesn't get caught in our spam filter (online students must use their ANGEL account when communicating with instructor).  WinZip can be used to condense your files if needed.

   "Lab Rules" and "Lab Hours" can be found on line and accessible from any student desktop in any Seminole State lab. The URL is: http://www.seminolestate.edu/library/aboutus/use_computers_media.htm

Academic Integrity

     You are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity while in this course and as a student at Seminole State College.  If you fail to maintain these standards as a student in this class I will pursue the fullest possible implementation of academic discipline for your offense.  If you have any questions about the college's code of academic conduct, please consult the Seminole State catalog or me.   In short, lying, cheating, stealing, or deception of any type will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form. 

     Although students are encouraged to seek assistance from their instructor, fellow students, and lab assistants, each student must submit their own work. This means you may not use another student's work as your own. You may not allow another student to use your work. You may not obtain copies of prior semester's work or exams from previous students for your own use. Students that submit duplicate work will receive a zero for the first infraction and an automatic “F” in the course for their second infraction. (Student Handbook - Section I - Academic Integrity and Classroom Behavior).

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Program

   The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Program is explained in detail in Appendix G of the Textbook.  This certification provides a valuable industry credential or proof that you have the Office application skills required by employers.  Our textbook is a Microsoft-approved textbook that covers the required objectives for the various exams.  The Web page http://www.scsite.com/off2007/cert includes links to general information on certification, choosing an application for certification, preparing for, taking and passing the certification exam.

MSDN Academic Alliance Software:

     Seminole State is a member of the Microsoft Developer's Network Academic Alliance.  As a member, all of the software licensed under the MSDNAA Program is available for download to registered students. Simply go to http://msdn06.e-academy.com/scc-fl_net  and click on the Software tab to see a complete listing of software available.

     Approximately two weeks after classes start, you will receive a "Welcome Letter"  in your Seminole State MyMail account (http://mymail.scc-fl.edu) that includes your MSDN username and password.  Be sure to check your email regularly starting the second week of class. If you don’t access emails within several weeks from your Seminole State account, the emails are deleted.  There is an Angel site for MSDNAA assistance for students needing help downloading and installing software. Go to ecampus.scc-fl.edu to login to this site.

Emergency Conditions:

     To verify that the college is open and classes are being held, please call: 407-328-2290 or 407-328-4722. The Seminole State website homepage features updated announcements: www.seminolestate.edu .

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