Syllabus

__//**2012 - 2013 School year **//__

This course of study is designed to teach the student computer concepts as related to processing data into useful information needed in business situations by using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
 * General Course Description and Objectives: **


 * Course Outcomes: **
 * You will understand and apply the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology used in personal and professional endeavors.
 *  You will use technology as a tool to increase productivity in completing a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents.
 *  You will use word processing and/or desktop publishing software through a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents.
 * You will use spreadsheet software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files.
 * You will use database software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files.
 * You will use presentation software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files.
 * You will use a variety of forms of communication in the successful pursuit of employment.
 * You will use technology to access, review, evaluate, and select information from multiple resources for reporting purposes.
 * You will develop strategies for solving problems.

Students will need:
 * Course Materials: **
 * A flash drive
 * Pen or pencil
 * Folder or binder
 * Gmail account


 * Classroom Expectations: **

You are expected to come to class on time and prepared to work at all times. This course requires that you complete challenging and real-world projects typical of the business field. High quality work is expected and you will be given the opportunity to redo failing work until it meets industry standards given during instruction. Class activities include reading, research projects, and problem solving. Major projects will be presented to the class and in some instances projects will be actual publications and/or presentations for a client such as brochures, PowerPoint presentations, etc. On some projects, you will work in teams but will be expected to complete individual assignments in relation to the team’s project. Assessment methods will include written exams, tests, quizzes, projects, oral and written research reports.

//**WORD DOCUMENTS-WORD **//
 * Course Outline: **
 * 1) Compose a business/personal letter
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Compose a MLA style report
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create a table
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create Business Documents (memos, emails, brochures, flyers, itineraries, news release, mail merge, outlines, minutes, newsletters)

//**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">SPREADSHEETS -EXCEL **//
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Understand spreadsheet software
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Edit worksheet
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Format worksheet
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Perform calculations using formulas and functions
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create charts in worksheets


 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">DATABASES- ACCESS //**
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create a table
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create a queries
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create a report

//**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS - POWERPOINT **//
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Presentation planning
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create text slides
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Insert art and drawing objects
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create diagrams and tables
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Create graphs
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Special effect, timings, and printing

//**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">INTEGRATING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS **//
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Word
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Excel
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Access
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Power point


 * Instructional Strategies: **

In an effort to reach all students, many different instructional strategies will be included. The class will include:
 * Daily assignments
 * Tests and quizzes
 * Small group instruction
 * Lecture
 * Projects
 * Group work


 * Grading Policies: **

Class Work (Homework, Class Participation, and Notebook) – 40% Assessments (Performance Tests & Projects, Written Tests) – 60%