SYLLABUS
1.
2. Mission Statement:
learning-focused
and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong
learning, and service to God and humankind.
3. Course: COSC 2311
– SA01, Computer
Applications
4. Term: Fall
2009
5. Instructor:
Steve Dickson
6. Office Phone
and email: 210 218-8498 sdickson1951@att.net
7. Office
Hours, Building, and Location
8. Class
Meeting Time and Location: Monday 6:00 to 10:10 PM
9. Catalog Description: Students with computer
competency will learn to enhance their personal productivity and problem
solving skills using knowledge work tools (spreadsheets, presentation graphics,
word processing, Internet and electronic mail) expected of end users. Students will improve their skills as
knowledge workers through effective and efficient use of integrated
software. Information technologies will
be applied to problem situations by design and use of small information systems
for individuals and groups. Students who
possess the requisite skills may opt to take a challenge examination
administered by the Division of Business.
If a satisfactory score, 75% or better, is received on
the examination, the student may substitute an elective in place of the COSC
2311 requirements in the degree plan.
Cost of the examination is $20.
This is not an advanced placement test and no academic credit will be
awarded. Students who want credit for the course may take a different exam, pay
1/3 tuition and score 80% or better.
Students who fail the exam or choose not to attempt the examination must
enroll in and pass COSC 2311 as part of the academic foundations of the
baccalaureate degree plan unless an approved computer course has been
taken. Fee $50.
10. Prerequisites: Documented computer
competency: transcripted course(s), passing the ACAC 0303 examination, or passing
ACAC 0303.
11. Required
Textbook and Resources:
|
BOOK |
AUTHOR |
ED |
YEAR |
PUBLISHER |
ISBN# |
REVIEW |
|
Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and
Techniques |
Shelly
Cashman |
|
2008 |
Thomson
Learning |
978-1-4188-4328-1 |
Spring 11 |
12. Optional Materials:
13.
Course Outcome Competencies:
14.
Introduction to Windows XP Professional and
Office 2007
MS Word 2007
14. Attendance Requirements:
15. Disability
Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise
qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program
or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as
the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted
concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”
16: Course
Requirements and Grading Criteria: Specific requirements of the course
including the criteria utilized to assess student achievement of outcome
competencies, and the weight of each. A
variety of means to evaluate student performance should be used and grading
criteria should conform with the grading system
contained in the latest WBU Academic Catalog.
An example of assessment criteria and weights might include:
Examinations: Initial, mid-semester, and final - (60% of the final
grade)
Research Project: A scholarly article on a specific topic
and containing a definite thesis statement - (25% of the final grade)
Attendance and
Participation: (15% of the final grade)
Faculty will include a schedule indicating the
approximate date for fulfilling each requirement. This is generally incorporated into the
course outline/calendar.
17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics,
Assignments)
|
17 Aug |
Intro to Computers |
|
|
24 Aug |
Microsoft Word |
WD 1 TO WD 102 |
|
31 Aug |
Microsoft Word |
WD 103 TO WD 204 |
|
7 Sep |
Microsoft Excel |
EX 1 TO EX 113 |
|
14 Sep |
Microsoft Excel |
EX 114 TO EX 227 |
|
21 Sep |
Carry over work |
Test |
|
28 Sep |
Microsoft Power Point |
PPT 1 TO PPT 71 |
|
5 Oct |
Microsoft Power Point |
PPT 72 TO PPT 131 |
|
12 Oct |
Microsoft Access |
Test AC 1 TO AC 109 |
|
19 Oct |
Microsoft Access |
AC 110 TO 219 |
|
26 Oct |
Final |
Final Test |
18. Additional
information as desired by the faculty member. “This class will adhere to
zero tolerance for using someone else’s work as your own.”
“It is university policy that no
otherwise qualified disabled person be excused from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program
or activity in the University. Students should inform the instructor of
existing disabilities at the first class meeting”
“Students
are responsible for reading, understanding, obeying, and respecting all
academic policies, with added emphasis being placed upon academic progress
policies, appearing in the Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog
applicable to their curriculum and/or program of study.”
All students must bring a USB drive to class.