NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Business Computer Applications
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Course Prefix & Number:
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BCIS1305
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Section Number:
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391
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Semester/Year:
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2017SPSP
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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2
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Lab Hours:
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2
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. 32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra, Geometry or Business Mathematics
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Required Course Materials:
· Book: Cheri Manning, Catherine Manning Swinson; “Microsoft Office – A Skills Approach 2016” with SIMnet access card ISBN: (Access Card should be purchased through IncludEd at time of enrollment) and MOS Voucher for Final Exam (purchased at any time before end of semester).
· Internet Access, access to a working computer, and access to MS Office software including MS Access: You must have access to the internet and a working computer with MS Office (includes MS Access). MS Access software is not available on MAC computers; it is the student responsibility to find a computer with MS Access to complete the Access Challenge project.
Recommended Course Materials:
· Flash drive: It is strongly recommended students do not use the college server to store your documents.
· Notebook and pen: notetaking
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Linda Janoe
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus – Room 313
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6427
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E-mail Address:
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ljanoe@nctc.edu
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CLASSROOM HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10:00-11:50 (COR)
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6:30-9:50 Hybrid (FM)
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10:00-11:50 (COR)
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11:00-12:50 Hybrid (COR)
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2:00-3:50 Hybrid (FM)
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Sections 311, 340, 342 Online
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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12:00-2:00
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10:00-1:00
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12:00-2:00
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10:00-11:00
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10:00-12:00
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Online hours
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Students should call for appointment to meet either in room 313 or room 253 (Corinth lab) or for possible different hours.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems.
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Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing.
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Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment.
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Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems.
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5
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Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment.
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6
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Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications.
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Complete projects that integrate business software applications.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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19
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Chapter Lessons
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20%
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5
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Discussion Forums
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10%
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17
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Practicum Exams (18 exams)
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25%
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4
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Projects
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20%
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4
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Exams
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20%
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1
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Final Exam – MOS Certification Exam
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5%
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Final%
A = 89.5-100
B = 79.5 – 89.49
C = 69.5 – 79.49
D = 59.5 – 69.49
F =< 59.49
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Grading is weighted per assignment type and is point driven. The maximum number of points may vary semester to semester. Your total earned points per graded course element will be divided by the maximum number of points graded course element. The calculation from each element will be multiplied by assigned weighted percentage and then added together for total grade.
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· Grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion
· Announcements/information disseminated during class will take precedence over the syllabus
· No picture taking, video recording, or audio recording unless accommodations are provided by OSD or with instructor permission
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· Lowest Practicum Exam grade dropped
· Pop quizzes are a possibility and will be added to the weighted exam grade
Face-to-face/hybrid students may earn bonus points (added to Chapter Lessons grade) by attending class, arriving on time, staying off computer/laptop/cell phone during class (unless otherwise instructed), not leaving early until all assignments assigned by instructor are completed during class time. Bonus points are not given on test days. At instructor discretion, students may lose all bonus points based on consistent lateness, poor attendance, and/or continued phone abuse.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND INTEGRITY VIOLATIONS
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Students found:
· Sharing project files (SIMnet has embedded information within downloaded file which will flag student sharing and student receiving file for Integrity Violation. If you are the individual sharing a file, it is considered collusion which is considered Academic Dishonesty.)
· Plagiarizing a project (VeriCite will flag plagiarism, student must correct before submitting final copy and before the final copy due date)
· Cheating on exams or cheating on practicum exams (exams are closed book as well all browsers and other devices)
· Taking exam outside of classroom without instructor permission (this does not pertain to online students since they take their exams outside the classroom)
will potentially receive an “F” for the course and a report turned in the Dean for Scholastic Dishonesty.
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Assignment
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Points
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Due Date
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File Management Basics
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12
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1/21/2018
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Overview - Chapter 1 - Essential Skills for Office 2016
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18
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1/21/2018
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Word - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word 2016
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15
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1/21/2018
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Word - Chapter 2 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs
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20
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1/28/2018
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Word - Chapter 3 - Formatting Documents
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20
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1/28/2018
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Word – Chapter 1
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25
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2/1/2018
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Word – Chapter 2
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30
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2/1/2018
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Word – Chapter 3
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24
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2/1/2018
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Discussion Forum #1 (DF1)
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20
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2/4/2018
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Discussion Forum #2 (DF2)
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20
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2/4/2018
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Word - Chapter 4 - Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts
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21
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2/4/2018
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Word - Chapter 5 - Working with Reports, References, and Mailings
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21
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2/4/2018
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Word 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.3
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13
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2/4/2018
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Word – Chapter 4
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31
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2/8/2018
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Word – Chapter 5
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30
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2/8/2018
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Word 2016 Exam
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100
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2/8/2018
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Excel - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel 2016
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18
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2/18/2018
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Excel - Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells
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22
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2/18/2018
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Excel - Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions
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20
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2/25/2018
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Excel - Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook
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21
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2/25/2018
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Excel – Chapter 1
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41
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3/1/2018
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Excel – Chapter 2
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48
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3/1/2018
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Excel – Chapter 3
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32
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3/1/2018
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Discussion Forum #3 (DF3)
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20
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3/4/2018
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Excel - Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data
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23
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3/4/2018
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Excel 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 6 Challenge Yourself 6.4
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9
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3/4/2018
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Excel – Chapter 4
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32
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3/8/2018
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Excel – Chapter 5
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42
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3/8/2018
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Excel 2016 Exam
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100
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3/8/2018
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Access - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access 2016
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20
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3/25/2018
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Access - Chapter 2 - Working with Tables
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19
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3/25/2018
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Access - Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports
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22
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4/1/2018
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Access – Chapter 1
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36
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4/5/2018
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Access – Chapter 2
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24
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4/5/2018
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Access – Chapter 3
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31
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4/5/2018
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Access - Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information
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21
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4/8/2018
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Access 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.4
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25
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4/8/2018
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Discussion Forum #4 (DF4)
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20
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4/8/2018
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Access – Chapter 4
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29
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4/12/2018
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Access 2016 Exam
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100
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4/12/2018
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PowerPoint - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2016
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19
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4/22/2018
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PowerPoint - Chapter 2 - Adding Content to Slides
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20
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4/22/2018
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PowerPoint – Chapter 1
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30
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4/26/2018
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PowerPoint – Chapter 2
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21
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4/26/2018
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PowerPoint – Chapter 3
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32
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4/26/2018
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Discussion Forum #5 (DF5)
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20
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4/29/2018
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Final Project - Emerging Technology PowerPoint
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100
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4/29/2018
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PowerPoint - Chapter 3 - Formatting Presentations
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19
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4/29/2018
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PowerPoint - Chapter 4 - Managing and Delivering Presentations
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20
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4/29/2018
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PowerPoint – Chapter 4
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32
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5/3/2018
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PowerPoint 2016 Exam
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100
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5/3/2018
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Final Exam MOS Certification
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100
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5/10/2018
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All due dates are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to know when assignments open and are due.
GENERAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND COURSE INFORMATION
Students are expected to observe appropriate online as well as face-to-face communication etiquette when addressing fellow classmates as well as your instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the student’s learning management system, Canvas, as well as the student’s online skill assessment, SIMnet (McGraw-Hill).
Announcements
Announcements are sent throughout the semester through Canvas. Announcements contain information about the course, upcoming assignment due dates, help with projects, as well as information about SIMnet. If you cannot view the videos in the Announcements, please update Flash to your specific browser.
Assignment Help
When having assignment difficulty (be sure this is not a computer or software issue), email instructor with the specific issue, send a screen-shot, and the helpdesk reference number, before the assignment due date. If the problem is on the instructor side, then the instructor should resolve the issue within 24 hours and will provide extra time if there is instructor error.
Students waiting to complete assignments at the last minute, do not receive “grace” because of computer glitches (this includes thunderstorms, tornados, loss of electricity), software issues, and/or connectivity issues, unless there are campus-wide difficulties.
Classroom Behavior
Face-to-face/Hybrid classes: No cell phones out when instructor is lecturing. Student may be dismissed from class and/or be counted as absent for the day.
The expectation is that you, as college students, will learn to modify the behavior of your peers through the channels available in your contextual universe. If the instructor is forced to manage your behavior such will be accomplished via the following procedure:
- You will be warned by the instructor that your behavior is not acceptable.
- You will be told to leave class and not return until:
- You have met with the Dean of Students (Dr. O. John Maduko)
- You have signed a letter of probation
- The Dean of Students notifies the instructor that you have done ‘a’ and ‘b’, and that you may return to class.
- A third event will result in your probation becoming suspension and you will be removed from the class permanently.
Computer Issues
When having difficulty with software or your computer, keep in mind the instructor cannot fix your computer or the software utilized. If difficulty opening Canvas, please contact https://ecampushelpdesk.nctc.edu/hc/en-us/categories/200109234-Students helpdesk. If the NCTC webpage is down, you can still access Canvas by going to https://nctc.instructure.com.
If student is having access issues with SIMnet, review Announcements or contact SIMnet by calling 1-800-331-5094 or go to http://mhhe.com/simnethelp/. If you are unable to access NCTC or the Canvas webpage and would like to work on SIMnet assignments outside of the classroom, you may locate the SIMnet webpage by going to https://nctcbcis.simnetonline.com/. Please be sure to have your SIMnet username and password available.
Course Information and Software
College education is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge base. Any and all material read, discussed, heard, or observed is subject to being referenced on an examination. Do not expect the body of knowledge to be narrowed by “reviews” from which test questions will be selected. All Exams are closed book.
Course Questions
Questions are welcome! Please avoid emailing instructor about general course information (review Announcements for general course information and Modules for assignment information), schedule, or syllabus. If the student question is not covered in Canvas, then email instructor. Questions should be specific and not generalized, such as: “I am confused about the assignment.” Please allow up to 24 hours for instructor to answer an email Monday thru Thursday and 48 hours, Friday thru Sunday. If instructor has not responded to email after 24 hours, please resend. Please send emails through Canvas mail.
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course
Dropping a course is completed before the official date of record (approximately 2 weeks after classes begin). Withdrawing from a course is done after the official date of record and will result in a “W” on the student’s transcript. The decision to drop or withdraw from a course is a personal decision.
Before dropping the course, contact your instructor to let them know your decision to drop. It is the student responsibility to initiate withdrawing from the course, not the instructors, even for excessive absences. Students may go to http://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdraw-course.html and review steps to be completed in order to drop or withdraw from a course.
Grades
Grades will be posted in Canvas. SIMnet grades should be immediately updated in Canvas; in case of technology glitches, allow a few days for grades to sync. Please allow up to two weeks for Discussion Forums and Final Project to be graded. If grades are not posted after allowed time, please email instructor through Canvas. Refer to the grading scale found under Grading Criteria on the second page of this Course Syllabus. The grading scale is final. No more rounding will be allowed. There is no extra credit or redoing of assignments unless instructor initiated for all students.
It is the student responsibility to keep track of their grades during the semester. If you have a question about an assignment grade, email instructor through Canvas. Students should verify grades as they are posted. Please contact instructor within 48 hours after grades are posted if there is a discrepancy in the grades, this includes the final semester grade to review for potential changes to grade.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Absences
Students absent (excused or unexcused) for TEN classes may receive an “F” for the course or be dropped from the course for classes that meet twice a week. Students absent (excused or unexcused) for FIVE classes may receive an “F” for the course or be dropped from the course for classes that meet once a week. Online Students: Chapter Lesson assignments and Exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students and the FIVE classes missed apply for absences.
Absent for Exams or Make-up Exams
A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to take the exam at a different time. To retake exam, absence must be an excused absence.
Late or Make-up Assignments
No late work accepted! There are no make-up or redo assignments. All course work, except exams, are opened at the beginning of the semester with staggered due dates. Required work not completed by due dates will not be allowed after due date. Student will receive a zero for any and all late assignments.
IMPORTANT DATES
Martin Luther King Holiday – January 15 – campus closed
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _April 5th.
Spring Break begin Monday, March 12 through Saturday, March 17 (School is closed)
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
☐ Communication
☐ Mathematics
☐ Life and Physical Science
☐ Language, Philosophy & Culture
☐ Creative Arts
☐ American History
☐ Government/Political Science
☐ Social and Behavioral Sciences
☐ Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
☐ Critical Thinking
☐ Communication
☐ Empirical and Quantitative
☐ Teamwork
☐ Personal Responsibility
☐ Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
☒ Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
☐ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
☐ WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- An “F” for the course
- Scholastic Dishonesty report
- Zero on assignment
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Judy Archer
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Office Location:
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Corinth, Room 233
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6292
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E-mail Address:
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jarcher@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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