BCIS 1305 393 - BUSINESS COMP APPLICATIONS-HYBRID

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS MW 2nd 8-Week Hybrid
Course Title:	Business Computer Applications
Course Prefix & Number:		BCIS1305	Section Number:	393	Semester/Year:	FA/2018
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	2	Lab Hours:	2
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra, Geometry or Business Mathematics
*Required Course Materials:* SIMnet Access Card: Cheri Manning, Catherine Manning Swinson; “Microsoft Office - A Skills Approach 2016” SIMnet access card Access Card should be purchased through IncludEd at time of enrollment Access Card includes eText MOS Voucher for Final Exam (purchased at any time before end of semester; directions will be posted in an announcement on where to purchase for a discounted price of $75.00) Internet Access Access to a working computer with access to MS Office software including MS Access MS Access software is not available on MAC computers; MS Access is not included in the Student Version of MS Office It is the student responsibility to find a computer with MS Access to complete the Access Challenge project *Recommended Course Materials:* Flash drive: Strongly recommended students do not use the college server to store your documents Notebook and pen: notetaking

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:		Linda Janoe
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth Campus – Room 331B
Telephone Number:	940-498-6427
E-mail Address:	ljanoe@nctc.edu

CLASSROOM HOURS

*Monday*	*Tuesday*	*Wednesday*	*Thursday*	*Friday*
IMED 1316.400 9:00–10:50 Corinth – Room 251	BCIS 1305.398 9:00–10:50 Corinth – Room 253 (1^st 8 weeks)	IMED 1316.400 9:00–10:50 Corinth – Room 251	BCIS 1305.398 9:00–10:50 Corinth – Room 253 (1^st 8 weeks)
BCIS 1305.393 11:00–12:50 Corinth – Room 253 (2^nd 8 weeks)	BCIS 1305.400 11:00–12:50 Corinth – Room 253	BCIS 1305.393 11:00–12:50 Corinth – Room 253 (2^nd 8 weeks)	BCIS 1305.400 11:00–12:50 Corinth – Room 253
	BCIS 1305.390 6:30–8:30 pm Corinth – Room 357
Online section includes: BCIS1305.310, BCIS1305.340

OFFICE HOURS Room 313: 8/27 through 10/19 (1^st 8 weeks)

*Monday*	*Tuesday*	*Wednesday*	*Thursday*	*Friday*
	1:00–3:00	11:00–2:00	1:00–2:00
Online Office Hours
*Monday*	*Tuesday*	*Wednesday*	*Thursday*	*Friday*
11:00–1:00			2:30–3:30	10:00–11:00
*Students should call or email for an appointment or to meet for possible different hours.*

OFFICE HOURS Room 313: 10/22 through 12/7 (2^nd 8 weeks, no office hours Finals Week)

*Monday*	*Tuesday*	*Wednesday*	*Thursday*	*Friday*
	10:00–11:00 1:00–4:00		10:00–11:00 1:00–2:00
Online Office Hours
*Monday*	*Tuesday*	*Wednesday*	*Thursday*	*Friday*
		1:00–3:00	2:30–3:30	10:00–11:00
*Students should call or email for an appointment or to meet for possible different hours.*

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems.
2	Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing.
3	Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment.
4	Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems.
5	Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment.
6	Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications.
7	Complete projects that integrate business software applications.

GRADING CRITERIA

*# of Graded* *Course Elements*	*Graded Course Elements*	*Percentage or Point Values*
20	Chapter Lessons	20%
5	Discussion Forums	15%
17	Practicum Exams (18 exams)	25%
4	Projects	20%
4	Exams (*pop quizzes* will be added to weighted exam grade and are not included in # of graded course elements)	15%
1	Final Exam – MOS Certification Exam	5%
Final% A = > 89.5 B = 79.5 – 89.49 C = 69.5 – 79.49 D = 59.5 – 69.59 F = < 59.49	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.
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
Lowest Practicum Exam grade dropped Pop quizzes are a possibility and will be added to the weighted exam grade and can significantly improve a student’s overall exam grade

µ Online students may have an opportunity (instructor initiated and discretion) at the end of the semester to make‐up one assignment, a Chapter Lesson, Practicum Exam, or Project to improve their grade. Opportunity for make‐up will be provided for online students only. Announcement will be posted after the drop date with details of how to request a make-up/redo assignment.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND INTEGRITY VIOLATIONS

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.

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

An “F” for the course
Scholastic Dishonesty report
Zero on assignment

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Assignment	Points	Due Date
Overview - Chapter 1 - Essential Skills for Office 2016	18	10/28/2018
File Management Basics	12	10/28/2018
Word - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word 2016	15	10/28/2018
Word - Chapter 2 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs	20	10/28/2018
Word - Chapter 3 - Formatting Documents	20	10/29/2018
Word - Chapter 4 - Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts	21	10/29/2018
Word - Chapter 5 - Working with Reports, References, and Mailings	21	10/29/2018
Word 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.3	13	10/29/2018
Discussion Forum #1 (DF1)	20	10/29/2018
Discussion Forum #2 (DF2)	20	10/29/2018
Word – Chapter 1	25	10/29/2018
Word – Chapter 2	30	10/29/2018
Word – Chapter 3	24	10/29/2018
Word – Chapter 4	31	10/31/2018
Word – Chapter 5	30	10/31/2018
Exam 1 - Word	100	11/4/2018
Excel - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel 2016	18	11/11/2018
Excel - Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells	22	11/11/2018
Excel - Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions	20	11/11/2018
Excel - Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook	21	11/11/2018
Excel - Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data	23	11/12/2018
Excel 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 6 Challenge Yourself 6.4	9	11/12/2018
Discussion Forum #3 (DF3)	20	11/12/2018
Excel – Chapter 1	41	11/12/2018
Excel – Chapter 2	48	11/12/2018
Excel – Chapter 3	32	11/12/2018
Excel – Chapter 4	32	11/14/2018
Excel – Chapter 5	42	11/14/2018
Exam 2 - Excel	100	11/18/2018
Access - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access 2016	20	11/25/2018
Access - Chapter 2 - Working with Tables	19	11/25/2018
Access - Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports	22	11/25/2018
Access - Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information	21	11/26/2018
Access 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.4	25	11/26/2018
Discussion Forum #4 (DF4)	20	11/26/2018
Access – Chapter 1	36	11/26/2018
Access – Chapter 2	24	11/26/2018
Access – Chapter 3	31	11/26/2018
Access – Chapter 4	29	11/28/2018
Exam 3 - Access	100	11/28/2018
PowerPoint - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2016	19	12/9/2018
PowerPoint - Chapter 2 - Adding Content to Slides	20	12/9/2018
PowerPoint - Chapter 3 - Formatting Presentations	19	12/9/2018
PowerPoint - Chapter 4 - Managing and Delivering Presentations	20	12/9/2018
Discussion Forum #5 (DF5)	20	12/9/2018
Final Project - Emerging Technology PowerPoint	100	12/10/2018
PowerPoint – Chapter 1	30	12/10/2018
PowerPoint – Chapter 2	21	12/10/2018
PowerPoint – Chapter 3	32	12/10/2018
PowerPoint – Chapter 4	32	12/10/2018
Exam 4 – PowerPoint	100	12/10/2018
MOS Certification Exam (taken at a CertiPort Testing Center)	100	12/12/2018
Pop Quizzes (up to 3)	6 to 11	TBA

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.

Students will be notified of pop quizzes through the Announcements.

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.

No special consideration will be given to students that do not provide a screen shot of the error message and provide a reference number or copy of email that assistance has been requested.

If you as the student choose to wait until the due date and experience problems, you bear the responsibility of your choices. 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.

For extra help such as Tutoring for specific MS programs, please check with the Student Success Center, room 186 in Corinth.

Assignment Schedule

The course syllabus provides a schedule of when assignments are due. Assignments will not be due on the same day of the week, refer to course schedule and announcements to verify due dates. Please print a copy of the course syllabus for your records. The instructor also provides a copy of an assignment schedule arranged by assignment type as well as arranged by due date. Students are encouraged to print and keep a copy of the assignment schedule. Please review the first week’s course announcements to locate a copy of the BCIS Assignment Schedule.

Classroom Behavior

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:
1. You have met with the Dean of Students (Dr. O. John Maduko)
2. You have signed a letter of probation
3. 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

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.

Computer Issues and Help Desk Information

Canvas - When having difficulty with software or your computer, keep in mind the instructor cannot fix your computer or the software utilized. If you have 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.

SIMnet - If a student is having access issues with SIMnet, then 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.

No special consideration will be given to students that do not provide a screen shot of the error message/problem and provide a reference number or copy of email that assistance has been requested.

Contacting Your Instructor

If you have a question about an assignment, please send an email through the Canvas Inbox to your instructor. The Canvas Inbox allows your instructor to see your name, which course you are in, and does not get lost in spam.

When sending an email to your instructor, be sure to send the email to the instructor only and not the entire class. If an email is sent to the entire class, then a reply will be sent only to the student who asked the question. While other students may have similar difficulties, other students do not and should not have to filter through emails that do not pertain to them. We all deal with information overload! If another student has the same question, then it is the other student's responsibility to ask for or request more information on an assignment.

Please reread your emails before sending to your instructor. Emails received may be unintentionally rude and disrespectful. Your instructor does understand your frustration trying to figure out assignments, difficult instructions, and wants to help you out.

Your instructor works to answer all emails within a 24-hour time-frame during the work week. Emails sent after 12:00 p.m. on Friday may not be answered until Monday morning. If an email has not been answered within the time-frame stated, please resend the email.

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, emails sent after 12:00 p.m. on Friday should be answered by the following Monday morning. If instructor has not responded to email within the aforementioned time frame, 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 -withdrawcourse.html and review steps to be completed in order to drop or withdraw from a course.

Exam Information (absent for exam and extra time)

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 (student must provide original documentation).

All Exams are closed book. If a student needs extra time for an exam, then the student must contact instructor prior to taking exams and schedule a time to take the exam with instructor on the Corinth campus. Exams are not re-opened to offer additional time/attempts for students who run out of time. Students who have familiarized themselves with the eText, read through the PowerPoints, and used the tools provided by the instructor should be well-prepared for the exam and the time provided.

Make-up exams have different rules than late assignments. Please refer to the paragraph Late of Make-up Assignments found in this section below.

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. Leeway/latitude is built into this course through dropping the lowest practicum exam grade, ability to submit the first three projects twice before due date, redo assignments for online students, and bonus points for face-to-face students. Students emailing and requesting extra credit or bumping of their grade at the end of the semester will receive the following response to their email, “The request for extra credit, resubmitting an assignment, submitting a late assignment, and/or bumping your grade is inappropriate. This appeal asks the instructor to provide you special favor over other students. This is a class integrity issue and against policy. Students should not reduce their own integrity by requesting an instructor to modify policy via an unfair request.” Keep in mind, your instructor does not give grades, your instructor records grades and all students should be held to the same standard.

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.

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. Students will receive a zero for any and all late assignments.

Each semester, students email a minute or two after an assignment deadline has passed. It is unfair to other students for me to accept late work, regardless of pleas about how "hard" you worked and "it's only a few minutes" late. To hold all students to the same standards, one minute late = late = zero.

SIMnet and IncludEd

“Inclusive Access is a partnership between NCTC and McGraw-Hill Education, to provide the best learning resources on the first day of class. Students can gain access to McGraw-Hill’s adaptive online platforms with the latest version of the eBook at a discount. If students would like to purchase a physical copy of the textbook, they can order a discounted loose-leaf version through the bookstore.”

SIMnet works best with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Do not use Internet Explorer to complete SIMnet assignments. Students must verify that Adobe Flash is downloaded and available for use in their preferred browser. This is true for videos added to the Announcements and Discussion Forums.

Google Chrome requires students to take it a step further by granting permission through Google settings. Once you have downloaded Flash while in Chrome browser, select the menu option (3 vertical dots) next to address bar located at the very top right corner, then select "Settings" from the menu options, click on "Show Advanced Settings" at the bottom, under "Privacy" select "Content Settings", and finally scroll until you find "Flash" and click on the radio button option "Allow Sites to Run Flash" (see image below to show settings).

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 for a full semester.

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 for a full semester or twice a week for an 8-week semester.

Online Students: Chapter Lesson assignments and Exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students and the FIVE classes missed will apply for absences.

IMPORTANT DATES

Labor Day Holiday – September 3^rd college closed

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is September 27^th

Thanksgiving Holiday – November 21-24 college closed

Final Exams – October 18^th

Commencement Ceremonies and Term Ends December 14^th

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)________

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Communication

Mathematics

Creative Arts

American History

Government/Political Science

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Life and Physical Science

Language, Philosophy & Culture

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

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Critical Thinking

Communication

Empirical and Quantitative

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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)]”.