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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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311
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Semester/Year:
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SP/2019
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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:
- SIMnet Access Card w/eText: 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 2016 software which includes 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
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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 331B
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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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OFFICE HOURS Room 331B:
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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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10:00-2:00
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12:00–1:00
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10:00–11:00
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Online 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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4:00-5:00
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2:00-3:00
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4:00-5:00
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1:00-2:00
3:00-5:00
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10:00-12:00
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Students should call or email for an appointment or to meet 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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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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20
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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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15%
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17
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Practicum Exams (18 exams)
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20%
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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 (pop quizzes will be added to weighted exam grade and are not included in # of graded course
elements)
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15%
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1
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Final Exam – MOS Certification Exam
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10%
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Final%
A = > 89.5
B = 79.5 – 89.49
C = 69.5 – 79.49
D = 59.5 – 69.59
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 probability and will be added to the weighted exam grade and can used to improve a student’s overall exam grade
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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.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Assignment
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Points
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File Management Basics
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12
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Overview - Chapter 1 - Essential Skills for Office 2016
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18
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Word - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word 2016
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15
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Word - Chapter 2 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs
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20
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Word - Chapter 3 - Formatting Documents
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20
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Discussion Forum #1 (DF #1)
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20
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Discussion Forum #2 (DF #2)
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20
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Word - Chapter 4 - Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts
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21
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Word - Chapter 5 - Working with Reports, References, and Mailings
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21
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Word 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.3
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13
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Word Ch 1 2016
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29
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Word Ch 2 2016
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27
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Word Ch 3 2016
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25
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Word Ch 4 2016
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36
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Word Ch 5 2016
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27
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Word 2016
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100
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Excel - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel 2016
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18
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Excel - Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells
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22
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Excel - Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions
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20
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Excel - Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook
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21
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Discussion Forum #3 (DF #3)
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20
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Excel - Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data
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23
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Excel 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 6 Challenge Yourself 6.4
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9
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Excel Ch 1 2016
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42
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Excel Ch 2 2016
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44
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Excel Ch 3 2016
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32
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Excel Ch 4 2016
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34
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Excel Ch 5 2016
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45
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Excel 2016
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100
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Access - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access 2016
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20
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Access - Chapter 2 - Working with Tables
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19
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Access - Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports
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22
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Access - Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information
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21
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Access 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.4
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25
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Discussion Forum #4 (DF #4)
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20
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Access Ch 1 2016
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39
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Access Ch 2 2016
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25
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Access Ch 3 2016
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34
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Access Ch 4 2016
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31
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Access 2016
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100
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PowerPoint - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2016
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19
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PowerPoint - Chapter 2 - Adding Content to Slides
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20
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PowerPoint - Chapter 3 - Formatting Presentations
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19
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Discussion Forum #5 (DF #5)
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20
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Final Project – Emerging Technology
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100
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PowerPoint - Chapter 4 - Managing and Delivering Presentations
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20
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PowerPoint Ch 1 2016
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31
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PowerPoint Ch 2 2016
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32
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PowerPoint Ch 3 2016
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26
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PowerPoint Ch 4 2016
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30
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PowerPoint 2016
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100
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MOS Certification Exam (taken at a CertiPort Testing Center)
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100
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Pop Quizzes (up to 3)
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20 each
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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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.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
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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
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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
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COURSE TYPE
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☒ Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
☐ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
☐ WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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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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Susan Svane
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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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ssvane@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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