NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: 

Business Computer Applications

Course Prefix & Number:  

BCIS1305

Section Number:  

 332

Semester/Year: 

SU/2019

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 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 by student before end of semester
  • Cost based on where purchased ($75.00 to $130.00)
  • Must purchase at least two days before Final Exam
  • Reminder announcement will be posted the week before the Final Exam
• Internet Access   
• Access to a working computer with access to MS Office 2016 software which includes MS Access
  • Access needed for one assignment
  • It is the student responsibility to find a computer with MS Access to complete the Access Challenge project (plan ahead)
  • MS Access software is not available on MAC computers
  • MS Access is not included in the Student Version of MS Office
  • Best option is to use the school computer to complete the assignment

Recommended Course Materials:

• Flash drive:  Strongly recommended students do not use the college server to store your documents
• Notebook and pen:  Notetaking