CS 228, Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Course Description:
This course provides a continuation of microcomputer applications including,
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft
Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office Access 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint
2003, Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, creating Web pages, and integration of the
applications.
Course Goals and Course Objectives:
The goal of this course is to provide the student with a broad knowledge of
advanced microcomputer applications. As a result of this course the student will
be able to work with many advanced business application packages.
Course relationship to Major Program and Department:
This course will introduce the student to the use of advanced microcomputer
hardware and software in information systems. Also, it will aid the student to
be successful in using the advanced software packages in the business world.
Course Relationship to Content Area Knowledge and Skills:
This course will enable the student to demonstrate proper techniques and skills
in using advanced microcomputer spreadsheets, and various pieces of computer
equipment. It will enable the student to analyze the role of computerized data
processing technology in business applications currently and in the future. The
student will be able to analyze results of processed data and evaluating the
method used and results obtained. The student will be able to write and computer
software common to business. This course will enable students to describe
advantages and disadvantages of various types of computers, data storage and
peripheral equipment. The student will be able to use the touch method for
keyboarding and ten-key pad skills and to select appropriate business equipment
and supplies needed to perform administrative support services. The student will
be able to identify features of a management information system and to
understand the basic concepts of computer utilization related to vocational
education.
Text: Microsoft Office 2003: Advanced Concepts and Techniques Cashman
Vermaat (ISBN: 0-619-20025-1) with flash drive.
Topics or Units of Instruction:
Advanced Computer hardware and software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Power Point
Additional Readings (Suggested): None
Methods of Instruction and Learning:
Reading the chapters before the lecture will prepare you to ask questions during
the lecture and help you to understand the material better. There will be
assignments as listed below. Tests will cover everything from the lecture,
reading assignments, programming assignments, and quizzes.
Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation:
1. Four examinations (60%)
2. Assignments, Quizzes, Class attendance, and participation (40%)
Letter Grades:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 0%-59%
Addendum:
Student Conduct in Class Policy
Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to
question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to
subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of
Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
Children in Class Policy
Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory
facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.
Electronic Devices in Class Policy
Cellular telephones (if a cell phone is activated during class or test points
will be deducted from your grade, no exceptions), pagers, CD players, radios,
and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities.
Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless
specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the
purpose of taking notes.
It is the responsibility of the student to take the examinations at the
scheduled times, except in very unusual circumstances. Some unacceptable
reasons for missing an examination include:
No time to study for the examination
Another examination on the same day
Going on vacation that day
Oversleeping
If you must miss an examination you must inform the instructor in advance; if
the instructor requests, you must present proof of the reasons for your absence.
Make sure that the instructor is aware of any memorandum showing that you will
be participating in a college sponsored trip. If your excuse is accepted
for missing a test, the final exam grade will be substituted for the test grade
that you missed.
You are expected to complete all assignments by the due date and take all tests
and quizzes at the scheduled times. A 20% penalty will be assessed daily
on any late assignment including weekends and holidays. No credit will be
given for any answers submitted after the assignment has been discussed in
class.
All assignments must be your OWN WORK done individually. Any excessive
collaboration on assignments is considered cheating and will result in the
failure of the course.
All quizzes are unannounced, and there will be no make-up for quizzes. If
you miss a quiz, you will receive a zero for that quiz.
Attendance is required. Failure to attend regularly will result in a lower
grade.
Date of Preparation/Revision: Summer 07
