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San Antonio College

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Department: Administrative Computer Technology              

POFI 1301-Computer Applications I-Office 2007

Credit Hours : 3                                 Hrs/wk lec.3                                        Hrs/wk lab: 1

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    CATALOG DESCRIPTION

    Computer Applications I is an overview of computer applications including current terminology and technology. It is an introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures.

    REQUIRED BACKGROUND

    Prerequisite: Ability to key by touch recommended.

    TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

    MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 BRIEF EDITION with Windows XP , Marquee Series, Paradigm Publishing, Rutkosky, Seguin, and Rutkosky, (c) 2008, ISBN 978-0-76382-959-9.

    METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

    A. Structure-paced instructional method presented in textbook and accompanying instructor prepared Learning Activity Packet.
    B. Demonstration
    C. One-on-one explanation and problem solving
    D. Student independent work

    COURSE GRADE

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    A. Assignments 25%

    Includes software projects as listed on assignment sheet completed in the classroom and outside the classroom.
    B. Tests 50%
    Four performance tests will be given. Test 1 will cover Word, Test 2 Excel, Test 3 Access, and Test 4 PowerPoint.
    C. Final Examination 25% and is a performance test integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint..

  • EVALUATION

  • Major examinations are given to test acquired knowledge of textbook content, class discussion, lectures, and learning experiences.
    •  Students must complete all major examinations required in the course.   A zero percent score will be recorded for any major examination not completed by a student.
    •  The student will be penalize 10 points for not taking an exam at the scheduled time.   Any examination which is not taken at the scheduled time must be completed within a reasonable period of time as determined by the instructor.
    •  Late work, regardless of the reason, will be penalized 20 points.

    •  Not following written instructions on quizzes and tests will be penalized.

    •  The final examination must be completed to pass the course.   The final examination is comprehensive.

    Grades are based upon the following scales:   A=90 to 100; B=80 to 89; C=70 to 79; D=60 to 69; and F=59 percent or lower.

          ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY

    Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.   Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.   For additional information refer to the Student Code of Conduct in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

  • COURSE CONTENT

    POFI 1301 is a computer intensive course in which students are expected to learn skills using the microcomputer to create documents, workbooks, databases, presentations, and calendars suitable for course work, professional purposes, and personal use.

    COMPETENCIES

    At the completion of POFI 1301, the student will be able to:

    1. Word-Use a word processing program to create documents such as memos, letters, reports, research papers, brochures, announcements, newsletters, envelopes, and labels.

    • Excel-Use Excel to set up financial, statistical, or other types of information in columns and rows and then track, analyze, and chart the data. Use Excel to create formulas to perform mathematical computations and manipulate values to answer questions or create different scenarios. Excel provides a wide variety of editing and formatting features as well as visual elements to improve the presentation of the data.

    • Access-Use Access as a database management system to design, create, input, maintain, manipulate, sort, and print data.

    • PowerPoint-Use PowerPoint to organize and present information and create visual aids for a presentation. The program provides a wide variety of editing and formatting features as well as visual elements such as clip art, WordArt, and drawn objects.

    ACADEMIC DISHONOSTY POLICY

     Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the Student Code of Conduct @ in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

    ATTENDANCE POLICY

    Students should be aware that NOT TURNING IN HOMEWORK FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS is considered two absences and the student is subject to being dropped from the course.

    ADA STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

    As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if accommodation is needed, students must make the request through the Office of Disabled Student Services, CAC 124C, Phone: 486-0020.

    SCANS COMPETENCIES

     The following SCANS Competencies are included in this course:

    (C1) Allocation of time
    (C3) Materials/Facilities
    (C5) Acquires and evaluates performance
    (C6) Organizes and maintains information
    (C8) Uses computers to process information
    (C18) Selects technology
    (C19) Applies technology to task
    (C20) Maintains and troubleshoots equipment
     The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:

    (F1) Reading
    (F4) Mathematics
    (F5) Listening
    (F8) Decision making
    (F9) Problem solving
    (F10) Seeing things in the mind =s eye
    (F9) Problem solving
    (F10) Seeing things in the mind =s eye
    (F11) Knowing how to learn
    (F13) Responsibility
    (F16) Self-management
    (F17) Integrity/Honesty

    XIII.        INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

                   NAME:   Kim Muschalek

                   PHONE NUMBER:   (210) 486-0539

                   E-MAIL:   kmuschalek@alamo.edu

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