Syllabus

POFT 1275.090 Presentation Software – Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

Department: Administrative Computer Technology

Course: POFT 1275– Presentation Software– Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

Credit Hrs.: 2 Hrs.                  Hrs./Wk. Lec. 2                        Hrs./Wk. Lab: 1

Instructor: Dr. Murat Tas             Office: Nail Technical Center Room 207

Office Hrs: by appointment           Phone: 733-2432

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Presentation Software introduces students to presentation software using practical business applications and a hands-on approach to learning..

II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND

Prerequisite: None

III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

Text: MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT 2007: COMPLETE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES

Shelly, Cashman, Sebok (ISBN 1428330569)

IV. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

A. Self-paced instructional method presented in textbook.

B. One-on-one explanation and problem solving

C. Student independent practice

V. COURSE GRADE

Assignments 50%

Tests 25%

Two comprehensive (open book) objective tests will be given. They will consist of T/F questions.

Test 1 covers Projects 1 and 2

Test 2 covers Projects 3 and 4

Final Examination 25%

Final is made up of true/false and multiple choice questions PP 1.6 - PP 4.59.

VI. COURSE CONTENT

POFT 1275, is a course in which students are expected to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Complete Concepts and Techniques by being able to build a presentation, use the presentation graphics, and take advantage of the many new capabilities of presentation graphics in a graphic environment. a knowledge of Word 2007 and will be able to solve a variety of word processing problems.

VII. COMPETENCIES

At the completion of POFT 1275, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
   

2. Foster an appreciation of presentations as a useful tool in the workplace.
   

3. Get an in-depth understanding of designing and creating quality presentations.
   

4. Study examples of the computer as a useful tool.
   

5. Work through an exercise-oriented approach for learning through a series of examples.
   

6. Use independent study to work in a distance education environment.

Attendance Policy

Monitored weekly via email. Students accumulating excessive absences (2) may be withdrawn from the course without further notification. Your weekly e-mails should keep pace with the schedule of Lab work described on the Assignments Due page, and is to include the labs you have completed in the current Projects. If you do not complete a project at the assigned time, you must still e-mail me on the day the Project is due for attendance purposes, otherwise you will be marked absent.

You will also include Projects as attachments to the email sent weekly.

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.

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: 733-2347.

No Tutorial Service on Internet Courses

Tutorial help is not available on the Internet Courses.

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