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Canyon College

COURSE SYLLABUS:   Computer Applications

Course Title:	CST302 - Computer Applications
Department:	Computer Science
Instructor:	Julie Smith, DSc, MS, BS, BA - E-mail | Vita

Class Meeting Times

This course is fully online. There are no classroom meetings.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to computer applications including basic computer concepts and terminology. Hands-on experience in using the operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and telecommunications.

Course Goals

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand and utilize the basic concepts of Microsoft Word 2000 to solve practical business problems using this full-featured word processing software.
• Understand and utilize the basic concepts of Microsoft Excel 2000 to solve practical business problems using this full-featured spreadsheet software.
• Understand and utilize the basic concepts of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 to solve practical business problems using this full-featured presentation software.
• Understand and utilize the basic concepts of integrating Microsoft Word 2000 and Microsoft Excel 2000 to solve practical business problems by combining the features of both applications into one document.
• Understand and utilize the basic concepts of building and modifying Web Pages using Microsoft Word 2000.

Course Outline

Week 1: Course introduction, creating a document, and editing and formatting a document.

Week 2: Creating a Multiple Page Report

Week 3: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Week 4: Desktop Publishing a Newsletter

Week 5: Using Excel Worksheets to Make Business Decisions

Week 6: Creating a Worksheet

Week 7: Developing a Professional Looking Worksheet

Week 8: Creating Charts

Course Materials:    Online Bookstore

1. Text: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Enhanced, by June Parsons & Dan Oja (Carey/Zimmerman/Shaffer/Adamski), Course Technology (Thomson), 2001. ISBN: 0619044217

2. Software: Microsoft Office 2000 Suite, Internet Explorer 5 or higher, and Windows 98/ME/XP.

3. Student Data Files: These files are necessary to complete the tutorials and case assignments. Files can be downloaded from http://www.course.com by using the ISBN number on the back cover of your book.

Course Requirements and Grading

Grading weights:
Exams and homework assignments = 70%
Class participation in discussions = 30%

Grading scale:

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

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92% and above 90% - 91% 88% - 89% 82% - 87% 80% - 81% 78% - 79% 72% - 77% 70% - 71% 68% - 69% 60% - 67% 59% and below

When a grade is on the borderline, I reserve the right to adjust the grade up or down (+ or -) depending on how I view your progress in the course.

Assignments:

Homework will be assigned each week. Each new week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday evenings at 11:00 pm ET.

All assignments are due by Sunday evenings at 11:00 pm ET. If for any reason the homework assignment is not turned in on time, the grading will start at:

10 point deduction Next day
10 point deduction Two days late
15 point deduction Three days late

Homework will not be graded at all after three days late.

All homework assignments should be attached/sent through the digital dropbox in the course.

You will need to backup your work. In the event of a power outage or failure of the server, you will lose some or all of your files. Backup your files on your hard drive as well as another medium such as a floppy disk, CD, or tape.

Class Attendance and Participation:

Class attendance and participation are necessary for course understanding. You should be logging in to the course as much as possible to fully understand the material.

You are responsible for all material presented and assignments made in the course. If you are new to the online course format, I would suggest that you print out the materials in the course so that they can be in front of you as your work throughout the term.

You are responsible to submit homework assignments and answer discussion questions in a timely manner. You will need to answer the discussion questions each week as well as make at least 2 comments to other students' postings.

You are responsible for knowing drop dates, etc., as published by the College.

Academic Integrity:

The highest levels of academic integrity are expected at all times. Any violation of the above standards will result in the maximum penalties as permitted by the College.

Students in this course will be expected to comply with the College's Policy on Academic Integrity. Any student suspected of violating this obligation for any reason during the semester will be required to participate in the procedural process, initiated at the instructor level, as outlined in the College Guidelines on Academic Integrity. This may include, but is not limited to, the confiscation of the examination or assignment of any individual suspected of violating College Policy.