DEPARTMENT OF ADULT & CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS ACED 2400 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE WORKPLACE 3 SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT SPRING “A” 2010 MONDAY 5:30 – 10:15 PM NAVY COLLEGE BLDG RM 130 Instructor Information Mr. H.C. Carter Phone: 904-556-1722 E-mail: vsucomputerclass@tds.net Office hours by appointment Course Description Computer applications for development of analytical and problem-solving workplace skills. Topics include word processing, databases, spreadsheets, communications, and presentations, hardware, networks, and social and ethical concepts. Required Textbook Beskeen, Cram, Duffy, Friedrichsen, Reding. (2008). Microsoft Office 2007—Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition. Boston, MA: Thomson Learning, Inc. ISBN: 1-41886-047-6 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software concepts. 2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the various components of a personal computer system. 3. Use a word processing software package to input, edit, and manipulate text to produce a variety of documents and materials. 4. Use an electronic spreadsheet software package to construct and use worksheets for grading, budgeting, and other projects pertinent to the workplace/educational environment. 5. Use an electronic spreadsheet software package to create and print graphs and charts for presentation material that can be used in the workplace/educational environment. 6. Use a database management software package to set up files, manipulate files, query files, and create simple reports from these files. 7. Use electronic mail and the Internet for communicating, and downloading files and electronic media. 8. Demonstrate skills in preparing instructional presentations using a multimedia presentation software package. Course Requirements 1. There will be 12-16 computer assignments required for the course. Weekly computer assignments will cover the material taught that week. 2. Each student will have an active e-mail account and e-mail will be the primary method of correspondence to and from the instructor. 3. Each student will complete tutorials and/or exercises in each of the following types of application software: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation. 4. Each student will actively participate in class discussions related to hardware and software concepts and the ethical, legal, and privacy issues involved in using computer systems in the workplace/educational environment. Course Evaluation The final course grade will be calculated as follows: All computer assignments will be equally weighted to determine the final grade. Late assignments are not accepted. Final letter grade will be determined as follows: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, <60 = F Extra Credit may be assigned on a case basis at the discretion of the Instructor. Attendance Policy Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. In the case of unavoidable absences, the instructor should be notified as soon as possible. Prior notice is preferred, when possible. Since this is a performance-based course, 5% will be deducted from the final grade for each class period missed. Any student missing in excess of 25% of class time will receive a failing grade for the course. Two late arrivals will be counted as a missed class. Accomdations Statement Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities located in room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are 245-2498 (V/VP) and 219-1348 (TTY). Academic Integrity and Classroom Conduct All electronic devices must be turned off before entering class. Do not place them on vibrate. If you have a situation which requires such devices please discuss with the instructor prior to the start of class to determine appropriate procedures. If a device goes off during class you will be excused (invited to leave the class). Misuse of personal laptops by viewing non-course related material is distracting to other students; this also includes text messaging which could result in student being banned from bringing in electronic equipment for future classes. Academic Integrity/ Honesty means performing all academic work without plagiarism, cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, receiving unauthorized or illegitimate assistance from any other person, or using any source of information that is not common knowledge. Students turning in someone else’s work as their own will receive a failing grade for the course. Academic Dishonesty means knowingly performing, attempting to perform, or assisting any other person in performing any academic work that does not meet this standard of academic honesty. Our goal is to use proactive measures to uphold the integrity of the University, and to increase the overall value of our diploma Students must do their own work. Additional Information 1. A USB flash drive is highly recommended to transport files to/from class. 2. It is expected that each student will complete all assignments on time. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you do not get an email acknowledging receipt of your assignments, I did not get it and you will need to contact me BEFORE THE DUE DATE/TIME. Students are responsible for ensuring their assignments are received by the instructor. 3. If a student misses a class or any portion of a class, the student is responsible for all material that was covered in the class. 4. Smoking, food, and drinks are NOT ALLOWED in the computer labs at any time! ACED 2400 - Computer Technology for the Workplace Mr. H. C. Carter Class Schedule – Spring “A” 2010 Mondays - 5:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Week Date Lesson # & Topic Computer Assignments Due 1 1/11 Verify Class Rolls Send e-mail to instructor 1/13 Discuss Syllabus/Grading/Attendance Computer Concepts Working With Windows Programs Office 2007 Introduction 1/18 MLK Birthday – No Class 2 1/25 Word – Unit A Skills Review (skip steps 6 & 7) 1/29 Word – Unit B Skills Review 1/29 3 2/1 Word – Unit C Skills Review 2/5 Word – Unit D Skills Review 2/5 4 2/8 Excel – Unit A Skills Review 2/12 Excel – Unit B Skills Review 2/12 5 2/15 Excel – Unit C Skills Review 2/19 Excel – Unit D Skills Review 2/19 6 2/22 Access – Unit A Skills Review (skip steps 5 & 6) 2/26 Access – Unit B Skills Review 2/26 7 3/1 Access – Unit C Skills Review 3/5 Access – Unit D Skills Review 3/5 8 3/8 Powerpoint – Unit A Skills Review 3/10 Powerpoint – Unit B Skills Review 3/10 Powerpoint – Unit D Skills Review (skip step 8) 3/10 All Computer Assignments must be sent via email by their due date. Late assignments will not be accepted. Assignments can also be done in class and turned in directly to the instructor. Omit all Skills Review steps that do not require typing (ie. answering questions) or that require printing.