MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS II CIT 3533 COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONInstructs students in the use of the microcomputer and a business environment software suite.

REQUIRED TEXT

Microsoft ® Office 2010 Advanced by Shelly and Vermaat [ ISBN 13: 978-1-4390-7854-9 ] . Student data is online – see inside back cover for instructions on how to download.

OTHER MATERIALS

It is recommended to have a USB key drive (Jump Drive). Also, you have web access to your “My Documents” folder within your student roaming profile. Browse to http://mydocs.astate.edu to access this resource. Your regular student ID and password is to be used on this web site. (The same as your Astate email)

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ralph Ruby, Jr.EMAIL: rruby@astate.edu

OFFICE HOURS: At your convenience, Room 419C870.680.8022 [Office]870.219.8441 [Mobile]

OBJECTIVES

The major objectives of this course are:

The successful student will:

demonstrate fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft Access 2010

demonstrate knowledge of the computer as a useful tool demonstrate competency creating and enhancing documents, presentations, worksheets,

and databases suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use demonstrate knowledge of the underlying functionality of Office 2010 as a productive

tool work in an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing work in a collaborative environment with fellow students

PREREQUISITE(S)

Ability to keyboard.

TEACHING METHODDescription of method of delivery:

For this course I will use open entry open exit and eight major teaching and learning strategies. These strategies will include presentation, demonstration, lecture, discussion, question and answer, projects, directed discovery and observation [See handouts describing directed discovery and observation methods].

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Read the assigned chapters. Complete and hand in assignments. When an assignment is complete, proofread it

carefully before turning it in. Assignments should be clearly marked with your name, the lesson number and exercise name. Assignments are due the day of the chapter’s written evaluation.

Complete all document development projects as required.

COMPUTER TIME

Approximately six to eight hours per week of computer time outside of class is recommended to complete assignments.

DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Class participants, wishing to earn a grade of A [optional for all other letter grades], will be required to report [in written format] on two topics of their choice dealing with the present status and requirements of office computer facilities, innovations and/or word processing software. Each report should be no longer than 10 pages and no shorter than 5 pages.

DUE DATE

To be handed in at least one week prior to official mid-term week.

STUDENT EVALUATIONS

Minimum score required for an A grade = 90Minimum score required for an B grade = 80Minimum score required for an C grade = 70Minimum score required for an D grade = 60

Component PercentageClass Participation 10

Student Portfolio [Class Assignments] -, 0, +Document Development Project(s) 10Advancement Opportunities [Tests]

[Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003,PowerPoint 2003 and FINAL opportunity] 75

Ethical Behavior 5

You may receive a maximum of minus 1-point, no points, or add 1-point to your final average for each one of three student portfolios turned into the professor. The point(s) are determined by the professor and are based on handouts provided and the professional presentation of the student portfolio.

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

Ethical behavior means communicating honestly and politely with fellow students and with the professor; it means planning and writing your own projects, and it means relying solely on your own memory to answer test questions. Ethical behavior means obeying the law. Students who engage in unethical behavior connected with this class will receive an F grade for the course and may be referred to other appropriate authorities.

ACCOMADATING DISABILITIES

If you are a student with a disability and have registered with the Office of Disability Services, please visit with me about any special needs you have on the first day of class. If you think you may have a disability and have not visited with the Office of Disability Services, please call them at 972-3964. After you have met with them, please visit with me.

STUDENT PORTFOLIO

Your student portfolio will consist of hard copies for the following chapters:

Word Chapter 4 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Practice Test and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Word Chapter 5 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Word Chapter 6 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY - I

Excel Chapter 4 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Practice Test and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Excel Chapter 5 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Excel Chapter 6 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY -- II

Access Chapter 4 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Practice Test and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Access Chapter 5 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

Access Chapter 6 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY -- III

PowerPoint Chapter 3 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Practice Test and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

PowerPoint Chapter 4 Learn It Online – Flash Cards, Who Wants To Be a Computer Genius? and Wheel of Terms

In the Lab – 1, 2, and 3Cases and Places – 1 and 2

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY -- III

FINAL EXAMINATIONCheck schedule online [as determined by the University]

Association of Information Technology Professionals

A.I.T.P. is the professional association comprised of career minded individualswho seek to expand their potential - employers, employees, managers, programmers, and many others. The organization seeks to provide avenues for all their members in the IS field, all in an effort to become more marketable in rapidly changing, technological careers. It is the mission of A.I.T.P. to provide superior leadership and education in Information Technology. A.I.T.P. is dedicated to using the synergy of Information Technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to our members and to working with the industry to assist in the overall promotion and

direction of Information Technology. For Membership Information, please contact Dr. John Seydel, jseydel@astate.edu