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SALMEN HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME Introduction to Business Computer Applications A
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with
basic computer application skills. Students will be introduced to the touch
method of operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business
documents. Emphasis is placed on basic computer concepts and word
processing application. Skills needed to obtain Microsoft Office Core
Certification will be emphasized so that students may obtain basic word
processing certification.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To demonstrate mastery of basic keyboarding techniques using the touch
system
* To demonstrate the ability to correctly operate and care for the computer
* To correctly apply the basic formatting principles when keying documents
for personal and/or business use
* To demonstrate the ability to correctly use the operating system and to
manage files
* To demonstrate the ability to efficiently create, print, format, and edit
Word documents
* To apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills utilizing the Help
feature
* To enhance the visual display and clarity of documents
* To work with multiple documents
* To create and format tables
* To insert graphic elements
* To explore the Internet
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 Pen (Blue or Black Only)
1 Small Binder with Loose Leaf Paper and Dividers
$5.00 Lab Fee (Includes Data Disks and Paper)
TEXT AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding by Hoggatt, Shank, & Robinson
Microsoft Word 2000 by Nita Rutkosky (Benchmark Series)
DEPARTMENT POLICIES
Class Rules: (No eating, drinking, or chewing gum is allowed)
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Come prepared with materials to work.
3. Raise your hand for assistance.
4. Remain in your assigned seat.
5. Respect yourself and others.
Computer Lab Rules:
* The St. Tammany Parish School Board requires all students to have a
Student Technology Agreement on file for a student to have access to the
Internet. No student will be allowed to access the Internet without it.
* It is every student's responsibility to respect the computers and property
of Salmen High School. Students are responsible for reporting damage
immediately. Any vandalism or mistreatment of school property will be
referred to the Assistant Principal in charge of discipline.
* Students must use their own disks. Borrowing another student's disk is
considered cheating and will be treated accordingly. No exceptions!
* Students are not allowed to change computer settings, screen savers,
screen tips or download from the Internet without permission.
* Additional guidelines and procedures are listed in the Guidelines and
Procedures Handout.
PREREQUISITES
None
ASSESSMENT POLICY
SCALE: DISTRIBUTION: 1ST 9 Weeks 2nd 9 Weeks
A 100-92 Daily Participation 30% 30%
B 91-83 Technique Evaluation/Homewk 10% 10%
C 82-74 Quizzes/Tests 20% 20%
D 73-65 Timings/Projects/Assessments 20% 20%
F 64- 0 Nine Weeks Exam 20% 20%
MAKE-UP WORK:
* It is the student's responsibility to find out what he has missed when he
returns from an absence. Failure to make up any missed work will result in a
grade of "0".
* Computer Assignments-all computer make-up work must be arranged with the
instructor and completed in the computer lab after school. Students must
turn in this work no later than one week after the deadline without penalty.
* Written Assignments-students have two (2) class meetings to make up a test
or assignment after an excused absence.
COURSE OUTLINE-FIRST NINE WEEKS
DATE CONCEPTS ACTIVITIES
WEEK 1 Computer Concepts
Parts of the Computer
Lessons 1
Alphabetic Keys New Key Learning
Discuss Class Guidelines/Procedures, Keyboarding Position, and Proper
Techniques
Lesson 1: Learn control of home-row keys, Space Bar, and Enter key
WEEK 2 Lessons 2-6
Alphabetic Keys New Key Learning
Lesson 2: Learn control of H and E keys
Lesson 3: Learn control of I and R keys
Lesson 4: Learn control of O and T keys
Lesson 5: Learn control of N and G keys
Lesson 6: Learn control of Left Shift and Period keys
Enrichment (Optional)
Microtype Multimedia
WEEK 3 Lessons 7-11
Alphabetic Keys
Spacing Rules
Calculating GWAM
New Key Learning
Lesson 7: Learn control of U and C keys
Lesson 8: Learn control of W and Right Shift keys
Lesson 9: Learn control of B and Y keys
Lesson 10: Learn control of M and X keys
Lesson 11: Learn control of P and V keys
Enrichment (Optional)
Microtype Multimedia
WEEK 4 Lessons 12-15
Alphabetic Keys
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Proofreader Marks and Spacing Rules;
Capitalization Rules, Measure Timed-Writing Progress
*Key Q, Comma, Z, Colon, Caps Lock, Tab, Apostrophe, Hyphen, Quotation Mark
keys by touch
WEEK 5 Skill Building
Lesson 9: Develop proper response patterns to gain speed
Lesson 10: Build straight-copy speed and control
Lesson 11: Improve keying techniques on script and rough-draft copy
Lesson 12: Improve keying technique
Lesson 13: Improve skill on script and rough-draft copy
WEEK 6 Formatting Memos and E-Mail
Lesson 22: Learn to format interoffice memos
Lesson 23: Learn to format e-mail messages
Lesson 24: Check level of e-mail and memo processing skill
Lesson 35: Assessment of e-mail & memo formatting skills
WEEK 7 Formatting Unbound Reports
Lesson 25: Learn format features of unbound reports
Lesson 26: Format contextual citations in a report
Lesson 27: Process a references pages and a two-page unbound report in
proper format
Lesson 36: Assessment of report formatting skills
WEEK 8 Formatting Personal-Business Letters
Lesson 28: Learn to format personal-business letters in block format
Lesson 29: Learn to format/key envelopes
Lesson 30: Format personal-business letters in block format
Lesson 35: Assessment of letter formatting skills
WEEK 9 Formatting Tables
Lesson 31: Learn placement/arrangement of basic table parts
Lesson 32: Format two-column tables with main, secondary, and column
headings
Lesson 33: Format three-column tables with main, secondary, and column
headings
Lesson 37: Assessment of table formatting skills
COURSE OUTLINE-SECOND NINE WEEKS
DATE CONCEPTS ACTIVITIES
WEEK 1 Windows Tutorial
MS Word Chapter 1 Creating, Printing, and Editing Word
Documents
*Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat Command; Print a document; Navigate through
a document; Use save; Locate and open an existing document; Use Save As
WEEK 2 Managing Files
Business Documents
Word Templates
MS Word Chapter 2
Formatting and
Using Help
Apply font formats; Copy formats using the Format Painter; Select and change
font and font size; Insert symbols; Align text in paragraphs; Add bullets
and numbering; Set character, line, and paragraph spacing options; Apply
borders and shading; Use indentation options; Use the Office Assistant
WEEK 3 MS Word Chapter 3
Enhancing the Visual Display and Clarity of Documents
Use the SPELLING, THESAURUS, AND GRAMMAR features; Insert page breaks;
Highlight text in document; Insert date and time; Create and apply
frequently used text with AutoCorrect; Use Tabs command; Set tabs with
leaders; Use print preview; Set margins; Align text vertically; Create and
use newspaper columns; Revise column structure; Create sections with
formatting that differs from other sections; Use click and type
WEEK 4 MS Word Chapter 4
Working with Multiple Documents Insert and move text; Cut, copy, paste, and
paste special using the office clipboard; Print a document; Set page
orientation; Prepare and print envelopes and labels; Locate and open an
existing document; Create a folder; Learn to send a Word document via e-mail
WEEK 5 MS Word Chapter 5
Formatting Documents
Find and replace text; Insert page numbers; Use Go To to locate specific
elements in a document; Create and modify page numbers; Apply styles; Create
sections with formatting that differs from other sections; Create a new
document using a Wizard; Use templates to create a new document
WEEK 6 MS Word Chapter 6
Creating & Formatting Tables Create and format tables; Add borders and
shading to tables; Revise tables; Modify table structure; Rotate text in a
table
WEEK 7 MS Word Chapter 7
Inserting Graphic Elements
Use the drawing toolbar; Insert graphics into a document (WordArt, ClipArt,
Images)
Chapter 8-Integrated Topic: Exploring the
Internet (optional)
WEEK 8 MOUS Practice Exam
Word Core Level Review Complete a Theory Test: Word Core Level; Complete
Word Core Level Performance Assessments; Complete MOUS Practice Exam
WEEK 9 Final Exam Review concepts for Final Exam
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