| SALMEN HIGH COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME Introduction to Business Computer Applications B
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Semere, Lisa.Semere@stpsb.org, School Phone: 643-7359
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to cover the skills for Internet and Computing
Core Certification (IC3) and Microsoft™ Excel Core Certification. Students
will be able to take national certification exams for these skills at an
additional fee. Upon passing the certification exams, the student will
have a globally accepted and validated credential for resumes, employers,
and higher education institutions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
*To identify different types of computers, how computers process
information, and how individual computers fit into larger systems
*To identify how software works and how software and hardware work together
to perform computing tasks
*To identify what an operating system is and how it works
*To identify the relationship between computer networks, other communication
networks (like the telephone network)and the Internet
*To identify how electronic mail works and appropriate uses for it in society
*To utilize a web browsing application and search the Internet for
information
*To identify how to use the Internet safely and legally
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
•$5 Lab Fee to printing and computer-related supplies
(Make check payable to Salmen High Business Dept.)
•A 3 prong pocket folder or ½-1 inch 3 ring binder with loose-leaf
paper. Students will be supplied handouts and will be responsible for
taking notes.
•1 Pen (Blue or Black Only)
TEXTS REQUIRED:
Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding by Hoggart, Shank, & Robinson
IC3, Internet and Computing Core Certification by Ambrose, Bergurud, et al
Microsoft Excel 2003 by Nita Rutosky
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. (Click the Business Guidelines link above for a copy.)
PREREQUISITES:
Introduction to Business Computer Applications A(Preferred)
ASSESSMENT POLICY:
SCALE: DISTRIBUTION:
A 100-92 Class Participation 20%
B 91-83 Homework/Quizzes 10%
C 82-74 Tests 25%
D 73-65 Assments/Projects 25%
F 64- 0 Nine Weeks Exam 20%
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
* 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. 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: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS
WEEK 1 Word Review Project
WEEK 2 Word Review Project
WEEK 3 IC3 Basics, Internet and Computing Core Certification
Computing Fundamentals: Computers/Processing, Lessons 1-2
WEEK 4 IC3 Basics, Internet and Computing Core Certification
Computing Fundamentals: Input/Output & Software, Lessons 3-4
WEEK 5 Internet Research/PowerPoint Project: Purchasing a Computer
WEEK 6 IC3 Basics, Internet and Computing Core Certification
Computing Fundamentals: Networks & Telecommunication, Lessons 23
WEEK 7 IC3 Basics, Internet and Computing Core Certification
Living Online: Researching on the Internet, Evaluating Online
Information, Lessons 26-27
WEEK 8 IC3 Basics, Internet and Computing Core Certification
Living Online: Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online, Lessons 29
WEEK 9 Internet Research & Brochure Template Project
2ND NINE WEEKS: FUNDAMENTALS OF EXCEL CORE
WEEK 1 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 1 Preparing and Formatting an Excel Worksheet
WEEK 2 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 2 Maintaining and Enhancing a Worksheet
WEEK 3 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 3 Maintaining Workbooks and Creating Web Pages
WEEK 4 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 4 Moving Data Within and Between Workbooks
WEEK 5 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 5 Inserting Formulas in a Worksheet
WEEK 6 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 5 Inserting Formulas in a Worksheet
WEEK 7 Microsoft Excel 2003
Chapter 6 Creating a Chart in Excel
WEEK 8 Microsoft Excel 2003
Core Performance Assessments (1-11)
WEEK 9 Review for Final or Prepare for Certification
Enrichment Projects:
#1 Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding, 7th Edition
"Salk Alumni Association": A Class Reunion Simulation (P. 366--)
#2 Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding, 7th Edition
"Hoops": A Workplace Simulation (P. 475--)
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