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Welcome to ADM 164 Administrative
Office Applications Kathleen Zimmerman, Instructor |
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In this class you’ll get to discover your own talents and your
own weaknesses! The instructions for
each assignment are minimal….and perhaps representative of the amount of
instruction you might receive in an actual working setting. You will draw upon your previous training
to solve assignment problems.
You will have the flexibility in this class to solve assignments
in a manner that you believe is appropriate to the situation. There may be no two assignments in the
classroom that are completed in the same manner! The course can be frustrating…but it’s a chance to test your own
skills before entering the job market! |
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Name |
Kathleen Zimmerman |
E-mail address
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Phone number |
515 . 965 . 7136 |
Fax number |
515 . 965 . 7135 |
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Office location |
Bldg. 8, Rm. 6, Ankeny |
Office hours |
M/W T/R/F by appointment |
I check voice mail and email during regular office
hours but rarely on weekends
Course Information
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Course title
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Administrative Office Applications |
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Course number |
ADM 164 |
Credits
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3 |
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Section number |
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CRN number |
23003 for Spring ‘08 |
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Days & Time |
M/W 10:10 – 12:10 |
Location |
Building 8, Room 1-E |
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To Register |
http://www.dmacc.org/potienti.htm |
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Administrative
Office Applications incorporates simulated office activities into realistic
workplace interaction. Students use integrated software to complete
specialized tasks. Workplace basic skills including interpersonal skills,
communication, team-work, creative thinking and problem solving will be
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Prerequisites |
ADM162, BCA213 |
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Important Dates
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Midterm |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp (15-week course dates) |
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Final |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp
(15-week course dates) |
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Required textbooks |
Coasters, Etc. by Maureen L. Margolies.
Thomson/South-Western Publishers.
ISBN 0-538-44389-8 You can purchase a book in person, Building 5, Ankeny Campus on the open racks with other
textbooks. You can purchase a book via telephone. Dial You can purchase a book online at www.dmacc.edu. Click the Student Life & Student
Services bubble, then click Bookstore.
You’ll need your PIN—the number used when you registered for the
course. To find the textbook, search for
ADM164 23003 Again, have credit card in hand. |
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Required materials |
The purchase of a memory stick which
plugs into the USB port of a computer is highly recommended. |
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Software applications |
Office 2003 including Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Outlook |
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Software notice |
“All the
software on computers on campus which is used in this class is copyrighted; therefore,
it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use. This software is the property of |
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During this course, the student will be expected to: 1. Perform simulated
office activities. 1.1 Use
oral and written communication skills 1.2
Complete assigned tasks accurately 1.3 Apply
correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading 1.4 File accurately 1.5
Retrieve information when needed 2. Identify
problem-solving skills 2.1
Discuss various ways to solve a problem 2.2 Apply an appropriate problem solving
skill to a specific situation 2.3 List steps used to solve a problem. 3. Generate
documents using an integrated software package 3.1 Demonstrate use of a spreadsheet program 3.2 Demonstrate the use of a word processing
program 3.3 Demonstrate the use of a database program 3.4 Prepare documents using two or more
software programs 4. Incorporate learning
strategies and higher order thinking skills 4.1
Prioritize various office tasks 4.2 Demonstrate appropriate methods of
performing various office tasks 4.3 Discuss different methods by which a task
could be completed 5. Develop
effective/appropriate interpersonal skills 5.1
Apply effective listening skills 5.2 Demonstrate correct procedures for
interacting with co-workers 5.3 Function as a team member 6. Develop
self-confidence 6.1
Use initiative in completing day-to-day tasks 6.2 Organize work 6.3 Manage time 6.4 Recognize the
importance of keeping pace with changes in office skills, techniques, and
changing technology 7. Illustrate
internal and external customer relations 7.1
Apply speaking skills 7.2 Apply writing skills 7.3 Practice an enthusiastic, positive, and
tactful approach to others 7.4 Apply problem-solving and negotiation
strategies |
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Attendance |
Attendance is expected at each
scheduled class; class participation comprises 15% of your grade. |
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Most assignments will be performed
during classroom hours in order to develop skills such as communication,
problem solving, thinking, teamwork, and others associated with an office
environment. |
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Tests |
At the end of the simulation there is
a “wrap up” project that will incorporate skills developed during the course
of the semester. |
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Evaluation |
Evaluation is based on points
accumulated from assignments as well as participation. . |
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Grading criteria |
A = 90% to 100% |
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B = 80% to 89% |
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C = 70% to 79% |
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D = 60% to 69% |
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Classroom conduct |
As a courtesy to classmates:
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Missed exams |
Exams, per se, are not used in the
course. However, there is an
end-of-semester project that incorporates features and skills used throughout
the semester. |
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Late assignments |
Late assignments receive half credit. |
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Extra credit |
There are no extra-credit
opportunities in this course. |
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Study expectations |
Students are expected to be
resourceful in solving problems that arise from assignments. This may include taking the initiative to
use reference manuals, internet sites, library resources, etc. |
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Late assignments |
Late assignments receive half credit. |
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It is important that you are aware
that engaging in any form of plagiarism is considered academic misconduct by
the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken, including
expulsion from the college. Plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of and
use of another person's writing and passing it off as the product of one's
own efforts. If you copy someone's work and submit it as your own, it is
plagiarism. (See DMACC's Student Handbook for further information). Academic Integrity, doing ones own work
in course assignments and on tests, is one of the most important values in
higher education. Receiving credit for cheating violates that value. It is
unacceptable for you to copy or submit another person's work as your own,
allow another person to complete your work for you, complete work for another
student, or use unauthorized resources for tests. If you participate in
cheating or plagiarism you will receive a failing grade for the
semester. |
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Each student
at DMACC has an email account, free of charge. Any communication from me to you will exclusively be via your DMACC Webmail
account. An easy way to access your
DMACC Webmail account is to go to the DMACC Home page at http://www.dmacc.edu/. Then click the WebMail link located on the right side of the screen. To enter
Webmail, you will need your login and password. Your login is your first initial,
middle initial, and last name.
Example: mksmith. Your password is the last four digits
of your social security number. If you
are unable to get logged in, dial |
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Weather
policy |
“Individual
circumstances such as health, childcare, rural roads, distance from the College,
etc. can vary greatly among students and staff. It is always DMACC’s goal to provide safe
learning conditions, as well as provide the opportunity for students to
attend classes when the vast majority is able to safely attend. The final decision to come to College can
only be made by the individual student based on their specific extenuating
circumstances that may make it unsafe for them to travel. During adverse weather, DMACC faculty is
considerate of students who are unable to attend classes due to unique
extenuating circumstances. It is the
responsibility of each faculty member to notify their students (in addition
to their dean or provost) thru some predetermined means if they must postpone
or cancel a specific class due to weather or illness.” |
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Academic
dishonesty |
Refer
to the DMACC Student Handbook: |
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DMACC Information Web Sites |
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Support Services |
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Accommodations
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“It
is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability
who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs
coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY.” |
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Services
for students with disabilities |
http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.asp Contact
the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850V, |
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Academic
& educational advising |
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Career
counseling |
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Library |
Building 6, room 3 Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday
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http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/academic_achievement_center.asp
Provides academic assistance for students
on a drop-in basis. Also serves as a
make-up testing center. 515-964-6558 or 1-800-362-2127 ext. 6558 Building 6, Room 20 Monday – Thursday Friday – NOTE: Summer hours may vary | |