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Des Moines Area Community College/ online

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Syllabus

BCA 174 Basic Presentation Software

 

 

 

Instructor Information

 

 

Name

Kathleen Zimmerman

E-mail address

mkzimmerman@dmacc.edu

 

 

Phone number

515-965-7136

Office hours

 Please call ahead

 

 

Fax number

515-965-7135

Office location

Ankeny Bldg 8, Room 6

 

 

Course Information

 

 

Course title

Basic Presentation Software

 

 

Course number

BCA 174

Credits

1

 

 

Section number

WW1

CRN number

 

 

Days & Time

Online only

 

 

 

 

Location

http://webct.dmacc.edu

 

 

Course description

http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp

This is an introduction to the Microsoft Office presentation software called "PowerPoint."  We do use the PowerPoint software, but the concepts and skills apply to most other presentation packages as well. The topics we cover include creating, enhancing, embellishing and illustrating a presentation with charts, graphs, and special effects.  Additional topics include printing presentations, speaker's notes, handouts, embedding, linking, and creating custom shows.

 

 

Prerequisites

None, although basic knowledge of Windows and e-mail is useful.

 

 

Course competencies

http://www.dmacc.edu/competencies/BTEC/

1.         Describe PowerPoint's features and terminology.

            1.1         Use panes, ribbons and buttons.

            1.2         Use help feature.

            1.3         Identify the Windows features.

 

 2.        Demonstrate a simple slide show presentation.

            2.1         Determine major points in presentation.

            2.2         Utilize templates.

            2.3         Use the outline and slide view.

            2.4         Enhance text with special effects including SmartArt and WordArt.

            2.5         Add graphs, charts, clip art, and tables.

            2.6         Work with a slide master.

            2.7         Apply changes to individual slides.

 

 3.        Convert existing information into a presentation.

            3.1         Insert Word outlines and Excel objects.

            3.2        

            3.3         Move slides between presentations.

 

 4.        Identify ways to illustrate a presentation.

            4.1         Use drawing tools, autoshapes, and freeform tool.

            4.2         Modify guides, grids, rulers, and color capabilities.

            4.3         Prepare graphics, datasheets, and charts.

 

 5.        Create a professional presentation.

            5.1         Develop a design theme.

            5.2         Utilize animation, transitions, timings

            5.3         Assemble presentations, speaker's notes, and handouts.

 

 

 

Important Dates

 

 

Midterm exam

See course schedule.

 

 

Final exam

See course schedule.

 

 

Academic Calendar

http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp

 

 

Textbooks & Materials

 

 

Required textbooks

“Illustrated Introductory Microsoft PowerPoint 2007”, by David W. Beskeen, Course Technology.  Online books are only available from the Ankeny campus bookstore. You can either go pick it up, or they will mail it to you or to your campus bookstore. Go to this link to order your book online: http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/bookstore.asp

 

Link to the textbook website: http://www.course.com . You will use the textbook ISBN number (above) to find your student files to download.

 

 

Software applications

PowerPoint 2007

 

 

Software notice

The DMACC bookstores offer an education discount on software, including Microsoft Office Professional Suite 2007, which includes PowerPoint 2007, for their home use, for $10 at the DMACC bookstore.

 

 

Required materials:

 

Recommended:

·           A PC (personal computer) with an Internet connection and with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 software installed on it.

·          A removable “flash drive” which plugs into the USB port of your PC is highly recommended.  This device is used for saving or storing your files and homework.

 

 

Course Policies

 

 

How to get started

A few days before classes start, the instructor will send an e-mail to your DMACC WebMail (e-mail) account; this introductory letter will explain what you need to do to get started in the course. Please sign on to your e-mail then read the letter from me. The online website for the course will be available to you the first day of the DMACC semester.

 

 

Assignments Due

All assignments are due by deadlines indicated on each assignment.  As a general rule, all assignments are due by 11:55 p.m. each Monday night.  Late assignments are not accepted and receive a score of zero.  A major responsibility in taking on-line courses is submitting work on time.  Plan ahead to meet deadlines.

 

 

Grades and Points

Each assignment is worth 5 points.  Quizzes and exams vary in point value.  Your grade for the course is determined by total points earned throughout the course.

 

 

Attendance and study expectations

The class schedule includes an outline for class content as well as due dates for assignments and exams.  Students are expected to manage their own time when learning in an online environment; there is no set classroom time or lab time. A reasonable expectation of your time spent would be at least 2-3 hours each week.

 

A student may work ahead of the posted schedule, but getting too far behind can make it very difficult to complete the course work. All course work must be completed and turned in to the instructor by the due date listed.  Late assignments are not accepted.

 

COMPUTER FAILURE is not an excuse for missing assignments, due dates, or exams. If your home computer does not work, you are responsible for finding another computer to use, or going to one of the DMACC campuses to use one of the labs.

 

 

Grading criteria

The number of points earned by the student, out of the total points possible, will determine the letter grade. The following scale is used:

A               90-100%

B               80-89%

C               70-79%

D               60-69%

F               Less than 60%

The + (plus) or – (minus) will be assigned to the grade as appropriate.

 

 

Classroom conduct

Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with DMACC’s Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.

 

 

Exam policy

There are 2 exams given during the semester. The exams are listed in the class schedule and are subject to change per the discretion of the instructor.   Both exams must be completed by the posted due date.

 

EXAMS ARE TAKEN BY YOU ALONE. Someone “helping” you is considered cheating and will be dealt with according to DMACC’s academic dishonesty policy (i.e. you will receive a zero for the exam, and will be reported and referred to the dean of the college).

 

 

Late assignments

There are numerous student assignments given during the course. The assignments, point value and due date are given on the course website, and are due as stated. Late work is not accepted, so plan your time accordingly.

 

 

Incompletes

Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.

 

 

Academic dishonesty

“See DMACC Educational Services Procedures ES 262 VII. A. and B” for information on plagiarism, cheating, information about appeals procedures or reference publication that addresses this information in detail.”  Evidence of plagiarism and cheating will result in an automatic zero for the course.

 

 

DMACC Information Web Sites

 

 

DMACC home page

http://www.dmacc.edu/

 

 

Instructor home pages

http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/welcome.asp

 

 

Admissions & registration

http://www.dmacc.edu/potienti.asp

 

 

Cellular phone use statement

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/cellphone.asp

 

 

WebCT

http://webct.dmacc.edu
What to do if your WebCT password expires- if your WebCT password won't let you in, it has probably expired. Your WebCT password is tied directly to your DMACC WebMail password, and it expires every 90-100 days. If this happens, you must first go to DMACC WebMail, where you are prompted to change your password (or, go to https://secure.dmacc.edu/reset/reset.aspx to change your DMACC password.). Then go back to WebCT, and use your new password to get in.  

And if all else fails, contact the DMACC help desk at helpdesk@dmacc.edu or 515-965-7300.

 

 

Student handbook

http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/

 

 

Add/drop dates

http://www.dmacc.edu/registration/add_drop.asp
 If you do not participate in the course for a consecutive two-week period at the beginning of the semester, the Office of the Registrar can automatically drop you from the course.  You would need to re-enroll.  If you know you cannot complete the course and would like to drop it,  it is the student's responsibility to officially "drop," by the appropriate deadline, any course for which they plan to discontinue attendance. If you just quit attending, it is not automatic--it will still show up on your transcript as an F.

 

 

Refund policy

http://www.dmacc.edu/refund.asp .....(Please note DMACC's new policy.)

 

 

Support Services

 

 

Accommodations

“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.”

 

 

Services for students with disabilities

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.asp

 

Contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice, or 515-964-6810 TTY, or the counseling & advising office on any campus for an Application for Accommodation.

 

 

Academic & educational advising

http://www.dmacc.edu/advising/welcome.asp

 

 

Career counseling

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/counseling.asp

 

 

Library

http://www.library.dmacc.edu/

 

 

Academic Achievement Center 

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/academic_achievement_center.asp

 

 

Computer labs

http://www.dmacc.edu/helpdesk/pc_labs.htm

 

 

Disclaimer

 

 

“This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution.  It is subject to change without notice.  Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements.  If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”