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Ankeny Campus |
Welcome to BCA 212
WW2 Introduction to Computer Business Applications Kathleen Zimmerman, Instructor |
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This course is very, very
demanding…but in the end, it will be well worth your effort! :You will use your software skills in other classes. I invite you to join me in
exploring the potential of the software you'll experience during this course.
It's fun. It's amazing. And it's challenging…because it will take you up to five
or more hours per week studying and completing assignments. Those who make
this commitment will reap many rewards.!
However, if five or more hours sounds like too much of a commitment,
please reconsider. If at anytime during the semester you begin experiencing difficulty, please let me know how I can help you achieve success in this class. Good luck! |
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Homework is always due
Monday night by 11:55 p.m. If you have busy weekends,
consider submitting home-work before the weekend. |
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For some of you this may be
the first time you have taken an online course. Taking an online course is
not for everyone. Internet classes are not easier than
traditional classes; in fact, they can be more difficult in some
respects. More of the responsibility is placed on you, the student, in
an online course because you must depend upon your own study skills, reading
skills, computer skills, and time management skills. This online
course will require self-motivation on your part, and at times you may find
that taking an online course can have some frustrating moments. At
those times, I want you to email me at mkzimmerman@dmacc.edu
or call me at (515) 965-7136. It is suggested that you go to the following website to determine if you are a candidate for an online class. http://www.dmacconline.org/index.learn?action=Quiz If not, be aware that this course is usually offered in a traditional classroom setting at other campuses and/or in other semesters. |
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E-mail address |
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Phone number |
515 .9 65 . 7136 |
Fax number |
515 . 965 . 7135 |
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Office location |
Bldg. 8, Rm. 6, |
Office hours |
M/W 12:30 – 1:30 or by appointment or
drop in |
Course Information |
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Course title |
Introduction to Computer Business
Applications |
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Course number |
BCA 212 |
Credits |
3 |
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Section number |
WW2 |
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Days & Time |
On-line |
Location |
WebCT |
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The focus of this course is to use hardware and software as
business productivity tools. Training
includes a hands-on introduction to microcomputer applications vital in
today's business and industry. Course
introduces operating system, e-mail, Internet, word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation software applications, and desktop information
management software. |
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Prerequisites |
Keyboarding recommended. Also, an email account, internet access,
and a basic comfort level using email and accessing the internet are pre-requisites
for this course. |
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Important Dates |
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Fall
Drop Date: |
November 3, 2008 |
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Midterm |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm (15-week
course dates) |
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Final |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm
(15-week course dates) |
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Required textbooks |
Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and
Techniques, Windows XP Edition, by Shelly, Cashman,
Vermaat, 2008 Thomson / Course Technology.
Textbooks for
on-line courses can be purchased only from the DMACC Ankeny campus bookstore. The
textbook will come bundled with (a) textbook and (b) a USB flash drive. If you prefer to pick up your textbook from a campus other
than Ankeny, order on-line and ask that your textbook be transferred
to the campus of your choice. Please
do NOT purchase your on-line books from any campus other than Ankeny this
semester as the bookstore is in transition. You can purchase a book in person, Building 5, Ankeny Campus on the open racks with other distance learning textbooks. You can purchase a book via telephone. Dial
515.964.6302. Have credit card in
hand. You can purchase a book online at www.dmacc.edu. Click the Student Life & Student
Services bubble, then click Bookstore.
You’ll need your The textbook “bundle” includes two pieces: 1. The textbook itself. 2. USB flash drive |
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Required materials |
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A PC (personal computer) with
an Internet connection and with Microsoft 2007 (required) and Windows XP (recommended)
software installed on it. ·
A memory stick which plugs into
the USB port of a computer (bundled with textbook at DMACC Ankeny
bookstore). |
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Software applications |
Office 2007 including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Outlook. Check your computer NOW to see if it has all that you’ll
need! Some PCs do not come with Access
installed….so check now! |
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Software Purchase |
The DMACC
bookstore offers an educational discounts on software including Microsoft Office 2007 Suite, Professional
edition for $10. Installing Office
2007 will automatically replace Office 2007. The DMACC
help desk cannot assist you with software installation. Windows XP
is also available for $10. If you
install Windows XP, it will replace your Windows Vista. |
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COURSE COMPETENCIES: During this course, the student will be expected to: 1.
Define what is a computer. 1.1
Discuss the four basic computer operations: input, processing,
output, and storage 1.2
Distinguish difference between data and information. 1.3
Explain principal components of the computer. 1.4
Discuss four common types of storage devices: magnetic disk,
optical disks, tape, and miniature mobile storage media. 1.5
Explain the difference between system software and application
software. 2.
Describe what is a network. 2.1
Identify the difference between a local area network and a
wide area network. 2.2
Identify what is the Internet and what is the World Wide Web. 2.3
Identify what is e-commerce. 3.
Use an operating system. 3.1
Describe an operating system environment. 3.2
Perform basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click,
double-click, drag, and right-drag. 3.3
Practice changing features on window: open, minimize,
maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close. 3.4
Use menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, scroll bars, and on-line
help. 4.
Explore file management features. 4.1
Display drive and folder contents. 4.2
Understand file management. 4.3
Copy, move, rename, and delete files. 4.4
Create folders. 5.
Use desktop information management software. 5.1
Practice electronic mail messaging features: open, read,
print, reply to, and delete. 5.2
Use file attachments: insert and view. 5.3
Create and insert an e-mail signature. 5.4
Practice contact management. 5.4.1
Create a personal folder. 5.4.2
Print a contact list. 5.4.3
Find a contact feature. 5.4.4
Organize a contact list. 6.
Use features of the Internet. 6.1
Display World Wide Web pages. 6.2
Search the Web for information. 6.3
Save a list of frequently used Web pages. 6.4
Print text and images found on Web pages. 6.5
Download files from a web site 7.
Use features common to a suite of business productivity
software 7.1
Customize Quick Access toolbar 7.2
Use copy and paste features 7.3
Apply themes and other features found on the ribbon 7.4
Check spelling and grammar 7.5
Identify features of computer applications software. 7.5.1
Run applications software using graphical user interface. 7.5.2
Explain the types and purposes of application software. 7.5.3
Select the application software type appropriate for specific
tasks. 7.5.4
Use reference materials, such as on-line help, tutorials, and
textbook materials. 7.5.5
Identify, select, and apply features of application software
products. 7.5.6
Diagnose and solve applications software problems. 8.
Use word processing application. 8.1
Identify user interface components of word processing
application. 8.2
Create, edit, save, print, close, and open word processing
documents. 8.3
Use editing and proofreading tools including page view and
layout options. 8.4
Apply character, paragraph, and document formats including
styles. 8.5
Create a documentation style for research papers. 8.6
View and modify document properties. 8.7
Insert picture features in a document: Clip Art, Word Art, and
from file items. 8.8
Use header and footer features. 8.9
Create, modify, and
insert building blocks and quick parts 8.10
Create, modify, and format tables. 8.11
Save and preview Word document as a Web page including
hyperlinks 8.12
Use keyboard shortcuts 8.13
Fill in a document template. 9.
Use spreadsheet application. 9.1
Identify user interface components of spreadsheet application. 9.2
Build, edit, save, print, close, and open worksheets. 9.3
Use formulas, what if analysis, and functions in worksheets. 9.4
Use absolute and relative cell referencing 9.5
Use built-in features including fill handle, AutoCalculate,
Range Finder and data series 9.6
Apply formats in worksheets. 9.7
Create, format, and print charts. 9.8
Save spreadsheet as a static Web page. 9.9
Save chart as a dynamic Web page. 10.
Use database application. 10.1
Identify user interface components of database application. |