SYLLABUS1. Wayland Baptist University, Hawaii Campus, School of Business2. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind. 3. Course: COSC2311-1, Personal Computer Applications 4. Term: Spring 20115. Instructor: Mr. Benjamin Turner6. Office Phone and email: (808) 782-4528 [email protected] 7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: By Appointment, Available immediately before and afterclass 8. Class Meeting Time and Location: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 20119. Catalog Description: Students with computer competency will learn to enhance their personalproductivity and problem solving skills using knowledge work tools (spreadsheets, presentation graphics, word processing, Internet and electronic mail) expected of end users. Students will improve their skills as knowledge workers through effective and efficient use of integrated software. Information technologies will be applied to problem situations by design and use of small information systems for individuals and groups. 10. Prerequisites: Documented computer competency: transcripted course(s), passing the ACAC 0303 examination, or passing ACAC 0303. 11. Required Textbook and Resources: BOOK AUTHOREDYEARPUBLISHERISBN# REVIEWGO With Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Third Edition Gaskins, Ferrett,Vargas,McLellan3rd2008 Pearson0-13-505923-2Spring 0912. Optional Materials: None13. Course Outcome Competencies:Introduction to Windows XP Professional and Office 2007● Identify the objects on the MS Windows XP desktop● Perform the basic mouse operations● Keyboard shortcuts● How to launch and quit an application● Use windows XP help● Shut down XPMicrosoft Word 2007● Start Word● Create and edit a MS Word 2003 document● Enter text into a document● Check spelling and grammar● Change Fonts size, color, underline and bold● Paragraph alignment and format● Delete and undelete● Insert files, clip art● Save a document● Print a document● Enter reference citations in APA, MLA and Turban formats.Microsoft Excel 2007● Formulas● Functions● FormattingMicrosoft PowerPoint 2007● Using a design template● Auto layouts● Create a PresentationMicrosoft Access 2007● Creating and modifying forms● Finding and ordering data14. Attendance Requirements: Attendance is very important to your success in this class. Tests may not be made up; however, arrangements can be made to take the final exam early if unable toattend class on June 10. The Home Projects and Quizzes will have a 20% penalty per class for lateness as well; but no other aspect of this course many be made up at a later date. Meeting deadlines is very important. In the event of a missed assignment or activity, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor. Absences will affect your grade. Missing more than 25% of the classes will result in a failing grade for the course. Missing an hour or more of a class is counted as an absence. Participation in online portions counts as an equal part of the attendance component. Missing online assignments is the same as missing face-to-face classes.15. Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”16: Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:Grading Criteria: Positive Participation in Class 15%Lab Project 20%Home Project 20%Discussion Questions 10%Quizzes 15%Final 20%If the final is not completed, the student will not receive credit for the course.Grading Scale:100.90 A89.80 B79.70 C69.60 DBelow 60 F W= Approved WithdrawalWP= Approved Withdrawal PassingWF= Withdrawal FailingI= Incomplete17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)April 8 IntroductionSyllabus reviewWindows XP Microsoft WordProject 5 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 1 initial response due April 13Home Project 5 due April 14April 15 Microsoft WordProject 6 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 1 replies due April 20Home Project 6 due April 21April 22 Quiz 1 (Microsoft Word)Microsoft ExcelProject 9 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 2 initial response due April 27Home Project 9 due April 28April 29 Microsoft ExcelProject 10 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 2 replies due May 3Home Project 10 due May 6May 6 Quiz 2 (Microsoft Excel)Microsoft Power PointProject 15 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 3 initial response due May 11Home Project 15 due May 12May 13 Microsoft Power PointProject 16 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 3 replies due May 18Home Project 16 due May 19May 20 Quiz 3 (Microsoft Power Point)Microsoft AccessProject 12 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 4 initial response due May 25Home Project 12 due May 26May 27 Microsoft AccessProject 13 LabBlackBoard: Discussion Question 4 replies due June 1Home Project 13 due June 2June 3 Quiz 4 (Microsoft Access)Final Exam ReviewJune 10 Final exam (50% Lab + 50% Multiple Choice)Professor reserves the right to alter this schedule as needed.Please be sure to ask if you have questions or concerns during this course. Remember that, while you are a student, you are also teaching the class that which your education and experiences have taught you.18. Additional information:Class Participation: Class participation is a very important part of education. This class requires active class participation and lab work. Many classes begin with a basic question that appears clear-cut, and the class participation is what helps add to the complexity that is critical for solving problems and understanding processes. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in class.Blackboard: Home Projects will be accompanied with a Discussion Question. Initial response to the discussion question is due at 11:59pm (HST) in their assigned day. The initial response will