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I.
COURSE TITLE: PowerPoint
COURSE NUMBER: 2217
CATALOG PREFIX: CSCI
II.
PREREQUISITE(S): None
III.
CREDIT HOURS:
3.0
LECTURE HOURS: 2.5
LABORATORY HOURS: .5 (1 Contact) OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to presentation software using adopted Microsoft PowerPoint release
edition for effective, efficient, dynamic presentations with creating of master
presentations, templates, slide content, and collaborating and delivering
presentations and preparation for MOS Certification.
V.
GRADING
Students are required to complete the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint
(MOS) 77-422 Exam.
The MOS Exam will constitute 10% of the calculated final grade.
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = 0 – 59
VI.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013: Exam 77-422
December 2013 - Copyright © 2014 by John Wiley & Sons
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9781118938850 – Bundled includes Printed Textbook, Microsoft Office
2013 (6 month license), WileyPLUS Access Card, GMetrix Simulation Practice
Tests
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VII.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to operate and
perform advanced presentation applications within presentation design and editing
software. The student will be able to:
1. Select and use various tools and commands
2. Understand presentation basics
3. Work with text on presentations
4. Design presentations
5. Add tables to slides
6. Use charts in presentations
7. Create SmartArt graphics
8. Add graphics to a presentation
9. Use animation and multimedia
10. Secure and share a presentation
11. Deliver a presentation
12. Sit for the MOS Exam
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Can include any of the following:
1. Portfolio of documentation representing skills and knowledge gained
2. Hands on textbook applications and exercises for creating and working
within databases and related objects.
3. May include but not limited to: lecture, independent and group projects,
in-class and at-home assignments, tests and quizzes.
4. Integration of the various office applications
Must include:
1. Preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam – 77-422 –
PowerPoint 2013
2. Completing of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam - 77-422 –
PowerPoint 2013
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE: SAMPLE WORK SCHEDULE
Lesson 1. Power Point Essentials – Week 1
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Lesson 2 – Presentation Basics – Week 2
Lesson 3 – Working with Text – Week 3
Lesson 4 – Designing a Presentation – Week 4
Circling Back 1 – Week 5
Lesson 5 – Adding Tables to Slides – Week 6
Lesson 6 – Using Charts in a Presentation – Week 7
Lesson 7 – Creating SmartArt Graphics – Week 8
Lesson 8 – Adding Graphics to a Presentation – Week 9
Circling Back 2 – Week 10
Lesson 9 – Using Animation and Multimedia – Week 11
Lesson 10 – Securing and Sharing a Presentation – Week 12
Lesson 11 – Delivering a Presentation – Week 13
Circling Back 3 – Week 14
Preparation for MOS Test – Week 15
MOS Final Test – Week 16
*Instructor will reserve the right to organize work to meet objectives of the
course.
X.
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
1. Current adopted version of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
2. Textbook includes Microsoft Office 2013 Six (6) month license
3. Textbook includes WileyPLUS Access Card with additional projects,
tutorials, video, and audio clips including eBook
4. Textbook includes GMetrix Practice Tests
5. Student Data Files available at Student Companion Website or in WileyPLUS
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XI.
6. Microsoft Office Exam Voucher purchased at Certiport or at the SSCC
bookstore
7. Applicable Lab Fees
8. Applicable exam sitting fees
EVALUATION:
1. Students will complete multiple exercises in Microsoft PowerPoint application
format.
2. Other assignments, projects, exercises, discussions, portfolios and quizzes
may be assigned and graded at the discretion of the instructor.
3. Students will complete the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam for this
course as the final test in the course.
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Assignments will be evaluated according to instructor directives.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others.
Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or
if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may
be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service
Office, Central Campus, at 1-800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.
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