WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Fairbanks CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
1. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
2. Course: COSC 2311 – FB10, Computer Applications
3. Term: Summer 2014
4. Instructor: Candi Dierenfield
5. Office Phone and Wayland Email Address: (cell TEXT only, please) 907-978-4688
Candi.dierenfield@wayland.wbu.edu
6. Office Hours, Building, and Location: By appointment only
7. Class Meeting Time and Location: MONDAYS Eielson Computer Lab, Ed Center 5:30pm
8. Catalog Description: Enhanced personal productivity and problem solving skills using knowledge work tools
(spreadsheets, presentation graphics, word processing, data-base management, Internet, and electronic mail); use of
integrated software; design and use of small information systems for individuals and groups. Examinations available
for demonstrated competency – waiver of requirement examination, $30; for credit examination (advanced standing),
1/3 campus tuition. Neither examination requires a proctor and neither examination is appealable. Failure of either
exam requires the student to take and pass COSC 2311.
9. Prerequisites: None
10. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
Office 2013 Suite
AUTHOR
MOAC
ED YEAR
1st.
2013
PUBLISHER
Wiley
ISBN#
978-0-47013306-4
UPDATED
6/26/13
11. Optional Materials: MUST have access to a computer that has Office 2013 outside of class or set up time with the
Ed Center Staff to use computer lab. Must have access to Internet outside of class to post assignments and other
Blackboard assisted assignments.
12. Course Outcome Competencies:
Introduction
 Identify the objects on the Graphical User Interface
 Perform the basic mouse operations
 Identify keyboard shortcuts
 Learn to launch and quit applications
 Learn to use the help system
 Learn to properly shut down the computer
Word Processing
 Create and edit a document
 Check spelling and grammar
 Change font, size, color, underline and bold
 Format and align paragraphs
 Delete and undelete text and graphics
 Insert files, clip art
 Save a document
 Print a document
 Enter reference citations in APA and MLA styles
Spread Sheets
 Appropriate use of formulas and functions
 Manipulate formatting
 Manage multiple print formats
 Build appropriate charts and graphs to enhance data comprehension
 Manage workbooks with multiple spreadsheets
Graphical Presentation
 Build a presentation using a design template
 Build a presentation without using a template
 Learn how to create an effective presentation
 Enhance a presentation using transitions and animations
 Add graphics and multimedia elements to a presentation
 Save a presentation to make it portable
 Create, save and present a Graphical presentation with appropriate handouts
Database
 Create new databases
 Create tables, queries, forms, and reports
 Join tables
 Import data from other applications
Internet, E-mail, and Calendars
 Create e-mail account in Outlook
 Create and send e-mail messages in Outlook
 Managing incoming e-mail messages
 Forwarding and replying
 Change message formats
 Spelling and grammar check
 Attach files to e-mail messages
13. Attendance Requirements:
Attendance is required. Excessive late arrivals or early departures will be taken into consideration. It is the
student’s responsibility to obtain any material missed by not attending class for any reason. The students
must not miss more than 25% (3 class periods) of the class, or it will result in a failure for the class.
Students who do miss more than 3 classes will be reported to the area Dean for decision to give the student
credit for the class. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in homework on time based on class attendance or
not. In case of TDY’s the instructor should be notified as soon as possible.
14. 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.”
15. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Examinations: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Exams - (60% of the final grade)
Research Paper: A scholarly article on a specific topic and containing a definite thesis statement - (20% of the final grade)
Attendance and Participation (Homework) - (20% of the final grade)
16. Tentative Schedule:
Week
Reading
Assignment
Homework/Laboratory Assignment
Test
Points
May 26
No Class
Windows 8
Word 2013
June 2
Word 2013
June 9
Word 2013
June 16
Exam 1 Word
Excel 2013
June 23
Excel 2013
June 30
Excel 2013
Exam 2 Excel
July 7
(no F-2-F class)
July 14
July 21
July 28
Aug 4
Exam 3 Power
Point
Feb 10
Exam 4 Access
PowerPoint
2013
PowerPoint
2013
Office 2013/Windows 8 Intro
In Class: Word Chapter 1
Homework: Project 1-3 thru 1-6
In Class: Word 2
Homework: Project 2-4 thru 2-6
In Class: Word 3
Homework: Project 3-2 thru 3-6
In Class: Word 4
Homework: Project 4-3 thru 4-6
In Class: Word 5
Homework: Project 5-1 thru 5-6
In Class: Word 6
Homework: Project 6-1 thru 6-6
In Class: Word 7
Homework: Project 7-1 thru 7-6
In Class: Word 8
Homework: Project 8-1 thru 8-6
In Class: Excel Chapter 1
Homework: Project 1-3 thru 1-6
In Class: Excel 2
Homework: Projects 2-1 thru 2-6
In Class: Excel 3
Homework: Projects 3-1 thru 3-6
In Class: Excel 4
Homework: Projects 4-1 thru 4-6
In Class: Excel 5
Homework: Projects 5-1 thru 5-6
In Class: Excel 6
Homework: Projects 6-1 thru 6-6
In Class: Excel 7
Homework: Projects 7-1 thru 7-6
In Class: Excel 8
Homework: Projects 8-1 thru 8-6
In Class: PowerPoint 1
Homework:
In Class: PowerPoint 2
Homework:
In Class: PowerPoint 3
Homework:
Paper Rough Draft Due
In Class: PowerPoint 4
Homework: 4-1 thru 4-6
In Class: PowerPoint 5
Homework: 1 - 6
In Class: PowerPoint 6
Homework: 1-6
In Class: Access 1
Homework: 1-1 thru 1-6
In Class: Access 2
Homework: 2-1 thru 2-6
Final Paper Due
Exit Exam
HW/Lab
Points
5
10
15
10
10
10
10
10
15
15
10
50
17. Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. It is the student’s responsibility to note changes.