University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
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ISM 210 - Business Computing II
Course Syllabus for Fall 2013
Section 1
ISM210-01
Business Computing II
Mr. Wiley Brown
392 Bryan Building
334-4159
wsbrown@uncg.edu
Mon and Wed 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Others times by appointment
Textbook and Supplies:
• Exploring Office 2010, Pearson Education, 2011, ISBN-10: 0136122329, Grauer, Poatsy,
Mulbery, Hulett, Krebs, Mast
o FROM THE BOOKSTORE-ISBN # 1269567489
• MyITlab software. www.myITlab.com If you have taken ISM 110 in the last year, your
code is still good. You do not need to purchase anything.
• Flash drives.
• Microsoft Office 2010 Professional bookstore (includes MS Access) -if not purchased
through the
Course Description:
Business Computing II covers advanced techniques in the use of microcomputer
applications, including spreadsheets, database systems, and linkage between
applications. Students study how end-user applications are managed and contribute to
business.
The objectives of this course are to provide the student with a detailed understanding of
computer systems and to develop some advanced competencies with common business
software applications. These competencies will include:
(a) Understand microcomputer terminology and operations,
(b) Employ current Windows operating system,
(d) Productively use word processing, business graphics, databases and
spreadsheet software.
Relationship to Other Coursework:
Business Computing II expands the student’s proficiency of using advanced
microcomputer tools. This platform will be expanded in subsequent course work
including:
 SCM 304 (Managing and Organizing Projects)
 ISM 318 (Database Systems Sequence)
 ISM 452 (Design of Management Information Systems)
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Course Topics
Lab Assignments Objectives:
Windows
Use Windows 7 and 8 to demonstrate file management skills, backup
Operating System skills and safe, secure computing skills.
Access
Productively use Access to construct, maintain and edit databases. Use
Access to create and print multi-level (aggregated) reports, modify dB
structure, define relationships between tables and dB files, create Select
queries. Specify query conditions, calculated fields and use comparison
operators and functions. Group queries and reports by appropriate
level. Exchange data between Access and other data sources. Pivot
query data and create charts.
Excel
Productively use Excel to plan and construct a spreadsheet with cell
reference formulas and functions such as the IF function. Create a
spreadsheet with relative and absolute cell references. Use cell notes to
document formula logic. Attractively format worksheet data. Use Excel
to create professional charts. Recognize which chart types optimally
represent data types. Employ advanced Excel features (Conditional
Formatting, Subtotals, PivotTables and PivotCharts, Creat and use
named ranges, Employ Excel Tables and Filtering).
Integration
Integrate between the MS Office products seamlessly. Recognize the
appropriate tool for the task.
Documentation Understand how to responsibly and effectively document work.
Troubleshooting Understand the responsibility of communicating effectively with endusers, through help-desk interactions and procedures manuals. Become
aware of general troubleshooting questions and techniques.
Class Format
Lectures, class demonstrations, tutorial-style lab assignments.
Prerequisites:
• at least a C in ISM 110
• at least a C in MAT 115
Lab assignments:
A variety of assignments on each application are allocated. Some assignments may be
counted as a grade, other assignments are for students to complete as practice. These
range in scope and difficulty. The intent is for students to use the practice assignments
as needed to prepare for the lab examinations. Because time management skills are
essential to survive, students are free to decide the amount of individual practice
necessary to master an application.
QUIZZES AND EXAMS:
Quizzes: At any point during the semester, the instructor may elect to give quizzes to
verify student understanding of course material and lectures. Quizzes cannot be
made up if you miss class. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. Most quizzes
will be delivered using MyITlab.
EXAMS:
• Exams will be administered only once. If a documented emergency develops
and you miss n exam, there may be an alternative, at the discretion of the
instructor:
o If you know that you will miss an exam ahead of time, you must take the
exam before the class’ exam date
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If you do not know ahead of time that you will miss a test, you may at the
discretion of the instructor schedule a makeup exam.
Please note: Questions asked during the exams will be addressed in a manner
that does not give students an advantage; therefore sometimes I might not be
able to give you a complete answer.
BE ON TIME! If you are late to class and there is an exam in progress, you will
not be given additional time to complete the exam.
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Exams: Skills tests(Exams) are timed and are open book, open note (your book and
notes only!). Students submit their test files to myITlab. Test files must be in a file
folder created by the student, named with the student's last name and submitted
appropriately. The only files graded will be those submitted in the approved fashion.
Failing to submit work will result in a zero grade. You should practice submitting work
to myITlab before the first exam date.
ONLY THE PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TEST SHOULD BE OPEN.
IF YOU HAVE INSTANT MESSENGER, E-MAIL, ETC. OPEN DURING THE TEST, YOU
WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
Final Exam: Students will complete a group project in lieu of a final exam. The group
project utilizes Excel and Access and will be presented to the class. Details will be given
in class.
Performance evaluation:
The course grade will be calculated using the following points:
You will have a grader project, exercise, and end of chapter quiz for each chapter that is
covered in this class. Please refer to the tentative schedule for more details.
Element
Assignments Total:
Chapter Assignments
Grader Project
Exercise
End of Chapter Quiz
Other Misc. Assignments
Exam:
Excel Lab Exam
Access Lab Exam I
Access Lab Exam II
Final Project
Total
Points
600
30
30
10
30
100
100
100
100
1000
Final Grading Scale
98 -100
93-97
90-92
88-89
83-87
80-82
78-79
73-77
70-72
65-69
Below 65
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
Posting Grades: Grades in the ISSCM Department are NOT posted and are NOT given
over the phone. You may check your grades on Genie within 2-3 days after the final
exam.
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Oral and Written Communication Content:
Information Systems involves a dynamic environment with constant attention to
changes. Active study and discussions enhance the classroom learning. Students are
encouraged and expected to come to class prepared to ask questions.
Effective and professional written communication is stressed through the
required assignments.
E-mail: Each student has been assigned an e-mail account by the IRC.
Students will be expected to activate their e-mail accounts and to use electronic mail.
An excellent way to receive help on homework assignments is for students to attach the
file in question to an e-mail and send it to the instructor.
Technology Applications:
Technological advances in computing are addressed throughout the course.
Ethical Perspectives:
Computing is a tool employed to manage information during decision-making.
The importance of ethical decisions will be addressed. Legal constraints imposed by the
PNPI statutes are also covered.
Global Perspectives:
Globalization coverage is limited to international computing practices. It will
vary from semester to semester.
Attendance Policy:
Each student is responsible for all the information and announcements that are made
in class. You are paying for the class--get your money's worth, because you don't get a
refund for classes not attended!
• The decision to assist the student with make-up work, including tests rests with
the instructor.
• Any student missing the first class without notifying the instructor may be
administratively dropped from the course.
• If you have emergency extenuating circumstances during the semester which
cause you to be absent, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor as soon
as possible. Your instructor may require that you document your emergency.
• UNCG rarely closes for inclement weather. The radio and TV stations will have
the closing notification by 6:30 am. You may also call 334-5000 or go to the
UNCG website, www.uncg.edu for messages related to weather closings. These
messages are updated hourly.
Honor Code Policy:
Discussing your assignments with other students can be a valuable learning resource;
however, each student is expected to do their own original work. University students
conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic integrity.
Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of
cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or
plagiarism.
Students will NOT make, borrow, or “share” copies of their assignments or files with other
students, even with previous ISM 210 students. Helping one another is allowed, but
copying, even electronically, is cheating. This practice is against the UNCG Honor Code
and defeats the purpose of this course. No credit will be received for shared work, and
other penalties may be imposed. Please understand that Grader monitors and flags
integrity violations automatically.
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Statement of Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Note: See the Student Section of the Bryan School website for additional information
about “Faculty and Student Guidelines” http://bae.uncg.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2012/08/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf
As a student in my class you have explicit rights and responsibilities. Your full understanding and
acceptance of the following rights and responsibilities can lead to more effective learning and more
productive use of our time together.
You have the right to expect:
1.
Your professor to be prepared for each class, to start class promptly at the designated time and to
end class at the designated time.
2.
Your professor to teach all scheduled classes or arrange for a qualified substitute if it is necessary
to miss class because of illness or University approved commitments.
3.
Clear statements of course expectations, policies, testing and grading practices and student
performance.
4.
Your professor to hold a reasonable number of office hours to discuss assignments or to assist you
with course matters.
5.
Knowledgeable assistance from your professor regarding class assignments and course content.
6.
Professional behaviors reflecting equitable treatment, ethical practices and respect for your rights.
7.
Opportunities to challenge ideas and defend your beliefs in a professional manner.
8.
To be challenged to grow both academically and professionally. This means I may openly
disagree with some responses or comments. Use such exchanges to grow intellectually.
9.
Information regarding career opportunities related to ISM programs.
10.
Your professor to abide by University policies.
11.
Fairness and clarity in evaluation of your performance.
12.
Adequate opportunity to appeal any perceived violations of the above rights.
You, as a serious learner, have specific responsibilities to:
1. Plan your study and work schedule appropriately to allow sufficient time to do quality class work.
(Please review "Suggested Academic Workload Guidelines"
(http://web.uncg.edu/reg/Bulletin/Current/AcaRegs/CourseSelection/Workload.aspx) for the
Bryan School of Business and Economics published in the UNCG Undergraduate Bulletin.)
I suggest you devote at least 4-5 hours per week outside of class to this course.
2.
Arrive at each class on time and prepared to discuss assigned readings and participate in
discussions. Please do not leave during class.
3.
Complete assignments by due dates and submit quality work
4.
Understand and follow course policies as explained in class and in the syllabus.
5.
Commit yourself to grow both academically and professionally.
6.
Work effectively and cooperatively with classmates to solve problems, participate in study teams
and analyze cases given in class.
7.
Practice ethical behaviors and display respect for rights of others.
8.
Contact your instructor and discuss circumstances which may prevent acceptable performance and
to make such contact on a timely basis. Contact me by phone if there is an emergency...do so
promptly.
9.
Fully understand and abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy and other University policies
relating to student conduct.
10.
Report observed violations of the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy.
11.
Turn off cell phones and put them away BEFORE class begins. Texting during class will not be
tolerated. Students caught texting during class will be asked to leave the class for that day.
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