Computer Science Technology Department
Houston Community College
Department Phone Number:
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Houston Community College
ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I
Course Syllabus
Instructor
Name: Machuria M. Johnson
Tel: (713) 718-5224
Office Hours: By appointment as needed
Email: machuria.johnson@hccs.edu
Website: http://csci.hccs.edu
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
56587
Course Description:
Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in
embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, and/or presentation media software.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Must be at college-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(Lecture, Lab)
Credit Hours 3.0 (Lecture 2, Lab 2)
Course
Location/Times
Integrated Software Applications I
Southeast Computer Science &
Technology Center
AM209
TuTh 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Instructional
Materials
Exploring Microsoft Office, 3rd Edition; including MyItLab, and Microsoft Office 2007 180-Day
subscription. Customized textbook for Houston Community College. Author: Grauer. Bundle
ISBN-13: 978- 1-256-16457-9; Publisher: Pearson
Instructional
Methods (select one)
Face to Face
Course Length (number of weeks)
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Course Level
Total Course Contact Hours
Type of Instruction
Beginning
96
Lecture/Lab
12 Weeks
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Course Requirement, Policy, and
Course Calendar
Instructor's
Requirements
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There are two exams: midterm and final. NO MAKEUP EXAMS!!!
If you have any concern about the class, you are highly encouraged to bring the
matter to the professor’s attention immediately.
You are required to attend class meeting times as scheduled. See HCC Student
Handbook.
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Instructor Grading
Criteria
Assignments
Mid-Term
Final Exam
50%
25%
25%
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
90 – 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Course Calendar
Tuesday and Thursday
Fall 2011
Session
Week1
Dates
Weekly Topics Outline Description
Course Overview: Course Syllabus and Topic Outline
Microsoft Windows 7
Office Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Microsoft Word – Introduction to Microsoft Word
Week2
Chapter 2: Microsoft Word – Gaining Proficiency
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Chapter 2: Microsoft Word– Gaining Proficiency Continued
Week3
Chapter: 3: Microsoft Word – Enhancing a Document
Chapter 4: Microsoft Word – Share, Compare, and Document
Week4
Chapter 4: Microsoft Word – Share, Compare, and Document Continued
Chapter 1: Microsoft Excel - Introduction to Excel
Week5
Chapter 2: Microsoft Excel – Formulas and Functions
Chapter 3: Microsoft Excel – Charts
Week6
Chapter 4: Microsoft Excel – Working with Large Worksheets and Tables
Mid-Term Review
Mid-Term Exam :
Microsoft Windows 7
Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Microsoft Word and Excel
NOTE: Mid-Term Exam is closed book, no notes.
Week7
Chapter 1: Microsoft PowerPoint – Introduction to PowerPoint
Chapter 2: Microsoft PowerPoint – Presentation Development
Week8
Chapter 3: Microsoft PowerPoint – Presentation Design
Chapter 4: Microsoft PowerPoint – Multimedia Tools
Week9
Chapter 1: Microsoft Access – Introduction to Access
Chapter 1: Microsoft Access – Introduction to Access Continued
Week10
Chapter 2: Microsoft Access – Relational Databases and Multi-Table Queries
Chapter 3: Microsoft Access – Customize, Analyze, and Summarize Query Data
Week11
Chapter 4: Microsoft Access – Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports
Chapter 4: Microsoft Access – Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports
Continued
Week12
Final Exam Review and Miscellaneous Wrap-up
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Final Exam:
Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Microsoft PowerPoint and Access
NOTE: Final Exam is closed book, no notes.
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Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and
Program Spec
Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students
learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate
the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department.
HCC Grading Scale
Grade
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
IP (In Progress)
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
GPA Points
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll
to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of
semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
1.
2.
3.
Maintain disk drives for rapid access to files
Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software·
Integrate applications to produce documents.
Learning Objectives
1.
Use proper file management techniques to manipulate files and folders in a networked
environment.
Create and Edit Word Documents
Create and formatting spreadsheets using formulae or functions and charting.
Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills using a slideshow (created with a
presentation graphics program) as a visual aid
Create Application and import data that can be edited and kept current.
Use Application tools to display and update data.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Student Assignments
Refer to the course calendar
Student Assessment(s)
Assessment criteria under development
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Program/Discipline
Requirements:
Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching.
Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum Competencies:
If applicable
Develop essential operating systems skills including how to use, setup, configure,
troubleshoot and maintain a current microcomputer operating system
Use and configure essential office applications and
Help other technology users, develop training and maintenance plans and to translate
new technical knowledge so that others can use it
Install, configure, and administer Linux/UNIX and other systems.
Document work log, write clearly and appropriately in an Information Technology
context, respect user’s data, including backup and security
Secretary’s Committee on Achieving Necessary Skills
1. C1: Allocates Time
Students will learn to allocate time to perform each task (online course will emphasize
this task more).
2.
C5: Acquires and Evaluates Information
Student will be able to identify need for data, obtain it from existing sources or create
them, and evaluate information.
3.
C6: Organizes and Maintains Information
Students will learn to organize their assignments and manage to complete them with
specific deadline.
4.
C18: Selects Technology
Students will use flowcharts to understand the subject. Students will select appropriate
compiler to run program.
5.
C20: Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology
Student will be able to prevent, identify or solve problems in machines, computers, and
other technologies.
6.
F9: Problem Solving
Students will learn problem-solving methodology (pseudocode).
7.
F10: Seeing Things in the Minds Eye
Student will be able to organize and process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects or other
information.
Every semester, calendar based weekly learning material (reading, hands exercises for inclass, web enhanced, or online assignments, and scheduled quiz/test/exam) will be posted
as part of the syllabus.
HCC Policy Statement
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Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies on their
Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook
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