2015
CU105 Word and Excel 2013
1433 Section A 8:30a Daily
1434 Section B 9:30a Daily
Gina Hatcher
Tacoma Community College
Dec 15, 2014
SYLLABUS
#1433, CU105, Section A
#1434, CU105, Section B
Word 1 Excel 1, 2013
Winter 2015
5 credits
Gina Hatcher
Office: Building 16, Room 223-3
Office Hours: 10:30- 11:20 a.m. M-Th
Or by appointment
Office Phone: 460-4361
Email: Use Canvas email only
The CU 105 course is a beginning computer course which will cover five weeks of word
processing software using Microsoft Word 2013 and five weeks of spreadsheet software
using Microsoft Excel 2013.
PREREQUISITE(S):
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system required or Program Chair Permission
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: CU 100 and MATH 075 and ENGL/ 095 or
equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS USED
Instruction will be lecture/demonstration using an overhead projector and hands-on lab. Students
will watch, take notes and practice on each chapter. There will also be lab time to work on
homework and assignments. Skill assessment will be available for students to assess their
proficiency on each program.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
All information for the course will be available via the Canvas website and will contain all
necessary and pertinent information required for the course. This course requires the purchase of
MyITLab which includes an e-book within the course. Paper-bound books are available for use
in the BEC and CU lab on the 3rd floor of Bldg 16. Visit the labs for more information.
Canvas and MyITLab will be the primary resources for course activities. The grades from
MyITLab activities will be transferred to the Canvas grade book periodically throughout the
quarter.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED
 Storage media---assignments should be stored on media such as a USB flash drive or
preferably on the school network.
 Microsoft Word 2013
 Microsoft Excel 2013
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
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My goal for any class that I teach is for you to learn. My philosophy therefore places all
my efforts into you leaving my classroom with more knowledge, skills and abilities than when
you entered my classroom. I focus more on completing tasks successfully, efficiently and
professionally. What you learn here are skills and attitudes to make you successful in the
workplace. In this class it is absolutely imperative that you are NOT afraid to make
mistakes! There’s a paradigm shift for you. I want you to make mistakes! I want you to learn
from your mistakes and learn how to fix your mistakes. Most of all I want you to change your
frame of mind from making mistakes to “lessons learned”.
“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. “
Thomas A. Edison
I want you to use what you learn because I strongly agree with the philosophy that
…”knowledge is nothing if it is not shared and applied…” So when you leave this course, please
use the skills you’ve learned every chance you get because if you don’t, you’ll lose it if you
don’t use it!
DEGREE LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Core of Knowledge (COK)
 Communication (COM)
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CRT)
 Information and Information Technology (IIT)
 Living and Working Cooperatively (LWC)
 Responsibility/Leadership (RSP)
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course requirements for the AAS degree in Networking and
Convergence Technologies, students will:
1. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills necessary in information
technology (COK, COM, IIT).
2. Exemplify professional and ethical behaviors required to perform effectively as an
information technology team member within an organization (COK, IIT, LWC, RES).
3. Implement critical thinking skills to provide sound solutions for information technology
issues (COK, CRT, IIT).
4. Plan to take responsibility for own lifelong learning including anticipation and adaptation
to ever-changing business and technology environments (COK, LWC, RES).
5. Demonstrate an integrated, comprehensive proficiency in the content area of information
technology; interpolate this knowledge to the real world (COK, CRT, IIT, LWC, RES).
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of this course students will be able to
1. Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft Word to create and modify documents;
including modifying format of text and paragraphs and inserting graphics, charts and
tables. PLO: 1, 3, 5
2. Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft Word to manage files and identify different file
types and their uses. PLO: 1, 3, 5
3. Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft Excel to create and modify workbooks and
worksheets. PLO: 1, 3, 5
4. Demonstrate the ability to use formulas and functions. PLO: 1, 3, 5
5. Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify charts and objects. PLO: 1, 3, 5
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6. Recognize how to use the wizards, correction and helper features of the application. PLO:
3, 5
Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel to share files via printing, email and
copy to portable media. PLO: 1, 2, 3, 5
GRADE SCALE
GRADE
A (90%)
B (80%)
C (70%)
D (60%)
E (59%)
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS
GRADING STANDARDS
Final grades are based strictly on points.—90% of total possible points and up is an A,
80% a B, 70% a C, and 60% a D, 59% an E. See above chart.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Class Attendance and Participation: This is a web-enhanced course and classroom
attendance is required. Come to class to work on assignments. Do not use class time to
view your out-of-class interests (YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, Yahoo Mail, etc.) The 50
minutes of class time is to be used wisely or you will get behind in your work.
Assignments: Assignments
are due on the assigned dates. HALF CREDIT FOR ASSIGNMENTS UP TO 24
HRS OVERDUE. ZERO CREDIT FOR ASSIGNMENTS LATER THAN 24 HRS.
A Course Calendar is provided showing the dates assignments are due. Keep these
documents and refer to them throughout the course.
 KNOW the syllabus, course assignments and course calendar.
 KNOW the policies on absences, tardiness, late work, test taking, my office
location, office hours, where to send email and TCC’s policies on Academic
Honesty.
 KNOW when assignments are due and where to find this information.
Grades and Attendance will be posted in Canvas.
Attendance will be taken and you are expected to be in class each day on time. Three
points will be deducted from your final grade for each unexcused absence or tardy.
If you are unable to take an exam on the scheduled day, it must be rescheduled PRIOR
to the regular scheduled date. Note: You may only reschedule ONE exam (excluding
the final). NO EXCEPTIONS.
The content and schedule of the syllabus and weekly assignment sheet may be subject to
change at any time.
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An Incomplete Grade is given at the discretion of the instructor when the student has
completed a sufficient amount of course work with a passing grade (C or better) but
cannot complete course requirements during the quarter due to circumstances beyond his
or her control. See current college catalog for details.
No food, drink, or children in the classroom at any time.
Cell phones must be in SILENT or VIBRATE MODE ONLY during class period.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the TCC catalog, ‘Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their
academic endeavors. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or other forms of academic
dishonesty corrupt the learning process and threaten the educational environment for all
students.’ Any student caught cheating on an assignment or test will be reported to the
Assistant Vice President of Student Services. The complete Administrative Process for
Academic Dishonesty is available on the TCC website at:
http://www.tacomacc.edu/catalog/08-10catalog/1604.htm
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
Students with Special Needs: Students are responsible for all requirements of the class,
but the way they meet these requirements may vary. If you need specific auxiliary aids
or services due to a disability, please contact the Access Services office in Building 14
(253-566-5328). They will require you to present formal, written documentation of your
disability from an appropriate professional. When this step has been completed,
arrangements will be made for you to receive reasonable auxiliary aids or services. The
disability accommodation documentation prepared by Access Services must be given to
me before the accommodation is needed so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CHAIN OF COMMAND IN CLASSROOM CONCERNS/DISPUTES
If you have questions or concerns about this class or me, please come to talk with me first
about your concerns. If we are unable to resolve your concerns, you may talk to the
Program Chair, Jeanette Smith-Perrone and if still not satisfied, go to the Dean, Ms.
Krista Fox She is located in Bldg 13, The Dean can assist with information about
additional steps if needed.
WITHDRAWAL
See current college catalog
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