91206 ITEC 1110 Info Tech Skills
Syllabus
State Code 171502-37
Credits
Year-long class: 1 high school credit, 2 college credits
Meeting Times
Tues/Thurs 5th & 6th hour
Meeting Location
MPS Transition Plus, Room C179 Wilder Complex
Instructor
Mary Bock, PhD
mary.bock@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-845-4849
Office hours & tutoring are Friday mornings, or by appointment.
Curriculum
Microsoft Office 2013 Introductory with SAM project access card
Link to SAM system, which will be used to complete the required projects: http://SAM.cengage.com. For
your SAM account, use your student email and the MCTC “Ikey” provided: T2112283. Make sure to read
all privacy policies and tech support links.
Link to publisher’s main website, for more resources: http://www.cengagebrain.com/cgiwadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=9781285166025&token
Required Supplies
USB flash drive, Google Drive or OneDrive account, to back up files
You will need to complete assignments on the Windows version of Microsoft Office 2013 using
Word, Excel, Access & PPT. You can’t use the Mac version, Google Docs, Open Office or other software.
You can use lab computers or get MS Office 365 for free if you are currently-enrolled as an MCTC student.
Office 365 ProPlus available to MCTC students.
Course Description
This course provides students with practical skills in Microsoft Office, which are needed to communicate
and troubleshoot problems as IT professionals. This includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation programs and use of graphics and Internet applications.
Credit-by-Exam
Students entering any of the Information Technology programs may be eligible to test out of ITEC 1110 by
successfully completing a credit-by-exam with a score of 80% or better. Before you drop this course, in
order to attempt the test, contact richard.pollak@minneapolis.edu to see if you are eligible.
Prerequisites
Students must test at the MATH 0080 level, OR have completed MATH 0070 OR MATH 0077, OR
receive a waiver from the college to enroll, OR meet any of the following from the course catalog.
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This course uses both classroom instruction and online resources.
Course Objectives
Word 2013 Unit
1. Creating, formatting, editing Word documents with pictures
2. Creating a research paper with references and sources
3. Creating a business letter with letterhead and tables
Excel 2013 Unit
1. Creating a worksheet and chart
2. Formulas, functions and formatting
3. Large worksheets, charting and what-if analysis
Access 2013 Unit
1. Databases and database objects: an introduction
2. Querying a database
3. Maintaining a database
PowerPoint 2013 Unit
1. Creating and editing a presentation with pictures
2. Enhancing a presentation with pictures, shapes and WordArt
3. Reusing a presentation and adding media and animation
Computer Lab Windows stations with Office 2013 installed
will be available in the classroom, and in the MCTC labs.
Participation Standards Students are expected to read and
respond to class-related communications. Grades depend on
timely submission of homework and in-class labs. Attendance
and on-time completion of tests is mandatory. Make-up tests
will only be offered with prior agreement, or written
documentation from a doctor or other similar professional.
“A” level work means: attending class, submitting high quality
work on time, and checking/responding to online
communication within 1 business day.
Key Skills ITEC trains students for entry-level employment
in computer programming, network support or
troubleshooting. Students’ technical skills, as well as reading,
writing and speaking skills, impact their interaction with
employers, and their ability to find and keep work. Work must
be submitted in standard English, U.S. Students are
encouraged to visit the instructor, take additional courses or
work with tutors if needed. Additional resources.
Accommodations for Disabilities & Religious
Observations Please inform the instructor of religious
observations (see Policy 2.07) or disabilities that impact class
work. Also, contact Disability Services at 612/659-6730,
TTY: 612/659-6731 if you can benefit from an
accommodation letter. Religious and disability
accommodations will be gladly provided as specified by the
college.
Academic Dishonesty Cheating, plagiarism, and/or
academic dishonesty, as defined by MCTC, will not be
tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
knowingly furnishing false information or someone else’s
work to the College. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
using published work of others without clear
acknowledgement, including materials that are bought or
otherwise obtained. For more information see
http://www.minneapolis.edu/About-Us/Policies/StudentAffairs-Policies/404-Student-Code-of-Conduct.
Original Work It is required that students turn in, for
grading, original work that they have created for the class, or
that their group has created. “Recycled” work is not accepted.
Asking for Help If directions are unclear, students are
responsible for asking the instructor for help in advance of
deadlines. Needing help doesn’t excuse students from meeting
deadlines.
Student Classroom Conduct Students must display a
professional manner in all class-related interactions, whether
online or in person. This means using communication
standards that are legal in the workplace, and acceptable to
diverse groups of people. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior
is unacceptable, especially if it imposes on the rights, safety
and success of others.
To promote face-to-face interaction, personal devices must be
turned off prior to the beginning of class. Use of games/
media, taking calls, texting or working on other projects is not
allowed unless otherwise stated for workshop activities. If a
student receives an urgent message during class, he/she should
alert the instructor in order to be excused. If the student
continues to multi-task during class, it may be treated as a
partial absence.
Student Attendance and Tardiness Students are
expected to abide by MCTC Policy 4.05.01 Procedures for
Changing Enrollment http://www.minneapolis.edu/AboutUs/Policies/Student-Affairs-Policies/405-CourseEnrollment/40501-Procedures-for-Changing-Enrollment.
Failure to meet this expectation may negatively affect
students’ grades, because work may be assigned and turned in
during class sessions. Students who decide to stop attending
and/or submitting work should immediately drop/withdraw.
Otherwise, they may be administratively withdrawn. The
student will remain responsible for academic or financial
consequences, due to withdrawal.
Academic Progress Standards Students are required to
maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and
complete 67% of their coursework. As of Fall 2011, students
whose cumulative GPA and completion rate do not meet
satisfactory academic progress requirements will be put on
warning status. If a student’s cumulative GPA and completion
rate do not meet requirements the following term, he/she will
be put on suspension. If a student is currently on academic
probation, he/she must meet cumulative standards by the
following semester. The full policy is found at
http://www.minneapolis.edu/About-Us/Policies/StudentAffairs-Policies/413-Satisfactory-Academic-ProgressAcademic-and-Financial-Aid.
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Course Schedule Classes will begin promptly. Students must be present on the Unit Test dates.
Chapter homework: students will complete a set of assignments for each of 12 chapters in the book (listed at top of page 2).
1. Textbook project/chapter walk-through: download starter file & submit in SAM –> covers numbered steps  in the chapter.
2. SAM “1a” project: download, complete and submit the specified SAM 1a project for each chapter.
3. Discussion or review questions: reply to the instructor’s questions for each chapter, and participate in group activities..
4. Labs: Students will contribute to in-class projects that build on the unit skills. Extra credit is also available, like SAM 1b projects.
Grading Overall grades are calculated as a simple percentage, based on points earned/ possible:
SAM Textbook Projects 12 chapters * 10 pts = 120 pts
Unit Hands-on Tests
4 units * 60 pts = 240 pts
SAM 1a Projects
12 chapters * 10 pts = 120 pts
Unit Mult. Ch. Quizzes 4 units * 40 pts = 160 pts
Discussion/Review ?s
12 chapters * 10 pts = 120 pts
Total
880 pts
Labs
12 chapters * 10 pts = 120 pts
Extra Credit
120 pts max, added to Lab grade
Hands-on exercises are graded on exact completion of steps/ instructions. SAM exercises and quizzes are graded immediately, and
other assignments within one week of the due date. For assignments that include writing: both content & editing matter in grading.
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79 %
Final grades are NOT rounded up (59.99 = F).
D = 60 - 69 %
F = 59 % and under
Late work is not accepted without special permission.
NOTE The preliminary schedule is subject to change. Messages from the instructor will override the general plan.
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Aug
23
24
25
Open House
26
27
Intro, SAM
28
Class 1
29
30
31
1
Word Ch 1
2
3
Word Ch 1
4
Class 2
5
Sept
6
7 – No School
8
Word Ch 1
9
10
Word Ch 2
11
13
14
15
Word Ch 2
16
17
Word Ch 2
18
20
21
22
Word Ch 3
23
24
Word Ch 3
25
28
29
Word Ch 3
30
1
WORD TEST –
2
Oct
4
5
6
WORD TEST –
7
8
WORD TEST –
9
11
12
13
Excel Ch 1
14
No Class
15
No Class
16
No Class
18
19
20
Excel Ch 1
21
22
Excel Ch 1
23
27
Excel Ch 1
28
29 End Qtr 1
No Class
30
No Class
26
Class 4
19
26
Class 5
27
25
12
Class 3
Class 6
3
10
Class 7
Class 8
17
24
Class 9
31
3
Nov
1
8
15
2
9
A
16
22
23
29
30
Dec
6
13
7
20
27
Jan
3
10
21
28
4
17
24
18
No Class
25
31
1
Feb
7
14
8
14
11
21
15
No Class
22
28
29
March
6
13
7
MCTC Spr. Br.-->
14
20
21
27
April
3
10
28
4
17
18
24
25
May
1
8
2
15
16
22
23
29
30
No Class
5
6
Graduation
11
9
3
Excel 2
10
Excel 2
17
Excel 3
24
Excel 3
1
Excel 3
8
EXCEL TEST
15
EXCEL TEST
22
29
5
Makeup/ Ex Cr
12
D2L Intro/ Plan*
19
No Class
26
Access Ch 1
2
Access Ch 2
9
Access Ch 2
16
Access Ch 3
23
Access Ch 3
1
Test Prep
8
ACCESS TEST
15
PPT Ch 1
22
PPT Ch 1
29
5
PPT Ch 2
12
PPT Ch 2
19
PPT Ch 3
26
PPT Ch 3
3
Test Prep
10
PPT TEST
17
Cert. Prep/ Portfolio
24
Cert. Prep/ Portfolio
31
Cert. Exam/
Portfolio
7
Last Day Students
4
11
18
25
No Class
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
3
10
*DROP DATE
17
24
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
MCTC Grades Due
25
1
8
Last Day Teachers
5
Excel 2
12
Excel 2
19
Excel 3
26
No Class
3
Test Prep
10
EXCEL TEST
17
Special Activity
24
31
7
Makeup/ Ex Cr
14 End Qtr 2
Access Ch 1
21
Access Ch 1
28
Access Ch 1
4
Access Ch 2
11
Access Ch 2
18
Access Ch 3
25
Access Ch 3
3
ACCESS TEST
10
ACCESS TEST
17
PPT Ch 1
24
PPT Ch 1
31
7
PPT Ch 2
14
PPT Ch 2
21 *WITHDRAW DATE
PPT Ch 3
28
PPT Ch 3
5
PPT TEST
12
PPT TEST
19
Cert. Prep/ Portfolio
26
Cert. Prep/ Portfolio
2
Cert. Exam/
Portfolio
9
Make-up days
6
7
13
14
Class 12
20
21
Class 13
27
No Class
4
28
5
Class 14
11
18
12
Class 15
Class 16
25
1
8
19
Wint. Br.
26
2
9
15
No Class
22
16
29
30
5
6
12
No Class
19
13
26
27
4
5
11
12
18
19
25 End HS Q 3
No Class
1
8
26
Spring Br
2
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
6
7
13
MCTC Last Day Spr.
20
14
27
28
3
4
10
For weather closures
11
23
20
21
4