Course Outline
School:
Business
Department:
Business Management
Course Title:
Applied Business Software 1
Course Code:
COMP 106
Course Hours/Credits:
56
Prerequisites:
N/A
Co-requisites:
N/A
Eligible for Prior Learning,
Assessment and Recognition:
Yes
Originated by:
Kerri Shields, Katie Burton, Nadia
Jones, Tina Norton, Eddie Platt, Vicky
Ghazarian
Creation Date:
Summer 2014
Revised by:
Kerri Shields
Revision Date:
Summer 2015
Current Semester:
Summer 2015
Approved by:
Chairperson/Dean
Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline.
Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for
additional copies.
This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.
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Course Description
Skills in managing information are essential as businesses continue to utilize technologies to gain a
competitive edge. College graduates who can locate, gather, and organize information using appropriate
technology and information systems will be able to compete for employment and be more successful in
their job roles.
In this course students learn how word processing and presentation software are used by business
professionals. Through completing the assignments in this course, students will conduct research,
reference sources of information, apply effective communications skills, and organize and produce
professional documents and presentations using Microsoft Windows 7, Word and PowerPoint 2013.
This course teaches many of the skills measured by the Core Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam.
Exam criteria and details can be referenced at the Microsoft website should students wish to pursue
Microsoft MOS certification.
Program Outcomes
Successful completion of this and other courses in the program culminates in the achievement of the
Vocational Learning Outcomes (program outcomes) set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities in the Program Standard. The VLOs express the learning a student must reliably demonstrate
before graduation. To ensure a meaningful learning experience and to better understand how this course
and program prepare graduates for success, students are encouraged to review the Program Standard by
visiting http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/. For apprenticeship-based programs,
visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
1. Demonstrate basic use of an operating system including an electronic file system.
2. Use and manage an email account so as to communicate effectively in a business context.
3. Use appropriate current technologies to produce necessary reports and documents.
4. Use appropriate current technologies to develop effective presentations.
5. Use the Internet and other sources of information to locate, assess, and collect data required for
research.
6. Outline the roles and benefits of professional organizations, memberships, subscriptions and
certifications in a chosen career field or industry.
7. Identify sources of information gathered in order to give proper recognition to the works of others
(e.g., avoid plagiarism).
8. Use appropriate technology to organize and present research findings in a form that will clearly be
understood and accessible by the end users and management (e.g., with tables, lists/bullets,
images; suitable language and terminology; and appropriate electronic folder).
Essential Employability Skills (EES)
The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:
1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
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2.
Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information
systems.
7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships
and the achievement of goals.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
*There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be
assessed in this course.
Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes
N/A
Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials
Text Book(s):
Schaffer, A., Carey, P., et. al. (2013). Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 2013, Custom Publication. New
Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2013 with SAM, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 0176594922
Online Resource(s):
NOTE: Each student requires a NEW Book Package which includes a SAM (Skills Assessment Manager)
access code. Students must purchase and register for SAM access at the start of the semester in Week
1.
Material(s) required for completing this course:
SUPPLIES:
USB Memory Stick (1 GB recommended)
Ear Phones/Headset (optional)
Custom Courseware:
Refer to Textbook and Online Resources.
Evaluation Scheme
➮ Windows/File Management SAM Test: Students complete a Windows assessment within the skills
assessment management software.
➮ Windows, File Management, Email In-Class Assignment (Individual): Students apply their knowledge
of in creating a document demonstrating what they have learned in the first few weeks of class.
Students submit their assignment as an attachment in an email to the professor.
➮ Word 2013 SAM Projects (6 x 5% each): Students complete a Word, hands-on project from the SAM
system as assigned by professor.
➮ Word 2013 Research Report (Individual): Students will research various areas of their chosen career
field as indicated by their choice of program of study. They will submit their findings and discussion
pertaining to such in a formal business report.
➮ Word SAM Test: Assessment of Word skills learned in the Word portion of the course. Uses SAM
(Skills Assessment Manager) to measure skills
➮ PowerPoint 2013 SAM Projects (3 x 5% each): Students complete a PowerPoint, hands-on project
from the SAM system as assigned by professor.
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➮ PowerPoint 2013 Group Project & Presentation: Students will work in groups to research an
individualized topic, create a PowerPoint slideshow, come together as a group and compile one
comprehensive slideshow, then present to the class as a group. Students will apply good practices
for oral presentations as well as good practices for electronic presentations.
➮ PowerPoint SAM Test: Assessment of PowerPoint skills learned in the PowerPoint portion of the
course. Uses SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) to measure skills.
Evaluation Name
CLO(s)
Windows/File Management SAM Test
Windows, File Management, Email In-Class
Assignment (Individual)
Word 2013 SAM Projects (6 x 5% each)
Word 2013 Research Report (Individual)
Word SAM Test
PowerPoint 2013 SAM Projects (3 x 5% each)
PowerPoint 2013 Group Project & Presentation
1
1, 2
PowerPoint SAM Test
Total
4
3, 8
3, 5, 6, 7, 8
3
4, 8
4, 5, 7, 8
EES
GCE
Weight/100
Outcome(s) Outcome(s)
2, 10
5
6, 7, 10
5
1, 2, 4, 10
1, 2, 4, 6, 7
2, 4, 10
1, 2, 4, 10
1, 2, 6, 7,
9, 10
2, 4
30
15
10
15
15
5
100%
If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for
advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious
illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test.
All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not
wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class,
communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.
When writing tests, students must be able to produce official College photo identification or they may be
refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.
Student Accommodation
It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights
Code. Accommodation may include modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who
require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Students with Disabilities. Students
requiring accommodation based on other human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early
as possible. Please see the Student Accommodation Policy.
Use of Dictionaries
•
Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.
Program or School Policies
N/A
Course Policies
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Passing Grade: Students must achieve an overall course grade of at least 50% in order to pass the
course. In addition, students must obtain at least 50% on the Word portion of the course as well as 50%
on the PowerPoint portion of the course.
Missed Tests: Students who are absent from a test with a valid reason should request a make-up test.
Students should email their professor immediately upon absence (within 48 hours of absence) and
arrange to submit professional documentation (as determined by College) to their professor stating
reason of absence.
Late Assignments: Students should submit assignments on or before the given due date. Assignments
submitted after the due date will incur a late assignment penalty of 20% loss of marks per day late
(including weekends and holidays). There will be no penalty for work missed for a justifiable reason with
supporting, professional documentation (as determined by College) as evidence of reason.
Students need to inform their professor of any situation that arises during the semester that may have an
adverse effect on their academic performance, and request, well in advance, any necessary
considerations according to the policies. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals.
College Policies
Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student
conduct.
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from
discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents
of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly.
Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation. All of these occur when the work
of others is presented by a student as their own and/or without citing sources of information. Breaches of
academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment/course, suspension or expulsion from
the college.
For more information on these and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/aboutcentennial/college-overview/college-policies.
Students enrolled in a joint or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic
policies.
PLAR Process
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR is a process by
which course credit may be granted for past learning acquired through work or other life experiences. The
PLAR process involves completing an assessment (portfolio, test, assignment, etc.) that reliably
demonstrates achievement of the course learning outcomes. Contact the academic school to obtain
information on the PLAR process and the required assessment.
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This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in
part, without the prior permission of Centennial College.
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Topical Outline (subject to change):
Week
1
2
3
4
Topics
Course Overview,
SAM/ebook
registration,
eCentennial,
myCentennial,
myCentennial Email
Readings/Materials
Course Outline
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
•Explain the course outline and objectives of
the course
myCentennial policies •Review email etiquette
•Review email options, folder creation, copies,
Email Etiquette
blind copies, subject line, attachments, and
Handout
read receipt
•Review Learning Management System
(LMS)
Managing Your Files Windows Tutorial
•Develop file management strategies
in Windows 7
•Explore files, folders, and libraries
SAM Windows Training •Create, name, copy, move and delete folders
Internet Browsing
•Name, copy, move and delete files
•Work with compressed files
•Use a favorites list in a browser
•Explain MsOffice software components
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
•Explore browser history
•Download files
•Save images
•Apply Google search tips
Creating and Editing a Word 2013 Tutorial 1
•Create and save a document
Document
•Enter text and correct errors
Writing a Business
•Use AutoComplete and AutoCorrect
Letter and Formatting a •Select text and move the insertion point
Flyer
•Use Undo and redo actions
•Adjust paragraph spacing, line spacing, and
Letter Writing Handout margins
•Preview and print a document
•Create an envelope
•Open an existing document
•Use the Spelling and Grammar task panes
•Change page orientation, font, font color, and
font size
•Apply text effects and align text
•Copy formatting with the Format Painter
•Insert a paragraph border and shading
•Delete, insert, and edit a photo
•Use Word Help
Navigating and
Word 2013 Tutorial 2
•Read, reply to, delete, and add comments
Formatting a
•Create bulleted and numbered lists
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Instructional Strategies
Evaluation
Name
Evaluation
Date
Discussion, Lecture,
Lab Demonstration,
SAM Registration
SAM Registration;
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Windows SAM
Test (5%)
Word project
(5%)
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Word project
(5%)
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Document
5
6
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Editing an Academic
•Move text using drag and drop
Document According to •Cut and paste text
APA Style
•Copy and paste text
•Navigate through a document using the
APA Formatting
Navigation pane
Handout
•Find and replace text
•Format text with styles
•Apply a theme to a document
•Review the APA style for research papers
•Indent paragraphs
•Insert and modify page numbers
•Create Citations
•Create and update a bibliography
•Modify a source
Creating Tables and a Word 2013 Tutorial 3
•Review document headings in the Navigation
Multi-page Report
pane
Writing a
•Reorganize document text using the
Recommendation
Navigation pane
•Collapse and expand the body text in a
document
•Create and edit a table
•Sort rows in a table
•Modify a table’s structure
•Format a table
•Set tab stops
•Turn on automatic hyphenation
•Create footnotes and endnotes
•Divide a document into sections
•Create a SmartArt graphic
•Create headers and footers
•Insert a cover page
•Change the document’s theme
•Review a document in Read Mode
Enhancing Page
Word 2013 Tutorial 4
•Use continuous section break for page layout
Layout and Design
•Format text in columns
Creating a Newsletter •Insert symbols and special characters
•Distinguish between inline and floating
objects
•Wrap text around an object
•Insert and format text boxes
•Insert drop caps
•Create and modify WordArt
•Insert and crop a picture
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Evaluation
Name
Evaluation
Date
Hands-on
Windows, File
Management,
Email
Assignment
(5%)
Lecture, Demonstration, Word project
Video, Hands-on
(5%)
Review and Assign
Word 2013 Individual
Research Report
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Word project
(5%)
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8
9
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
•Add clip art to a document
•Rotate and adjust a picture
•Remove a photo’s background
•Balance columns
•Add a page border
•Save a document as a PDF
•Open a PDF in Word
Working with
Word 2013 Tutorial 5
•Create a new document from a template
Templates, Themes,
•Move through a document using Go To
and Styles
Creating a Summary
•Use the thesaurus to find synonyms
Report
•Customize a document theme
•Save a custom theme
•Select a style sheet
•Customize a style
•Change character spacing
•Create a new style
•Inspect styles
•Reveal and compare text formatting details
•Review line and page break settings
•Generate and update a table of contents
•Create and use a template
•Create a Quick Part
Using Mail Merge
Word 2013 Tutorial 6
•Insert a date field
•Select a main document
Creating a Form Letter, •Create a data source
Mailing Labels, and a
•Insert mail merge fields into a main
Telephone Directory
document
•Edit a main document
•Preview a merged document
•Complete a mail merge
•Reopen a main document
•Edit a data source
•Sort and filter records
•Create mailing labels
•Create a phone directory
•Convert a table to text
Collaborating with
Word 2013 Tutorial 7
•Track changes in a document
Others and Integrating (half chapter)
•Compare and combine documents
Data
•Accept and reject tracked changes
Preparing an
•Insert and edit hyperlinks
Information Sheet and a •Use appropriate current technologies to
Webpage
produce necessary reports and documents
•Use the Internet and other sources of
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Evaluation
Name
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Word project
(5%)
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Word project
(5%)
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Word 2013
Research
Report
(Individual)
(15%)
Evaluation
Date
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Instructional Strategies
Evaluation
Name
Evaluation
Date
Microsoft OneDrive
Handout
10
11
Creating a
Presentation
Adding Media and
Special Effects
information to locate, assess, and collect data
required for research
•Outline the roles and benefits of professional
organizations, memberships, subscriptions
and certifications in a chosen career field or
industry
•Identify sources of information gathered in
order to give proper recognition to the works
of others (e.g., avoid plagiarism)
•Use appropriate technology to organize and
present research findings in a form that will
clearly be understood and accessible by the
end users and management (e.g., with tables,
lists/bullets, images; suitable language and
terminology; and appropriate electronic folder)
PowerPoint 2013
•Plan and create a new presentation
Tutorial 1
•Create a title slide and slides with lists
•Edit and format text
Presenting Information •Move and copy text
About Community
•Convert a list to a SmartArt diagram
Supported Agriculture •Duplicate, rearrange, and delete slides
•Close a presentation
Good Practices for
•Open an existing presentation
PowerPoint
•Change the theme and theme variant
Presentations Handout •Insert and crop photos
•Create speaker notes
•Check the spelling
•Run a slide show
•Print slides, handouts, speaker notes, and
the outline
PowerPoint 2013
•Apply a theme used in another presentation
Tutorial 2
•Insert online pictures
•Insert shapes
Using Media in a
•Format shapes and pictures
Presentation for a
•Rotate and flip objects
Norwegian Tourism
•Create a table
Company
•Modify and format a table
•Insert symbols
Good Practices for Oral •Change the proofing language
Presentations Handout •Apply and modify transitions
•Animate objects and bulleted lists
•Change how an animation starts
•Add video and modify playback options
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Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
Word SAM
Test (10%)
Review and Assign
PowerPoint 2013 Group
Project & Presentation
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
PPT project
(5%)
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12
13
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
•Understand animation effects applied to
videos
•Trim video and set a poster frame
•Compress media
•Add footers and headers
Applying Advanced
PowerPoint 2013
•Create and modify a SmartArt diagram
Formatting to Objects Tutorial 3
•Add an audio clip to a slide
•Create and modify a chart
Formatting Objects in a •Insert and format text boxes
Presentation for a
•Apply a WordArt style to text
Seminar Management •Correct photos using photo editing tools
Company
•Remove the background from a photo
•Apply an artistic effect to a photo
Presentations Skills
•Create a custom shape
Handout
•Adjust and align shapes
•Fill a shape with a texture and a custom
gradient
•Add alt text to graphics
Advanced Animations PowerPoint 2013
•Create and edit hyperlinks
and Distributing
Tutorial 4
•Add action buttons
Presentations
(half chapter)
•Create a custom color palette
•Create a self-running presentation
Creating an Advanced •Rehearse slide timings
Presentation for a
•Record slide timings and narration
Wireless Control
•Set options to allow viewers to override
Systems Company
timings
•Save a presentation in other formats
Presentation Skills
N/A
•Identify College resources that support
student wellness and academic success
College resources for
•Identify sources of information gathered in
wellness and
order to give proper recognition to the works
academic success
of others (e.g., avoid plagiarism)
•Use the Internet and other sources of
information to locate, assess, and collect data
required for research.
•Use appropriate technology to organize and
present research findings in a form that will
clearly be understood and accessible by the
end users and management (e.g., with tables,
lists/bullets, images; suitable language and
terminology; and appropriate electronic folder)
•Use appropriate current technologies to
develop effective presentations
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Evaluation
Name
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
PPT project
(5%)
Discussion, Lecture,
Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on
PPT project
(5%)
Evaluation
Date
PowerPoint
SAM Test(5%)
Presentation
PowerPoint
2013 Business
Presentation
(Group) (15%)
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