CGS2167 Computer Applications Syllabus and Project Booklet Includes Extra Projects Spring 2009 Contents SECTION PAGE 1. Syllabus ...........................................................................................................3 2. Test Dates .......................................................................................................4 3. Computers, Windows, eMail, Internet Test Checklist .......................................6 4. Word Test Checklist .........................................................................................7 5. Excel Test Checklist.........................................................................................8 6. PowerPoint Test Checklist ...............................................................................9 7. Week by Week Assignments .........................................................................10 8. Assignment Tracking Sheet ...........................................................................12 9. Your Email Address .......................................................................................14 10. Internet Scavenger Hunt ................................................................................15 11. Email Attachment Project ...............................................................................17 12. Alternate Flyer Project ...................................................................................18 13. Printing Envelopes in Word 2007 ...................................................................19 14. Alternate Letter & Envelope Project ...............................................................20 15. Access Chapters Information .........................................................................23 16. PowerPoint Additional Features Project.........................................................24 17. Class Participation Integration Project ...........................................................26 When you send in work, please use: For other communications, please use: 2 snagg2@yahoo.com snagg2@juno.com or snagg@cci.edu Computer Applications Everest Syllabus and Course Outline Institute Course Title: Credit Hours: Prerequisite: Instructor: Computer Applications 4.0 Quarter Credit Hours None Nagg Course Number: CGS2167 Course Length: 12 Weeks Term: Spring 2009 Day/Time: T & TH 10:00-11:50 AM T & TH 12:00-1:50 PM Office 2007 Version Course Description: This course introduces the essential concepts necessary to make effective use of the computer. Students achieve an understanding of what a computer can do, how it works, and how it can be used to create documents using word processing and spreadsheet applications for personal and business use. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs: 030 Lab Hrs: 020 Other Hrs: 000 Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Explain basic computer concepts and terminology associated with system architecture, major hardware components, software types, communication and connectivity systems, and networking security. 2. Create and utilize application files using: a) Word processing software b) Spreadsheet software c) Database software d) Presentation software 3. Identify and use icons on menu bars and toolbars of integrated office software. Texts: Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows XP Edition Shelley, Cashman, Vermaat Course Technology/Cengage Learning ©2008 Text ISBN 978-1-4188-4328-1 [ Special Bundle ISBN w/Text, Flash Drive, & Software] Instructional Methods: This course will combine lecture, laboratory, case studies, group exercises, discussion and problem solving. Grading: The student’s final grade will be determined using the following criteria: Computer, Windows, eMail, Internet Projects & Test 15% Word Projects & Test 30% Excel Projects & Test 20% Access Projects 10% PowerPoint Projects & Test 15% Class Participation Integration Project 10% 100% A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 65 – 69 F < 65 Resources: Text, exercises that accompany the text, campus library, and Web site resources. 3 Computer Applications TEST DATES: All in-class testing is open book, open note, NOT open person. All makeup testing is CLOSED book, CLOSED note. Test Dates: April 23 May 11 June 2 June 30 Computer, Windows, eMail, Internet Word Excel PowerPoint ATTENDANCE POLICY: The school policy this term requires significant downgrades for accumulated absences. The highest grade you can get with 0-3 absences is A. The highest grade you can get with 4-5 absences is a B. The highest grade you can get with 6-7 absences is a C. This means if you academically earned an A but had 5 absences, your final grade for the course would be lowered to a B. LATE WORK POLICY: The eMail and Internet scavenger hunt research projects have individual due dates (see listings in this booklet). Late email attachment completion and late research project submission receive a downgrade based on the date of successful completion of the project. See assignment sheets for downgrade schedule. The other course assignments may be submitted and resubmitted up through 2 PM Thursday, June 25 except the Class Integration Project which is Tuesday, June 30, 2 PM. It is highly recommended that they be turned in following the Course Outline and Assignments schedule shown in this booklet to allow time for correction if necessary. Turning them in at the last minute does not guarantee acceptance. MAKEUP TEST POLICY: Tests not taken on the original testing day will be considered makeup tests and must be completed by 2 PM, Tuesday, June 30. Makeup tests may not be taken during the regular class time, do not receive any class curve, and must be taken without textbooks or notes. Requests to have tests left in the Testing Center at the Main Campus must be made by the student in writing. INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY: I can be reached via email at snagg2@juno.com and will usually reply the same day Monday through Thursday. Voicemail phone messages will usually be answered the same day before I leave (266-0430). Notes can be left in my mail folder at the reception desk. I am usually in school Monday through Thursday mornings plus some afternoons and evenings – please check. 4 Computer Applications Student Conduct: 1. Cell phones cannot be used in the classrooms. They should be turned off during class. Emergency calls will be taken at the front desk, and the student contacted in class. 2. Cell phones have to be used as cell phones and not as walky-talkies while on school property. 3. Profanity will not be tolerated anywhere in the school. Any student using profanity can be immediately suspended from school for violating the school’s code of conduct. 4. Any student not following these rules can be immediately suspended from school and subject to additional disciplinary measures. Student Dress Code: This policy will be effective as of February 25, 2008. The following are inappropriate and unacceptable here at Everest: Stocking caps, “do-rags” and bandanas Hats (exceptions can be made for medical or religious purposes) Revealing clothing such as men’s muscle shirts, woman’s tube tops, halter tops, net tops, plunging necklines, and see-through clothing Clothing that exposes a student’s navel, buttocks, bare chest, or cleavage Clothing that includes words or images that are vulgar, obscene, or disrespectful of others Clothing that promotes the use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or that encourages illegal or violent activities Clothing that reveals underwear; pants should be held up with a belt of appropriate size for the student’s waist Last Reviewed: April 2009 5 Computer Applications Computer, Windows, eMail, Internet Checklist for CGS2167 Computer Applications Using Office 2007 For this test, you should be able to: Answer multiple choice questions similar to the practice testing for the computer background chapter 1 Answer multiple choice questions similar to the practice testing for the Windows XP chapter 2 Use your email account to send a message Look up information on the Internet and print selected pages 6 Computer Applications WORD Checklist for CGS2167 Computer Applications Using Office 2007 For Word, you should be able to: Open Word Save a Document Print a Document Enter Text and Change/Correct It Change Fonts Change Font Sizes Align Left, Center, and Right Insert a Clip Art Picture Move and Resize the Clip Art Make a Bulleted List Add a header with a page number Add a citation placeholder Manage a reference started by a placeholder Create a Works Cited page Use a hanging indent on entries on a Works Cited page Close Word 7 Computer Applications EXCEL Checklist for CGS2167 Computer Applications Using Office 2007 For Excel, you should be able to: Open Excel Save a Spreadsheet Print a Spreadsheet Print a Formula Version of a Worksheet Enter Text and Numeric Data into a Worksheet Edit Cell Data for Currency, Etc. Format Cell Data for Aligning Left, Center, Right, and Merge and Center Format Cell Data for Font, Font Size, and Fill Use Basic Functions Such As AutoSum Given a Formula, Be Able to Use Cell Addresses to Make It Work Be Able to Create a Chart of Part of the Spreadsheet Data Close Excel 8 Computer Applications POWERPOINT Checklist for CGS2167 Computer Applications Using Office 2007 For PowerPoint, you should be able to: Open PowerPoint Start Creating a Slide Show Using a Specified Theme Enter Text on Each Slide Format Slide Text As to Font Changes, Etc. Add Slides Rearrange Slides If Needed Add Clipart to Slides As Needed Add Speaker’s Notes to Slides Print Full Sized Slides Print Handouts Print Notes Pages Print Outline View Save a PowerPoint File Close PowerPoint 9 Computer Applications Course Outline & Assignments Week One We Talk About: Introduction to the Course & Workgroup vs. Individual Parts Setting Up an Email Address Internet Scavenger Hunt Email Attachment Project Reading Assignment: Essential Introduction to Computers (pp. COM 1 – COM 38) Introduction to Windows XP (pp. WIN 1 – WIN 65) Activities: Download Course Files on to Your Flash Drive TAKE, PRINT, & TURN IN Learn It Online #3 – Practice Test (p. COM 39) scsite.com/ic7/learn TAKE, PRINT, & TURN IN Learn It Online – Practice Test (p. WIN 66) scsite.com/winxp2007/learn Lab Assignments: Week Two Lab Assignments: Work on Email & Internet Set Up a Professional Email Account (if you don’t have one already) IF NOT DONE LAST WEEK - Download Course Files to Your Flash Drive Continue Activities from Last Week THURSDAY – Computer, Windows, Email, & Internet Test Week Three We Talk About: Lab Assignments: Word Chapter 1 – Creating and Editing a Word Document WORD Chapter 1 Project – Learn to Ride Flyer (pp. WD 1 – WD 62) In the Lab – Lab 2 – Blooming Deals Flyer (pp. WD 69 – WD 70) OR Alternate Flyer Project Week Four [NOTE: Text files are provided for this chapter.] We Talk About: Word Chapter 2: Creating a Research Paper Lab Assignments: WORD Chapter 2 Project – Wireless Communications Research Paper (pp. WD 74 – WD 132) In the Lab – Lab 2 – Antivirus Programs Research Paper (pp. WD 140 – WD 141) Week Five [NOTE: Letterhead files are provided for this chapter.] We Talk About: Word Chapter 3: Creating a Cover Letter and Envelope Lab Assignments: WORD Chapter 3 Project – Lana Halima Canaan Cover Letter, and Envelope (pp. WD 146 – WD 204) [Start with p. WD 166, End at p. WD 182, Go to pp. WD 203-204 for envelope] In the Lab – Lab 1 – Darnell Timothy Owens Letter and Envelope (pp. WD 209 – WD 210) [Start with Step 2 on p. WD 210, in Step 5 Just Do the Envelope] OR Alternate Letter & Envelope Project 10 Computer Applications Week Six TUESDAY – Word Test We Talk About: Lab Assignments: Excel Chapter 1: Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart EXCEL Chapter 1 Project – Walk and Rock Worksheet and Embedded Chart (pp. EX 2 – EX 68) In the Lab - Lab 1 – Kona’s Expresso Coffee Worksheet and Embedded Chart (pp. EX 74 – EX 75) [Steps 1 through 9 ONLY] Week Seven [NOTE: Entry through p. EX 89 Figure 2-4 file is provided for this chapter.] We Talk About: Excel Chapter 2: Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries Lab Assignments: EXCEL Chapter 2 Project – Silver Dollars Stock Club Worksheet and Formula Sheet (pp. EX 82 – EX 137) [Start at p. EX 90] Make It Right – El Centro Diner Worksheet and Formula Sheet (pp. EX 148 – EX 149) Week Eight [NOTE: Printout for Access Chapters 1 & 2 follow the list given.] TUESDAY – Excel Test We Talk About: Lab Assignment: Week Nine We Talk About: Lab Assignment: Access Chapter 1: Creating and Using a Database ACCESS Chapter 1 Project – JSP Recruiters Database Creation (pp. AC 2 – AC 63) Access Chapter 2: Querying a Database ACCESS Chapter 2 Project – JSP Database Querying (pp. AC 73 – AC 127) THURSDAY – Registration Day – No Classes Week Ten [NOTE: Unformatted slides are provided for chapter 2.] We Talk About: PowerPoint Chapter 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation Lab Assignment: POWERPOINT Chapter 1 Project – A World Beneath the Waves (pp. PPT 3 – PPT 64) [Full Sized Slides to print.] We Talk About: PowerPoint Chapter 2: Creating a Presentation with Illustrations and Shapes Lab Assignment: Cases and Places – Lab 1 – Home Energy Saving Tips (p. PPT 142) OR Lab 2 Blood Pressure 101 (p. PPT 143) [Outline, Handouts, Notes Pages to print] Week Eleven We Talk About: Lab Assignment: We Talk About: Lab Assignment: Additional PowerPoint Features POWERPOINT Additional Feature Project [Printouts per Instructions] Integrating Information Among Applications Class Participation Integration Project Week Twelve TUESDAY – PowerPoint Test 11 Computer Applications Assignment Tracking Sheet for Computer Applications ASSIGNMENT SUGGESTED DUE DATE Essential Intro. To Computers Practice Test April 23 Windows XP Practice Test April 23 Internet Scavenger Hunt April 24 Email Attachment Project May 22 C1 – WORD – Learn to Ride Flyer May 11 C1 – WORD – Blooming Deals Flyer OR Alternate May 11 C2 – WORD – Wireless Communications Paper May 11 C2 – WORD – Computer Forensics Paper May 11 C3 – WORD – Canaan Letter, Envelope May 11 C3 – WORD – Owens Letter, Envelope OR Alternate May 11 C1 – EXCEL – Walk and Rock Worksheet & Chart June 2 C1 - EXCEL – Kona’s Expresso Coffee Worksheet & Chart June 2 C2- EXCEL – Silver Dollars Stock Club Worksheet & Formula Sheet C2 – EXCEL – El Centro Diner Worksheet & Formula Sheet C1 – ACCESS – JSP Recruiters Database Creation C2 – ACCESS – JSP Recruiters Database Querying C1 – POWERPOINT – A World Beneath the Waves (full size slides) June 2 June 2 June 9 June 9 June 25 C2 – POWERPOINT – Home Energy Saving Tips OR Blood Pressure 101 (outline, handouts, notes pages) June 25 POWERPOINT – Additional Features Project (full size slides, handouts, notes pages) June 25 INTEGRATION – Class Participation Integration Project June 30 12 TURNED IN? BACK OK? Computer Applications Save all files, until you get your final grade for the course. Do not throw away retuned completed work, until you get your final grade for the course. NOTE: Using Pictures, Sounds, and Graphics in Office Projects Whenever you use pictures, sounds, graphics, animations, logos, music, and the like in Office projects for yourself, work, etc. you need to be careful of copyright and use laws. The laws have become more strict, and companies are more aggressive in pursuing illegal activities. When we use them in class – one-time, non-commercial, non-public – we can do it as an educational exercise. On the job when you might want to use a copyrighted or otherwise protected item in a commercial application, it is best to ask permission to use it or contact the legal department of your place of employment for help in obtaining permission or finding a free alternative. 13 Your Email Address Your email address says more about your professionalism than you might think. Prospective employers have told us that to use an unprofessional address for business/professional purposes is to discredit yourself. For this course, you will need an address that is: your first name or initial, your full last name, and a number (if needed) IN THAT ORDER. When you have this created, please send me a blank email message so I can write your email address on your attendance tracking sheet and send you the project file. 14 Internet Research Project (Scavenger Hunt) To give you some practice in researching on the Internet, your project is to complete the Internet Scavenger Hunt on the following page. For each question, you will need to look up the answer and print the page (screen). Highlight the answer on the page and write the number of the question it answers at the top of the sheet. If there are multiple pages, only the one(s) containing the actual answer need be submitted. Staple those sheets to Work Submission Form), and turn them in. The grading for the project will be as follows: A = completed by Friday, April 24 B = completed by Friday, May 1 C = completed by Friday, May 8 D = completed by Friday, May 15 or after NOTE: You may NOT use a blog, Wikipedia, or any source with wiki in the name as a source of your findings. 15 Internet Scavenger Hunt Questions ~ NO BLOGS, NO WIKI’S ~ 1. Print the web site instructions on how to fry squash blossoms. 2. Print the web site explaining why the grass is green. 3. Print the web site of a live web cam of Times Square in New York City (not an old picture or video). 4. Print the web site that shows any reference book you might find interesting to use on the job based on your major. You should show the author, publisher, copyright, edition, etc. information. 5. Print the web site that allows you to create your own superhero. You must first build the superhero before printing it. 6. Print the web site explaining who Rattlesnake Pete was in Rochester’s history. 7. Print the web site that explains the origin (not just the definition) of the term “debugging.” 8. Print the web site that explains how Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony were associated in Rochester. How did they know each other? 9. Print the web site that explains when the City of Rochester was founded. 10. Print the web site that explains why Rochester was changed from the Flour City to the Flower City. 16 Computer Applications Email Attachment Project You will get your email certificate when this is completed. 1. Set up a professional email account using the instructions given in class. 2. Send me an email at snagg2@yahoo.com – PLEASE USE YOUR PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT ADDRESS. It doesn’t have to have any message. 3. If your email address is not appropriate, I’ll email you back to fix it. (first name or initial + full last name + numbers if needed) 4. I will send you a reply with an attachment and instructions on how to edit the attachment. 5. You will need to open the attachment, edit it, and save it on your computer. 6. You will then have to return it to me attached to a NEW email message. You cannot use a reply or forward! 7. If the attachment needs some fixing, I’ll return it to you with comments on what needs to be done. You’ll need to fix it and repeat step 6. 8. When I get the second message with attachment correctly edited, I’ll print your email certificate. The grading for the project will be as follows: A = completed by Friday, May 22 B = completed by Friday, May 29 C = completed by Friday, June 5 D = completed by Friday, June 12 or after 17 Computer Applications Alternate Flyer Project You will need to design a flyer/poster/handout advertising an event for a group you belong to or are connected with such as a church group, child’s school or club, etc. You will be using Word Art, the drawing toolbar, and clipart to liven up the project. Remember in your design to supply the who—what— when—where—why of the event. This will be a little like the greeting project you did for the email attachment but will have more special effects text in it. Turn in a printout of the flyer you create. What I’ll be looking for: whether it is complete (tells who, what when, where, why) spelling correct WordArt used ClipArt used items from drawing toolbar used whether you used the entire page and made the copy large enough to be seen easily DON’T JUST THROW SOMETHING ON THE PAGE! 18 Computer Applications Envelopes in Word 2007 1. Found under MAILINGS CREATE ENVELOPES 2. Be sure to choose the ENVELOPES tab 3. To choose the correct FEED setting, you need to know the following about the printer you will be using (look for the picture to be molded into the plastic somewhere around the feed area where the envelope will be placed): (A) FACE UP OR FACE DOWN (B) WIDE EDGE FIRST OR NARROW EDGE FIRST (C) LEFT OR CENTER OR RIGHT SIDE OF BYPASS TRAY (both rails move = center, right rail moves = left, left rail moves = right) 19 Computer Applications Alternate Letter & Envelope Project 1. Compose a letter to someone real that you admire. It should have the following contents: Paragraph 1 – Introduce yourself. Paragraph 2 – Explain why you are writing. Paragraph 3 – Thank the person for his/her time. 2. Type up that letter using Word per instructions given in class and the style sheet on the next page. 3. Check the letter carefully for spelling, grammar, etc. You may want to print a draft copy to have one of the English instructors look at it. 4. If your letter is short, you will need to vertically align it. 5. When the copy as OK, you will need to print 2 copies and create an envelope per instructions given in class. Envelopes will be provided. 6. Sign the second copy you just printed, fold it in thirds, and place it in the envelope; it will be mailed. 7. Turn in the first copy back in with a cover sheet to get credit for the project. What I’ll be looking for: since it’s going to be delivered, it’s got to be PERFECT your envelope’s spelling and addresses need to be correct, consistent with the letter, and PERFECT, and the font needs to match the one used in the letter 20 Computer Applications Letter Style Sheet Today’s Date 3-4 Blank Lines Between Date and Name Name Organization Street City, State Zip Comma After City Use 2-Letter State Abbreviation!!!!! Use : After Greeting for Business Use , After Greeting for Personal Greeting: First paragraph Second paragraph Third paragraph Closing, One Blank Line Between Greeting and First Paragraph Single Blank Line Between Paragraphs 1-2 Blank Lines Between Last Paragraph and Closing Use , After Closing Your Name Your Street Your City, State Zip 3-4 Blank Lines Between Closing and Your Name YOU WILL SIGN THE LETTER IN THIS AREA Same Rules for Your Address as for Inside Address Centering of Letter on Paper Will Be Handled Through Page Setup Just Before Printing 21 Computer Applications Access Access is Microsoft’s database product. Special Terminology for Access Field – a piece of information in a record (name, city, quantity) Record – a collection of related fields (employee name + employee address + employee number go together, item number, quantity on hand, price each go together BUT employee name + quantity on hand would not go together) Table – a collection of related records (all employees, all parts) Database – a collection of related files/tables like an Access file – Access files not only include the raw data in tables but also queries, forms, and reports for those tables’ data Query – a way of picking out records based on what to look for (criteria) – for example, all employees living in the 14621 zip code or all part numbers with fewer than 10 in stock Form – a way to work with just one record at a time on the screen Report – a way to get printed records with more formatting to be more useful or attractive 22 Computer Applications ACCESS CHAPTERS INFORMATION Chapter 1 Add a record to the first table with ZZ99 for Client Number, your name for Client Name, and 24 for Recruiter Number. Add a record to the second table with 99 for the Recruiter Number and your name for the Recruiter Name. PRINTOUT FROM FIGURE 1-57 1-74 1-76 (a) 1-76 (b) 1-76 (c) 1-76 (d) LOCATED ON PAGE AC41 AC49 AC50 AC50 AC50 AC50 Chapter 2 PRINTOUT FROM FIGURE LOCATED ON PAGE 2-4 AC79 2-9 AC82 2-14 AC86 2-16 AC87 2-19 AC89 2-22 AC91 2-27 AC93 2-29 AC94 2-31 AC95 2-33 AC96 2-37 AC99 2-42 AC102 2-57 AC111 2-63 AC115 2-65 AC117 2-75 AC122 23 Computer Applications PowerPoint Additional Features Project 1. Design a PowerPoint presentation to tell others about yourself or a subject that interests you such as a favorite sports team or hobby. It should be at least 6 slides long. 2. Create the slide show using the background and font of your choice. THIS MUST BE DIFFERENT FROM ANY POWERPOINT PROJECT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THIS CLASS! Watch the checklist below too! 3. You should include the use of formatted text, ClipArt, WordArt, animations, shapes from the drawing toolbar, slide transitions, and custom animations. 4. Add notes to all 6 slides of what you would say when that slide is being shown. 5. Check the slides carefully for spelling, grammar, etc. You may want to print a draft copy to have one of the English instructors look at it. For printing keep the full color setting in the print window. 6. Print: a. Handouts with 3 per page b. Full-sized slide for just slide 1 c. Full set of notes pages 7. Email me the slide show (snagg2@yahoo.com) so I can check the animations, transitions, and custom animations. 24 Computer Applications Sample Contents (for ideas in case you get stuck) 1. Title Slide 2. Background on the Team or Hobby 3. Why Do You Like the Team or Hobby 4., 5. Favorite Players for Team or Famous People Who Have the Same Hobby 6. Why Others Should Like the Team or Hobby What I’ll be looking for: that there are at least 6 slides correct spelling neatness logical order of contents that all the required handouts are made The following checklist will be used in evaluating this project: CGS2167 Checklist for Additional Features PowerPoint Project □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Different slide design (at least 1) used Variety of slide layouts (at least 3) used Regular text used ClipArt used Drawn Object or SmartArt used WordArt used Animated ClipArt used (from ClipArt collection) Slide transitions used Custom Animation of individual parts used Has added notes to specified slides Can print full-sized slides Can print handouts as specified Can print notes pages 25 Computer Applications Class Participation Integration Project There will be a list of all the projects the class has worked on this term. Class members will sign up to create parts of an integrated PowerPoint presentation including slides containing parts of their projects. These slides will be included into one show. I’ll be looking for: including label of what the project was and who did it cleaning up any contents that did not come into the slides looking OK that participants cooperated to make it happen! 26