KILGORE COLLEGE
BCIS 1305: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Syllabus
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course gives students an understanding of computer terminology, hardware,
software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business
environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software
including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics and businessoriented utilization of the Internet. Keyboarding proficiency is recommended.
Prerequisite: Must be eligible to enroll in READ 0308 and MATH 0306.
II.
COURSE RATIONALE
This course fulfills the Kilgore College computer competency requirement.
III.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbooks: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2013, First Course, 1st Edition, by
Shaffer/Carey/Parsons/Oja, 2014, CENGAGE Learning.
Supplies: Flash drive, SAM 2013 access code (bundled with textbook if purchased in
KC Bookstore)
Software used: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2013 – including Word,
Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. (Software is available in the campus labs for student
use.)
IV.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor:
Carol Bunch
Office:
Kilgore Campus – BA205A
Telephone:
903-983-8139
E-mail:
cbunch@kilgore.edu
eLearning site: http://www.ekilgore.com
SAM 2013 site: sam.cengage.com
V.
EVALUATION
Average of Assignments ................................................................................ 50%
Assignments will consist of SAM 2013 trainings, exams, and projects from the
sam.cengage.com website. No late assignment submissions will be accepted.
Sum of Daily Quizzes (20) ............................................................................. 10%
Daily quizzes will be administered during the first five minutes of most class
periods through the ekilgore.com website, and will cover the material scheduled
for that class period. Each daily quiz will consist of five questions worth 1 point
each. No make-up quizzes will be given.
Midterm Exam (comprehensive) .................................................................... 20%
The Midterm Exam will consist of SAM 2013 tasks and objective questions
administered through the sam.cengage.com website. It must be taken in a
proctored environment. A Midterm Exam missed due to an excused absence
may be made up during the Final Exam period with proper documentation of the
reason for the absence.
Final Exam (comprehensive) .......................................................................... 20%
The Final Exam will consist of SAM 2013 tasks and objective questions administered
through the sam.cengage.com website. It must be taken in a proctored
environment.
VI.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Regular, punctual attendance is expected of all students. Students are allowed to miss
the equivalent of two weeks of classes in a long semester for any reason with no
penalty. Students will be responsible for all material covered in their absence.
Students who stop attending class without withdrawing will receive an F in the
course. Students should read the academic dishonesty section of the Kilgore College
Student Handbook to be aware of potential penalties associated with dishonesty.
Dishonesty in any form will seriously damage a student’s standing. Students are
expected to be civil to each other and to the instructor at all times. If a student is not
civil, the instructor will ask the student to leave the classroom. Food and drink
consumption are prohibited in the classroom. Cell phone usage in the classroom is
prohibited during lectures, quizzes, and exams.
VII.
COURSE SCHEDULE
A. Unit 1:
i. Essential Computer Concepts
ii. Exploring the Basics of Windows 7
iii. Managing Your Files
iv. Internet Basics and Information Literacy
v. Creating and Editing a Document
vi. Navigating and Formatting a Document
vii. Creating Tables and a Multipage Report
viii. Enhancing Page Layout and Design
ix. Getting Started with Excel
x. Formatting Workbook Text and Data
B. Unit 2:
i. Calculating Data with Formulas and Functions
ii. Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
iii. Creating a Database
iv. Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships
v. Maintaining and Querying a Database
vi. Creating a Presentation
vii. Adding Media and Special Effects
viii. Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
The instructor reserves the right to make modifications in content and schedule
as necessary.
VIII. ADA Statement
Kilgore College is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals
with disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you choose to request
accommodations for a documented disability which may impact your performance,
attendance, or grades in this course, you must first register with the Office of Disability
Services. Please note that classroom accommodations cannot be provided prior to your
instructor’s receipt of an accommodation letter from the Office of Disability Services. For
more information about accommodations, please contact the Disability Services office on the
second floor of the Devall Student Center: (903) 983-8206.
IX.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. The student will learn computer terminology, hardware,
systems and application software, and the Internet.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion, and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam
SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,8
EEO: 1
B. The student will tour the Windows environment and learn to
create and work with files and folders.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam
SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
EEO: 2, 4
C. The student will search the Internet using browser software,
use e-mail to send and receive messages, and create a simple
Web page using application software.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam
SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
EEO 3,5,6
D. The student will create, save, retrieve, edit, format and print a
document using word processing software.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on
exam
SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
EEO 3,5
E. The student will design, enter data, save, retrieve, edit, format
and print a workbook using spreadsheet software.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on
exam
SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
EEO: 3, 5
F. The student will design, create, save, edit, query, create forms
and reports and print a database table, query, form and report
using database software.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on
exam
SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
G.
H.
EEO: 3, 5
The student will design, create, save, edit, format, print and run
a slideshow using presentation software.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on
exam
SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
EEO: 3, 5
Given business scenarios, the student will choose which piece
of software provides the best solution for each problem.
Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab
Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on
exam
SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
EEO: 3, 5
Perspective: This course will help the student learn logical reasoning in problem solving
and learn how technology affects their life.
X.
SCANS COMPETENCIES: (1) Reading, (2) Writing, (3) Calculations, (4) Speaking
and Listening, (5) Thinking, (6) Personal qualities, (7) Workplace skills, (8) Basic use
of computers
XI.
EEO: (1) Recognize fundamental concepts of computer hardware (2) demonstrate
basic knowledge of computer system software (3) demonstrate basic knowledge of
computer applications software (4) demonstrate basic knowledge of computer files
(5) create, edit and format documents (6) knowledge of data communications