Computer Applications
(Updated May 2007)
Mrs. Melinda Jamison
jamisonm@evangel.edu
(417) 880-0371
&
Mrs. Krista Swillum
swillumk@evangel.edu
(417) 466-4774
EVANGEL UNIVERSITY
Degree Completion Program
Overview
Welcome to Computer Applications! This seminar will provide the opportunity for students to
understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Office 2003 for use in modern organizations. Some
computer experience is assumed. Students will be exposed to practical examples of the computer as a
useful business tool. They will become acquainted with proper procedures to create documents suitable
for course work, professional purposes, and personal use.
Course Description
Learners use word-processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic communication applications to
complete work-related documents and tasks. Students will build the skills necessary to ensure that
information technology is a career advantage.
Required Text
O’Leary, Timothy J. & Linda I. (2004). Microsoft OFFICE 2003. McGraw-Hill.
Grade Determination
Grading Scale
93-100
A
90-92
A88-89
B+
83-87
B
80-82
B78-79
C+
73-77
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
C
CD+
D
DF
Late Work
Any assignment which is not submitted when collected in class will be considered late and subject to a
penalty. See instructor in the case of extenuating circumstances.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty and trust are expected since they are core spiritual values inherent in basic teaching
of truth as defined in the Bible. Cheating will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Thank you for
behaving in a professional manner and displaying a Christ-like attitude during all class sessions.
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Assignments
The assignments for this course are designed to enable you to apply computer skills to your current
work position and continue your personal and professional development. The practical nature of the
Evangel degree completion program is designed for learners to apply text theory to real-world
situations. During the next five weeks you will create documents and presentations using Microsoft
WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK, and ACCESS. During class sessions, we will practice
and perform some of the tasks required for assigned course projects. Quizzes, hands-on exercises,
activities, and labs will assist learning the skills necessary for assigned projects. All compositions and
numerical data should be presented in a professional manner and formatted according to the printed
guidelines for each task.
Please call or e-mail one of us with any questions you have while completing course assignments.
Mrs. Melinda Jamison
jamisonm@evangel.edu
(417) 880-0371
&
Mrs. Krista Swillum
swillumk@evangel.edu
(417) 466-4774
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Student Data Files
As you read through the Overview of Word 2003 (assigned in Week 2) you will find on page WDO.4
that you must have the “data files needed to complete the series of Word 2003 Labs and practice
exercises.” These files can be downloaded from the internet by following the steps below:
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Go to the The O’Leary Series web site at www.mhhe.com/oleary
Click Office 2003 Editions Textbook (it is the picture of your book in the middle)
Click Student Edition (on the bottom left side of the screen) under “Online Learning Center”
Click Student Data Files on the upper left side of the screen
Click on the appropriate program on which you are working (Word, Excel, or Access)
The Files are provided as .zip files. In order to view the file you will need WinZip installed on
your system. There is a link on the page for you to download the free version at
www.winzip.com
Click Open to use a file or picture as indicated in your text OR
Click Save to save all the data files for your labs (these can be deleted at a later time)
o You can click the down arrow in the Save In: text box to select where you want to save
the data files.
o You can save them to a disk or to My Documents, etc. (Just be sure that you can locate
the files.)
When your textbook asks you to open a file wd02_Tour Letter (page WD2.5 Step 1) you will pull up
your data files from the location in which you saved them in the steps above.
When your textbook asks you to save a file, you can save it in the location of your choice (floppy disk
or My Documents for example).
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Week 2
To be completed prior to and submitted in the second week of class.
READ
O’Leary: Introduction to Computer Essentials (pp. CE1-CE22)
O’Leary: Introduction to Microsoft Office 2003 (pp. 1.2-1.26)
O’Leary: Overview of Microsoft Office Word 2003 (pp. WD0.1-WD0.7)
Please follow the instructions given in your text regarding which documents to print unless
otherwise noted on the syllabus.
1. Word Lab 1—Creating and Editing a Document (Completed during first class)
2. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False
and Fill-In Questions sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. WD1.78 through WD1.81).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
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3. Word Lab 2—Revising and Refining a Document (pp. WD2.1 through WD2.67)
Read and complete the steps (in margin). Save and print “Tour Letter2” to be submitted in class.
4. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False
and Fill-In Questions sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. WD2.73 through WD2.75).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
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5. Word Lab 3—Creating Reports and Tables (pp. WD3.1 through WD3.77)
Read and complete the steps (in margin). Save and print all pages in “Tour Research” to be submitted
in class.
6. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False
and Fill-In Questions sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. WD3.82 through WD3.84).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
Reminder: please label assignments with student name and file name in the top, left, header section
as directed in class.
For example:
Student Name
Tour Letter2
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Week 3
To be completed prior to and submitted on the third night of class.
READ
O’Leary: Overview of Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (pp. EX0.1-EX0.6)
Please follow the instructions given in your text regarding which documents to print unless
otherwise noted on the syllabus.
1. Excel Lab 1—Creating and Editing a Worksheet (pp. EX1.1 through EX1.77)
Read and complete the steps (in margin). Save and print “Forecast1” to be submitted in class.
2. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Fill-In Questions, Multiple
Choice, and True/False sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. EX1.85 through EX1.87).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
_____
3. Excel Lab 2—Charting Worksheet Data (pp. EX2-1 through EX2.56).
Read and complete the steps (in margin). Save and print “Café Sales Forecast” according to
instructions to be submitted in class.
4. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Fill-In Questions, Multiple
Choice, and True/False sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. EX2.62 through EX2.64).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
_____
5. Excel Lab 3—Managing and Analyzing a Workbook (pp. EX3.1 through EX3.62).
Read and complete the steps (in margin). Follow directions to save and print and submit in class
“Annual Forecast.” (There are two parts to hand in; 5 pages in all.)
6. Prepare for an in-class quiz which will be taken from the Matching, Fill-In Questions, Multiple
Choice, and True/False sections of the Lab Exercises (pp. EX3.68 through EX3.71).
(For personal review only—not necessary to submit)
7. Optional—bring any questions/concerns regarding your personal use of Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Outlook & the Internet to class for discussion in Week #4.
Reminder: please label assignments with student name and file name in the top, left, header section
as directed in class.
For example:
Student Name
Tour Letter2
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Week 4
To be completed prior to and submitted on the fourth night of class.
1. Research eHow website and determine topic for PowerPoint presentation
2. Bring rough-draft of eHow PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the concepts covered in
Week #3 of class
3. Word and Excel Practical Projects to be submitted before leaving class.
Word—100 points required
Excel—50 points required
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4. Access Lab 1—Creating a Database (pp. AC1.1 through AC1.62).
Work through together in class by completing the steps in the margin and print
“Employee Records: Table” to be submitted in class.
**PleaseNote**
All of the labs in Access will be completed in class because all students may not have this program
installed on their home computer.
Week 5
To be completed prior to and submitted on the fifth night of class.
1. eHow PowerPoint Presentation complete and to be submitted for grading
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2. Access Lab 2—Modifying a Table and Creating a Form (pp. AC2.1 through AC2.46) and
Access Lab 3—Analyzing Data and Creating Reports (pp.AC3.1 through AC3.57).
Work through together in class by completing the steps in the margin and print selected record
according to the directions.
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Grades
Please use the grid provided to keep track of your scores. Please let us know immediately if our scores
do not agree so that we may find the error.
Assignment
Word Lab 1—Flyer1 (In class)
Word Lab 2—Tour Letter2
Word Lab 3—Tour Research
Word Written Quiz
Word Independent Activity
Word Practical Projects
Excel Lab 1—Forecast1
Excel Lab 2—Café Sales Forecast
Excel Lab 3—Annual Forecast
(2 Parts)
Excel Written Quiz
Excel Independent Activity
Excel Practical Projects
Access Lab 1—Creating a
Database (In class)
Access Lab 2—Modifying a Table
and Creating a Form (In class)
Access Lab 3—Analyzing Data and
Creating Reports (In class)
PowerPoint Participation
eHow PowerPoint Project
Total Points
Page
#
WD1.1 to 1.71
WD2.1 to 2.67
WD3.1 to 3.77
In class #2
In class #2
Choose in class
#2
Week
#
1
2
2
2
2
Due
Week 4
Points
Possible
15
30
50
30
30
100
EX1.1 to 1.77
EX2.1 to 2.56
EX3.1 to 3.62
3
3
3
30
30
50
In class #3
In class #3
Choose in class
#3
3
3
Due
Week 4
30
30
50
AC1.1 to 1.62
4
15
AC2.1 to 2.46
5
30
AC3.1 to 3.57
5
15
In class
In classes
#4 & #5
2-4
Due
Week 5
30
150
Complete
Points
Earned
715
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