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BEFORE AND AFTER CLASS
n the first part of business computer applications course, the student will learn to work with the latest
Microsoft Office and Operating System. Also, students will become skilled at performing routine business tasks in this environment. The student will also acquire in-depth skills in Excel applications, multimedia presentations and a quick review of fundamental business mathematics.
In the Business Computer Applications I course the student will learn how to use various computer applications for many courses that the business administration student will encounter including: Business
Information and e-Business/e-Commerce applications, Management, HRM and Supervision, Purchasing and Inventory Management, Finance, e-Marketing.
In the Business Computer Applications II we will continue with the learning of additional computer applications for business use, specifically the use of desktop publishing and databases utilization.
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Using a personal computer in a Personal Computer lab where each computer is linked to a network.
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Using the online help and resources that exist on the Internet.
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Using a textbook customized to develop autonomy in learning. The teacher will monitor learning progress by setting quality control measures in class as well as by using online testing modules.
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To manage a computerized workstation, the student will learn to work with a current operating
system and will be able to understand:
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Utilizing Microsoft software for current business applications.
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Find help with online applications and/or on the Internet
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Create folders, subfolders and files in the office suite environment
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Use the latest encryption procedures to ensure the security of data.
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Identify the correct method to import or export business data.
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Use of various e-mail browser to:
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Create E-mails with attachments and priorities
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Create different folders for incoming messages
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Create collaborative tools and meetings online

Vanier College: Business Computer Applications 1: 410-132-VA
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The student will acquire knowledge of an office suite, in particular, Microsoft Office 2013
Professional by:
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Identifying the various components of the office suite
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Identifying and clarifying the nature of the task to be performed and the desired outcome.
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Listing the functional objective of each component
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Naming procedures that are common to all components
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Demonstrating when to use word processing and presentation software.
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Identifying Internet sites dedicated to the office suite software .
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To produce various management documents, students will :
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Use presentation software to create and run a multimedia presentation
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Creating practical and effective on-line applications.
Use of spreadsheet software for various accounting and business applications..
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To automate tasks, students will:
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Create dynamic links within the Microsoft software and the Open software.
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Develop simple macro commands for the Excel software.
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Create document and presentation templates.
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Lectures, demonstrations, and Lab presentations.
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Progress tests, both on-line self-paced as well as formally administrated.
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Use of the Internet for On-Line presentations.
Practical in class exercises will provide students with an opportunity to obtain insight into practical business applications.
It is especially important that students come to class on time and participate actively in any and all class activities. If a class computer demonstration has started, students who arrive late will be asked to wait outside the lab until instructed to come in. It is also very important that all students bring to class their textbook and a memory key.
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) Custom Information Technology W/ Custom Business Math – (BCA-I) – Pearson Custom
Library ISBN # 978-1323176559 (Both books together cost approximately $125.00 + tax)
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) A USB MEMORY KEY OR AN E XTERNAL POCKET SIZE HARD DISK .
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Vanier College: Business Computer Applications 1: 410-132-VA
Good Academic Standing in the College: To be in good standing in the College and be permitted to register for the following semester, a pre-university student must have passed at least 4 courses in the previous semester. Many programs have very specific additional requirements for student success, and these requirements are made know to students in program requirement documents and in the Student Academic Standing and Advancement
Policy.
Cheating and plagiarism: Any form of cheating or plagiarism will result in a grade of zero on the test or assignment, and a letter from the teacher will be placed in your file. A repeated offence may lead to even more serious consequences. Please consult the Vanier Student
Writing Guide, the Vanier College Catalogue, the Student Handbook and your teacher for more information.
Academic complaints: The Vanier College academic complaints policy and procedures put an emphasis on mediation as the primary means to resolve complaints in the academic area. If you have a problem with a teacher and have been unable to resolve it by talking with him or her, you may wish to enlist the help of the faculty mediation committee. The committee names and numbers are available in the Student Development Office, C-202 or through the office of the
Dean of Applied Technologies, N-300
Religious holy days: Students whose religious obligations require them to be absent from the
College on a holy day not formally recognized in the College calendar must inform their teachers, in writing, during the first week of classes, of the particular date(s) and times of the religious holy days on which they must be absent. Absences approved in this manner are considered to be excused absences. Students are responsible for material covered in the classes and labs they miss.
My classroom and lab policies:
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No playing of games on the computer.
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Eating or drinking is not permitted in the classroom or lab.
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Calculators may not be borrowed during a test.
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A properly documented medical reason is the only acceptable excuse for missing a class quiz, assignment or test.
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Pagers and cell phones are to be turned off during class. Students ignoring this policy may be asked to leave the class.
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Lateness to class is unacceptable. Students arriving late will wait at the door until the teacher indicates they may enter.
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Leaving early during a class is also unacceptable unless this has been cleared with the teacher before class starts.
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Regular attendance is highly recommended if you intend to succeed in this course.
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For missed class handouts, announcements, class marks, and links to other course related items, go on LEA and look up this course.
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Vanier College: Business Computer Applications 1: 410-132-VA
(BCA-1)
Semester:
Mondays: N264 (10 :00 am to 11:45 am )
Section:
Class
Date Topic
1 Aug. 24 LEA & Related Tools at Vanier
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3
26 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7
31 Managing Your Files with Windows 7
4 Sep. 2 Business Math & Review of Arithmetic
5 9 Ratio, Proportion, and Percent…
6 11 Trade/Cash Discount, Markup, & Markdown…
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14 Break-Even and Cost-Volume Profit Analysis
16 Test #1
9
15
21 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013
– 3
10
11
23 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 – 4
8
Formulas & Functions Features
– 1
12 Oct. 30 Formulas & Functions Features
– 2
13 5 Formulas & Functions Features
– 3 & 4
14 7 Test #2
14 Excel Charts and Graphing
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17
19 Excel Charts and Graphing
21 Excel Charts and Graphing
18
19
0002 Lab – N264
26 Datasets and Tables
28 Working with Large Worksheet – 1
Wednesdays: N264 (10 :30am to 12:15 pm )
Topic-
Class
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
Pages
Notes
1-0 Office’1 3 Intro.1
1-1 1-82
1-2
Business Math textbook
Friday Class!
Sept.18- Tues. Course delete
3-1 83-156
4-1
College Withdrawal Deadline!
Exploring Office 2013
4-2 157-214
5-1
5-2
5-3
6-1 215-266 Mid-point of semester
6-2
7-1 267-330
8-1
9-1
9-2
331-388
21 Nov. 2 Working with workbooks - 1
22 4 Working with workbooks - 2
23 9 Test #3
24
25
Introduction to PowerPoint 2013
6
PowerPoint – Presentation Development – 1
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27
29
18 PowerPoint – Presentation Development – 2
23
2
PowerPoint – Presentation Design 2013 – 1
28 25 PowerPoint – Presentation Design 2013 – 2
29 Dec. 30 PowerPoint – Multimedia Tools 2013 – 3
PowerPoint – Multimedia Tools 2013 – 4
10-1 389-434
10-2
11-1 435-500
11-2
12-1
12-4
30 Test #4
The above is the planned sequence of teaching and the actual dates may be modified due to the requirements of the class and/or possible cancellations, etc. Class attendance is expected, as there will be in-class assignments that will count for marks. In particular, the indicated dates for tests may be moved backward or forward depending on class progress. Actual dates for quizzes and assignments will be announced in class as well as posted on my web page.
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