Georgia Regents University - Hull College of Business
MINF2201: Microcomputer Applications
SPRING 2014
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Professor:
B. Schmidt, MBA, Ed.S.
Office Location: Allgood Hall E130
Email:
bschmidt@gru.edu
Office Hours:
M Lab Chat at noon – until (online sections)
Text:
706.680.6123
T 2:30-4:30PM
Office:
706.667.4535
TH 1:00-4:30PM
Public Safety:
737-1401
& by appointment
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor Website:
http://spots.gru.edu/bschmidt
Text:
REQUIRED: Go! with Office 2013 Gaskin, Vargas, McLellan. ISBN(13): 9780133142662
RECOMMENDED: Technology In Action Evans, Martin, Poatsy. ISBN(13): 9780133056228
*Pearson Lab Access code & MS Office 2013 must also be purchased if student does not use JagStore.
**If using a Mac Computer be sure to review the Mac Requirements on the Text Information webpage.
Course Description:
MINF2201: Microcomputer Applications; Hands-on introduction to microcomputer applications which support business functions;
word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database management system. Also exposure to use of an operating system,
electronic communication, and basic computing concepts. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1101, MATH 1111 or MATH 1113.
Course Requirements:
1. Attendance & Orientation: Each student desiring to remain enrolled in the MINF2201 course must complete ALL of the
following steps within the first 5 Days of class. Exceptions WILL NOT be made.
1. First, review the Online Orientation Document on Professor Schmidt’s website.
2. Then register in the online course lab environment
3. Finally, complete the Orientation quiz within the lab. (Students must earn 90%)
2. All Students Will Need/Must Have:
a. Access to a computer with reliable internet access. (Be sure to see Mac Requirements if using a Mac Computer)
i. Students should use Google Chrome or FireFox. Internet Explorer is not recommended.
ii. The use of WIFI connections to the internet are not recommended when completing graded
assignments. If internet service interruption is experienced during a graded assignment the student’s
grade may be a zero for the assignment. Students should log off, open a new browser, and log back in to
complete their assignment as time allows.
1. Software Trainer Assignments require a speedy and strong connection to the internet. Do NOT
plan to complete these assignments in campus labs at high usage times. MS Office 2013 does
NOT need to be installed on the local computer when completing these assignments.
2. Grader Assignments are completed on local computers and require MS Office 2013 software.
Network speed does not affect their performance however the 2013 software must be installed
on the computer.
iii. There is a Course Online Lab requirement. The software also specifies technological requirements.
Campus computers in compliance with these requirements and Office 2013 are listed below.
1. Office 2013 is installed in AH E126, AH N132, and AH E152.
b. Course Materials: If a student purchases the package at the JagStore they will have all they need. If a student
purchases elsewhere they must have all three items below.
i. Pearson Access Code: Included in the JagStore package or purchased online during the lab registration
process. If it is purchased online be sure to purchase the option with the e-text. You will need a text.
ii. Textbooks: Software Text: Included in the JagStore package is a physical text and an e-text or you can
purchase only an e-text online or only a physical text via a third party. TIA text: is not included in the
JagStore pack. Students should purchase from a third party.
iii. MS Office 2013: Included in the JagStore package is a 6 month free trial version of the software with
one download. Students may also purchase the software package for themselves or opt to use one of
the campus labs that has MS Office 2013 installed (See #2.iii above)
c. Course Code ID: These will be posted in D2L and emailed after the drop/add date.
3. All students are expected to check the Announcement section of the Online lab DAILY.
a. Numerous tools are made available through the Online Lab software. Daily research and reading in this format is
necessary for exemplary performance in this course.
4. On time completion of course assignments is required. Please see the course policies section below for details.
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5.
Students will need an attitude ready to exercise the brain in efforts to learn, think critically, and succeed with software!
Software can be tedious and meticulous to learn. Thus, the software utilized requires patience and frequent use.
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6.
Software utilized in this course:
a. MyGRU: Desire2Learn: Used first 2 weeks of class ONLY
b. Professor’s Website: Syllabus, Schedules, Extra Credit, many course related helps
c. http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com: Course Announcements from professor, All course assignments, grades
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Each student’s preparation of material, use of study groups, and use of the professor as a resource is critical to the learning
process and overall success in this course.
THIS IS A SELF STUDY COURSE, NOT AN INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE. There are scheduled assignments with due dates. All work
is completed online. Tutorial support is available through the assigned GRU faculty member.
**PLEASE NOTE: An 'Orientation Quiz' MUST BE PASSED with a grade of 90% in order to course work.
*The Scores for the Orientation Quiz IS NOT Calculated into a Student’s Overall Grade*
Knowledge Evaluations:
A
B
C
D
F
1884 – 2106 points
1674 – 1883 points
1463 – 1673 points
1253 – 1462 points
1252 points and below
Grading Scale:
Graded Assignment
Points
Check Your Understanding
186
Training Homework
260
Training Exams
260
Grader Projects
1100
Capstone Projects
300
Career Flash Seminars
Total Points:
2106
NOTE: Grades are not ‘given out’ by the professor; they are ‘earned’ by the student. Please make sure that you ‘earn’ a grade
with which you can live. THINK of it like a baseball game and as the professor I simply RECORD YOUR SCORES.
NOTE: Be sure to check out the Learning Styles section of my website prior to beginning your coursework to assist you in study.
MINF 2201 MAIN INFO folder:
This folder contains links to the companion websites for both the TIA text and the Software text as well as a link to the
professors personal website.
MODULES:
This course is divided into FIVE MODULES. Anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks are allotted for each module depending on the material
covered. Each module has a due date upon which ALL assignments within the module are due. The due dates are always on
Thursday’s at 11:59PM. *DO NOT wait until the last week available to begin Module assignments. They are time intensive.
RESOURCE ITEMS: Within each module there are various resource items. These items are NOT GRADED. They are there to
assist students with various learning styles in learning the material.
GRADED ASSESSMENTS: Within each module there are various graded assignments. The best way to differentiate these
assignments from the resource assignments is to use the Course Schedule, Assignment Map, or Grade Worksheet
provided on the professor’s website. All assessments, except the training Homework assignments have only one attempt.
TIA MODULES: (from the Technology in Action text)
These modules are designed to be a soft introduction and exit to course material and computer concepts. The preparation for the
graded assignments may be time consuming however, the graded assessments will be easy to moderately difficult.
1. FOUNDATIONS (2 weeks): Foundational topics including terminology and basic concepts surrounding hardware, software,
and systems/applications are covered.
* The Office Features section of this module is from the MS Office 2013 text and the Resource Folders will be as well.
5. PERSONAL USE / SOCIAL NETWORK (2 weeks): Personal Use topics including email, social networking, online etiquette,
etc. are covered.
 RESOURCE ITEMS for TIA MODULES - Each TIA Chapter has various resources possibly including:
o E-text: This may or may not open. I did not have you purchase access. More info to follow....
o Companion Website: Separate website containing learning aids including chapter review, crossword puzzles,
flipboards, matching, glossary, and extra projects.
o Active Helpdesks: (kinesthetic learners) Highly interactive game-like simulations let you take the role of a
helpdesk staffer where you answer computer technology questions from callers. These call simulations help
reinforce the book content in a fun, engaging way.
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o
o
o
o
Sound Bytes: (audio/visual learners w/short attention spans) These multimedia lessons demystify complex
computer concepts with short audio, animation, or video. You can get more practice with the sound byte labs
that feature multiple-choice quizzes.
IT Sim: (all learners) Mini simulation on a specific chapter concept based on a real life scenario. There is also a
quiz for you to use as practice.
Videos: : (audio/visual learners) Videos, usually in two parts, covering all chapter concepts.
PowerPoint Presentations: (audio/reading comprehension) Chapter PowerPoints usually 60+ slides that cover
key concepts and basic terms. There is an audio PowerPoint for audible learners.

Graded Assessments for TIA MODULES :
o Check Your Understanding Quiz: Each chapter has two CYU quizzes. Each quiz has 7 or 8 questions covering
chapter concepts and terms.
 15 minute time limit, saves questions when you exit, 1 attempt.
o Office Feature End-of-chapter Quiz (30 points): This is a 16 question quiz over Office basics.
 45 minute time limit, saves questions when you exit, 1 attempt.
SOFTWARE MODULES: (from the GO! with office 2013 text)
These modules are designed to be a thorough review of the assigned software. The preparation for the graded assignments will be
time consuming and the graded assessments will range from easy, to moderate, to difficult.
2. WORD (3 weeks): The ins and outs of MS Word 2013 from writing simple documents (memos, papers) to more complex
activities (mail merge and tables) are covered.
3. POWERPOINT (3 weeks): The ins and outs of MS PowerPoint 2013 from basic slides (text and graphics) to advanced
presentations (hyperlinks, animation, automation) are covered.
4. EXCEL (5 weeks): The ins and outs of MS Excel 2013 from basic worksheets (tables, forms, lists) to advanced activities
(pivot tables, macros, add ins) are covered.
 RESOURCE ITEMS for SOFTWARE MODULES - Each software Chapter has various resources possibly including:
o E-text: The Go! with Office 2013 e-text should open without issue. *It is also available under Course Material.
o Companion Website: Separate website containing learning aids including chapter review, crossword puzzles,
flipboards, matching, glossary, and extra projects.
o Videos:
 Student Training: Short videos from the author and broken down by textbook chapter and objectives.
 GO! to WORK: Short videos with workers and how they use the software in their job.
 GO! for JOB SUCCESS: Videos relate to the projects in the chapter and cover important career topics
including Dress for Success, Time Management, and Making Ethical Choices.
o Assignment Tracker: A check list for all textbook assignments within the chapter. (All are not assigned for course)
o PowerPoint Presentations: (reading comprehension) Chapter PowerPoints usually 60+ slides that cover key
concepts and basic terms.
o Interactive Video Tutorials: Short step-by-step videos divided by chapter concepts. You can choose the specific
concept with which you are having difficulty and get tutored!
 Graded Assessments for SOFTWARE MODULES :
o Skill Based Training Homework (various pts each): Each chapter has one Training Homework assessment. The
Training assessment is identical to Project A and Project B from the chapter. Each student has three attempts at
each question/step. Question/Steps can be completed in any order. If there are question attempts remaining,
students can move from one question to another and back.
 No time limit, saves questions when you exit, unlimited attempts.
 Save the Assignment; DO NOT HIT THE ‘X’
o Skill Based Training Exam (same points as corresponding HW): Each chapter has one Training Exam. The Training
Exam is identical to the corresponding Training HW assessment however, all of the steps must be completed at
one time and in order.
 90 minute time limit, saves questions when you exit, 1 attempt.
o Grader Project (100 points): Each chapter has a grader which requires students to 1) log in and download the
needed files and instructions, 2) work off line in the actual 2013 Software being covered to complete the project,
3) log in and upload completed file for grading.
 No time limit, completed offline in Office 2013 software and then uploaded to lab
o Capstone Grader (100 points): Each software program has a capstone project. These are similar to the chapter
graders with the exception that they cover all chapters and concepts covered on a particular software.
 No time limit, completed offline in Office 2013 software and then uploaded to lab
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COURSE POLICIES
1. Students are to check their campus email accounts and Course Online Lab Environment Announcements DAILY.
2. All assignments are to be completed via the Online Lab. Emailed and hand delivered assignments are not accepted.
3. Any student not enrolled in the correct Online Lab Environment Course within the first FIVE days of classes will be
DROPPED from the course per GRU’s attendance policy.
4. Assignments are NOT accepted late under any circumstance. Due dates are clearly defined in the course schedule online
as well as this document. Changes to these dates will be posted in the online lab announcements with at least a 24 hour
notice. THERE ARE SEVERAL WEEKS FOR EACH MODULE. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE TIME WELL.
You should email me and ask for an extension for an assignment if a tragic or unusual event has occurred in your life and
you do not mind providing paperwork that is verifiable. "Tragic or unusual" is defined as something that reasonably
prevented you from completing course work for more than 5-7 consecutive days, and that is unlikely to occur to someone
else in the course this semester.
5. Disability and Testing Center: If you require extra testing time or other accommodations, the proper paperwork must be
received from the testing center within the first week of the course in order for the accommodations to be made.
6. One Week to Challenge your Grade: If you believe a mistake has been made in online software’s scoring of an item please
email me your name, course section, the assignment name, and number or specifics of suspect question. If you are
correct, I will rescore your assignment as long as you contact me within a week from the items due date.
7. Please review the ‘Frequently asked questions’ section of the syllabus.
8. Course interaction will predominantly take place via email and the online lab. Students are responsible for initiating
contact with the professor at the first sign of difficulty.
9. Professor Schmidt is accessible 24 hours a day via email and reasonable working hours via telephone. Students are
encouraged to contact the professor at the first indication of difficulty with the course, scheduling, or a situational crisis
which may impact the course outcome.
a. When contacting the professor
i. Please include your name and course section in ALL email communications.
ii. Be specific with your request. Vague questions will receive vague answers.
1. ExampleSubject: MINF2201 online Nickie Williams Message: Will you please check #7 on
word chapter 2 training assignment. I believe the computer scored it incorrectly. If not, what
did I do wrong?
iii. If you do not receive a response from me within 24 hours please attempt to contact me again. With 250
students each semester some emails inadvertently get overlooked.
iv. Appointments are not necessary when coming by my office during office hours. However, you should
come prepared with a page number, specific topic, or specific problem. Please do not come by and tell
me you need help with chapter 7. I cannot go over entire chapters individually with each student.
v. To schedule an appointment: Email me 2 or 3 times that work for you and I will respond with the one
that works best.
10. Extra credit: Extra Credit is not given on an individual basis; if offered it is outlined in the syllabus or course website and
made available to the entire class. There are no other exceptions or help given outside of the ‘normal’ course experience.
a. Any student completing activities as prescribed below will receive extra credit given as 0-100 points.
i. Completing 10 hours of career/community volunteer work and submitting a portfolio that includes all
required items (time log, formal paper relating the experience to technology, etc). Papers are due 2
weeks prior to the last day of classes. Each student may complete 2 papers; 1 career related and 1
nonprofit related. Examples are available on my website.
EXTRA CREDIT IS A PRIVILEGE – BE SURE TO READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION/GUIDELINES ON MY WEBSITE PRIOR TO
COMPLETING EXTRA CREDIT. REWRITES, RESUBMISSIONS, LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
***PLEASE SEE THE EXTRA CREDIT GUIDELINES SECTION ON THE PROFESSORS WEBSITE FOR DETAILS***
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 Technical problems with the Online Lab: Contact the publisher at 1-800-677-6337 M-F 8am-8pm EST and Sunday 5pm12am EST or visit the ‘student center’ through the link on Pearson lab main webpage or utilize their live chat feature.
Please do not call GRU’s ITS department, as this product is maintained and serviced by the textbook publisher and the
aforementioned persons cannot provide assistance.
 *Online Students*: I do not reset quizzes or exams. Please be sure that you are utilizing a reliable computer and internet
connection prior to beginning your quizzes or training exams. If your internet connection is lost during a test or quiz. Wait
a few minutes and try to log back in to complete your quiz. If your time elapses, I am sorry, but I will not reset your quiz.
 I will happily discuss your grades with you at any time that you prearrange or during office hours. I will NOT discuss your
grades over the telephone, email, in the hallway, in the classroom, or with your parent.
 The grade shown in the Online Lab is NOT your official grade. It is a basic idea of your current score but it may not include
all of your assignments. Official grades will be submitted to the registrar at the end of the semester. You may download
the grade calculation worksheet from my website if you like to keep track of your grades.
 Late assignments are NOT accepted under any circumstance. If you miss an assignment, you should begin to work on the
assignment for next week and get ahead in the course work to prevent a reoccurrence. {If your system went down, you
received a connection error, your computer crashes costing you hundreds to repair, or your two year old spills coffee on
your lap top and your assignment is LATE, your grade is ZERO}
 Athletes and working students with schedule conflicts. It is your responsibility to work ahead in the course as to ensure
deadlines are not missed.
 Withdrawal: Each student must complete and submit the paperwork to withdraw. Please review the withdrawal process
outlined on my website for my courses. GRU guidelines are strictly followed with after midterm withdrawals. Please
review this section of the student handbook.
 Why doesn’t she accept anything late? When you graduate and obtain a position in the ‘real world’ tardiness to work,
missing deadlines, inappropriate behavior, poor time management, or your dog urinating on your lap top will not be
viable excuses or tolerated for extended periods of time. Think of my class as preparation for this environment. One day,
instead of an undesired grade on an assignment or in a course it may be your car, house, or groceries that suffer.
 This class is harder than I thought. Businesses hire college graduates for their critical thinking skills, time management
skills, ability to set and achieve difficult goals, exposure to various aspects of life and ability to flourish in social settings
more so than they do for their knowledge base. All of these skills are obtained and refined during the undergraduate
experience. As your professor, I do my part in improving upon these skills by setting high standards, supporting you in
your achievement of them, creating assignments and monitoring discussions around topics and concepts that require the
application of learned material – not the reiteration of memorized definitions.
 How do I study for this class? Utilize the lab resources. There are numerous resources available in the Pearson for all
types of learners. You may be computer literate and have experience in the software covered however that does mean
this course will be easy for you as it covers the semantics of the software and specific instructional steps.
 Everyone can’t be perfect all the time. And this professor doesn’t claim to be so either. As humans do, we all make
mistakes. If you believe you have witnessed such an incident on my behalf, please inform me immediately. I strive to be
fair as much as possible despite the world's unbiased wrath.
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Study thoroughly the material for each chapter. Recommended study plan listed below.
TIA MODULES
o
o
Read each assigned chapter or view the PowerPoints (there are audio PowerPoints available as well)
View Videos: Choose chapter videos for a more complete coverage of material, Choose Sound Byte videos for
short concept based information
o Test Your Knowledge: Work the Interactive Helpdesks and IT SIMS
o Extra Help: Use the crosswords, flipcharts, study guides, etc. on the companion website
o Seek Assistance: Review PowerPoint or Email Professor with questions concerning trouble areas
o Complete Check Your Understanding Assignments or assigned Quiz
SOFTWARE MODULES
o Read each assigned chapter or view the chapter PowerPoints
o View Videos: Choose the introduction video for a more complete coverage of material, or Choose
chapter/student videos for short concept based information
o Complete the Training HW Assignment
o Seek Assistance: Review PowerPoint or Email Professor with questions concerning trouble areas
o Complete the Training Exam
o Test Your Knowledge: Work the Interactive Video Tutorials
o Complete Grader Projects
o Extra Help: Use the crosswords, flipcharts, study guides, etc. on the companion website
o Review material that helped you learn the most
o Complete Capstone Projects
How to get started in this course:
1. Review the Orientation Document
2. Purchase textbook, Pearson Lab access code, and Office 2013
3. Register at pearsonmylabandmastering.com with the correct course code (this will
be emailed and posted in D2L after the drop/add period)
4. Begin working assignments within course materials section, course schedule in the
syllabus and my website shows due dates
5. Contact professor with any questions
Resources for this course:
1. Textbook
2. Professor
3. Pearson Lab website exercises and tools
4. The professor’s Website
***PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE SECTIONS INDICATED ABOVE ON THE PROFESSORS WEBSITE
FOR FULL ASSIGNMENT AND SYLLABUS DETAILS***
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HYBRID STUDENTS: (Hybrid students have additional requirements of Career Flash Seminars and weekly lab opportunities)
TUESDAY’s: Class meets in the lab / THURSDAY’s: Individual/Group work days (after the first week of classes)
The Tables Below ONLY lists Graded Assignments.
All graded assignments will be found located directly within their respective Module Folders in the Pearson lab environment.
Also, within the Module Folders are various Resource items. These items are study tools. They are not graded.
COURSE SCHEDULE Note: These dates and assignments are subject to change according to the discretion of the professor.
 Recommended Pace for completion of Course Assignments
 Highlights Module Deadlines in pink/red
***All items on this schedule, including course points, are subject to change at any time***
A more legible copy of the Course Schedule can be found on the Course Schedule webpage
SPRING 2014
MINF 2201
This Course Schedule is Subject to CHANGE at ANY TIME.
Be sure to log into the lab environment and check for announcements, course information and updates
All Dates are
Tues/Thurs
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE IF HE/SHE DOES NOT:
1. Attend class within the FIRST FIVE DAYS of class (HYBRID SECTIONS ONLY)
2. Register in the Pearson lab(MyITLab.com) with the FIRST FIVE DAYS of class (trial registration is available for those waiting on Financial Aid)
Tues/Thurs
Dates
Course Content Reading Material
7-Jan-14
Course Syllabus/Policies
9-Jan-14
Lab Registration/Office Features
14-Jan-14
Office Features
16-Jan-14
Hardware: TIA Ch2, Ch6, Ch8
21-Jan-14
23-Jan-14
Software: TIA Ch4, Ch5, Ch11
28-Jan-14
Word: Ch1
30-Jan-14
4-Feb-14
Word: Ch2
6-Feb-14
11-Feb-14
Word: Ch3
13-Feb-14
18-Feb-14
PowerPoint: Ch1
20-Feb-14
25-Feb-14
PowerPoint: Ch2
27-Feb-14
4-Mar-14
PowerPoint: Ch3
6-Mar-14
11-Mar-14
Excel: Ch1
13-Mar-14
18-Mar-14
Excel: Ch2
20-Mar-14
25-Mar-14
Excel: Ch3
27-Mar-14
1-Apr-14
Integrated Topics
3-Apr-14
8-Apr-14 SPRING
SPRING BREAK
10-Apr-14 BREAK
SPRING BREAK
15-Apr-14
17-Apr-14
Internet and Networking: TIA Ch7, Ch9, Ch12
22-Apr-14
24-Apr-14
Email, Ethics, Etiquette: TIA Ch3, Ch13
29-Apr-14
Exam Week
1-May-14
Intro / Foundation
Class
Week
Wk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Word
Wk 4
Wk 5
Wk 6
Wk 10
Wk 11
Wk 12
Wk 13
Wk 14
Wk 15
Wk 16
Personal Use
/ Social
Networking
Wk 9
Optional Related Labs and Seminars
Syllabus, Policies, Blooms, Overview of Course Material (Unit 1 pwrpt)
Register in MyITLab, begin coursework, Take Office Feature Quiz
Office Features Quiz
Check Your Understanding Parts 1 & 2
Possible Career Flash: Watch for announcements
for all chapters
Check Your Understanding Parts 1 & 2
for all chapters
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
Possible Career Flash: Watch for announcements
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
Word Capstone Project
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
Possible Career Flash: Watch for announcements
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
PowerPoint Capstone Project
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
Possible Career Flash: Watch for announcements
LAB: Training, Training Exam, Grader
LAB: Advanced Grader (2)
Excel Capstone Project
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Check Your Understanding Parts 1 & 2
Possible Career Flash: Watch for announcements
for all chapters
Check Your Understanding Parts 1 & 2
for all chapters
Exams
Wk 8
Excel / Advanced Excel
PowerPoint
Wk 7
Course Assignments
Evaluated Deliverables - Items Due
RED/BOLDED CELL DATES = MODULE DUE DATES
ATTENDANCE VERIFY: Monday January 13, 2014
MIDTERM DATE: Monday March 3, 2014
On Module Due Dates, ALL items for that particular Module are due by 11:59PM
LAST DAY OF CLASSES: Monday April 28, 2014
FINAL EXAM DATES: April 30, May 1-2, May 5-6
MINF MIDTERM: There is not a Midterm Exam for this Course
DO NOT WAIT until the last week or day to begin Module assignments.
The time provided is equivalent to the amount of time each module will take you to complete.
MINF FINAL EXAM: There is not a Final Exam for this Course
TIME MANAGEMENT is the student's responsibility and poor time management
HOLIDAY'S:
Jan 20: MLK
Apr 7-11: Spring Break
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will NOT constitute and emergency for the professor or an extension from the professor.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Grades entered by Midnight May 7
Graduation May 9
Plan 7-10 hours PER CHAPTER for Reading, Study, Homeowork, Exams, and Projects,
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ASSIGNMENT MAP Note: These assignments are listed by Module by Due Date.
 Lists Assignments by Module by Textbook
 Shows Module Due Dates, Number of Assignments per Module, Number of Course Points per Module
DUE at 11:59PM on

TIA TEXT
(e-text not
avaialable)
FOUNDATIONS
WORD
POWERPOINT
EXCEL
PERSONAL USE
1/23/2014
2/13/2014
3/6/2014
4/3/2014
4/24/2014
Check Your
Understanding
Quiz Part 1 and
Part 2 for Chapter
2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and
11
Office Features
End-of-Chapter
Quiz
None
None
Check Your
Understanding
Quiz Part 1 and
Part 2 for Chapter
3, 7, 9, 12, and 13
 None
 Skill Based
Training (Ch’s 13)
 Training Exam
(Ch’s 1-3)
 Grader Project
(Ch’s1-3)
 Word Capstone
Grader Project
 Skill Based
Training (Ch’s 13)
 Training Exam
(Ch’s 1-3)
 Grader Project
(Ch’s1-3)
 PowerPoint
Capstone
Grader Project
 Skill Based
Training (Ch’s 13)
 Training Exam
(Ch’s 1-3)
 Grader Project
(Ch’s1-3)
 Excel Capstone
Grader Project
 Excel Advanced
Grader 1
 Excel Advanced
Grader 2
13
10
10
12
10
116
564
524
764
70
GO!
MS OFFICE 2013 TEXT
TOTAL #
ASSIGNMENTS
TOTAL # POINTS
*Career Flash points
are not included
None
GRU and HCB POLICY STATEMENTS Note: All Students enrolled in MINF 2201 are bound by these guidelines/policies .
GRU AND HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS POLICIES
Class Attendance:
If the student has been absent for more than the equivalent of 10 percent of class time, regardless of cause, then the professor
may withdraw the student from the class for excessive absences. It is important to note that the instructor may—or may not—
withdraw a student from class based upon attendance. In any case, a student should not assume that the instructor has initiated
the withdrawal form. A student not withdrawn from a course who stops attending class (or who never attends class) is subject to
receiving a grade of WF or F for the course. Please reference the Class Attendance Section in GRU Catalog for further details.
“Each student is expected to attend class regularly, to arrive on time, and to remain until class is dismissed. Tardiness and
leaving class early are disruptive for other students and the faculty and are behaviors that are not acceptable in a
classroom or business setting. Students who do not arrive promptly or leave early may be noted as absent, at the faculty
member’s discretion. Absences in excess of the maximum prescribed in the course syllabus may result in the faculty
member’s withdrawing the student from the course.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines
Code of Conduct:
Please review the Student Code of Conduct in the Jaguar Student Handbook. It outlines your responsibilities as students and those
of a faculty member to maintain the integrity of the learning environment. As outlined in the handbook, disorderly or distracting
conduct may result in expulsion from the class. Moreover, any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Should you be
caught cheating or plagiarizing the work of another the procedures as outlined in the handbook and catalog will be followed.
“The classroom should be considered a place of business - academic business. Distracting behavior such as uninvited
casual talk among students, use of cell phones and beepers, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or
faculty will not be tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting. Faculty have the right and the
responsibility to maintain a classroom free of such distractions. Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to
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leave the class and may be counted absent for the session. Persistent disruptive behavior may result in the faculty
member’s withdrawing the student from the course.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines
Academic Honesty:
In an academic community, honesty and integrity must prevail if the work done and the honors awarded are to receive their
respect. The erosion of honesty is the academic community’s ultimate loss. The responsibility for the practice and preservation of
honesty must be equally assumed by all of its members. Any type of dishonesty in securing those credentials therefore invites
serious sanctions, up to and including, a WF in the course, and expulsion from the institution. Examples of dishonesty include
actual or attempted cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to any university employee. Please reference
the Academic Honesty Section in GRU Catalog for further details and specific definitions of cheating and plagiarism.
“Unethical behavior of students in any form is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in the Hull College of Business.
Academic dishonesty ( see definitions in the following sections) - cheating on exams, plagiarism of the work of others,
unapproved collaboration on graded work, and the like - will be dealt with immediately and with clear consequences.
Depending on the nature and severity of the problem, a student who is guilty of any such violation may be: 1) withdrawn
from the course with a grade of WF (counted as an F in the GPA); 2) given a grade of zero on the assignment; 3) given a
grade of F in the course; or 4) otherwise penalized, at the discretion of the faculty member. Two occurrences of a WF grade
for academic dishonesty will result in a student’s being expelled from the University, per current University policy as
described in the University Catalog.” HCB Professional Behavior Guidelines
Disabilities:
Students with disabilities must contact the Office of Testing and Disability Services (706-737-1469) before the start of the
semester. If you require special accommodation, the office will send a classroom accommodation form to affected faculty. Should
you require special accommodations, please contact me at the beginning of the semester to determine how they will be
implemented. Please reference the Testing and Disability Section in GRU Catalog for further details.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
IN THE HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
The Hull College of Business faculty and administration believe that, for students to be prepared for career success, it is important
for them not only to know the subject matter in their majors, but also to demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible
business and social behavior. Whether a person is interviewing for a job, participating in a business or academic social event, or
attending class, there are some important characteristics of personal behavior that are expected by colleagues and administrators.
In the business work environment, employees can be dismissed for behavior that is distracting or disruptive to other employees,
customers, or administrators.
In keeping with these expectations and to protect the welfare of all students, the faculty and administration of the College have
agreed on the following guidelines, beyond those specified in the Student Code of Conduct in the Jaguar Handbook, for
appropriate behavior of students in our programs or attending classes in the College. None of these guidelines is intended to limit
normal freedom of speech or expression in any way.
Class Attendance
Each student is expected to attend class regularly, to arrive on time, and to remain until class is dismissed. Tardiness and leaving
class early are disruptive for other students and the faculty and are behaviors that are not acceptable in a classroom or business
setting. Students who do not arrive promptly or leave early may be noted as absent, at the faculty member’s discretion. Absences
in excess of the maximum prescribed in the course syllabus may result in the faculty member withdrawing the student from the
course.
Other Distracting Behavior
The classroom should be considered a place of business - academic business. Distracting behavior such as uninvited casual talk
among students, use of cell phones and beepers, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or faculty will not be
tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting. Faculty have the right and the responsibility to maintain a classroom
free of such distractions. Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to leave the class and may be counted absent for the
session. Persistent disruptive behavior may result in the faculty member’s withdrawing the student from the course.
Academic Dishonesty
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Unethical behavior of students in any form is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in the Hull College of Business. Academic
dishonesty (see definitions in the following sections) - cheating on exams, plagiarism of the work of others, unapproved
collaboration on graded work, and the like - will be dealt with immediately and with clear consequences. Depending on the nature
and severity of the problem, a student who is guilty of any such violation may be: 1) withdrawn from the course with a grade of WF
(counted as an F in the GPA); 2) given a grade of zero on the assignment; 3) given a grade of F in the course; or 4) otherwi se
penalized, at the discretion of the faculty member. Two occurrences of a WF grade for academic dishonesty will result in a
student’s being expelled from the University, per current University policy as described in the University Catalog.
Student Appeals and Grievances
Any student who believes that he or she has been treated unfairly under these guidelines should first address the matter with the
faculty member responsible for the class. If the problem is not resolved, the student may meet with the Dean or pursue appeals or
grievance procedures outlined in the University Catalog.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY DEFINITIONS
HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Any attempt to present intentionally the work or knowledge of others as your own on a graded test or assignment constitutes
academic dishonesty. The following illustrations do not include every possible variation of academic dishonesty, but they are
examples of the kinds of infractions that will be considered academic dishonesty violations. If you have questions about
academic dishonesty, please ask any faculty member or any administrator in the Hull College of Business. It is your
responsibility to recognize and avoid initiating or contributing to academically dishonest behavior.
CHEATING ON A TEST, EXAM, OR ASSIGNMENT
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Closed-book, closed-notes tests
The use of any materials except those provided by the faculty member or provided for in test instructions is considered
cheating. The use of prepared notes, electronic aids, assistance from others, or the use of any information obtained from
others (with or without their permission) during the test is considered cheating.
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Open-book, open-notes tests
Assistance from others or the use of any information obtained from others (with or without their permission) during the
test, without the permission of the instructor, is considered cheating.
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Independent projects or papers
If the faculty member’s instructions require independent, unassisted work on a project or paper, no portion of the
assignment may be prepared by anyone else. Having any part of the assignment prepared by someone else, or in
collaboration with someone else, is considered cheating unless the instructor’s instructions specifically call for such
collaboration.
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Assisting others with test information
Because many courses are taught at multiple times, it is important that students in one section of a course not provide
information about a test to any student in another section who will take the same or a similar test at a later time. To do
so will be considered cheating.
PLAGIARISM
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Failure to give credit to others
On individual and group assignments – projects, papers, presentations, research studies, and the like – no portion of the
work may contain quotations of or paraphrasing (rewording) of the work of others unless each such reference is clearly
identified with an appropriate footnote or bibliographical reference to the original source and author. To not give credit
to others in each such instance is to present the work of others as if you had written it yourself. That is considered
plagiarism. Style manuals ( such as the American Psychological Association manual) provide guidelines for footnoting,
quotations, and other means of giving credit for the work of others. Your instructor may prefer some particular style. If
no guidelines are provided, it is your responsibility to use a standard style or ask the faculty member for guidance.
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Ghost writing
It should go without saying that having someone else write some or all of a paper or do a project for which you are
individually responsible constitutes academic dishonesty. Whether the author is a friend, a paid writer, or a person who
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offers such services on a web site, the result is an intention to present someone else’s work as your own and will be
treated as an academic dishonesty infraction.
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