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Winter 2010 – INFT110
Instructor : Tim Collins, M.B.A.
Information Technology II
INFT110
E-mail : am.collins.timothy@mail.bryantstratton.edu
Website : http://instruction.homestead.com/
Course Dates & Time : Tue 6:25 – 9:45
SSS Dates & Time : Tue 5:25 – 5:55
Office Hours : Tue. 5:55 – 6:25 or as needed
Room # : A-02
Room # : A-02
Room # : A-02
Course Description :
This course provides an introduction to Visual Basic .NET. Topics include the Visual Basic .NET
Integrated Development Environment, building an application in the Visual Basic .NET environment and working with variables, constants, data types, and expressions. Students also learn about decision making, looping and multiple forms, using menus, common dialogs, procedures, functions and arrays, debugging, creating executable files, and distributing a Windows application.
Required texts :
Parsons, June J, Dan Oja, Roy Ageloff & Patrick Carey, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel
2007,Comprehensive , ISBN 1-4239-0585-7
Adamski, Joseph J. and Kathleen T. Finnegan, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2007,
Comprehensive , ISBN 1-4239-0589-X
Additional Information:
Shelley, Gary B., Thomas J. Cashman & Misty E. Vermaat, Microsoft Office 2007: Brief Concepts and
Techniques, ISBN 1-4188-4325-3
Shelley, Gary B., Misty E. Vermaat, Discovering Computers 2009, ISBN 1-4239-1197-0
Approach to Course :
The course will comprise lab, lecture and written research assignment components. The assignments are to reenforce the instructional material so that the student has an appreciable experience to acquire the knowledge of the given subject materials. The student will be responsible for the lectured materials as well as completion of all assignments.
TIME COMMITMENT NECESSARY TO EARN COURSE CREDIT : Bryant & Stratton College subscribes to a philosophy commonly held by institutions across higher education; achievement of success with college-level study will necessitate that the student devotes both scheduled in-class time as well as significant

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Winter 2010 – INFT110 out-of-class time to meeting course outcomes. In order to successfully achieve all outcomes for this 4-credit hour course, it is expected that each student will participate in the scheduled in=class hours (four 50-minute contact hours – 200 minutes/week) and dedicate an approximate total of 120 hours during the term for out-ofclass preparation and work time. Out-of-class time will be necessary for completing textbook readings and related assignments, accessing and using additional resources as identified by the instructor and/or through student research, and completing all assignments.
Diagnostic Assessment:
A diagnostic assessment will be completed at the beginning of the term only to assess where the class stands from Information Technology I. Information learned gleaned from these diagnostics will help direct the design of specific activities tailored to the diverse talents and learning needs of the students in the class. This diagnostic has no effect on the student’s grade.
In-Class Labs:
There will be 10 graded in-class labs during the course of the semester, 5 in Excel, and 5 in Access.
Each one will be worth 30 points, totaling 300 points. During the first week of the class, we will do one exercise that will be a “trial” so you can learn how the lab process works. It is important to know that collaboration is permissible on these labs; in the “real” world, there is always peer support available. This is not true of the midterm and final however, all work must be individual .
Midterm & Final:
The midterm will consist of a combination of multiple-choice, short answer, and practical application to test your knowledge of the subject. The application portion of each test is take-home and will be assigned two weeks prior. Both exams will be given during the first part of class. You may take a break when you have finished, but you must finish by the first 90 minutes. Class will resume following the exam. The question portion of the exam will be worth 150 points, the lab portion 150.
Remember, students may not collaborate on these particular exercises.
Late Submission/Deadline extensions:
No assignments will be accepted past their due dates unless accompanied by a verifiable reason. As is the case in the business world, timely, accurate work is expected in this class. If deemed appropriate, the student with verifiable excuse may have an additional week to complete the assignment, however it will not change the due date for successive assignments.
Group assignment:
You will be given one group assignment later in the term (following the midterm exam) that will be for your portfolio. Class size will determine group size, and I will let you select your members. The grade is a team grade, meaning that each member will receive the same grade. It is important then that you communicate with your groups and work together.
Homework:
There will be no formal graded homework, but any work you do not finish in class will need to be completed by the following week. In addition, students are also responsible for reading the chapters in the book prior to class. While you don’t need to read every word in the text, it is extremely helpful to know what we are going to be discussing in class ahead of time.
Grading Policy:
Lab Assignments (10 @ 30 points)
Midterm Exams (300 points)
Final Exam (300 points)
300
300
300

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Participation 100
Grading Scheme
900 - 1000 A
800 - 899
700 - 799
000 - 699
B
C
F
Graded material will be returned to you in class. If there is a discrepancy, you must present the actual assignment or test in order for the recorded score to be adjusted.
Assessment and Rubrics:
The Midterm and Final Exams are the major assessment vehicles.

Laboratory assignments will total 30 points apiece and be composed of a checklist.
Excel:
1.
Correct results
2.
Readability and formatting of tables/charts
3.
Logic of functions and links
Access:
4.
Correct results
5.
Tables have correct fields/data
8.
Reports completed / formatted correctly

Examinations
1.
There will be between 50 questions worth 3 points each totaling 150 points.
6.
Queries completed / formatted correctly
7.
Forms completed / formatted correctly
2.
There will be 5 lab questions worth 30 points each with the same grading schema outlined above.
Critical Workplace Skills :
The student will develop an appreciation for all aspects and disciplines of spreadsheet and database design and their use both personally and professionally.
Lifelong Learning Competencies :
The development of life-long learning competencies is an essential component in a student’s education at Bryant
& Stratton College. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop competencies of relational learning and information literacy. These competencies will be exhibited in their portfolio. Acquisition of these competencies will allow students to enhance their learning experiences while at the College and continue their learning beyond graduation .
Technology Expectations :
This survey course focuses on the application of Excel and Access and how it may be used by the student for

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Winter 2010 – INFT110 personal and professional gain, both now and in the future. Students are presented with the underlying principles of these technologies that have an impact on our lives and how those principles are related to realworld activities. Students will explore career opportunities as well as learn the terminology, concepts, and operations.
Internet usage during class is limited to applicable course material only (i.e. no Facebook or Twitter activity is permitted). All final drafts of graded writing pieces must be computer generated; additionally computer research and the use of the College’s Virtual Library will be available to aid in class success. While it is helpful for the student to have a computer at home equipped with the necessary software, it is not required. The computers in the computer labs and the library will be available for student use.
Course Conduct
You are required to observe the rules of academic integrity put forth by Bryant & Stratton. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students found cheating will receive a grade of F for the course and subject to further disciplinary action.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in class is strongly recommended and will be taken. Students are responsible for all material and assignments given in class whether they are present or not. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain notes, assignments, etc. for any missed class from a fellow student. Students missing exams due to a pre-arranged, excused absence will be allowed to take the exam at an alternate time agreed upon. Only official excuses will be accepted. Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that exam or exercise.
INFT110 Course Schedule (tentative)
Lectures, Lab Dates, and Exam Dates
Week
1
Dates
Topics
1/19 Introduction, Chapter 1
Projects/Assignments (Due the following week)
Diagnostic Non-graded Assessment
Non-graded lab
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1/26 Workbook Formatting
Formulas and Functions
2/2 Charts and Graphs
2/9 Tables
Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
2/16 Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Advanced Functions, Conditional Formatting, and Filtering
2/23 External Data
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
3/2 MIDTERM EXAM (6:25 – 7:45) – Excel
Introduction – Creating a Database
3/9 Building a Database and Defining Table
Relationships
3/16 Database Queries
Readings
Syllabus
Outline
EX Chapter 1
EX Chapter 2
EX Chapter 3
EX Chapter 4
EX Chapter 5
EX Chapter 6
EX Chapter 6
EX Chapter 7
EX Chapter 11
EX Chapter 12
EXCEL
AC Chapter 1
AC Chapter 2
AC Chapter 3
Lab 1
Lab 2
Lab 3
Lab 4;
Midterm take-home assignments
Lab 5
Lab 6
Lab 7

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11
12
13
14
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3/23 Creating Forms and Reports
3/30 Advanced Queries and Table Design
4/6 Form Tools and Creation
4/13 Custom Reports
Action Queries and Advanced Table
Relationships
4/20 FINAL EXAM - ACCESS
Part I 6:25 – 7:45
Part II: 8:15 – 9:45
4/27 Wrap-up and Final Exam review
AC Chapter 4
AC Chapter 5
AC Chapter 6
AC Chapter 7
AC Chapter 9
ACCESS
Lab 8
Lab 9 Part I
Lab 9 Part II
Final Exam take-home assignments
Lab 10

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INFT110
Information Technology II
Initial Assessment
Name: _____________________________
Home Phone: ________________________ Email: ________________________
1.
The changeable type face of each b.
Micro character on a page is called the c.
Mini a.
Lettering d.
Macro b.
Artistic innovation
6.
A ______ is a virtual storage container on a c.
Font database d.
Style a.
File
2.
The Microsoft technical term for a b.
Disk collection of spreadsheets is a c.
Table a.
Worksheet d.
None of the above b.
Workbook 7.
The database language used to manipulate c.
Workload Microsoft Access data is d.
File folder a.
Visual Basic for Applications
3.
The Microsoft Excel term for a calculation is b.
Structured Query Language a.
Formula c.
MacroLogic b.
Cell c.
Logic d.
Column
4.
The Microsoft Excel term for each spreadsheet grid member is a.
Formula b.
Cell d.
Simple Query Logic
8.
Portfolio Development Day is a.
October 17 th b.
November 17 th c.
December 25 th d.
September 27 th
9.
The day before tomorrow is commonly referred to as c.
Logic d.
Column
5.
The command to create a small program written by the user within a Microsoft
Office product is called a a.
Module a.
Two days ago b.
Yesterday c.
Today d.
Next week

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10.
Open Microsoft Excel and using a series of 5 numbers (of your choosing) add them using a sum function. Put your name in one of the nearby cells and print!
11.
Open Microsoft Access and create a single table that has four columns: Customer Number, Name,
Address, and Order Date. Choose a valid key.
Print this out as well!
12.
What commands can be used with SQL?
13.
What is VBA?
14.
What is the main function of a PivotTable?
15.
What is a relational database?
THANKS! REMEMBER, THIS IS NOT PART OF YOUR GRADE FOR THE COURSE,
JUST INFORMATIONAL FOR ME SO I CAN GET AN IDEA OF WHERE THE CLASS IS.

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