SYLLABUS
Business Information Management I
Instructor: D. Alcala
Room: 401
Phone: 580-5300 Ext. 1428
Email:dalcala@sharylandisd.org
Website: Sharyland ISD
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Word
2013, Microsoft Excel 2013, Microsoft Access 2013, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. No experience with a
computer is assumed, and no mathematics beyond the high school freshman level is required.
Course Outcomes:
The objectives of this offering are to:
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To teach the fundamentals of, Microsoft Word 2013, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, Microsoft Excel 2013,
and Microsoft Access 2013
To expose students to practical examples of the computer as a useful tool
To acquaint students with the proper procedures to create documents, presentations, worksheets, and
databases suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use
To help students discover the underlying functionality of Office 2013 so they can become more productive
To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing
Text/Materials/Web:
Text: Microsoft Office 2013:Introductory (978-1-285-16602-5)
Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining
this material.
Online Materials: www.cengagebrain.com
SAM : This text is available with SAM 2013 Exam questions, offering multiple choice, true/false,
and fill-in-the-blank questions that map directly to the learning objectives covered in each chapter.
If you have a SAM account, login at www.cengage.com/sam2013. To obtain a SAM account, visit
www.cengagebrain.com or contact your instructor or bookstore for additional information.
Teaching Methods:
1. Lectures: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. Students should
plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Discussion is encouraged
as is student-procured outside material relevant to topics being covered.
2. Assignments: End of chapter activities and online activities will be assigned weekly to reinforce material in
the text. These assignments may require the application of various software packages.
3. Quizzes: Occasional unannounced quizzes will be given to help ensure students keep up with assigned
material.
4. Exams:Exams will be given as a major grade after every unit.
5. Projects: Students will be required to complete group and individual projects.
6. Participation: Student participation will be graded by the level of class participation and attendance.
Grading:
Semester Average:
Assignment
Daily Work
Warm-up
Quizzes
Weight
40%
Dress for Success**
Tests
Projects
60%
Course Policies:
Missed Classes: The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he/she was absent.
This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the instructor during his
conference period in person or email.
Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due. Late submission of assignments will
be assessed a penalty.
Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper
or project; failure in course. For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing
techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own
solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on
graded assignments.
Posting of Grades: All grades will be posted on SKYWARD. Students and Parents are responsible for obtaining
access to SKYWARD and checking it on a daily basis.
Tutoring: Tutoring will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-4:30pm upon request.
Disclaimer:
Course Outline
Assignment Descriptions:
Checkpoint exercises review key terms and concepts presented in the chapter.
How To: Your Turn present general guidelines for fundamental skills when using a computer or mobile device and
then require that students to determine how to apply these general guidelines to a specific program or situation.
Internet Research exercises broaden students’ understanding of chapter concepts by requiring that they search for
information on the web.
Problem Solving exercises extend knowledge of chapter concepts by seeking solutions to practical problems with
technology that students may encounter at home, school, or work.
Critical Thinking exercises challenge student assessment and decision-making skills by presenting real-world
situations associated with chapter concepts.
Apply Your Knowledge is an assignment that helps students reinforce their skills and apply the concepts learned in
this chapter.
Extend Your Knowledge is an assignment that challenges students to extend the skills learned in this chapter and to
experiment with new skills. Students may need to use Help to complete the assignment.
Analyze, Correct, Improve is an assignment that asks students to analyze a document, correct all errors, and
improve the design.
In the Labs is a series of assignments that ask students to design and/or format a document.
Consider This: Your Turn is a series of assignments in which students apply creative thinking and problemsolving skills to design and implement solutions.
Learn Online is a series of online activities and resources that reinforce students’ knowledge of chapter content and
key terms.
Week
1
2
Reading
Welcome
Policies & Procedures
Rules & Expectations
Introduction to
Technology
Office 2013 and
Windows 8: Essential
Concepts and Skills
Lab
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Computer Basics
How To: Your Turn
Internet Research exercises
Critical Thinking exercises
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
Office 365 Essentials
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Microsoft Word
Chapter 1
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
Assignments/Homework
 Checkpoint exercises
 Choose two Problem Solving
exercises
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Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing from both
chapters
Learn Online
Exam Review
Exam
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
4
Microsoft Word
Chapter 2
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
5
Microsoft Word
Chapter 3
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
6
Microsoft PowerPoint
Chapter 1
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Chapter 2
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Chapter 3
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Excel
Chapter 1
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Excel
Chapter 2
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Excel
Chapter 3
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
12
Microsoft Access
Chapter 1
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Access
Chapter 2
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Access
Chapter 3
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Microsoft Outlook
Chapter 1
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
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Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Exam Review
Exam
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Exam Review
Exam
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
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Microsoft Outlook
Chapter 2
REVIEW
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Extend Your Knowledge
Analyze, Correct, Improve
In the Labs
REVIEW
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Apply Your Knowledge
Two Consider This: Your Turn
exercises of your choosing
Learn Online
FINAL EXAM
Here is the statement to add to all publications:
It is the policy of Sharyland I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs,
services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Es norma del distrito de Sharyland I.S.D. no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas,
servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Deprechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el
Título IX de las Emmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de