SYLLABUS
1. Wayland Baptist University, Sierra Vista Campus, School of Business
2. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and service to God and
humankind.
3. Course: COSC 2311 - SV01- Computer Applications
4. Term: Spring 2013 (February 25, 2013 – May 18, 2013)
5. Instructor: Edward E. Boyles, II
6. Office Phone and email: Email: boylese@cox.net, or edward.boyles@wayland.wbu.edu. Cell Phone: 520-236-7991,
Home Phone: (520) 459-2354
7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Available by phone 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm and by appointment
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Hybrid Course* -- On-line see https://wbu.blackboard.com and the following
lab/lecture sessions at the WBU Sierra Vista Campus Computer Lab located at 400 W. Fry Blvd., Suite 14, Sierra Vista,
AZ 85635:
Blackboard features and MS Word 2010
MS Excel 2010
MS Access 2010
MS PowerPoint 2010
All MS Office 2010 applications review
February 28, 2013 -- 5:30 PM to 9:10 PM
March 21, 2013 -- 5:30 PM to 9:10 PM
April 04, 2013 -- 5:30 PM to 9:10 PM
April 25, 2013 -- 5:30 PM to 9:10 PM
May 09, 2013 -- 5:30 PM to 9:10 PM
*Check Blackboard Announcements for the latest information on the above topics for dates and times.
9. Catalog Description: enhanced personal productivity and problem solving skills using knowledge work tools
(spreadsheets, presentation graphics, word processing, Internet, and electronic mail); use of integrated software;
design and use of small information systems for individuals and groups.
10. Prerequisites: Documented Computer Competency; transcripted course(s), passing the ACAC 0303
examination, or passing ACAC 0303. Examinations available for demonstrated competency – waiver of requirement
examination, $20; for credit examination (advanced standing), 1/3 tuition.
11. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
AUTHOR
ED YEAR PUBLISHER
ISBN#
REVIEW
SAM 2010 Assessment,
Training, and Projects version
Course
Course
2.0 w/ MindTap Reader
1st 2011
1111958491
Spring 14
Technology/Shelly
Technology
(Printed access card includes
on line e-book) -- Required
*You may purchase the paperback version of the textbook if you need a hard copy book. However, you must still
purchase the printed access card because it has the Cengage 18-digit key code required to access this course. These
are available as the WBU bookstore or you can purchase anywhere else that has the identical ISBN: 1111958491
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REQUIRED SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office University 2010 (Includes Microsoft Access Database). Student discounted price is
$99.99 from Microsoft at
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/pd/Office-University2010/productID.229301900
Don’t be confused by “Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student” version (sold at the PX, Wal-Mart, etc.), it does not
contain Microsoft Access Database, which is required for this course. It is very important that you have the
Professional or University version or else the SAM 2010 tool will not accept the project submissions. See
“LECTURE NOTES” in Blackboard for Project details.
12. Optional Materials: None
13. Course Outcome Competencies:
Introduction
 Identify the objects on the Graphical User Interface
 Perform the basic mouse operations
 Identify keyboard shortcuts
 Learn to launch and quit applications
 Learn to use the help system
 Learn to properly shut down the computer
Word Processing
 Create and edit a document
 Check spelling and grammar
 Change font, size, color, underline and bold
 Format and align paragraphs
 Delete and undelete text and graphics
 Insert files, clip art
 Save a document
 Print a document
 Enter reference citations in APA and MLA styles
Spread Sheets
 Appropriate use of formulas and functions
 Manipulate formatting
 Manage multiple print formats
 Build appropriate charts and graphs to enhance data comprehension
 Manage workbooks with multiple spreadsheets
Graphical Presentation
 Build a presentation using a design template
 Build a presentation without using a template
 Learn how to create an effective presentation
 Enhance a presentation using transitions and animations
 Add graphics and multimedia elements to a presentation
 Save a presentation to make it portable
 Create, save and present a Graphical presentation with appropriate handouts
Database
 Create new databases
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Create tables, queries, forms, and reports
Join tables
Import data from other applications
Internet, E-mail, and Calendars
 Create e-mail account in Outlook
 Create and send e-mail messages in Outlook
 Managing incoming e-mail messages
 Forwarding and replying
 Change message formats
 Spelling and grammar check
 Attach files to e-mail messages
14. Attendance Requirements:
Attendance is determined by your participation in class and on-line. Assignments are expected to be completed on or
before the due dates. If you are unable to complete an assignment on time, you should let me know least 48 hours
before the assignment is due.
15. Disability Statement:
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland
Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in
the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a
disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765.
Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”
16. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Because of the intensive on-line format of this course, the following resources are required.
Requirement
Details

PC or Macintosh
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or higher processor
required; Intel Centrino or an equivalent multicore processor recommended
 Memory: 512 MB RAM required; 1 GB RAM
recommended
 Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, and 7
 Macintosh OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
 Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 for 32-bit version of
Windows or 64-bit versions running in 32-bit
emulation mode; Firefox 3.6 or 4.0
 Safari 4.0 or 5.0
 Graphics: SVGA
 Resolution: Minimum recommended
1024x768
(Note: Small notebook computers usually don’t
have this screen resolution. You may have to
use a full size laptop or desktop computer.)
 Color: 32-bit
 Video Memory: 64 MB minimum; 128 MB
recommended
 Video Card: Modern DirectX compatible
Operating System
Web Browsers
Audio & Video
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Network
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Software
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Internet connection: 56K modem minimum;
broadband connection (cable or DLS)
recommended. Persistent connection required.
Web Browser
Adobe Flash Player 10.2 recommended;
Adobe Reader 9 recommended
Microsoft Office 2010 Professional for
Windows
The class will use the WBU Blackboard as the central location for communication between students and instructor.
The WBU Blackboard is accessible at https://wbu.blackboard.com . You should check Blackboard at least twice
each week for updated instructions and announcements.
Assignments and exams are weighted as follows:
Training Exercises
Projects
Quizzes (Chapter Exams)
Exams (Mid-term and Final)
Discussion Boards (found on
Blackboard)
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
Letter Grade Determination
I use the following percentages to convert your score into a course grade:
Grade Percentage
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
below 60
I
an incomplete may be given to a student who is passing, but has not completed some required work for
reasons beyond the student’s control. The ‘I’ grade must be discussed with and approved by the instructor before
the end of the session.
I prefer you send a personal e-mail message if you are having difficulty with your assigned work; however, telephonic
coordination or Blackboard is acceptable. If you have difficulty with an assignment, send me an e-mail. Include your
file, a detailed description of the problem and, if applicable, page and step numbers. You will typically receive a
response within 24 - 48 hours.
NOTE: You are not required to submit print outs.
17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
Submission of Assignments:
A good goal is to complete all weekly assignments (training exercises, quizzes and projects) by midnight Friday of
each week. We will not use the Digital Drop Box or Safe Assignment feature of Blackboard for this course. All
training, projects, and exams will be done through http://sam2010.course.com .
I will post FAQs and instructions on how to sign in and create a SAM 2010 user account on Blackboard under
“Lecture Notes.”
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NOTE: This class contains no group projects. All work must be the result of each submitting student's individual
effort. The SAM 2010 site has a security feature for each project. You can only turn in your own work because you
will be given a unique starting document with your name on it, that only you can complete.
NOTE: This syllabus in only a plan and may be adjusted during the course. Check on Blackboard where I will post
the latest version of the syllabus.
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member (see below).
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Signing Into the Course
Due Date:
March 1, 2013
Students will complete the following two items by March 1, 2013.
1. Create a Student user account at the SAM 2010 website. http://sam2010.course.com . See Blackboard under
your course COSC 2311 where there will be a PowerPoint slide presentation on how to login to SAM 2010,
create a user account, complete training, submit a project and take exams. This will be under “Lecture
Notes.”
2. Post an introduction about yourself on the Blackboard discussion board (I will do the same). Please include:
 Your name and e-mail address
 A short introduction outlining your familiarity with the MS Office, computers in general, and a
statement of your expectations for the course
 Anything else you want the class to know
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Week 1 Assignment
Due Date:
March 1, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Word 1: Creating,
Formatting, and Editing a
Word Document with a
Picture
Complete the MS Word on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Microsoft Word Project 1 at http://sam2010.course.com . You
are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will grade
your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three submissions
of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can correct your
mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com . You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board. (This IS graded)
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Week 2 Assignment
Due Date:
March 8, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Word 2: Creating a
Research Paper with
Citations and References
Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Microsoft Word Project 2 at http://sam2010.course.com . You
are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will grade
your work and give you feedback. You are allowed Three submissions
of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can correct your
mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board. (This IS graded)
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Week 3 Assignment
Due Date:
March 22, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Word 3: Creating a
Business Letter with a
Letterhead and Table
Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Microsoft Word Project 3 at http://sam2010.course.com . You
are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will grade
your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three submissions
of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can correct your
mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board. (This IS graded)
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Week 4 Assignment
Due Date:
March 29, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Excel 1: Creating a
Worksheet and an Embedded
Chart
Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Microsoft Excel Project 1 at http://sam2010.course.com . You
are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will grade
your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three submissions
of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can correct your
mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word thread (or reply) on the discussion board. (This IS graded)
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Week 5 Assignment
Due Date:
April 5, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Excel 2: Formulas,
Functions, and Formatting
______________________
Complete the on-line training for Excel Chapters 2 & 3 at
http://sam2010.course.com/
(e-book) Excel 3: What-If
Analysis, Charting, and
Working with Large
Worksheets
______________________
This is a two chapter
assignment with two projects
Complete Microsoft Excel project 2 and 3 at http://sam2010.course.com .
You are allowed three attempts for the projects. The project tool will
grade your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three
submissions of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can
correct your mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the
highest score.
Complete the two Chapter Exams (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/
You can re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your
best grade.
Post a 50+ word thread (or reply) on the discussion board. (This is graded)
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Week 6 Assignment: Exam (MS Word and MS Excel)
Due Date:
April 12, 2013
The midterm exam consists of 50 questions on MS Word and MS Excel. This exam will be taken at
http://sam2010.course.com/
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Week 7 Assignment
Due Date:
April 19, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Access 1: Databases Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
and Database Objects: An
Introduction
Complete Microsoft Access Project 1 at http://sam2010.course.com .
You are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will
grade your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three
submissions of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can
correct your mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the
highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board, the topic of your choice. (This IS graded)
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Week 8 Assignment
Due Date:
April 26, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Access 2: Querying
a Database
Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Microsoft Access Project 2 at http://sam2010.course.com .
You are allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will
grade your work and give you feedback. You are allowed three
submissions of the same project. If you made any mistakes, you can
correct your mistakes and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the
highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board, the topic of your choice. (This IS graded)
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Week 9 Assignment
Due Date:
May 3, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) Access 3:
Maintaining a Database
Complete the on-line training at http://sam2010.course.com/
Complete Access Project 3 at http://sam2010.course.com . You are
allowed three attempts for the project. The project tool will grade your
work and give you feedback. You are allowed three submissions of the
same project. If you made any mistakes, you can correct your mistakes
and resubmit for re-grading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exam (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board, the topic of your choice. (This IS graded)
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Week 10 Assignment
Due Date:
May 10, 2013
Reading Assignment
Homework
(e-book) PowerPoint 1:
Creating and Editing a
Presentation with Clip Art
______________________
Complete the two PowerPoint on-line training modules at
http://sam2010.course.com/
(e-book) PowerPoint 2:
Enhancing a Presentation
with Pictures, Shapes, and
WordArt
This is a two chapter
assignment with two projects
Complete Microsoft PowerPoint Project 1 and 2 at
http://sam2010.course.com . You are allowed three attempts for the
projects. The project tool will grade your work and give you feedback.
You are allowed three submissions of the same projects. If you made
any mistakes, you can correct your mistakes and resubmit for regrading. I will record the highest score.
Complete Chapter Exams (Quiz) at http://sam2010.course.com/ You can
re-take these quizzes up to 10 times each – I will record your best
grade.
Post a 50+ word notice (or reply) on the discussion board, the topic of your choice. (This IS graded)
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Week 11 Assignment: Final Exam (MS Access and PowerPoint)
Due Date:
May 17, 2013
The final exam consists of 50 questions on MS Access and MS PowerPoint. This exam will be taken at
http://sam2010.course.com/
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