OIT160-Hunter-Spring2008

OIT 160 Applications Software

Spring 2008

Instructor:	Robin Hunter
Phone:	Office Information Technology Department 269-965-3931, Ext. 2513
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner. It is best for you to contact me by email with any questions at hunterr@kellogg.edu
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: Marquee Office 2007 packaged with SNAP 07. ISBN- 9780763829643 A USB Flash Drive is required to save your work on.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 5 of which 1 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: 0 Special labs or practicum: None Number of assignments: 13 Estimated time per week: 4 hours Group interaction required: None Scheduled activities or self paced: Self-paced instruction with specific due dates for assignments. Requirements: Students will be completing thirteen assignments. Each subject will conclude with a Theory Exam and a "Hands-On" Application Exam of the subject. Exams will be administered online using SNAP. Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem and 64 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need an Internet browser version 5 or higher, either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. A word processor capable of saving and opening RTF (rich text format) documents is required (almost all popular word processing programs can do this). Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable, direct connection to the Internet. Other requirements: You need Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	This course will prepare you for working with the Microsoft Office software package. You will become familiar with the operating system Windows XP. You will be able to create a document using Microsoft Word, create a spreadsheet and chart with Microsoft Excel, create a database with a table, form and a report, and create a PowerPoint presentation with animated graphics.
Description	This is a lecture/lab course introducing students to the basic concepts of Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will also become familiar with how to access and use their KCC email account, Blackboard, and KRIS
Objectives	Upon completion of the class, the learner will be able to: Launch Microsoft Windows XP and identify the objects on the desktop Perform the basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click, double-click, drag, and right-drag Display the Start menu and start an application program Open, minimize, maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close a window Display drive and folder contents Create a folder in Windows Explorer and Microsoft Word Type, name, and save a Word document Download folders from scsite.com Copy, move, rename, and delete files Search for files using a word or phrase in the file or by name Use Help and Support Log off from the computer and turn it off Start and Quit Word Describe the Word window Enter text in a document Check spelling as you type Save a document Undo and redo commands or actions Insert clip art in a document Print a document Open a document Correct errors in a document User Word's Help to answer questions Describe the MLA documentation style for research papers Change the margin settings and line spacing in a document Use a header to number pages of a document Apply formatting using shortcut keys Modify paragraph indentation Add a footnote to a document Count the words in a document Insert a manual page break Create a hyperlink Start Access Describe the features of the Access desktop Create a database Create a table and add records Close a table Close a database and quit Access Open a database Print the contents of a table Create and use a simple query Create and use a simple form Create and print a custom report Design a database to eliminate redundancy Start and customize PowerPoint Describe the PowerPoint window Select a design template Create a title slide and text slides with single- and multi- level bulleted lists Change the font size and font style Save a presentation End a slide show with a black slide View a presentation in slide show view Quit PowerPoint and then open a presentation Display and print a presentation in black and white Use the PowerPoint Help system Use the KCC-E-mail system Use KCC's Blackboard software Use KCC's KRIS system
Grading	Your grade will be determined on the basis of the total number of points earned during the semester. Five basic modules will be covered in this course: Windows XP, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. As each module is presented, assignments will be given followed by a theory and application exam. Module assignments will not be accepted once the theory and application exams for that module have been administered.
Grading Scale	Grading Scale: 94-100 = A 90-93 = A- 87-89 = B+ 84-86 = B 80-83 = B- 77-79 = C+ 74-76 = C 70-73 = C- 67-69 = D+ 64-66 = D 60-63 = D- 0-59 = F

Academic Policies Dropping: Any student may withdraw from a class based on the dates calculated by the college Registrar.

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:

Attendance Timeliness is a valuable asset to take to the job market place. The Office Information Technology Department has on-time attendance, on-time assignment completion, and on -time make-up examinations as priority items in the development of course requirements and evaluations.
Repeated or extended absences will jeopardize your work. In the case of extended illness or hospitalization, each case will be evaluated individually. Timely communication with your instructor is essential.

When repeated or extended absences reach levels where successful completion of the course is jeopardized, an "excessive absence" report will be made to the academic advising staff. The financial aid department will also be advised of absences of financial aid recipients. An attempt is made to contact the student to resolve any problems. Continued absenteeism may lead to administrative withdrawal from the class and loss of financial aid.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies	Dropping: Any student may withdraw from a class based on the dates calculated by the college Registrar.
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:
Attendance	Timeliness is a valuable asset to take to the job market place. The Office Information Technology Department has on-time attendance, on-time assignment completion, and on -time make-up examinations as priority items in the development of course requirements and evaluations. Repeated or extended absences will jeopardize your work. In the case of extended illness or hospitalization, each case will be evaluated individually. Timely communication with your instructor is essential. When repeated or extended absences reach levels where successful completion of the course is jeopardized, an "excessive absence" report will be made to the academic advising staff. The financial aid department will also be advised of absences of financial aid recipients. An attempt is made to contact the student to resolve any problems. Continued absenteeism may lead to administrative withdrawal from the class and loss of financial aid.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.