Microcomputer Business Applications
Fall 2008
CT 213 – 3 Credit Hours |
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Instructor: |
Denise Porter |
Website: |
www.pccua.edu |
| Office:
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(870)338-6474 Ext. 1127 |
Home Phone: |
(870)572-1011 |
| Office Number:
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A-123 |
Schedule:
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Schedule PDF |
| Office E-mail: |
dporter@pccua.edu |
Home E-mail: |
dporter@pccua.edu |
| Prerequisite:
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Keyboarding
I or Typing/Computer experience |
Textbooks: |
Microsoft
Office 2007,
Windows Vista Edition, Introductory. Beskeen, Cram Duffy,
Friedrichsen, Reding; Thompson, Course Technology Publishing Company, 2007. |
Materials
Needed: |
Thumbdrive (jumpdrive, usb storage device)
Small Instructions Journal or notebook to fit in
a binder
Binder (3 ring) Dividers with pockets (This
is to hold your graded and ungraded assignments.) Binder Paper |
| WEBS: |
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Purpose
and Catalog Course Description: |
CT 213 Microcomputer Business Applications
3hrs., 3credits
Prerequisite: Keyboarding and/or computer skills. This
course is designed to give the student theory as well as
"hands-on" experience with popular software packages, such
as a data base, spreadsheet, presentation, and word
processing. |
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Students
for Whom the Course Is Intended: |
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This course is intended for students who need to obtain a minimal knowledge of
Microsoft Office using: Word 2007 Excel
2007, PowerPoint
2007, Access
2007.
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Chapter Objectives: |
| Chapter objectives are listed in the student text at the beginning of each
chapter. Additionally, please check for
lesson information and the assignments
page for specific assignments. |
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Attendance:
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Regular class attendance and punctuality are expected.
The instructor will call roll at the beginning of class and record those
absent.
When you know you will miss class ahead of time, let the instructor know and make
arrangements to make up any missed work. Assignments missed must be made up on your own
time. The instructor's Web Site for this course will list all materials
covered and the assignments given. It
is the student's responsibility to initiate and complete missed
assignments. |
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Daily/Weekly
Assignments: Please
see CT-213 Assignments |
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Daily
and weekly assignments will include
reading and studying the text and
turning in assignments.
You will be expected to discuss
the material covered in class and
answer questions about the material.
All assignments must be turned
in on time.
You
will be responsible for keeping an
instruction journal in this class.
Please record assignments and
deadlines in this journal.
Please put all graded
assignments in your binder.
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Responsibility: |
You are responsible for making up assignments and learning material missed during your
absences. This does not release you from submitting your assignments on the due date. |
Most students should be able to finish computer assignments in class. If you need more
time, it is your responsibility to come in extra to meet your assignment deadlines. The
lab room is open daily during study halls and may be used during those hours unless there is a class going on in
one of them. |
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Late
Assignments: |
Any assignment turned in late will be subject to a grade reduction or a grade of zero.
If an assignment is accepted, late
it will receive a letter grade reduction for each day that it
is late. No assignments will be graded after taking the unit exams (unless the instructor
has stated otherwise). |
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| PCCUA STUDENT
DISCIPLINE POLICY: |
| This instructor
will adhere to
this discipline
policy. A copy
of this policy
is available
both online at
the PCCUA
website and in
the
student handbook.
It is the
students
responsibility
to read and
abide by this
policy.
Included in
this policy is
the Acceptable
Use Policy for
computer use on
campus. |
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Academic Integrity: |
DISHONESTY:
Procedure for Discipline
of Cheating and
Plagiarism
The responsibility and
authority of initiating
discipline arising from
violations of rules
against dishonesty
during the process of
the course are vested in
the instructor of that
course.
Plagiarism
Offering the work of
another as one’s own
without proper
acknowledgement is
plagiarism. Therefore,
any student who fails to
give appropriate credit
for ideas or materials
he/she takes from
another, whether fellow
student or a resource
writer, is guilty of
plagiarism. This
includes downloading or
buying papers from the
Internet and cutting and
pasting from the
Internet without proper
acknowledgement.
Cheating
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Copying from another
student’s paper
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Using any
unauthorized
assistance in taking
quizzes, tests, or
examinations
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Possession during a
test of materials
that are not
authorized by the
person giving the
test, such as class
notes or
specifically
designed “crib
notes” or any other
device or technology
that would aid in
cheating
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Dependence on the
aid of sources
beyond those
authorized by the
instructor in
writing papers,
preparing reports,
solving problems, or
carrying out
assignments
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The acquisition,
without permission,
of tests or other
academic material
belonging to a
member of Phillips
Community College of
the University of
Arkansas
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Aiding and abetting
another person in
committing any form
of academic
dishonesty
Administrative Procedure
Number: 404.05
Student
Discipline Policy (PCCUA Administrative Procedure
405.01 A description of the incident
and the action taken will be reported through the dean to the Vice
Chancellor for Instruction and placed in the student's file in the Office
of Admissions and Records. The
student may appeal either the finding of cheating or the penalty, or both,
as described in Administrative Procedure No. 404.06, Academic Appeal
Procedure.
Cheating in this class:
Cheating will not be tolerated.
If you are cheating on one occasion,
you will receive an “F” for the whole unit’s work (not limited
to that one assignment). If
found cheating on a second occasion, you will be asked to drop the
class.
If the cheating occurs after the drop date, or if you choose not
to drop, you will receive an "F" for the class.
All work must be on your disk or in your notebook unless the instructor directs you
to destroy them.
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Student Discipline Policy:
We will follow the PCCUA Discipline Policy found in the Student Handbook
and as posted on the PCCUA Website. Please follow the link below:
Student Handbook
(pdf)
Student Technology Policy:
We will follow the PCCUA
Student
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
(PCCUA Administrative Procedure231.06)
found in the Student Handbook and as posted on the PCCUA Website. Please
follow the link below:
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STUDENT
SUCCESS CENTER:
PCCUA Faculty
and staff are available in Lab A110 (at the Helena campus) if you need help or have
questions about your computer class work; or if you need
assistance with email, the Internet, Web Advisor, etc.
CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES
Phillips Community College of the University of
Arkansas provides student support services that assist
students in achieving their educational objective. Those
services include advising, financial aid, counseling and
guidance, and safety and security.
ADA POLICY:
Lynn Boone,
the Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the ADA
Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may
contact Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Susan
Luebke (Stuttgart). The process of student referral under
the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found on the
college web site at
http://www.pccua.edu by clicking the Student menu link.
FERPA POLICY
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all
of his/her records that meet the definition of educational
records. No third party has the right to review student
records.
INSURANCE
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
does not provide insurance for its students. The college
does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance,
and for that reason, the college has contacted United
Healthcare Student Resources. Forms for this insurance are
available in the Registrar’s office.
ACTS
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains
information about the transferability of courses within
Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are
guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the
equitable treatment in the application of credits for the
admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is
not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No Comparable
Course.” Additionally, courses with a “D” frequently do not
transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be
accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE Website and
selecting Course Transfer.
http://www.adhe.edu/ (Click) Arkansas Course
Transfer System
*The syllabus, policies, guidelines, and dates included are
subject to change at the Instructor’s discretion.
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| Examinations: |
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Quizzes on daily/weekly assignments |
| b. |
Unit tests |
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| Grades: |
| Final grades will be based on the following
criteria: |
| 1. Daily/weekly assignments and quizzes |
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40% |
| 2. Unit
tests (All
equal
weight) |
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60% |
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GRADE SCALE |
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GRADE |
| 90 - 100 |
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A |
| 80 - 89 |
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B |
| 70 - 79 |
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C |
| 60 - 69 |
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D |
| Below 60 |
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F |
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This instructor
reserves the right
to make changes and
updates as deemed
necessary. Students
will be notified of
these
changes/updates. |
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