COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Fall 2011 Course Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Christianson Location: Room 218 Period: 8th Email: christiansonc@pontiac.k12.il.us Prep Period: 2nd and 7th Hour (Room 217)

Course OverviewThis is an introductory course utilizing computers and their capabilities, limitations, terminology, and functions. Students will be introduced to types of information processing software and business applications. Word processing, data bases and reports, and spreadsheets will be created and edited in this course. (1/2 Credit)

GradingThe grading scale will be as follows:

92-100 A 83-91 B 74-82 C 65-73 D Below 65 F

Semester Class Grade 80% Final Exam = 20%

You will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Tests – Students will periodically be given announced tests throughout the semester. Tests will be composed of questions and hands-on application.

Quizzes – Students will be given announced quizzes throughout the semester. These quizzes could be written or hands-on application.

Homework – Students will be given both individual and group projects throughout the semester.

Final Exam - Students will be required to take a final exam covering all of the topics discussed throughout the semester.

** All work is due on the date given in class. Any late work will be handled in the following way:

1 day late will be 50% off the score you receive 2 or more days late will be a zero unless arrangements have been made in

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**It is important that students attend class regularly. This class will be evaluated by work completed in the classroom. There are no take-home textbooks or software for this class. We will be using Microsoft Office 2007 software in the classroom. Students who do not regularly attend class will not earn a high grade in this course.

Materials

Students are expected to come to class prepared to participate and learn. Each student is expected to bring the following items each day to class:

Pen/Pencil & Paper 3-ring Binder/Folder

Computer Policy You will be expected to follow the computer use agreement in the handbook that

you have already signed. Students will not open any program or use the computer for any reason unless

authorized by the teacher. Students will not vandalize any of the equipment in the computer lab. Students are not to change the desktop wallpaper, download anything, or tamper

with any of the hardware in the computer lab. You are not to print anything unless given permission by the teacher.

ANY STUDENT VIOLATING ANY OF THESE RULES OR THE RULES IN THE INTERNET AGREEMENT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS COURSE AND RECEIVE AN “F” IN THE CLASS.

Make-Up Work

Excused Absence – Upon returning to class, students will have the same number of days as they were absent to turn in assignments upon their return.

Unexcused Absence – Students absent from school without a valid excuse for any part of the day will be expected to turn in assignments upon their return. Work assigned the day of the absence will be due the day after the student returns to school.

Long-term absence – See me ASAP if you know you are going to be gone from school for an extended amount of time to come up with a plan.

**You are expected to ask me what you have missed upon your return to school from an absence. Remember, it will be very hard to make-up missed work in this class. It is imperative that you attend class.

Classroom Rules

BE RESPECTFUL!!o Do not talk while the teacher or another student is speaking.o Raise your hand before talking.

Be in your seat and ready to start class when the bell rings. Be on time. See the Student Handbook for tardy consequences. Pick up after yourself. Do not leave any trash in the room. Absolutely no food or drink in the classroom. Most importantly!! TRY YOUR BEST!!

Course Outline

**This is a tentative schedule and may be changed at my discretion. We may cover more or less than what is listed below.

Unit 1 – Microsoft WordLesson 1 Word BasicsLesson 2 Basic EditingLesson 3 Helpful Word FeaturesLesson 4 Formatting TextLesson 5 Formatting Paragraphs and DocumentsLesson 6 Desktop Publishing with WordLesson 7 Working With DocumentsLesson 8 Increasing Efficiency Using Word

UNIT 1 EXAM

Unit 2 – Microsoft ExcelLesson 1 Excel BasicsLesson 2 Changing the Appearance of a WorksheetLesson 3 Organizing the WorksheetLesson 4 Worksheet FormulasLesson 5 Function FormulasLesson 6 Making the Worksheet UsefulLesson 7 Working with Multiple WorksheetsLesson 8 Worksheet Charts

UNIT 2 EXAM

Unit 3 – Microsoft Power PointLesson 1 Power Point BasicsLesson 2 Enhancing a Power Point PresentationLesson 3 Working with Visual ElementsLesson 4 Expanding on Power Point Basics

UNIT 3 EXAM

Unit 4 – Microsoft Access (Time permitting)

FINAL EXAM TO BE ANNOUNCED

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. List the advantages of using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

2. Describe how words processing software is used for document construction3. Define and state the purpose of using presentations, word processing, and

worksheets4. Describe how to construct and format a generic spreadsheet5. Create and manipulate a table in a word processing program6. Save and copy files to multiple directories7. Delete and move files and directories8. Create and manipulate subdirectories9. Use word processing software to create business letters, memos, and reports10. Use spreadsheet software to create cumulative tables11. Create charts from spreadsheet software12. Develop presentations with text, graphics, animation, and sound13. Create mail merge using word processing software14. Move, resize, and embed graphics objects in word processing, worksheet, and

presentation software15. Develop mathematical formulas and create statistical summaries using word

processing and spreadsheet software16. Move from word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to the WWW17. Send documents electronically18. Create documents using templates and wizards19. Integrate word processing and spreadsheet software20. Integrate word processing and presentation software21. Integrate spreadsheet and presentation software22. Explain situations where the word processors, worksheets, and presentations can

be used and why23. Use the internet as a search engine to answer a series of questions24. Check documents for spelling and grammar errors25. Verbally explain and listen to procedures