BCIS 1305 2019 syllabus late start

BCIS 1305, Business CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Students will study
Computer Applications computer terminology, hardware, and software
related to the business environment. The focus of this

course is on business productivity software
applications and professional behavior in computing,
including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets,

databases, presentation graphics, and business-
oriented utilization of the Internet.

Credit Hours: 3 credit hours E-mail: [email protected]

Prerequisites: None Office phone: 832 246-0000

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Semester and Year: Spring 2019 Orientation and class information for distance learning
classes only: Distance learning classes are located
Class Days and Times: TBA (late start; 12-week semester) through the My Lonestar Homepage
(http://my.lonestar.edu). Log in and select LSC – Online,
Instructor: Charles Ricks View My Online Classes to get into your distance learning
class in DayLight/Desire 2 Learn (D2L). Distance learning
Office Location: N/A students must complete the Start Here module prior to
beginning the coursework.
Office Hours: By appointment
All students can expect to spend at least 8-12 hours per
week on this course during a 16-week semester. During a
5 ½ week summer session, you can plan on spending 20+
hours per week.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to

 Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware,

software, and data communications systems.
 Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing.
 Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and

networked environment.
 Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems.
 Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business

environment.
 Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications.
 Complete projects that integrate business software applications.

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND/OR MATERIALS:

1. This course does not require any paper books. It will require an access code for MindTap
from Cengage (which includes two eBooks and the training/assessment program). You
purchase this access code from the Tomball Bookstore or online through D2L during the
first week of the semester.
a. Purchase: Cengage Unlimited 1 semester

2. Access to Windows10 and MicroSoft Office 2016 or 365 software (do not use Office OnLine)
3. Access to a web cam and microphone for the semester project
4. Storage Media: USB storage media recommended (DL students may use hard drive)
5. Three-ring notebook or folder for notes, handouts, etc.

EVALUATION: 10% 40%
Evaluation is based on unit 10%
tests; chapter quizzes,
software projects, training, 10%
and training exams; class
attendance and participation;
final exam; and semester
project as illustrated in the
pie chart on the right.

20%
10%

Unit Tests Chapter Quizzes Projects & Training Exams
Participation Final Exam Semester Project

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Participation Class participation and attendance/punctuality will count for 10% of the semester grade.

oDistance learning students are required to participate in five discussions (see D2L for details),
emailing instructor, total log ins, etc. for participation.

Final exam contains 100 questions from the Technology Now ebook. This activity will count for 10%
of your course grade.

Final exam

Semester Semester Project is a written report and oral presentation with visual aid. See detailed information
Project provided in D2L. This activity will count for 10% of your course grade.

Unit tests Unit tests will cover Units 1-6 in this course. Material covered will be taken from both textbooks. Tests
are timed and password protected; instructor will provide specific information about the procedure
for taking tests in this class. See the class schedule or D2L for more information. See section on
Makeup Tests for additional information. The average of the six modules tests will count for 40% of
the semester grade.

Chapter quizzes will be completed for each chapter from both books. Chapter quizzes will not be
accepted late. The average of the chapter quizzes will count for 10% of the semester average.

Chapter quizzes

SAM training, textbook projects, and SAM training exams will teach you the skills you need for each

program. You will complete the SAM training as the first activity; this gives you a preview of what

you will be learning in the rest of the module. The textbook projects provide you with the

opportunity to create or edit files following in instructions in the ebook whcih are then uploaded to

SAM Training, Textbook the dropbox in D2L. These may be completed a total of twice prior to the due dates with the highest
Projects,, and SAM grade recorded. You will then complete the SAM training exam. These activities will not be accepted
Training Exams

late. The average of the activities will count for 20% of the semester average.

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Letter Grade Assignment A ATTENDANCE POLICY:
(90-100) Regular attendance is expected in order for students to successfully
complete the course objectives; this includes actively participating in class
B activities. Attendance and punctuality are qualities expected of all
(80-89) employees and, therefore, are expected of students as well. Should you
anticipate an absence, please notify the instructor in advance. An
C excessive number of absences will prohibit the successful completion of
(70-79) this course. If you should miss a class, it is the student’s responsibility to
obtain lecture notes and assignments from within Desire 2 Learn (D2L) or
D from a classmate.
(69-60)
Distance learning students: A minimum of 15 class participation
F activities must be completed to earn full credit for this portion of the
59 & Below course. Your instructor will provide specifics about this evaluation
measure. Activities may include (but are not limited to)

a. contacts with instructor,
b. posting to the discussion forum in the D2Leclassroom; and
c. total hits to the eclassroom.

LSC-Tomball Library Hours & Phone: LSC-Creekside Library Hours & Phone:

Phone: 832-559-4211 Phone: 832-761-6621

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

LSC-Tomball Assessment Center: THE LSC-Creekside Assessment Center:

Phone: 832-761-6615 Phone: 832-761-6615

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Disability •The LoneStar College System is dedicated to provide the least restrictive learning
Services environment for all students. The college district promotes equity in academic
access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by
the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to
participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities.

•If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning
disabiity, please notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and
preferably before the end of the first two weeks of class to arrange for reasonable
accommodations.

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FOR ADVISING ON THIS PROGRAM AT LONESTAR CONTACT:
o Technology Department Chair: Lindell Chapman, [email protected], 281-357-3756
o Course Lead Instructor: Pat Rajski Lyon, [email protected], 281-357-3610
o There is also information at www.lonestar.edu

CB&I DEAN & SUPPORT STAFF:
o Division Dean, Jill Riethmayer: [email protected], 281-351-3342
o Division DOM, Amy Galaviz: [email protected], 832-761-6614
o Division DOS, Heather Jackson: [email protected], 832-761-6612

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Campus Handgun Carry Statement
The Texas Legislature enacted campus carry by passing Senate Bill 11, effective at LSC on August 1, 2017. Senate Bill 11,
known as the “Campus Carry” law, amends Texas law to allow license holders to carry concealed handguns on college
campuses. To carry a concealed handgun on LSC campuses, an individual must have a valid License to Carry issued by
the Texas Department of Public Safety.

LSC has established rules and regulations regarding enforcement of Campus Carry. Lone Star College prohibits
concealed carry in some areas of LSC campuses. For more information about Campus Carry, visit the LSC Campus Carry
website at http://www.lonestar.edu/campuscarry.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record will result in a final grade of “W” on the student transcript
and no credit will be awarded. Prior to the official day of record, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate and
complete a request for withdrawal from any course. The last day to drop this course with a “W” is April 11, 2019.

If you are considered a first-time college student, a new law was passed in Fall 2007 that limits to six the number of
courses you may drop (withdraw with a grade of "W") while enrolled at any Texas public institution of higher education.
A first time college student is a student not currently enrolled in high school and who has never taken a college or
university course anywhere at any time.

If you consider dropping this course during course during the semester, you might want to go to advising prior to
dropping and get information about the Six-Drop Rule.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Students are expected to actively participate in class. Therefore, the use of cell
phones, iPods, iPads, and other electronic devices are not allowed unless
otherwise specified by your instructor.

Violation consequences:

1. verbal warning;
2. device placed on instructor’s workstation and may be retrieved after

lecture/lab;
3. device placed on instructor’s workstation and then given to appropriate

administrator (department chair, dean or LifePath director). Student must
meet with administrator to retrieve device.

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Week BCIS 1305 Class Schedule (Late Start)
Spring 2019

Class Activities (See D2L for exact activities and due dates*)

1 Start Here Module (for Distance Learning Students only)
2/11 – 2/17 Class Orientation and Introductions (for traditional students)
Technology Now (TN) Chapter 1
2
2/18 – 2/24 TN Chapter 2
TN Chapter 3
3 Windows (New Perspectives (NP) Managing Your Files )
2/25 – 3/3
TN Chapter 4
4 Unit 1 Test (TN Chs 1-3 and NP Managing Your Files)
3/4 - 3/10 NP Word Module 1
3/11 - 3/16
NP Word Module 2
5 Unit 2 Tests (TN Ch 4 and Word Modules 1 and 2)
March 10 – 16 no classes; Spring Break
3/17 – 3/24
NP PowerPoint Module 1
6 Unit 3 Tests (PowerPoint)
3/25 – 3/31 TN Chs 5 and 7

7 March 10 – 16 no classes; Spring Break
4/1 – 4/7 TN Ch 9
Unit 4 Test (TN Chs 5, 7, and 9)
8
4/8 – 4/14 NP Excel Module 1
Begin Excel Module 2
9
4/15 – 4/21 NP Excel Module 2
Unit 5 Tests (Excel)
10 NP Access Module 1
4/22 – 4/28
NP Access Module 1
Unit 6 Tests (Access Module 1)
TN Chapter 6
Introduce Semester Project and Begin Semester Project Part 1
Continue Semester Project Semester Project research (complete Part 2)

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11 Semester Project final report (part 4) and visual aid
4/29 – 5/5 Semester Project oral presentations (posted to Discussions in D2L)

12 Replies to postings of oral presentations for distance learning students
5/6 – 5/10 Final Exam; day and time of final will be published; you attend class only ONE time during
finals week.

This schedule can be revised at any time at the discretion of the instructor, and students will be provided with a revised
schedule.

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