BCIS 1305 3E05 and KE01 syllabus f22

withdra (Syllabus for BCIS 1305, CATALOG DESCRIPTION: BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications (3
Business Computer Applications SCH; 3 lec, 2 lab) Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying
essential and emerging business productivity information technology
tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software
applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, data analytics, and business-oriented utilization of
the internet. (BCIS 1305 is included in the Business Field of Study.)

Credit Hours: 3 credit hours Orientation and class information for distance learning
Prerequisites: None classes only: Distance learning classes are located
Semester and Year: Fall 2022 through the My Lonestar Homepage
Class Days and Times: Distance Learning (http://my.lonestar.edu). Log in and select LSC – Online,
Instructor: Pat Rajski Lyon View My Online Classes to get into your distance learning
Office Location: TC E210M class in Desire 2 Learn (D2L).

Office Hours: See announcement in D2L Distance learning students must complete the Start Here
module prior to beginning the coursework.
E-mail: [email protected]
Office phone: 281-357-3610

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (as established by The Higher Education Coordination Board of the state of
Texas): The student will be able to

1. Describe the fundamentals of information technology concepts – hardware, software, security, and
privacy.

2. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in local,
network, and online environments.

3. Create business documents with word processing software using spelling and grammar check, format
and layout, tables, citations, graphics, and mail merge.

4. Create business documents and analyze data with spreadsheet software using (1) tables, sorting,
filtering, charts and graphics, pivot tables, macros; (2) statistical, financial, logical and look-up functions
and formulas; and (3) add-ins.

5. Create business multimedia presentations with presentation software using templates, lists, groups,
themes, colors, clip art, pictures, tables, transitions, animation, video, charts, and views.

6. Create databases and manage data with database software using tables, fields, relationships, indexes,
keys, views, queries, forms, reports, and import/export functions.

7. Integrate business software applications.
8. Use web-based technologies to conduct ethical business research.
9. Use “goal seeking” and “what-if analysis” to solve problems and make adjustments and/or

recommendations in a business environment.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND/OR MATERIALS:

1. This course does not require any paper books. It will require an access code from Cengage
Publishers (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.

2. SIMnet Access card Access Card 9781265014650
3. Access to Office 365 (free to LSC students) and Windows 10
4. Use of computer with the Access program (you are not required to purchase this program

individually)
5. Access to a web cam and microphone
6. Storage Media: USB storage media, cloud storage (or hard drive for Distance Learning students only)
7. Three-ring notebook or folder for notes, handouts, etc.

EVALUATION: Semester Grade

Evaluation is based on the Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Other
average of the activities
within each of the eight units
and class participation and
attendance (discussions in a
distance learning class).

Grade Elements
(Units 1-7 and Participation/Attendance/Discussions count 11% and Unit 8 Counts 12% of overall grade)

Unit 1: Computer Concepts and Terminology Unit 5: PowerPoint (presentation software)

Unit 2: Operating Systems and File Management Uni 6: Unit 5: Excel (spreadsheet software)

Unit 3: Word (word processing software) Unit 7: Access (database software)

Unit 4: Ethical Internet Research Unit 8: Integrated Project

Participation/Attendance/Discussions/Office Hours Visit

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Unit Activities

Units 1 and 2 activities include reading the chapters, taking notes, viewing videos,
completing a quizzes (can be taken up to 10 times with highest grade recorded),
discussions, and other activities as assigned such as unit exams.

Units 3 and 5-7 activities include reading the chapters (and completing the Show Me,
Guide Me, and Let Me Try activities), quizzes (can be taken up to 10 times with hightest
grade recorded), projects (three submissions allowed with highest grade recorded),
discussions, and exams.

Unit 4 activities include reading the chapters, quizzes, Internet research, and discussion
of findings.

Unit 8 is an integrated project where data from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs
will be edited and shared in various files.

Participation/attendance/discussions in a face-to-face class includes participating in class
discussions and actrivities, puncutality, and attendance. Participation in the distance
learning class includes participating in three discussions (see D2L for details) and
meeting instructor in the "virtual office" at least once.

Class activities are organized by unit (groups of chapters with related learning activities).
Due dates will vary (see D2L for exact due dates) and are all set for submission by 11:30
pm on the specified date.

I will post virtual office hours and on-campus office hours in an announcment on the
class homepage. All students are welcome to visit with me during any of those times.

SYLLABUS CHANGES: MAKE-UP TESTS:
While every attempt is made to prepare
this syllabus and class schedule in final Late Assignments:Students should contact the instructor prior to missing
form, it will be the instructor's prerogative
to make any changes as may be deemed a scheduled test by phone, in-person, by e-mail, or by
necessary in order to meet the learning
outcomes of the course. Students are No assignments will bevoice mail. An opportunity to take a makeup test may
notified in writing of any change.
be offered to those who make prior contact with the

accepted late.instructor. There will be a ten (10) point late penalty

for students taking a makeup test.

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Letter Grade Assignment A ATTENDANCE POLICY:
(90-100) To ensure you receive high quality educational experiences,
regular participation is a requirement of this class. Attendance
B and punctuality are qualities expected of all employees and,
(80-89) therefore, are expected of students as well. Should you
anticipate an absence, please notify the instructor in advance.
C An excessive number of absences will prohibit the successful
(70-79) completion of this course. If you should miss a class, it is the
student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes and assignments
D from within Desire 2 Learn (D2L) or from a classmate.
(69-60)
Distance learning students: Participation in at least five (5
F discussions) is required and at least one virtual office visit.
59 & Below See D2L for Guidelines for Discussions. You can be dropped
from the course for non-participation (not completing
course assignments). Your professor will email you
regarding this as needed.

LSC-TOMBALL RESOURCES LSC-CREEKSIDE RESOURCES

LSC- TOMBALL LIBRARY HOURS & PHONE: LSC-CREEKSIDE LIBRARY HOURS & PHONE:
Phone: 832-559-4211 Phone: 832-761-6621
For the most up to date information on LSC-Tomball’s For the most up to date information on LSC-
Library hours and services, please Creekside’s Library hours and services, please
visit https://www.lonestar.edu/library/info.htm visit https://www.lonestar.edu/library/info.htm

LSC-TOMBALL ASSESSMENT CENTER: LSC-CREEKSIDE ASSESSMENT CENTER:
Phone: 832-559-4245 Phone: 832-761-6615
For the most up to date information on LSC-Tomball’s For the most up to date information on LSC-
Assessment Center hours and services, please Creekside’s Assessment Center hours and services,
visit https://www.lonestar.edu/testing-tomball.htm please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/28239.htm

DROP-IN TUTORING: DROP-IN TUTORING:
Information on how to reach tutors can be found here: Information on how to reach tutors can be found here:
https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball

EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION:
Lone Star College-Tomball/Creekside is committed to acting intentionally about student success. As part of our
institutional effectiveness efforts, our instructors are assessed in several ways. For the continuous improvement of our
instruction, you are encouraged to provide input for each course you take each semester using the Course Evaluations
Questionnaire, which can be accessed through your myLoneStar account. This occurs approximately halfway through your
course, and you will be notified when surveys are available for completion. Instructions on how to access and complete
the Course Evaluations Questionnaire can be found by logging into your myLoneStar Account and clicking on the
Quicklinks – “How To” Documents. The college deans review these evaluations each semester. Additionally, the deans
and/or department chairs may visit each instructor’s class at some time during the semester to observe the instructional
environment being provided and complete an assessment of the instructor.

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Instructional Contacts
o Vice President of Instruction: Dr. Christina Hagerty;

[email protected], 281-357-3730
o Division Dean, Dr. Jerica Nickerson; [email protected], 832-761-6613
o Department Chair, Antonio Lopez, [email protected], 832-761-6634
o Division DOM, Amy Galaviz: [email protected], 832-761-6614
o Division DOS, Heather Jackson: [email protected], 832-761-6612

o Website
▪ There is also information at: http://www.lonestar.edu

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” for Summer 2022 is June 30, 2022
for a 6-week summer 1 course.

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.

For more information about FERPA. Title IX, Academic Integrity, Academic Appeals, ADA 504/408, Emergency
Procedures and Concealed Carry, please use this link http://www.lonestar.edu/syllabus-policies

Lone Star College COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations

Lone Star College is dedicated to the health and safety of all employees and students with a strong commitment to
student engagement and success. In coordination with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines, Lone Star
College has established general COVID-19 prevention expectations below. Campus-specific COVID-19 protocols may be
provided to you by campus presidents.

Lone Star College supports students with tutoring, bookstore access, library resources, with access to Office 365
available. Information about tutoring and available resources may be found at https://www.lonestar.edu/Student-
Resources.htm.

Lone Star College has implemented the following COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations:

On-Campus and In the Classroom

• If you are sick, please stay home.
• You should stay at least three feet from others while on campus.
• You should sanitize your hands regularly but especially prior to entering a classroom and when leaving.

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Notifications of Possible Exposure
• If you have COVID-19 please let your instructor know as soon as you are confirmed positive for COVID-19
and email the College at [email protected].

Student Resources

Advising Disability Services Bookstore

Phone: 281.351.3310 Phone: 281.357.3777 Phone: 281.351.3398
Email: [email protected] Email: Email:
Website: Carolyn.L.Williams@lone [email protected]
https://www.lonestar.edu/tomballadvising.htm star.edu Website:
Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/bo
https://www.lonestar.ed okstore.htm
u/Tomball-disability-
services.htm

Communities in Schools Admission & Records Financial Aid

Main Campus: TBD Phone: 281.351.3389 Phone: 281.290.2700
Contact: LSC-Tomball Office of the Vice Email: TC- Email: [email protected]
President of Student Success [email protected] Website:
Phone: 281-357-3737 u https://www.lonestar.edu/fin
Email: LSC- Website: ancial-aid.htm
TomballOfficeOfTheVicePresidentOfStudentSuc https://www.lonestar.ed
[email protected] u/66399

Creekside & HSB:
Amanda Heij, MSW
[email protected]
[email protected]

832.761.6609 LSC-Creekside Center,
Office 117E (Wed and Thurs in office)
281.826.5354 LSC-Health Science Building,
Office 115 (Mon, Tues, and Fri in office)

Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/cis.htm

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Week BCIS 1305 Fall 2022 Class Schedule
1 Tentative Schedule; See D2L for Exact Due Dates
2
3 Activity
4 Start Here Module and Unit 1 CE Chapter 5
5 Unit 1 CE Chapters 6 and 7
6 Unit 1 CE Chapters 3 and 4; Unit 1 Practice Test
Unit 1 Tests (two tests: Hardware and Software) and Unit 2, Chapter Intro to Windows 10
7 Unit 2 Chapter File Management, SimPath File Management, and Quiz File Management
8 Unit 2 Dropbox: Windows File Management, Unit 2 Test (Practice Test optional), and Unit 3 Word
9 Chapter 1 (all activities)
10 Unit 3 Word Chapters 2, 3, and 4 (all activities)
11 Unit 3 Word Chapter 5 and Word Project
12 Unit 3 Test (Practice Test optional) and Unit 4 (all activities)
13 Unit 5 Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (all activities)
14 Unit 5 Test (Practice Test optional), and Unit 6, Chapters 1 and 2 (all activities)
15 Unit 6, Chapters 3, 4, and 8 (all activities)
16 Unit 6 Other Functions Module (all activities) and Unit 6 Test (Practice Test optional)
Unit 7, Access Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (all activities)
Unit 7, Access Chapter 4 (all activities) and Unit 7 Test (Practice Test optional)
Final Exam Week: Integrated Project

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