TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR BCIS 1305, BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SECTION 3T01/02 SUMMER 2023 Course Information................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Instructor Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Required Textbooks And/Or Materials................................................................................................................................... 2 Course Learning Outcomes..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Letter Grade Assignment........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Grade Determination.............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Grade Elements....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Assignments............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Syllabus Change ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Late Assignments And Makeup Guidelines............................................................................................................................. 5 Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 LSC-Tomball Resources........................................................................................................................................................... 6 LSC-Creekside Resources ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Student Course Evaluation...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Instructional Contacts............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Withdrawal Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Lone Star College Covid-19 Prevention Recommendations................................................................................................... 7 Student Resources.................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Tentative Class Schedule......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Syllabus Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................10
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 2 COURSE INFORMATION Course Subject and Number: BCIS 1305, Business Computer Applications Catalog Description: BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications (3 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 businessoriented utilization of the internet. (BCIS 1305 is included in the Business Field of Study.) Section Number: 3T01/02 Semester & Year: Summer 2023 Prerequisites: None Class Days, Times, and Location: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:50 pm, Tomball College, E255 “W” Date: ?? Course Modality: Face-to-face (on campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Pat Rajski Lyon Office Location: Tomball College, E210M Office Hours: E-mail: patricia.r.lyon@lonestar.edu Office phone: 281-357-3610 Communication Guidelines/Response Time: Phone calls will be returned within 24 hours except weekends and holidays; emails will be answered within 24 hours; use email in D2L preferred REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND/OR MATERIALS 1. This course does not require any paper books. It will require an access code from McGraw-Hill Publishers (which includes multiple 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: 9781265014650 3. Access to Office 365 (free to LSC students; see information in D2L) and Windows 10 or 11 a. The program Access is not included in Office 365. You do not need to buy it but you must use a computer that has the program (such as at an LSC location). 4. Grammarly (free spell/grammar checker app; see information in D2L) 5. Use of computer with the Access program (you are not required to purchase this program individually) 6. Access to a web cam and microphone 7. Storage Media: USB storage media, cloud storage (or hard drive for Distance Learning students only) 8. Three-ring notebook or folder for notes, handouts, etc.
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 3 LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT Final letter grades will be assigned after computing individual final averages in percentage as follows: Final Average in Percent Letter Grade 90 – 100 % A 80 – 89.9 % B 70 – 79.9% C 60 – 69.9% D 0 – 59.9% F 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.
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 4 EVALUATION Evaluation is based on the 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 ASSIGNMENTS • Units 1 and 2 activities include reading the chapters, taking notes, viewing videos, completing a quiz (can be taken up to 10 times with highest grade recorded), SimPath, 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), application projects, 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 activities, punctuality, and attendance. Participation in the distance learning class includes participating in 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 announcement on the class homepage. All students are welcome to visit with me during any of those times. GRADE DETERMINATION Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Other
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 5 Letter Grade Assignment ATTENDANCE POLICY To ensure you receive high quality educational experiences, regular participation is a requirement of this class. Attendance and punctuality are qualities expected of all employees and, therefore, are expected of students as well. Should you anticipate an absence, please notify the instructor in advance. An excessive number of absences will prohibit the successful completion of 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 from a classmate. Distance learning students: Participation in at least five (5 discussions) is required and at least one virtual office visit. 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. A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) D (69-60) F 59 & Below MAKE-UP TESTS: Students should contact the instructor prior to missing a scheduled test by phone, in-person, by email, or by voice mail. An opportunity to take a makeup test may be offered to those who make prior contact with the instructor. There will be a ten (10) point late penalty for students taking a makeup test. MAKE-UP TESTS: LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKEUP GUIDELINES No assignments will be accepted late. Contact your instructor for information regarding the possibility of making up missed assignments (for extenuating circumstances only). SYLLABUS CHANGE While every attempt is made to prepare this syllabus and class schedule in final form, it will be the instructor's prerogative to make any changes as may be deemed necessary in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students are notified in writing of any change.
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 6 STUDENT COURSE EVALUATION 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. LSC-TOMBALL RESOURCES LSC-CREEKSIDE RESOURCES LSC- TOMBALL LIBRARY HOURS & PHONE: Phone: 832-559-4211 For the most up to date information on LSC-Tomball’s Library hours and services, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/library/info.htm LSC-TOMBALL ASSESSMENT CENTER: Phone: 832-559-4245 For the most up to date information on LSC-Tomball’s Assessment Center hours and services, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/testing-tomball.htm DROP-IN TUTORING: Information on how to reach tutors can be found here: https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball LSC-CREEKSIDE LIBRARY HOURS & PHONE: Phone: 832-761-6621 For the most up to date information on LSCCreekside’s Library hours and services, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/library/info.htm LSC-CREEKSIDE ASSESSMENT CENTER: Phone: 832-761-6615 For the most up to date information on LSCCreekside’s Assessment Center hours and services, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/28239.htm DROP-IN TUTORING: Information on how to reach tutors can be found here: https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball INSTRUCTIONAL CONTACTS o Vice President of Instruction: lsc-tomballvicepresidentofinstruction@lonestar.edu, 281-655-3642 o Division Dean, Dr. Jerica Nickerson; Jerica.c.nickerson@lonestar.edu, 832-761-6613 o Department Chair, Antonio Lopez, Antonio.d.lopez@lonestar.edu, 832-761-6634 o Website ▪ There is also information at: http://www.lonestar.edu
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 7 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 1 2023 is ?? for a 16-week 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/StudentResources.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. 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 LSC-ReportVirus@lonestar.edu.
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 8 STUDENT RESOURCES Advising Disability Services Bookstore Phone: 281.351.3310 Email: tc-advising@lonestar.edu Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/tomballadvising.htm Phone: 281.357.3777 Email: Carolyn.L.Williams@lone star.edu Website: https://www.lonestar.ed u/Tomball-disabilityservices.htm Phone: 281.351.3398 Email: tm8292@bncollege.com Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/bo okstore.htm Communities in Schools Admission & Records Financial Aid Main Campus: TBD Contact: LSC-Tomball Office of the Vice President of Student Success Phone: 281-357-3737 Email: LSCTomballOfficeOfTheVicePresidentOfStudentSuc cess@lonestar.edu Creekside & HSB: Amanda Heij, MSW AHeij@CIS-Houston.org Amanda.Heij@LoneStar.edu 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 Phone: 281.351.3389 Email: TCAdmissions@lonestar.ed u Website: https://www.lonestar.ed u/66399 Phone: 281.290.2700 Email: FACC@lonestar.edu Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/fin ancial-aid.htm
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 9 TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE SECTION KE01/02 Tentative Schedule; See D2L for Exact Due Dates Week Class Activity Homework 1 June 5 to June 11 Start Here Module Unit 1, Chapters 5, 6, and 7 Unit 1, Chapters 3 and 4 View all materials, complete Orientation Quiz, and Discussion 1 Chapters 5, 6, and 7 ebook; Hardware SimPath and Quiz Chapter 3 ebook and SimPath Chapter 4 ebook, SimPath, and Quiz 2 June 12 to June 18 Unit 1 Tests (2 tests) Unit 2, Windows File Management Unit 2 Test Unit 1 Tests (Hardware Test and Software Test) Intro to Windows 10 Office 365 and File Management ebook chapter File Management ebook, SimPath, and Quiz File Management Dropbox Unit 2 Test 3 June 19 to June 25 Unit 3, Chapters 1 - 5 Unit 3 Test Word Chapters 1 – 5 ebook and projects Discussion 2 Unit 3 Test 4 June 26 to July 2 Unit 4 Unit 5, Chapters 1 – 3 Unit 5 Test Unit 6, Chapters 1 - 2 Chapter 9 ebook, SimPath, and Quiz Unit 4 research and discussion PowerPoint Chapters 1 - 3 ebooks and projects Discussion 3 Unit 5 Test Unit 6, Chapters 1 – 2 ebooks and projects 5 July 3 to July 9 Unit 6, Chapters 3 - 4 Unit 6, Other Functions Unit 6 Test Unit 7, Chapters 1-4 Unit 7 Test Unit 6, Chapters 3 - 4 Other Functions Worksheet (dropbox) Unit 6 Test Access Chapters 1 – 4 ebooks and projects Discussion 4 Unit 7 Test 6 July 10 to July 11 Unit 8, Integrated Project Unit 8, Integrated Project (serves as final exam)
BCIS 1305 Syllabus, Revised April 6, 2023 Page 10 SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER It is the instructor’s right to modify the class schedule when necessary and cover course topics as he/she feels is necessary to meet the learning outcomes, therefore this syllabus is subject to change.