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Skyline College
BUS 103 - Intro to Information System
Syllabus - Summer
2016

Instructor: Sita Motipara Phone: 650.738-4356
Office: Building 8, Room 207 E-mail: motipara@smccd.edu
Office Hours: Doorcard Web Site: http://www.smccd.net/accounts/motipara/

PREQUISITES:

Recommended: BCM. 104 or Equivalent. - Eligibility for English 836.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Please be aware that online courses generally require as much time, if not more than traditional courses. You must be disciplined, able to read, and follow instructions, be computer literate and familiar with e-mail, sending attachments, and file compression programs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

BUS 103 | OLH/OMH |ONH |Introduction to Business Information System | 3.0 Units | Transfer: UC, CSU

This course is an introduction to computer systems and its role in building modern business information systems. Topics include computer terminology, architecture, operating systems, applications, hardware, data communications, HTML, computer ethics, intellectual property, copyright infringement, and office software applications such as MS Excel. This class is also presented in online format.

STUDENT  LEARNING  OUTCOMES (SLO’S)

Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:
    1. Understand and communicate using the vocabulary of computing professionals
    2. Recognize and evaluate computer systems architecture, LANs (local area networks), the Internet, and communication systems infrastructures
    3. Understand the design and life cycle of information systems
    4. Formulate solutions to current business problems using spreadsheet and database software
    5. Present organizational information using a presentation software or a website

TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIAL


Text

1. Discovering Computers by Shelly/Cashman/Vermaat

ISBN: 978-1-1115303-2-7 , published by course/Cengage technology


2. Microsoft Excel Introductory 2013, . By Freund, Jones, Starks

  • ISBN-10: 1285168569

  • ISBN-13: 9781285168562


published by course technology

May be purchased at the Skyline College Bookstore. Amazon.com
E-book or One chapter at a time
(available only for certain books)

You may purchase an e-book, or I-chapter by going to the publisher's site

Use the above ISBN to search for your book

Online Companion web sites- Sign in required

Discovering Computers - For using Discovering Computers textbook

Create a new student account by following the direction given to you on the web site.

a. When asked for the access code type 978-1-4390-7926--3

b. Type all the remaining required information.

Online Companion site for Excel - No sign in required Excel 2013 Introductory by Shelly - we will be using introductory and first three chapters from this site.

SOFTWARE

Requirements: We will be using Microsoft office 2013 version software. Specifically you will need MS excel 2013 and MS Access 2013 version to complete your assignments.

Assignments: The Excel assignments are assigned from that text book we use. Access assignment (only one assigned)  is not from any textbook, however you will need to use MS Access software to complete that assignment.

Access to the software:

  1. You may find the discounted version of Office software at the college bookstore or at http://www.foundationccc.org . If you purchase the software, than make sure it includes MS Access database software.
  2. skyline students can get a free 2013 Office 365 student version from http://products.office.com/en-us/student
  3. You may use the skyline college computer lab in building 8, or Library and Learning Center to complete your assignments.

MAC:
MS Access Database software - MAC Office version 2011 is comparable to MS Office version 2013. Any older version might not work. MS Access software is not included in MAC version of the office 2011 or 2016. MS Access Software is available in our campus computer labs, in the library and in the learning center. A student using MAC can complete MSACCESS (database) assignment using these facilities.
MS Excel Spreadsheet software - The Excel textbook we use is written for MS Excel version 2013. Using the instructions given in the book, one may complete the assignments on a MAC. Sometimes a theme and or colors might be different with MAC version. However formulas and functions and calculation methods will be same. You may always use similar theme or colors available from your version. You might have to use help feature to find certain features described in the book but generally there should not be any problem.

Use the video chat provided by Microsoft at Microsoft Store for further help. Available options are constantly changing at the Microsoft Store. I found the chat feature very useful.

SUPPLIES

a flash drive (Needed if work in the lab)

ASSIGNMENTS:

Chapter Quizzes:

There will be total 7 multiple choice quizzes based on chapters 1 through 15 posted through web access. They will be posted at regular interval through our class web site. You must submit within assigned time. No grace period is granted for the late submittal of tests. 30% late submission penalty will be applied.

Essay Homework:

Essay will be  based on the topics from Discovering computers book. It will be posted through class web site.

MS Excel (spreadsheet) Homework:

Office application homework assignments will be based on the projects from MS Excel book and Handouts posted.

MS Access (database) Homework:

There will be one assignment based on this software. There is no textbook required for this assignment.

Final quiz

Will be a multiple choice, true/false matching questions comprehensive quiz (based on selected 3-4 chapters, chapter numbers will be posted on web access).

Final Project:

A report and and a PowerPoint Presentation to be created based on an assigned topic will be posted.

TBA or HBA activities:

To be arranged or Hours by arrangement activities. Objective of these activities is to help students succeed in the class. Students do receive points for completing these activities. However; these activities are not assessments. Do not apply to Online-sections.

GRADING POLICY:

Letter grade is awarded based on completed homework assignments, projects and exams.

Chapter quizzes 38%
Excel projects, Web site project, Reports, forum etc. 37%
Final quiz, Final Project 15%
Forum Assignments 10%
Total 100%

General guideline for  Assignments  and projects grading:

A   Care was taken, assignments was complete and almost perfect
B   Care was taken; assignment was complete with minor errors
C   Attempt was made to complete assignment properly
F   Incomplete and/or incorrect work

Assignment Submission Policy:

All the assignments are due at the posted due date. Late assignments are accepted within three days of grace period. Once a grade (notation) of missing is issued, and you have submitted an assignment(s) after that, (you may do so), those assignments would not be graded. However; at the end of the semester if a student needs 3-4 percent to pass the class the late assignments will be graded with late penalty. If you have turned in late assignments, you do need to notify your instructor through e-mail, else, instructor does not have any knowledge of such submissions.

CLASS FORMAT - Online Section

You are encouraged to use the Discussion Forum to ask questions or provide answers to your classmates’ questions. If you have problems completing assignments or using the program, use the Forum to post your questions. This will be the quickest way to receive help when you have problems. You will receive credit when you help a fellow classmate .

CLASS FORMAT - In-Class Section

In addition to Online quizzes which will be posted every two weeks, Lecture, demonstration, and in-class group projects will complement the assigned homework assignments.

MySMCCD email: Be sure to check you Skyline student email account. You will be responsible for essential class information sent to this email address.

LAB AVAILABILITY

Assignments may be completed in the Skyline CAOT labs which are located in Building 8, Rooms 8119 and 8121. Generally, the labs are open between 8:00-4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with lab hours available on some evenings and Saturdays. During summer; the availability varies. check the doorcard site and search for "skyline skycaot" name for the current lab hours. The specific lab hours are also posted on the classroom doors. Computer lab in Building 2, Library and Learning Center are other resources. You may want to check for available hours and software.

INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY

I will check for your e-mails daily and participate in the forum frequently Monday through Friday, and I will respond to course-related questions within 24-48 hours. E-mail responses will not be available over the weekends. Be sure to check the Discussion Forum to see if your question is answered by your classmate.

Correspondence:

MySMCCD email: Be sure to check you Skyline student email account. You will be responsible for essential class information sent to this email address.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

This class will have a discussion forum. The Discussion Forum provides a format which allows you to ask questions, make comments, and provide responses to your classmates’ questions. The forum lets you interact with your classmates and instructor and replaces the normal interaction that would occur in a traditional classroom. When you have problems completing assignments, understanding directions, or using program features, the Discussion Forum is the place to go to post questions. This will be the quickest way to receive help.

WITHDRAWL POLICY:

To withdraw from a class students should access Web SMART registration or obtain an Add/Drop form from the Office of Admissions and Records in Building 2. Official withdrawal is the responsibility of the student. A withdrawal with a refund is subject to refund deadlines. A student who does not withdraw in accordance with established procedures may receive a failing grade. Refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic dishonesty occurs when a student attempts to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill, which he or she does not possess. The two most common kinds of academic dishonesty are "Cheating" and "Plagiarism." Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent acts. Plagiarism is representing the work of someone else as his/her own and submitting it to fulfill academic requirements.

RESOURCES:

Disability Resource Center
Building 5, Room 5132 • (650) 738-4280
Skyline College offers services to students with learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, and long or short-term physical disabilities. In coordination with the DRC office, reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities.  If you do not yet have an accommodation letter, please contact the DRC.

STUDENT SERVICES
Support services available to students include the Library and Learning Center (Bldg.5), Student Services, One Stop Center, Housing, Registration, Financial Aid, Placement Testing, Admissions, Counseling, DSPS, Special Programs, Health Center and CALT Labs.  In coordination with the DSPS office, reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities.  If you do not yet have an accommodation letter, please contact the DSPS office at 650-738-4280.

SMOKE FREE CAMPUS
Skyline College is committed to providing students, employees and guests with a safe and healthy environment. Based on this commitment, the College has implemented a smoking policy. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas in parking lots around campus.

*The syllabus is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances