Skyline College BCM 201 Integration of MS Office Applications Syllabus - Spring 2016
Instructor: Sita Motipara	Phone: 650.738-4356
Office: Building 8, Room 207	E-mail: motipara@smccd.edu
Office Hours: View this doorcard	Web Site: http://www.smccd.net/accounts/motipara/

Integration of MS Office Apps | 1.0 unit - 16 hours | Transfer:CSU

This class is taught entirely on the web. Microsoft Office 2010 is a collection of software programs designed to help you accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently. You will learn to use Word and Excel together to create sophisticated documents that incorporate data from both programs. You will learn to integrate objects created in Word, Excel and Access into PowerPoint presentation. Instead of recreating the same information in different programs, you create the information once in one program and then reuse it in other programs. for example you will create a report in word which embeds price list build in excel.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO’s):

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Perform integration of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) to create effective professional-quality documents, worksheets, presentations and databases suitable for coursework, professional and personal use.

  In addition
  At the end of this course you should be able to:

  • Copy data and chart from Excel to Word
  • Copy a word table to Access
  • Link an Access table to Excel and Word
  • Import a Word outline into PowerPoint
  • Link Access and Excel objects to PowerPoint

  
  WebAccess for Online Courses: If you experience any technical difficulties, contact WebAccess at (866) 440-8484.

  Textbook and Other Material
  
  TEXTBOOK:
  GO! W/OFFICE 2013 V.1 W/MYITLAB PKG by GASKIN ISBN: 9780133820768
   
  

  

   

  SOFTWARE:

  We will be using MS Office 2013 version software in this class. The textbook is written for 2013 version. Using any older version will be frustrating at times, as instructions in the book would not match with your screen. Using Office 2013 would not be a problem since it is backward compatible with 2013 version.  To purchase a current version of Office program at a great bargain price for community college students visit http://www.foundationccc.org.   Skyline College Bookstore also has software available at a discounted price with your student ID.
  You may also download the trial version from Microsoft's web site. Explore the possibility of Office 365.
  Office software for MAC: MAC version Office 2011 is comparable to MS Office version 2013. However; the text book we use is written for MS Office version 2013. Using the instructions given in the book, you may complete the assignments on the MAC. Sometimes your theme and colors might come out different with MAC version. However formulas and functions and calculation methods will be same. You might have to use help feature to find certain features described in the book but generally there should not be any problem. The Excel assignments are assigned from that text book we use. MAC Office (most of the versions) do not contain Access softare. Those assignments could be completed at Skyline College Labs, (room 8119, room 8121, or Library and learning center labs.)

  If you are not updating yet, but still need an access to office 2013, you can complete your work during lab hours in Building 8 Room 8119

  Hardware
  System Requirements:

  Computer and processor	500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher
  Memory	256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher1
  Hard disk	3.0 gigabyte (GB); a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive.
  Drive	CD-ROM or DVD drive
  Display	1024x576 or higher resolution monitor
  Operating system	Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP with service pack 3

  Lab Availability
  Assignments may be completed in the Skyline BCM 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. The specific lab hours are posted on the classroom doors. The other labs on the campus - in Building 2 also is available. Pls. call for the lab hours.

  Assignments

  • Assignments and due dates are posted through web access.. Points will be deducted for assignments turned in more than a day or two late. Assignments late by more than a week can lose as much 50% points.
  • Assignments will be graded only once, so it’s important to carefully proofread all work. If you have omissions or errors, you may revise your work; however, your grade will not change.
  • In order to receive credit or grade for any turned in assignments or project, it should be completely completed as instructed in the PDF documents or in the textbook. PDF documents will be usually linked through assignment description.

  Grading

  Homework assignments...................55%
  Production assignment ................... 10%
  Form assignmens.............................0.5%
  Final Projects and quizzes ...............30%

  Grade option
  You may take this class for either a letter grade or for credit. (To receive credit for the course, you need an average grade of 70 percent or higher.) You can select your option though Web smart.

  Please refer to the Skyline College Catalog, pages 28-29, for a complete discussion of Academic Integrity. The two most common kinds of academic dishonesty are: cheating and plagiarism. Any student who is caught obtaining or attempting to obtain academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent acts may be dropped from the class and issued a grade of F. Please refer to these pages to make sure you understand all the examples of what may be considered academic dishonesty.

  Class format
  
  Document building concepts with each application and features will be introduced each week with an assignment. You should plan on scheduling three hours per week to complete the readings and assignments. 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 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.

  Instructor Availability
  I will check for your e-mails daily and participate in the forum frequently between 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 has been answered there.

  Drop
  To withdraw from a class students should access WebSMART 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.

  Withdrawl: Due to prlonged inactivity in the class your istructor can withdraw from the class.

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

   RESOURCES:

  DSR
  The Disabled Student Program and Services is designed to equalize the educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Further information may be obtained from the DSPS office, . The telephone number is 650-738-4280 and Fax number is 650-738-4228.

  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.

  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.

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