Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10111
Computer Applications 2

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: A knowledge of Windows and the College Network

Program(s): Business, Business Admin Accounting, Business Admin Finance, Business Admin Marketing, Business Human Resources, E-commerce Management
Program Coordinator(s): Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Sue Newman
Version: 4.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The emphasis in this course is on using a computer as a professional tool in a business environment. The objective of this course is to reinforce the student's basic Windows skills,and introduce the student to spreadsheet terms, concepts and applications. Hands-on experience with microcomputers will be provided through WindowsXP and Excel 2003.

Program Context

Business

Program Coordinator: Multiple

This course is a required component in the second semester of the Business Foundation Year and is a requirement in the Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing options. Program Coordinators: Mark Rust(Trafalgar); Carole Bowman (Davis)

Business Admin Accounting

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinators: Sally Mitzel

Business Admin Finance

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Mark Weaver

Business Admin Marketing

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinators: Doug Greenwood

Business Human Resources

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: John Hardisty

E-commerce Management

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Jane Abramowitz

Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes identify the critical performances, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that successful students will have reliably demonstrated through the learning experiences and evaluation in the course. Successful students will have demonstrated the following:

 
            Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:
- the components of a WindowsXP desktop
- the use of WindowsXP menus, dialog boxes and toolbars
- effective file management
- the application of spreadsheets as business problem solving tools
- the basic elements of spreadsheet design

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:
- open, close, save and print worksheets
- enter and edit labels, values and formulas
- create and print graphs
- copy formulas, values and labels
- use @ functions
- format values
- design presentation quality worksheets
- use versions and scenarios in the evaluation of alternatives
- work with multiple worksheets
- work with Excel lists
- integrate Excel with other windows programs and the world wide web

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:
- confidence to analyze and comprehend issues
- responsibility in meeting test and assignment deadlines

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation:

Excel    Weekly Assignments  20%
         MidTerm             35%
         Final Exam          45%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
X	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2006
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

Microsoft Excel 2003 New Perspectives Series - Introductory

Applicable student group(s): Business Administration - Foundation Year Business Administration - Accounting Business Administration - Finance Business Administration - Human Resources Business Administration - Marketing E-commerce Management
Course Details:

Week 1:
Activity:   Course Introduction
            Create Shortcuts
            Copy Files
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Prep/       Buy books - Microsoft Excel 2002 New Perspectives
Assignment: Introductory

Week 2:
Activity:   Tutorial 1

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment: 
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Week 3:
Activity:   Tutorial 2

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment: 
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Week 4:
Activity:   Tutorial 2

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:
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Week 5:
Activity:   Tutorial 3

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:
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Week 6:
Activity:   Review for Text on Tutorials 1-3
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Week 7:
Activity:   Test on Tutorials 1-2

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:
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Week 8:
Activity:   Tutorial 4

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:
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Week 9:
Activity:   Tutorial 4

Prep/       See Web Ct
Assignment:
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Week 10:
Activity:   Tutorial 5

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:  
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Week 11:
Activity:   Appendix 2

Prep/       See Web CT
Assignment:  
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Week 12:
Activity:   Review for Final Exam

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Week 13:    
Activity:   Final EXCEL Exam
 
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Week 14:
Activity:   Make-up Exams

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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

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