Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10343
Computer Applications 1

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: N/A

Program(s): Business, Business Admin Accounting, Business Admin Finance, Business Admin Marketing, Business Human Resources, Community Worker -Out&Dev, Court and Tribunal Agent, E-commerce Management
Program Coordinator(s): Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Version: 3.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: The Community Worker - Outreach & Development Program is part of the mobile computing initiative and, as such, all students will be required to have the lap-top computer and software provided by Sheridan for the courses in this Program.

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 introduce students to basic computer terms, concepts and computer applications and to develop skills in using Windows, word processing, e-mail and Internet browser and presentation software. Hands-on experience with microcomputers will be provided through the College network word processing, Windows XP, e-mail, browser and presentation software. This course will be taught in a mobile environment using WebCT.

Program Context

Business

Program Coordinator: Multiple

This course is a required component of the first semester of the Foundation Year. Students will be able to use the skills acquired in this course in the research for and preparation of assignments and presentations for courses in the following terms. 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 Coordinator: Doug Greenwood

Business Human Resources

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: John Hardisty

Community Worker -Out&Dev

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Students will be able to use the skills acquired in this course in the research for and preparation of assignments and presentations for courses in the following terms. Program Co-Ordinator is Brian Dwyer.

Court and Tribunal Agent

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Students will be able to use the skills acquired in this course in the research for and preparation of assignments and presentations for courses in the semesters. Program Coordinator: Patricia Knight.

E-commerce Management

Program Coordinator: Multiple

Same as above. Program Coordinator: Jane Abramowitz

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Knowledge

- the components of a Windows XP desktop
- the use of Windows XP menus, dialog boxes and toolbars
- effective file management
- word processing for business documents
- presentation software

Skills

- create, format and edit multiple page documents 
  with word processing software
- use multiple document windows
- use the desktop publishing features of word processing
  for Windows for importing graphics, and for 
  creating graphs in documents
- use e-mail as a communication tool
- use a browser as a research tool
- use presentation software for presentation skills

Attitudes

- an acceptance of computer applications as a vital tool in their 
  future success as a Business student and as a program graduate
- an appreciation for the need for public standards for data security 
  and data privacy
- a desire to produce high quality computer produced reports and 
  presentations
- an appreciation of the research and information resources available 
  through the Internet
- an introduction to working in a mobile environment

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

EVALUATION:

Word Processing Assignments      40%
Word Processing Test             45%
Powerpoint Test                  15%
                                ____
                      Total     100%

- Refer to the detailed outline provided by your instructor for the 
  evaluation plan and scheduled evaluation dates for this course. Any 
  changes in evaluation plans that may result from unforeseen 
  circumstances will be made as soon as possible, and will be 
  communicated to all students and other faculty involved.

- All tests, assignments and projects must be completed on the dates 
  specified by the instructor. Extensions for assignments and
  projects may be granted by the instructor based on documentation 
  submitted by the student.

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

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy		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.

Print	Effective Term	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	Fall 2006	Multiple Professors	Business - Foundation Year, Business Administration - Accounting, Business Administration - Finance, Business Administration - Human Resources, Business Administration - Marketing E-commerce Management
	Fall 2006	Tba	This course is intended for students in the Community Worker - Outreach & Development Program taught by Valerie Skalski.
	Fall 2006	Patricia Knight	Court and Tribunal Agent Students

Sheridan Policies

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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.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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