Critical Performance
Successful students will have demonstrated appropriate use of various 
application softwares knowledge of basic computer skills including 
the application softwares of Microsoft Office, MAC OS X Panther, 
internet browsing, e-mail, photo-editing and web page design. 

Learning Outcomes:
1. Launch all application softwares included in this course
2. Download, scan and perform basic photo editing using JPEG
3. Create a rudimentary web page
4. Browse the internet for specific information
5. Use email and file using self-created folders; also create MP3 
   files
6. Create files using Microsoft Office and Mac OS X Panther
7. Perform all basic file maintenance:save (to hard drive and CD), 
   copy, delete,print, compress, backup
8. Demonstrate reliability, independence, time management and 
   responsibility in meeting deadlines and in preparedness
9. Demonstrate co-operative and professional etiquette in working 
   within groups

10%      Attendance, Professional Etiquette, Participation, and 
         Progress
30%      Word Processing Project 
30%      Internet Research Project 
30%      Web Design Project 
100%     TOTAL

A successful course is the result of a meaningful partnership between
the teacher and the student.  Each individual plays a significant
part.  The course outline focuses on the instructor's responsibility.
The student's responsibility includes: regular attendance,
preparation, assignments and practical work done on time, written work
presented in accurate and legible format, professional etiquette,
disciplined work attitude, working well with peers and prompt
communication with the teacher.

Participation Assessment:

Professional Behaviour
Students will be continually evaluated on in-class professional 
behaviour based on the following criteria:

- active participation
- courteous co-operation
- the ability to take direction
- the ability to communicate effectively with classmates and
  with the instructor
- professional etiquette
	
Reduction of Grades for Unapproved Missed Classes

NOTE: in the case of courses with multiple components, these 
deductions will occur in the final, overall grade of the course)

- First time - the student loses 5 marks off the final grade 
  for the course 
- Second time - the student loses an additional 10 marks 
  off the final grade for the course (for a total reduction of 15  
  marks)
- Third time - the student receives a written warning of the 
  risk of failing the course from Program Coordinator 
- Fourth time - the student receives an F Grade in the course

Full attendance is expected and recorded. Absences due to
extraordinary circumstances must be requested and approved by the
program coordinator and instructor by 9am on that day. The student has
the complete responsibility for any work missed and assignments due
for the next class.

Reduction of grades may be waived only at the discretion of the
program coordinator in consultation with the instructor.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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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):

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