APPL10111
Computer Applications 2
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  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

Course Name (short): Computer Applications 2
School:
All Sheridan Schools
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
Originator: Brenda Ciolfi
Designate: Brenda Ciolfi
Version:
4.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar 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.

Typical Instructional Format

Lab
42.0
Total hours: 42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

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: Sue Newman

Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. 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 Honesty
The principle of academic honesty 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 faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.

Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.

Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
 
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