Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:
-The value and the use of the computer in a business environment
-The use and general functions of word processing software in the 
 production of documents with particular reference to the Microsoft 
 Office XP for Windows software package
-The use and general functions of the Windows operating system
-The use of the internet to communicate messages and assignments using 
 the Netscape Communicator emailing software package

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:
-Operate networked micro-computing systems with reasonable skill, and 
 without apprehension
-Engage in simple technical computing discussions with other personnel 
 using, or working in a computerized environment
-Apply the skills learned in this course to other computer  
 applications encountered in the business environment

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated professional values of:
-Attending, participating, and learning from classroom, lab and home 
 study
-Meeting test and assignment deadlines
-Monitoring their progress in the course, and testing their degree of 
 comprehension of course material by doing the assigned review 
 exercises
-Being proactive in student/faculty communication
-Responsibility as demonstrated by behaviour such as regular and 
 punctual attendance in class
-Willingness to work cooperatively with class colleagues

Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Projects (8 @ 10 marks each)		80%

Quizzes (2 @ 10 marks each)		20%

			    Total	100%

Teaching Methods:

1.  Lectures/Demonstrations:
The first half of each class will be used to highlight the important 
material within each unit using interactive discussions, group work, 
handouts, and computer demos.

2.  Labs:  
The last half of each class is dedicated to hands-on learning, 
facilitated by the instructor.  You will work at your own pace during 
this portion of the class to solidify the lesson material or to begin 
work on the weekly projects.

3.  Projects:  
Eight projects that correlate to Units will be assigned throughout 
the course.

4.  Quizzes:
Two in-class quizzes will be given.  Quiz exercises are pulled from 
the knowledge learned throughout the units.

Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or 
learning disability for which you need extra assistance, please see me
immediately.  If you have already met with Special Services, please
provide me with information regarding your special need as soon as
possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

CHEATING POLICY

Cheating will not be tolerated!  Any attempt to achieve credit 
dishonestly will be dealt with as outlined in the Cheating policy in 
the Student Handbook.  Please become familiar with this policy.

ATTENDANCE:

While attendance will be taken, there is no penalty for not attending 
class in this course.  However, attendance at scheduled classes is an 
integral part of the course and will have a direct bearing on the 
student's success.

Assessment Protocol

1. Students who miss a test for unforeseen circumstances with an    
   acceptable and, where requested, documented explanation can write 
   a make-up test with no penalty.  There may be time limits 
   concerning the writing of the make-up test.  Students who are not    
   able to submit assignments on time due to health or medical 
   reasons need to negotiate with the professor ahead of time or, if 
   that is not possible, submit a documented explanation.
2. Late Assignment Penalty:  Students who fail to submit work on  
   time, or in the format requested, are subject to the late 
   assignment penalty.  The penalty is a 10% per day reduction in the 
   value of the student's grade for up to five business days   
   (excludes weekends or holidays).  After that point, the work is  
   worth zero percent.
3. Students are expected to keep a copy of the assignment and/or     
   working notes for each assignment until the grade has been    
   received.  The professor may ask for submission of the working      
   notes at any time during the course.

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

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General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Sallyanne Isted
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):

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