APPL15429
Computer Applications
 
  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 2005
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Computer Applications
School:
All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Tourism and Travel
Program Coordinator(s): Robert Mcelman
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Originator: Julie Blair
Designate: Julie Blair
Version:
2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This course has been designed to introduce students to the use of computers and industry standard software packages. The software objectives in the course are to develop hands-on experience operating Email, Netscape, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2000 for Windows and Netscape.

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
This course has been designed to introduce students to the use of computers and industry standard software packages. The software objectives in the course are to develop hands-on experience operating Email, Netscape, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2000 for Windows and Netscape.

Program Context

 
Tourism and Travel Program Coordinator: Robert Mcelman
This course is a required component of the Tourism & Travel program courses. The skills acquired will enable students to succeed in the preparation of assignments and presentations for courses in the following semesters.


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:
- computer hardware, disk types, and file management
- system operation and environments
- effective operation of Windows         
- the use of Windows menus, dialogue boxes, and toolbars
- file management using Windows File Manager, Word and Excel
- effective use of Word in the basic preparation elements of Reports, 
  Letters/Memos, Newsletters and Flyers
- navigating the WWW with Netscape
- discover how Excel is used in business
- discover how to use PowerPoint in business

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:
- improve technology literacy skills through operation of PC computers
- create, file types/storage of documents, editing documents, 
  printing documents
- work with multiple pages/documents, layout and formatting, borders
- use the speller, thesaurus, and grammar features
- create tables, columns, graphics and boxes
- use Netscape as a communication and research tool
- navigate an Excel worksheet
- enter text, numbers, formulas and functions
- format data
- learn what type of charts will represent your data most effectively
- create a presentation using PowerPoint

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:
- individual achievement by generating high quality reports and 
  presentations
- an appreciation of the research and information resources available 
  through the Internet
- responsibility meeting test and assignment due dates
- responsibility, as demonstrated by behaviours such as attending,   
  participating and learning from classroom and home study

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
Word Assignments            20%
Excel Assignments           15%
Word/Internet Exam          30%     
Excel Exam                  20%
PowerPoint Assignments      15%
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 X Information Management   Personal

Notes: Research - traditional and Internet.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Reg.Off. Share Space

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 2005
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):
Word 2002 Brief - New Perspectives Series, S. Scott Zimmerman
Excel 2002 Brief - New Perspectives Series, June Jamrich Parsons

Applicable student group(s): Tourism and Travel students.
Course Details:
WEEK 1
Topic:
- Course Introduction
- Login
- Internet Introduction
- Copy Text Files to G:drive
- File Management

Preparation/Assignment:
- buy books "New Perspectives", Word 2002 and Excel 2002
- 2 disks every class
- send email with attachment
- prior to week 2 - read/practice Tutorial 1 & 2 - Word
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 2
Topic:- Tutorial 1 & 2 - Word

Preparation/Assignment:
- T1 & T2 in-class*      [2 & 3]
      hand in:  T2 Case 2 - Pg 2.36**     [3]
- prior to week 3 - read/practise Tutorial 3 - Word
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 3
Topic:
- T3 - Word

Preparation/Assignment:
- T3 in-class*     [3]
        hand in: T3 Case 1 - Pg. 3.37**     [3]
- prior to week 4 - read/practise Tutorial 4 - Word
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 4
Topic:
- T4 - Word

Preparation/Assignment:
- T4 in-class*     [3]
        hand in: T4 Case 1 - Pg 4.29**     [3]
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 5
Topic:
- Review - Word / Internet

Preparation/Assignment:
- includes Quiz and Mini Exercises
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 6
Topic:
- WORD / INTERNET EXAM

Preparation/Assignment:
- theory and practical (closed book)     [30]
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 7
Topic:
- PowerPoint - Lessons 1 and 2      (5)

Preparation/Assignment:
- (step by step teacher instruction - no textbook)
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 8
Topic:
- PowerPoint Assignment

Preparation/Assignment:
- in-class     [10]
- prior to week 9 - read/practise Tutorial 1 Excel
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 9
Topic:
- T1 - Excel

Preparation/Assignment:
- T1 in class*     [2]
          hand in:  T1 Case 2 - pg 1.39**     [3]
- prior to week 10 - read/practise Tutorial 3 - Excel
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 10
Topic:
- T2 - Excel

Preparation/Assignment:
- T2 in class*     [2]
           hand in:  T2 Case 1 - Pg 2.31**     [3]
- prior to week 11 - read/practise Tutorial 4 - Excel
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 11
Topic:
- T3 - Excel

Preparation/Assignment:
- T3 in-class*    [2]
- prior to week 12 hand in:  T3 Case 1 -Pg 3.42**     [3]
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 12
Topic:
- Review - Excel

Preparation/Assignment:
- includes Quiz and Mini Exercises
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 13
Topic:
- EXCEL EXAM

Preparation/Assignment:
- theory and practical (closed book)     [20]
______________________________________________________________________
WEEK 14
Topic:
- Make-Up Exams
______________________________________________________________________

* In-class assignment marked from computer screen.  ** Print/hand in 
no later than following week.  [ ] Marks


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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