Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL16338
Computer Applications 1 - CLS

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version Public

Section I: Administrative Information

Credit Value: 2.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Computer Applications 1 - CLS
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Computer Foundations, Human Services Administration, Social Service Worker
Program Coordinator(s): Tony Lipsey, Mario Romano, Lisa Koster
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Originator: Alanna Guerin
Designate: Diana Fox
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This course is designed to provide the student with further knowledge of computer concepts and applications. Emphasis will be placed on using a computer as a tool in a professional setting. Hands-on experience with microcomputers in a networked environment will be provided through a sophisticated word processing program, with emphasis being placed on text as well as graphics presentations. Another focus of the course will be the use of computers for the creation of audio/visual presentations. This course will also provide the student with experience using the Internet to facilitate communications and perform research.

Typical Instructional Format

Lab	28.0
Total hours:	28.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: NOTES: Human Services Administration Program are 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 many, but not all, of the courses in the Program. Computer Foundations is not Mobile.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course is designed to provide the student with further knowledge of computer concepts and applications. Emphasis will be placed on using a computer as a tool in a professional setting. Hands-on experience with microcomputers in a networked environment will be provided through a sophisticated word processing program, with emphasis being placed on text as well as graphics presentations. Another focus of the course will be the use of computers for the creation of audio/visual presentations. This course will also provide the student with experience using the Internet to facilitate communications and perform research.

Program Context

Computer Foundations

Program Coordinator: Lisa Koster

This course is a required component of many programs in the School of Community & Liberal Studies as it provides the student with computer knowledge and skills required to excel in their chosen field. To gain this knowledge, the student will create professional documents, graphics, tables and audio/visual presentations. The computer skills acquired in this course will also be applied in subsequent semesters to produce reports and other assignments required for the core program.

Human Services Administration

Program Coordinator: Tony Lipsey

Same as above.

Social Service Worker

Program Coordinator: Mario Romano

Same as above

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
			
- basic microcomputer components, operations and terminology
- the use and general functions of word processing and graphics 
  software in the production of documents and business presentations
- the Windows environment and Internet communications software 
  packages such as Internet Explorer and Netscape, which support 
  research and communications on the Internet
- story-boarding techniques for planning and structuring presentations

 
            Skills
			
- operate networked micro computing systems with reasonable skill and 
  without apprehension
- engage in simple computer related discussions with other personnel 
  using or working in a computing environment
- apply skills and knowledge learned in this course to other computer 
  applications encountered in a professional environment
- use current software as an effective communication tool
- prepare computer-based audio-visual presentations
- access, navigate and use the Internet and the World Wide Web to 
  research databases

 
            Attitudes
			
- willingness to participate and learn from lab and independent study
- responsibility in meeting test and assignment deadlines
- responsibility by monitoring their progress in the course and 
  testing their degree of comprehension of course material by doing 
  assigned review exercises
- appreciation for the power of technology and its inherent 
  limitations
- willingness to take risks to explore creativity
- confidence in using computers for professional presentations

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

- In-Class Exercises/Assignments       28%
- Internet Research Project            12%
- Practical Tests (2 @ 30%)            60%

SEE SECTION III FOR MORE DETAILS

EVALUATION DETAILS:

Practical Test #1 (30%)

Microsoft Word; 90 minutes duration; given in week 7; hands-on 
practical test on the computer.  Students must complete the test 
independently.  Notes, handouts and other material may be used as 
aids.

Practical Test #2 (30%)

Microsoft PowerPoint/Internet/e-mail; 90 minutes duration; given in 
week 14; hands-on practical test on the computer.  Students must 
complete the test independently.  Notes, handouts and other material 
may be used as aids.

In-Class Exercises/Assignments (28%)

Students will complete 4 Word tutorials and 3 PowerPoint tutorials for 
hands-on/practical learning.  One case problem will also be assigned 
from each of the 7 tutorials.  This will account for 28% of the course 
grade - 7x1.5 mark (10.5 marks) for the completion of 7 tutorials, and 
7x2.5 (17.5 marks) for the completion of 8 assigned cases.

Internet Research Project (12%)

Students will work in groups of two to complete this comprehensive 
Internet Research Project.  The completed project can be handed in 
either as a Word document or as a PowerPoint slide show.  Full details 
about this project will be provided by your Instructor.

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.  
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
students grade for up to five business days (excludes weekends or
holidays).  After that point, the work is worth zero percent. 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.
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.

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

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

X	communication - written		communication - oral	X	communication - visual
	analytical		creative thinking		decision making
	interpersonal		numeracy	X	organizational
	problem solving	X	technological		other (see below)

Notes: N/A

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

	asthetic appreciation		social understanding
	civic life		understanding science
	cultural understanding		understanding technology
	personal development		work and the economy

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts
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 2004
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

Microsoft Word 2002 (Brief), Zimmerman, Zimmerman, Shaffer, 2002 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (Introductory), Zimmerman, Zimmerman 2002

Applicable student group(s): Students in the following programs: Social Service Worker; Human Services, and; Computer Foundations
Course Details:

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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            1            Intro to course and Sheridan College's 
                         Computer Network and Microsoft XP

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

Class discussion, network          Buy books:  Microsoft Word 2002 and
login, install software, and       PowerPoint 2002 (shrink-wrapped 
e-mail Office Tutorial 1           together)
______________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            2                     Creating a Document

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

 Word Tutorial 1                  Complete Tutorial 1 & Case 2 
______________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            3                 Editing and formatting documents

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

     Word Tutorial 2          HAND IN:  Tutorial 1 & Case 2; Complete
                                        Tutorial 2 & Case 3
______________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            4                 Creating a Multiple-Page Report
 
         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

     Word Tutorial 3        HAND IN:  Tutorial 2 & Case 3; Complete
                                      Tutorial 3 & Case 2
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            5               Desktop Publishing a Newsletter

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

      Word Tutorial 4       HAND IN:  Tutorial 3 & Case 2; Complete
                                      Tutorial 4 & Case 1
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            6               In-class review

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

     Review for mid-term    Hand in:  Tutorial 4 & Case 1
     test; Assign Internet
     Research Project
     (Value 12%)
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            7                     MID-TERM TEST ON WORD

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

    Open book test (value 30%)        
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                          MID-TERM BREAK
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            8               Creating a PowerPoint Presentation   
         
         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

   Return the Word Test          Complete Tutorial 1 & Case 2
   PowerPoint Tutorial 1
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            9          Creating and Modifying Text and Graphic Objects

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

   PowerPoint Tutorial 2      HAND IN:  Tutorial 1 & Case 2; Complete
                                        Tutorial 2 & Case 1
______________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            10                Preparing and Presenting a Slide Show

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

    PowerPoint Tutorial 3     HAND IN:  Tutorial 2 & Case 1; Complete
                                        Tutorial 3 & Case 1
______________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            11           Introduction to the Internet, Advance e-mail

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

Instructor-led discussion on        HAND IN:  Tutorial 3 & Case 2
the Internet, research techniques             Assign Internet Research
                                              Project
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            12                     Internet Research
 
         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

In-Class time for the               Work on the Internet 
Internet Project                    Research Project 
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           WEEK                           TOPIC

            13                       In-Class Review

         ACTIVITY                        PREP/ASSIGNMENT

Instructor-led test    INTERNET PROJECT DUE by the end of class
preparation
_________________________________________________________________

           WEEK                           TOPIC

            14                         FINAL EXAM

ACTIVITY:  Open book test on PowerPoint/Internet /E-mail (value 30%)
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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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