APPL17568
Computer Applications for Spas
 
  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 2007
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Computer Applications for Spas
School:
All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Esthetician
Program Coordinator(s): Sallyanne Isted
Course Leader or Contact: Maxine Fawcett
Originator: Linda Marshall
Designate: Adele Dodge
Version:
5.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This course will use basic computer concepts studied in previous computer courses and apply them to the application package, SAM 6, a Windows-based program designed to contribute to the management of a skin care centre or spa. The course will also prepare students in the design and preparation of professional presentation documents through their interaction with Microsoft Word PowerPoint, a business presentations program.

Typical Instructional Format

Lab
28.0
Total hours: 28.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course will use basic computer concepts studied in previous computer courses and apply them to the application package, SAM 6, a Windows-based program designed to contribute to the management of a skin care centre or spa. The course will also prepare students in the design and preparation of professional presentation documents through their interaction with Microsoft Office and e-mail applications.

Program Context

 
Esthetician Program Coordinator: Sallyanne Isted
This course is essential to the program as it exposes the student to software that is used specifically for the management of a skin care centre or spa. The course also teaches the student how to use the computer as a tool for preparing desktop presentation material for the use in promoting a small business.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 By the end of the course, students will have demonstrated the ability 
to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as a spa 
management software program that will enable them to work in a 
variety of esthetic industry settings. 

1.  Understand the management of a POS (point of sale) system to 
    provide the functions necessary to maintain a spa related business
2.  Create a customized POS system to meet the needs of a specific 
    skin care business
3.  Apply various document processing skills for the creation, 
    editing, saving and printing of word processed documents
4.  Design, create and present effective presentations in PowerPoint
5.  Design, create, modify, save and print electronic spreadsheets
6.  Demonstrating a commitment to the challenges of increasing their
    computer competencies
7.  Working cooperatively in a team setting
8.  Maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour
9.  Regular and punctual attendance
10. Proactive faculty/student communication
11. Meeting test and assignment deadlines
Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
PowerPoint:
Workbook Exercises      30     2 @ 15 marks each
Test                    10
                        __
Total                   40

SAM 6
Quiz 1                  20
Workbook Exercises      15     3 @ 5 marks each
Exam                    25
                        __
Total                   60

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL  
 
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the School of Community and Liberal Studies.              
1. The professor will specify in writing test dates and times and due 
   dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and 
   projects. 
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. 
3. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be  
   submitted at the beginning of class. 
4. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort 
   unless the professor specifies otherwise.
5. Students are to keep, and make available to their professor, if 
   requested, a copy of all assignments and working notes until the 
   course grade has been finalized. 
6. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
   previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 
7. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical lab 
   and field components in order to pass the course.
8. Missed tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations 
   are awarded a mark of zero.  If an extension or make-up 
   opportunity is approved by the professor as outlined below, the 
   mark of zero may be revised by subsequent performance.  The   
   penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 
   10% per day for up to five business days (excluding weekends and 
   statutory holidays), after which, a zero grade is assigned. 
   Business days include any day that the college is open for 
   business, whether or not the student has scheduled classes that 
   day.  
9. Students, who will miss a test or in-class activity or assignment 
   or fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional 
   circumstances, are required to notify their professor in advance 
   of the class.  A make-up test may be supplied for students who 
   provide an acceptable explanation of their absence and acceptable 
   documentation explaining their absence (e.g. medical certificate). 
   All make-up tests are to be written at a time and place specified 
   by the professor upon the student's return. Alternately, students 
   may be given an opportunity to earn the associated marks by having 
   a subsequent test count for the additional marks. Similarly, 
   exceptional circumstances may result in a modification of due 
   dates for assignments.

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.
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: N/A

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):

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 2007
Professor: Maxine Fawcett
Textbook(s):
Salon Account Management by Gail MacNeil
 
Microsoft Office XP Projects:  The Illustrated Series by
Carol M. Cram.

Professional Salon and Spa for the Esthetician Program, Version 6.31D
by Elton S. Perot and Gail F. MacNeil.

Applicable student group(s): Taught to students in the Esthetician Program.
Course Details:
Week   Topics and Areas         

 1     Installing SAM 6       
       Configuring SAM 6
       Setting Up Stylists

 2     Setting Up Stylists
       Setting Up Clients and Inventory

 3     Setting Up Clients and Inventory
       Booking Appointments
       Assignment #1 Due

 4     Booking Appointments
       Sales and Reports
       Assignment #2 Due

 5     SAM 6 Quiz

 6     Sales and Reports

 7     SAM 6 Practical Test
       Assignment #3 Due

       Break Week  

 8     Placement Week

 9     Creating Presentations
       Modifying Slide Master
       Editing and Showing Presentations

10     Creating a Poster and Webpage

11     Sales Presentation
       Assignment #4 Due

12     Class Party Presentation

13     PowerPoint Test
       Assignment #5 Due

14     Hand Back Assignments and Marks
       SAM 6 Review


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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