COSC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING COURSE DESCRIPTION Prerequisites: None Overview of computer systems hardware, operating systems, and

microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science. This course will fulfill DCCCDs degree requirements only if this course has been successfully completed and the date of completion does not exceed 10 years. Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1101015107 This is a 3 credit hour course. (2 lec., 4 lab.) STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of COSC 1301, students will be able to: y Identify computer terms and concepts associated with computer literacy including Internet Basics, hardware, software, storage, digital electronics, file management, networks, data security, the Web, e-Commerce, digital media, the computer industry and careers. y Produce documents which include features using file management, web-based documents, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and integration. Reinforce skills by researching various topics on the Web including green computing or responsible recycling of computer equipment, mobile operating systems, processors for desktop and laptop computers, Bluetooth technology, security options, personal issues, digital photography sites and career information and apply to documents based on assignment criteria. Demonstrate completion of tasks listed on the Lab Skills Assignment Grading Rubric for Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint and Web documents.

COURSE MATERIALS Two textbooks (Lecture and Lab) are required for this course. Students have two options for purchasing new textbooks: 1. Traditional Textbooks Lecture Textbook: Computer Concepts Introductory Illustrated Series, 8th Ed,.Parson &Oja, Course Technology, 2010. (ISBN# 13-978-0-538-74939-8)
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Lab Book: Microsoft Office 2010 Introductory, Beskeen, Cram, Duffy, Friedrichsen, Reding, Course Technology, 2010. (ISBN# 978-0-538-74715-8) Required Software: MS-Office 2010 $99.95.http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-us/default.aspx Students using other software on home computers must self-adapt the course material to match 2010 requirements

FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. DROP PROCEDURE/ATTENDANCE If you are unable to complete the course or courses for which you have registered, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally from the course. You need to speak with and obtain the signature of the course instructor to drop the course. If the instructor is not available, a counselor, advisor, or dean may sign the drop form. Failure to drop will result in a performance grade, usually a grade of "F." If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a W (Withdraw) in each class dropped. For more information about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions office at 214860-2484 (A169), or contact the division office. Students sometimes drop courses when help is available that would enable them to continue. I hope you will discuss your plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw. There are many alternatives provided for you to complete this class instead of withdrawal. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP

For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than six (6) courses during your entire undergraduate career, unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a W. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop. REPEATING A COURSE Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/ ACADEMIC ETHICS Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and available athttp://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/about/standard.cfm) will be penalized accordingly. All matters of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. The college may, at its discretion, impose additional penalties on the student including academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. ANY form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. COURSE OUTCOME The student will be able to identify computer terms and concepts associated with computer literacy; create, send and receive emails; search and navigate the Web; gain knowledge to purchase a personal computer; explore digital media; discuss the impact of computer technology on society; demonstrate a basic functional knowledge of networks, security and operating system environments; and solve problems by producing documents using file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and integration.
LEARNING OUTCOMES Identify computer terms and concepts associated with computer literacy including EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C,

LEARNING OUTCOMES Internet Basics, hardware, software, storage, digital electronics, file management, networks, data security, the Web, eCommerce, digital media, the computer industry and careers.

EVALUATION Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce documents which include features using: file management, web-based documents, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and integration.

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce their skills by researching various topics on the Web including : green computing or responsible recycling of computer equipment, mobile operating systems, processors for desktop and laptop computers, Bluetooth technology, security options, personal issues, digital photography sites and career information and apply to documents based on assignment criteria

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate completion of tasks listed on the Lab Skills Evaluation Rubric for: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint and Web documents

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

FILE MANAGEMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Utilize file management features available in Office to: start and exit, view the user interface, open and save files with new names, view and print, use the HELP feature, and close files

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce documents with Word including basic features to: start and save, select text, format using the mini toolbar, create documents using a template, view and navigate a document, cut, copy and paste text, use the clipboard, search, find and replace text, check spelling and grammar, research information, add hyperlinks and prepare a document for distribution.

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by incorporating document formatting features to text and paragraphs use different fonts and font formatting options, change line spacing alignment, indentation and spacing of paragraphs, add bullets, numbering, borders, shading, footnotes and end notes WORD LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skill by incorporating page formatting features to: set margins, divide a document into sections, insert page breaks and page numbers, format columns, create and edit headers and footers, insert a table and clip art, insert, modify and delete rows and columns, split and merge cells, perform calculation in tables, apply table style and create a custom format for a table. EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce spreadsheets with Excel including basic features to: enter and edit simple formulas, create labels and values, use AutoSum, copy, move and edit cell entries, switch worksheet views, choose printing options, insert functions, relative and absolute cell references, and round a value with a function EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by using formatting features which: format values, change font and font size, change attributes and alignment, adjust column width, insert and delete rows and columns, apply colors, patterns, borders and conditional formatting, name and move a sheet and provide spell checking EXCEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data features to: plan, create, move and resize a chart, change the chart design and layout, format, annotate and draw as a chart, create a pie chart, format data using text functions, analyze data using formulas, calculate payments with the PMT function, import and export XML/HTML data and run queries to retrieve external data ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce spreadsheets with Excel including basic features to: enter and edit simple formulas, create labels and values, use AutoSum, copy, move and edit cell entries, switch worksheet views, choose printing options, insert functions, relative and absolute cell references, and round a value with a function

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by using formatting features which: format values, change font and font size, change attributes and alignment, adjust column width, insert and delete rows and columns, apply colors, patterns, borders and conditional formatting, name and move a sheet and provide spell checking ACCESS LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by incorporating calculating and organizing data features to: plan, create, move and resize a chart, change the chart design and layout, format, annotate and draw as a chart, create a pie chart, format data using text functions, analyze data using formulas, calculate payments with the PMT function, import and export XML/HTML data and run queries to retrieve external data POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce presentations with PowerPoint including basic features to plan an effective presentation, enter slide text, add a new slide, apply a design theme, compare presentation views, print a presentation, enter text in the Outline tab, format text, convert text to SmartArt, insert, modify, edit and duplicate shapes, align and group objects, add slide headers and footers and check spelling

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES Reinforce skills by inserting visual elements into presentations which insert text from Microsoft Word, insert clip art, pictures, text boxes, and tables, enter and edit chart data and format WordArt

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

POWERPOINT LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate skills by applying finishing features to presentations which will: customize background style, use slide show commands, set transitions, timings and slide animation, draw and format connectors, use advanced formatting tools, use document inspector, customize slides, handouts and notes using effect options, use a macro to insert pictures, animation, sound, and hyperlinks, design and format a SmartArt graphic, create custom tables, add action buttons and link one presentation to another one

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

INTEGRATION LEARNING OUTCOMES Produce Documents which include features using integration to: Unit A: Integrate data between Word and Excel, copy data and charts from Excel to Word, create linked objects, embed a Word file in Excel Unit B Integrate data among Word, Excel and Access, input an Excel worksheet into Access, copy a Word table to Access, link an Access table to Excel and Word Unit C Integrate data among Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, input a Word outline into PowerPoint, embed an Excel worksheet in PowerPoint, link Access and Excel objects to PowerPoint, manage links

EVALUATION Unit Exercises Discussion Forums Guide to Buying a Computer Visual Workshops Learning Outcome Evaluation Exams

SCANS 3A, 3D, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 7B, 7D, 7E

COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE Student progress will be evaluated by the following means:

Rubric A
Course Grade Categories Percent of Grade

Rubric B
Final Letter Grade Scale

Attendance/Discussion/Participation (9) Computer Concepts Textbook Guide to Buying a Computer (1) Critical Thinking Exercises (9) Learning Outcome Evaluation (1) Exams (Midterm and Final) (2) Microsoft Office Lab Book Unit Exercises (19) Unit Visual Workshops (19) Final Grade (Calculated)

10% 10% 10% 05% 15% 25% 25% 100%

90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 00 - 59

A B C D F

Rubric for determining course grades (points, percentage and letter grade)

Each graded activity (Rubric A) has a total value of 100 points. Evaluation Procedures for Rubric A: The assigned instructor is responsible for evaluating deliverables submitted by students enrolled in the course. All deliverable assignments (Attendance/Discussions, Guide to Buying a Computer, Critical Thinking Exercises, Unit Exercises, Visual Workshops, Learning Outcome Evaluation, and Final Exams) must be submitted using the e-Campus Assignment feature. Assignments sent by e-mail will not be evaluated. Course Grade Determination: All course grade category scores will be entered into the e-Campus Grade Center. The grades assigned in each entry are programmed to calculate and accumulate the final grade average. The final average of all categories will be used to determine the final letter grade as defined in Rubric B. 6

INCOMPLETE GRADE STATEMENT Incomplete grades are given only in case of extreme emergency and at least 50% of the course requirements must have been completed. Request for an incomplete grade must be justified through a written statement and presented before the drop date to your instructor who will decide if your request can be approved. Continuing education students must complete all projects and tests to receive a CEU award. CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PROJECTS AND TESTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CEU AWARD. COMPUTER CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION The El Centro Computer Center, Room A435, is open to all students from: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Room A431 is open to all students from: 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday

NOTE: In order to use the College Computer Center A435, you must have a current fee receipt or student I.D. There is no specific lab time assigned for this class. You may select a time that is convenient for your schedule. Instructors will be on duty at various times during the day and night. There will be limited assistance provided by lab personnel. On the average, lab personnel may spend no more that 3-5 minutes per student at any given time. WE DO NOT PROVIDE TUTORING SERVICES IN THE 4TH FLOOR COMPUTER CENTER. Other guidelines and procedures concerning the use of the computer facilities and services will be provided in additional handouts. Your instructor will provide a DUE DATE when lab assignments are to be turned in for grading. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, some due dates may change.

CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times, as this would be the norm in any higher education or work environment. To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will: Arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed; Be prepared and stay on task; Leave all food, drink, candy and gum outside the classroom; Listen courteously to one speaker at a time, with no interruptions and no side conversations; Generally behave as mature adults would in the workplace. CELL PHONE In order not to interrupt the class session, students are asked to place all cell phones and pagers on vibrate prior to the beginning of the class. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Students are expected to follow established procedures of the appropriate division in handling academic issues, such as grade appeals. El Centro College requires that other complaints and disputes (that cannot be resolved by the persons directly involved) be referred initially to the Ombudsman Office for informal, confidential resolution. Additional grievance procedures and the Student Code of conduct are outlined in the El Centro College Catalog, available in hard copy in advisement or on the web at www.elcentrocollege.edu.
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS STATEMENT

A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the semester, the student notified the instructor of each class scheduled on the date that the student would be absent for a religious holy day. A religious holy day means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code. The notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to the instructor, with receipt acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the instructor. A student who is excused under this section may not be penalized for the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or Examsination. CHILDREN ON CAMPUS El Centro College strives to protect an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for all enrolled students. Minor children may not be brought to classrooms, labs, testing areas or study areas of the college. This practice is disruptive to the learning process. Children who are taking part in organized scheduled activities, or who are enrolled in specific classes, are welcomed. For reasons of 8

security and child welfare, the college will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the premises. Students/Parents who have problems with childcare should visit the advisement/counseling center or the Adult Resource Center to receive referrals to childcare services in the area. COMPUTER USE POLICY This class will require you to utilize campus computers. Please see the computer use policy for the district under the student code of conduct at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0406/ss/computer.cfm SOFTWARE COPYING POLICY Copying computer software without the expressed written permission of the copyright holder may be unlawful and subject to civil and criminal penalties. To protect you, the college and the copyright holder, no software used to complete the lab exercises may be copied by students. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Any student who may need accommodations due to a disability and/or special needs should contact the Disability Services Office, Room A110, phone number (214) 860-2411. (Voice/TTY), visit A110, or go to http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Student_Services/Disability/ CAMPUS EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN El Centro College and the Dallas County Community College District have developed policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies that may occur on campus. To familiarize yourself with these procedures, please take time to watch the overview video: http://video.dcccd.edu/rtv/DO/emergency_dcccd.wmv

COURSE OUTLINE
The instructor may alter the due dates on this outline due to time constraints, loss of school days, or unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, or similar problems.

Lecture Component: Reading is from the Parsons &Oja Textbook. Unit Topic Deliverables
A Computers and Internet Basics Talking Points: Employers rights to e-mail services Critical Thinking Exercise: Navigation systems Computer Hardware Talking Points: Recycling issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Go Green poster Computer Software Talking Points: Privacy issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Online reference services Digital Electronics and File Management Talking Points: Computer habits and health issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Computer storage research Networks and Connecting to the Internet Talking Points: Install Internet Provider Services ISP Critical Thinking Exercise: Bluetooth technologies

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113 131 e-Campus 140 140 e-Campus 141 158 166 167 184 192 193 215 224 225 242 252 157 159 166 183 185 192 214 217 224 241 245 252

Oct 16

Midterm exam F Data Security Talking Points: Computer crimes Critical Thinking Exercise: Security software The Web and E-Commerce Talking Points: Social networking Critical Thinking Exercise: Web site information Digital Media Talking Points: Copyright issues Critical Thinking Exercise: Photo services The Computer Industry and Careers Talking Points: Ethics Whistle blowers Critical Thinking Exercise: Job search techniques

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Nov 20

Project Guide to Buying a Computer Learning Outcome Self-evaluation Final Exam (on or before Dec 15, 2011) Instructor sets the actual date

e-Campus e-Campus e-campus

Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 15

Instructor will arrange major tests at appropriate times.

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Office Laboratory Component

Lab assignments are found in Microsoft Office 2010, Introductory Edition lab book. NOTE: You will be given orientation sessions either online or during the assigned lecture periods. Orientation sessions include topics such as an introduction of e-Mail, Internet, Windows, and Microsoft Office products. Lab work is normally completed at times other than the lecture period.
Unit Pages Unit Topic Assignment Due Date Identification Deliverable Week 1: Students are to become familiar with the computer system to be used during the course. Feel free to visit the computer lab (A435) on contact your instructor if you need assistance. Students familiar with computers are encouraged to start with Week 2 1 Windows 1 - 19 Unit A: Getting Started with Windows Self-study Sept 4 1 Windows 25 - 43 Unit B: Understanding File Management Self-study Sept 4 1 Concepts A 1 - 25 Understanding Essential Computer Concepts Self-study Sept 4 Week 1 1 2 Internet Office Word A 1 - 17 1 - 17 1 - 17 24 25 - 41 48 49 - 67 76 77 - 95 104 1 - 15 24 25 - 41 50 51 - 69 78 79 - 95 104 7 7 8 Access A 1 - 17 24 Integration A 1 - 11 16 Getting Started with Internet Explorer 8 Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2010 Creating Documents with Word 2010 Lee Cover Letter Editing Documents Visa Letter Formatting Text & Paragraphs Nina Trackside Formatting Documents Gardeners Corner Getting Started with Excel 2010 Inventory Working with Formulas and Functions Expense Analysis Formatting a Worksheet Tip Top Tempts Working with Charts Projected Project Expenses Integrating Word and Excel Campus Gourmet Price List Midterm Exam over textbook Getting Started with Access 2010 Basketball A Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Self-study Self-study Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Sept 4 Sept 4 Sept 11

Word B

Sept 11

Word C

Sept 18

Word D

Sept 18

Excel A

Sept 25

Excel B

Sept 25

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Excel C Excel D

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Office Laboratory Component continued Week 9 Unit Identification Access B Pages 25 - 41 48 10 Access C 49 - 65 72 11 Access D 73 - 89 96 17 - 27 32 13 PowerPoint A 1 - 17 24 14 PowerPoint B 25 - 41 48 14 PowerPoint C 49 - 65 72 15 PowerPoint D 73 - 89 96 15 Integration C 33 - 43 48 Unit Topic Building and Using Queries Baseball-B Using Forms Baseball-C Using Reports Basketball-D Integrate Word, Excel, and Access Greenwood Insurance Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2010 Landscape Industries Modifying a Presentation Ag Trade Inserting Objects into a Presentation Guide Finishing a presentation School Template Integrating Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint England Hotels Assignment Deliverable Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Unit Exercise Visual Workshop Dec 15 Dec 4 Dec 4 Nob 27 Nov 20 Nov 13 Nov 6 Due Date Oct 30

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Integration B

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Your instructor will provide a DUE DATE; however, due to time limits, Sundays date was selected as a default date. All assignments are to be uploaded to the Grade Center using the Assignment feature of e-Campus. The instructor is responsible for setting and maintaining due dates. In the event a due date is changed, the instructor will electronically notify the student using the students e-mail address located in e-Campus. In order to insure that you have the correct assignments and due dates, it is your responsibility to maintain e-mail contact with your instructor. Additional non-graded resources within each unit to reinforce learning and help student retain skills include Key Terms, Unit Reviews, Concepts Review and Independent Challenges.

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El Centro College Scans Statement

What Are Scans Skills?

These are the skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors in the workplace.
Who Defined these Skills? In 1989, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and competencies needed by workers. The results of the survey identified SCANS (Secretarys Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills). ECC Students and SCANS

El Centro College is committed to the preparation of our students for success in the workplace.
All El CentroCollege courses provide learning outcomes which result in the mastery of SCANS skills. Although each course will not include every SCANS skill, each course syllabus will identify the specific SCANS skills and competencies taught in that course. Throughout a formal program of study (Certificate, Degree or Transfer Program) a student will have the opportunity to master all SCANS skills and competencies. SCANS Workplace Competencies 1 Managing Resources 1.a. Manage Time 1.b. Manage Money 1.c. Manage Materials 1.d Manage Space 1.e. Manage Human Resources 2 Interpersonal Skills 2.a. Work on Teams 2.b. Teach Others 3 Information Skills 3.a. Acquire and evaluate data 3.b. Organize and maintain data 3.c. Interpret and Communicate data 3.d. Process data with computer 4 Systems Knowledge 4.a. Work in social systems 4.b. Work in technological systems 4.c. Monitor and correct systems 4.d. Design and improve systems 5 Using Technology 5.a. Select equipment and tools 5.b. Apply technology to tasks 5.c. Maintain and troubleshoot technologies

2.c. Serve Customers 2.d. Lead Others 2.e. Negotiate Conflict 2.f. Work with Diversity

SCANS Foundation Skills 6 Basic Skills 6.a. 6.b. 6.c. 6.d. 6.e. Reading Writing Arithmetic/Math Speaking Listening 7 Thinking Skills 7.a. Creative thinking 7.b. Decision making 7.c. Problem Solving 7.d. Thinking logically 7.e. Seeing things in the minds eye 7.f. Reasoning 8.a. 8.b. 8.c. 8.d. 8.e. 8 Personal Qualities Responsibility Self-esteem Sociability Self-Management Integrity

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