BUSA 215 – Introduction to Information Sciences

Fall 2000

 

Instructor:                  Dennis Heiner               Office Hours:             TBA

Office Location:         Evergreen C-92            Office Telephone:      733-9554 ext. 2411

 

Text:

 

Microsoft Office 2000 – Introductory Concepts & Techniques by Shelley/Cashman, Course Technology, 2000.  Also, a student disk.

 

Course Description:

 

Introduces students to computer applications utilizing popular business software in a Windows environment; assignments are completed using applications software including word-processing, communications, spreadsheet, database, presentation, personal information managers, and Internet web browsers.  A variety of projects including resume and research paper preparation, inventory management, financial control.  Large group presentation and time management provides the student with opportunities for critical thinking and hands-on experience.

 

Grading:

 

Grades will be based on performance in the following areas:

 

Item

Points

Grade

Exam #1

100

A = 900 + points

Exam #2

200

B = 800 – 899 points

Exam #3

200

C = 700 – 799 points

Exam #4

200

D = 600 – 699 points

Exercises

300

F = 600

Total

1000

 

 

Exams:

 

Closed book exams will consist of true/false, multiple choice, and short answer questions.  Students who miss an exam must take a comprehensive final.  For each tutorial assignment completed in class the student will receive 2 or 3 points that will be added to the test score.  Exams 2, 3, & 4 have an open book component.  The open book exam requires the student to complete a project during the time allotted in class.

 

The exercises are found at the end of the chapters in the text and will be explained more fully in class.  Late exercises will be worth a maximum of only 5 extra credit points.  This represents a 50% grade reduction.

 

 

Extra Credit:

 

Any of the exercises not assigned can be completed for extra credit.  Each successfully completed exercise is worth 5 points.  Extra credit points can be used to increase the score on the assigned exercises.  However, extra credit points plus the assigned exercise grade cannot exceed 100%.

 

Challenge Test:

 

Students who feel they have adequate computer experience to avoid taking this course may take a challenge test.  Sign up for the challenge test by asking the instructor.  The challenge test must be completed by the end of the second week of the semester.

 

Students who score above a 70% on the challenge test will receive a grade of P (pass).  The pass grade will not be used in computing GPA but will give the student 3 credits towards graduation.

 

Department Objectives:

 

Listed below are the CSI Business Department instructional goals and means whereby this course meets those goals.

 

Goal                                                                Measurement Device

 

1.         Communication                         Written projects

 

2.         Analysis and Critical Thinking    4 exams

 

3.         Problem Solving                                   Use of quantitative computer problems

 

4.         Effective Performance               Grading system based on 90%+ = A, 80%+

                                                                        = B, 70%+ = C, 60%+ = D, Below 60% = F

 

5.         Pursue Personal Goals                          Allows the students to earn points by

                                                                        exploring careers or writing projects

                                                                        dealing with applying business techniques

                                                                        to current job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUSA 215 – Readings/Objectives

Fall 2000 – MWF Section

 

Date

Chapter

Assignment

Objective

Aug. 28

None

 

Introduction of Course – Keyboard Use

Aug. 30

Com 1

 

Introduction to Computer Concepts

Sept. 1

Com 1

 

Hardware/Software

Sept. 4

 

Holiday

 

Sept 6

 

Handout – Buying a Computer

 

Sept. 8

INT

 

Windows 98 Fundamentals

Sept. 11

INT

In the Lab (3, 4)

 

Sept. 13

INT 1

 

Using Windows Explorer

Sept. 15

INT 1

 

 

Sept. 18

 

Exam 1

Windows Assignments Due

 

Sept. 20

E-mail

Handout

Introduction to WEB concepts and e-mail

Sept. 22

Internet

 

 

Sept. 25

Internet

 

 

Sept. 27

WORD 1

None

Creating a document

Sept. 29

WORD 1

In the Lab (1), In the Lab (3)

 

Oct. 2

WORD 1

Internet & E-mail Assignments Due

 

Oct. 4

WORD 2

None

Creating a research paper with a table.

Oct. 9

 

Holiday

 

Oct. 11

WORD 2

In the Lab (1)

 

Oct. 13

WORD 2

WORD 1 Assignment Due

 

Oct. 16

WORD 2
In the Lab (2)

 

Oct. 18

None

Exam II

WORD 2 Assignment Due

 

Oct. 20

Excel 1

None

Creating a Worksheet

Oct. 23

Excel 1

In the Lab (1)

 

Oct. 25

Excel 1

In the Lab (2)

 

Oct. 27

 

No Class

 

Oct. 30

Excel 2

None

Formulas, formatting & creating charts in Excel

Nov. 1

Excel 2

In the Lab (1) – This assignment is worth double.  In the Lab (2) – This assignment is worth double.

 

Nov. 3

Excel 2

Excel 1 Assignment Due

 

Nov. 6

Excel 2

None

 

Nov. 8

Excel 3

None

What-if analysis in a spreadsheet

Nov. 10

Excel 3

Holiday

 

Nov. 13

Excel 3

 

 

Nov. 15

Excel 3

In the Lab (1) – This assignment is worth double.

 

Nov. 17

 

Exam 3 – Excel

Excel 2 & 3 Assignments Due

 

Nov. 20

Access 1

None

Creating a Database

Nov. 22-27

 

Holiday – No Classes

 

Nov. 29

Access 2

None

Using Query & Sort in a Database

Dec. 1

Access 2

In the Lab (1)

 

Dec. 4

Access 2

In the Lab (2)

 

Dec. 6

PowerPoint 1

None

Access 1 Due: In the Lab 1 &2

Creating Presentations

Dec. 8

PowerPoint 1

In the Lab (1)

 

Dec. 11

PowerPoint 2

None

Access 2 Assignments Due

 

Using outlines and clip art

Dec. 13

PowerPoint 2

In the Lab (2)

In the Lab (3)

 

Dec. 15

PowerPoint 2

 

 

Dec. 18-20

Power

Point 2

PowerPoint Assignments Due

Final Exam (Test 4)

 

May 8-11

 

Power Point Assignments Due

Final Exams (Test 4)