BCIS Syllabus
May 07, 2007
Rules:
- No food or drink in the classroom. This is to protect the integrity and condition of the computers.
- Respect others.
- Respect property.
- Once you enter the room you may not leave without permission until the dismissal bell.
- Complete all assignments.
Discipline Policy:
- Three strikes, you’re out!
- First time: warning
- Second time: detention (morning, 20 minutes before the first bell)
- Third time: principal’s office
Grading Policy:
I do not give grades…you earn them! Everyone starts with a 100. Whether or not you keep it is up to you.
Daily Grades 50%
Quizzes 20%
Tests 30%
The objectives of this course are:
- To develop mastery-level information-age keyboarding, formatting, and processing knowledges and skills.
- To develop decision-making skills, time management skills, language-arts/communications skills, and positive work attitudes.
- To familiarize learners with critical information-age office procedures, terminologies and technologies.
Supplies:
- USB Flash drive
Microsoft Office Application
Introductory Syllabus
Sample semester schedules are provided below. Note that time spent on each part and review will vary according to teaching approach.
Semester Time Schedule
18 weeks (five 40–60 minute classes per week)
|
Week |
unit |
PART |
PART title |
|
1 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office |
|
Orientation to Coursea |
|
|
|
1 2 3 |
Review of Microsoft Office Basics Using the Internet Getting Ready |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
2 |
Introductory Microsoft Word |
1 |
Word Basics and Editing |
|
3 |
|
2 |
Helpful Word Features |
|
4 |
|
3 |
Formatting Text and Paragraphs |
|
5 |
|
4 |
Working with Documents |
|
6 |
|
5 |
Desktop Publishing |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
7 |
Introductory Microsoft Excel |
1 |
Excel Basics |
|
8 |
|
2 |
Spreadsheet Appearance |
|
9 |
|
3 |
Organizing a Spreadsheet |
|
|
|
4 |
Calculation |
|
10 |
|
5 |
Function Formulas |
|
|
|
6 |
Charts |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
11
|
Introductory Microsoft PowerPoint |
1 |
PowerPoint Basics |
|
12
|
|
2
|
Enhancing a PowerPoint Presentation
|
|
13 |
|
3
|
Working with Visual Elements
|
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
14 |
Introductory Microsoft Access |
1 |
Access Basics |
|
15 |
|
2 |
Finding and Ordering Data |
|
|
|
3 |
Creating Forms and Reports, Integrating |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
17 |
Introductory Microsoft Publisher/FrontPage |
1 |
Publisher Basics |
|
|
|
2 |
FrontPage Basics |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
a The Orientation may include topics such as course organization, course management, handouts, and the Preface.
Microsoft Office Applications
Advanced Syllabus
Sample semester schedules are provided below. Note that time spent on each part and review will vary according to teaching approach.
Semester Time Schedule
18 weeks (five 40–60 minute classes per week)
|
Week |
unit |
PART |
PART title |
|
1 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office |
|
Orientation to Coursea |
|
|
|
1 2 3 |
Review of Microsoft Office Basics Using the Internet Getting Ready |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
2 |
Advanced Microsoft Word |
6 |
Advanced Formatting |
|
3 |
|
7 |
Templates and Wizards |
|
4 |
|
8 |
Workgroup Collaboration and Web Pages |
|
5 |
|
9 |
Tables and Graphics |
|
6 |
|
10 |
Working with Long Documents |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
7 |
Advanced Microsoft Excel |
7 |
Graphics and Formats |
|
8 |
|
8 |
Print Options |
|
9 |
|
9 |
Spreadsheet Tools |
|
|
|
10 |
Advanced Spreadsheet Activities |
|
10 |
|
11 |
Multiple Spreadsheets |
|
|
|
12 |
Spreadsheets and the Web |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
11
12
13
|
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
|
4
5
6 |
Integrating PowerPoint with Other Office Programs Advanced Text, Animation, and Multimedia Features
PowerPoint Simulations End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
14 |
Advanced Microsoft Access |
4 |
Table Design and Relationships |
|
15 |
|
5 |
Queries and Forms |
|
16 |
|
6 |
Reports and Integration |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
|
18 |
Advanced Microsoft Publisher/FrontPage |
3 |
Advanced Publisher |
|
|
|
4 |
Advanced FrontPage |
|
|
|
|
End-of-Unit/Enrichment Activities |
a The Orientation may include topics such as course organization, course management, handouts, and the Preface.
