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Fall 2005
Instructor: Dr. Vijay V. Raghavan
Office: ST 215
Office Hours: 3:00-5:40 Tuesdays
E - Mail: raghavan@nku.edu
Web Page: http://www.nku.edu/~raghavan
Our Vision: The College of Business seeks to enrich the lives of its students and help transform its communities.
Our Mission: Our primary mission is to educate undergraduate students from the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati metropolitan region to perform effectively and ethically in a global environment as professionals in business, public, and social enterprises. We seek greater diversity in the students recruited to our degree programs. We place on-going emphasis on the growth and quality of our graduate programs.
We will leverage the partnerships between students, faculty and the community to continuously improve the educational experience of our students and to enhance the integration of scholarship and service to classroom learning.
Assurance of Learning: College of Business has established learning outcomes for all its majors. All business majors share some learning outcomes, and some learning outcomes are specific to the majors.
This course, Business Computing, is designed to meet the objectives that all business majors graduate with a demonstrated understanding of:
This course, IFS 105, is designed to provide a basic set of technical skills necessary for success in ACC 200, and IFS 300, courses required by all business majors. [and/or] This course, Business Computing, is designed to meet the objectives that all Information Systems graduate with a demonstrated understanding of:
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and technological expertise in developing business systems
Apply theoretical information systems concepts in real world settings
Evaluate and adopt new technology Course Materials Textbook Used in Course (Required) : Microsoft Office XP Introductory Concepts and Techniques Author: Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat
Software Used in Course (Optional):Microsoft Office XP Professional
I Course Overview:
This course will give the undergraduate business student a strong background in the Windows environment. They will learn about the Windows XP operating system first, covering such topics as the Windows Explorer. Windows application software comprises the primary material studied in the class. The applications covered are word processing using Word2002 for Windows, spreadsheets using Excel2002 for Windows, database management systems using Access2002 for Windows, and presentation management software using powerPoint2002.
II Course Objectives:
The overall purpose of this course is to prepare students to integrate computers and computing techniques within their business degree programs. The goal is for students to develop competence in the use of microcomputers and business productivity software through extensive hands-on laboratory work. The first component of the course introduces students to the personal and business uses of microcomputers. Some of the major concepts and applications of computing include an overview of computerized productivity tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. The second component of the course focuses on the use of system software and application software and the role of computers in database management systems and management information systems. The students will possess a good working knowledge of the Windows environment after the completion of the course. After completion of the course students will possess the knowledge and know how to employ the computer as a valuable business tool.
III Course Format:
Lecturing and demonstrating (using a computer in class) on the topics covered in class will be the primary format. Class time will be set aside for the student to complete the projects found at the end of the chapters, and for the instructor to work with the students on a one-to-one basis. The instructor may choose to work with the students as a group in a lab if one becomes available.
IV Evaluative Criteria In order to arrive at a final grade for the course, evaluation of a student's performance is made as follows.
Exam #1 = 25%
Exam #2 = 25%
Exam #3 = 25%
Computer assignments = 25% Grading Scale: Grading Information: The grading system at NKU is based on the following descriptions:
A represents exceptionally high achievement as a result of aptitude, effort, and intellectual initiative.
B represents high achievement as a result of ability and effort
C represents average achievement, the minimum expected of a college student
D represents minimum passing grade except for courses taken on a pass/fail basis.
F indicates failure in a course. Credit in a course where an F was earned can be obtained only be repeating the course successfully.
Computer assignments include four primary areas: 1) Word Processing Using Microsoft Word for Windows, 2) Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel for Windows, 3) Database Using Access for Windows, 4) Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint. In general students will be expected to complete one Computer Laboratory assignment at the end of each project. These projects will be judged on their correctness, neatness, and how well they satisfy the requirements of the assignment. Points will be deducted if the assignment is received after the due date. Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late. No assignment will be accepted after one week of the scheduled due date. In order for a student to make up an exam the teacher must be informed either on or before the day of the test if the student is unable to attend the regularly scheduled exam.
Student Honor Code:
The work you will do in this course is subject to the Student Honor Code. The Honor Code is a commitment to the highest degree of ethical integrity in academic conduct, a commitment that, individually and collectively, the students of Northern Kentucky University will not lie, cheat, or plagiarize to gain an academic advantage over fellow students or avoid academic requirements."
On examinations, tests and other work: "You are bound by the Student Honor Code neither to give nor receive any unauthorized aid on this examination [test; other work]." Students are fully responsible for learning the content of this course and for material disseminated in the class. You are not released from this responsibility because of absences. See Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, The Classroom, Class Attendance for further details.
Important Dates: Please refer to the University Calendar
Note: Letter grade computation is based on the standard scale. Students should complete all assignments and take all examinations to receive a passing grade.
V. Tentative Course Content (Topic Areas and Assignments)
Order of Topics Topic Assignments 1 Introduction An Essential Introduction to Computers 2 An Introduction to Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP 3 Word 2002 for Windows Creating and Editing a Word Document 4 Word 2002 for Windows Creating a Research Paper 5 Word 2002 for Windows Creating a Resume Using a Wizard and a Cover Letter with a Table 6 Test 1 7 Excel 2002 for Windows Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart 8 Excel 2002 for Windows Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries 9 Excel 2002 for Windows What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets 10 Test 2 11 Access 2002 for Windows Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet Views 12 Access 2002 for Windows Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window 13 Access 2002 for Windows Maintaining a Database using Design and Update Features of Access 14 Thanksgiving holiday -- no class 15 PowerPoint 2002 for Windows Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layout to Create a Presentation 16 PowerPoint 2002 for Windows Using Outline Tab and Clip Art to Create a Slide Show 17 Test 3 (Final Examination) December 15 (Thursday )
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