KILGORE COLLEGE

BCIS 1305: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Syllabus

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course gives students an understanding of computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. Keyboarding proficiency is recommended.

II. COURSE RATIONALE
This course fulfills the Kilgore College computer core curriculum requirement.

III. REQUIRED MATERIALS

Textbooks: Microsoft Office First Course Premium Edition by Ann Shaffer

Supplies: Flash drive

IV. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

A.	The student will learn computer terminology, hardware, systems and application software, and the Internet. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion, and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,8
B.	The student will tour the Windows environment and learn to create and work with files and folders. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
C.	The student will search the Internet using browser software, use e-mail to send and receive messages, and create a simple Web page using application software. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written exam SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
D.	The student will create, save, retrieve, edit, format and print a document using word processing software. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on exam SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
E.	The student will design, enter data, save, retrieve, edit, format and print a workbook using spreadsheet software. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on exam SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
F.	The student will design, create, save, edit, query, create forms and reports and print a database table, query, form and report using database software. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on exam SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
G.	The student will design, create, save, edit, format, print and run a slideshow using presentation software. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on exam SCANS: 1,2,4,5,7,8
H.	Given business scenarios, the student will choose which piece of software provides the best solution for each problem. Activities: reading, class lecture, discussion and lab Assessment: hands-on assignments, written and hands-on exam SCANS: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8

This course will help the student learn logical reasoning in problem solving and learn how technology affects their life.

V. SCANS COMPETENCIES: (1) Reading, (2) Writing, (3) Calculations, (4) Speaking and Listening, (5) Thinking, (6) Personal qualities, (7) Workplace skills, (8) Basic use of computers

VI. EVALUATION AND CLASSROOM POLICIES – PER INSTRUCTOR