CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Auburn, ME 04210
Course Syllabus BCA 121-21 Word Processing Spring, 2012
Instructor: John Hawley Cell Phone: 207-212-7237 E-Mail: [email protected] Office: I do not have an office on campus. Please feel free to call my cell phone or e-mail me.
Course Description This course is intended to introduce skills and build mastery with Microsoft Word 2010 in a Windows environment. It is designed to develop competencies in a wide variety of word processing functions while building typing speed and accuracy. Students will become proficient in document management, text handling, merging, macros and a wide variety of document enhancements available in the software.
Prerequisites Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of PC operations
Course Specifications Total hours scheduled for class meetings 45 Estimated hours required for outside work (reading, research, etc.) 90 Projected lab, Clinical or shop hours 0 Total Estimated Hours of Student Effort 135 Credit hours assigned to the course 3
Course Requirements Students will be required to: 1. Prepare for each session, take notes, cooperate in the teaching/learning process, and complete assignments. 2. Read textbook assignments as scheduled 3. Complete all assignments as assigned 4. Complete exams, and assignments on time
If a class is missed, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain assignments and submit assignments to instructor by the next class session. If the assignments are not handed in by the next class session, a zero will be recorded for the assignment. There will be no make ups for examinations unless excused in advance by the instructor.
BCA 121-21 Word Processing Spring, 2012
Student Evaluation and Grading Attendance See Point Value Below Homework Assignments / Pop Quizzes 40% Exams 60% Total 100%
95+ A 73-77 C 90-94 A- 70-72 C- 88-89 B+ 68-69 D+ 83-87 B 62-67 D 80-82 B- <62 F 78-79 C+
Attendance Attendance is a criterion for your grade and is very important. We cover an abundance of material in class and your success depends to a great extent on your attending every class and on your being prepared for class. It is also understood that for some students 100% attendance is not possible.
Therefore, students are required to attend at least 12 of the 15 scheduled classes in order to pass this course. The following chart will be used to determine any point loss from your overall course grade for excused or unexcused absences:
15 Week Class 1 absence 0 2 absences -15 best possible course grade 85 B 3 absences -30 best possible course grade 70 C- 4 absences - Missing 4 classes, for whatever reason, is an automatic “F” grade.
CMCC Academic Calendar – Spring 2012 Tuesday, January 17 First day of classes Sunday, January 22 Last day to add classes without permission from instructor Monday, January 30 Last day to drop classes and challenge courses Monday, February 20 President’s Day (no classes) Friday, March 9 Mid-semester and last day to drop courses without academic penalty Saturday, March 10 Spring recess (begins after all classes) Monday, March 19 Classes resume Monday, April 16 Patriots Day (classes in session) Monday, May 7 End of Semester (after all classes)
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Texts, Tools and /or Supplies
Requirements:
Own or have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2010
Storage Device: USB Flash Drive – 2GB minimum
Book: Zimmerman/Zimmerman/Shaffer/Pinard, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Word 2010 Course Technology, 2011. (ISBN# 978-0-538-74892-6)
Disability Access Statement If you are a student with a documented disability and plan to request an academic or other accommodation, you must register as soon as possible with the Central Maine Community College Disabilities Coordinator, Ms. Laura Rifkin in J406. Visit the Admissions Suite in Jalbert Hall or call for an appointment 755-5277.
Affirmative Action Statement Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5233.
Ethical Behavior Statement Central Maine Community College requires all students to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic work. Activities such as cheating on exams and the plagiarizing the intellectual work of others are not acceptable and will be subject to severe disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal.
Classroom Expectations I am your instructor, not your parent or your boss. You are an adult and expected to act like and adult and make adult decisions while in my classroom. I will give you 100% of my teaching capabilities to ensure that you learn all the course material and would expect that in return you will respect my efforts by following these few simple rules: My classes are informal. I want you to be relaxed and enjoy the experience. If I speak too fast, ask me to slow down. If I speak to soft, ask me to speak up. If I am standing in the way of the screen, ask me to move. Ask all the questions you want. It is important to me that you know all the material that you want to know. If I don’t know the answer to a question, I will find someone who does. If you missed something during my lecture or demonstration because you are instant messaging, surfing the internet or texting on your phone, please do not disrespect me or your classmates by asking me to repeat myself during class. Please set your cell phone to vibrate. If it is necessary for you to take an incoming call, please quietly leave the classroom and take your call in the hallway. You do not need to ask if it ok to take a call. Use of cellular phones during exams is strictly prohibited. It is the policy of the College not to have food or beverages in the computer labs. Don’t make me the bad guy by having to ask you not to bring those items into the classroom.
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Computer Use It is expected that students will participate by the use of the computer during class periods to improve understanding of the instruction. Surfing the internet, and socializing (My Space, Facebook, IM) during lecture periods are not permitted as excessive keyboarding and screen images can be disruptive and distracting to those around you. Please be considerate of your neighbor.
Office Hours I do not have any office on campus but would be willing to meet a student before class starts or stay after class by appointment.
College Closing / Delays Morning classes are canceled by 6am. Evening classes are canceled by 3pm. Cancelation of day classes does not necessarily means that evening classes are canceled. Check with local television and radio stations. You may also phone the closing line 755-4576 or check the college web site.
The following radio and television stations broadcast closing information: Channels WCSH, WMTW, WGME, WPME and radio stations WPOR, WOXO, WGAN, WKTJ, WLAM, WBLM, and WMEK
If the instructor needs to unexpectedly cancel class for any reason, every effort will be made to contact you via the information you provide. A note will also be posted on the door of the computer lab.
All homework is to be submitted in class on the date due. Late homework will be accepted but must be submitted to me electronically and will result in a loss of 1/3 of the grade per day late for that particular homework assignment. On the third day of being late the grade will result in no credit for that assignment. If you are having a problem with your e-mail and cannot submit your assignment, you need to call me to let me know you are having a problem or you will receive no credit for the late homework.
WEEK IN CLASS AGENDA ASSIGNMENT
Introductions Introduction Letter Jan 19 Syllabus Review Review Assignments, FM 20 Managing Your Files Due Jan 26th
Review Assignments, OFF Page 31 Getting Started with Jan 26 Teamwork, OFF Page 32 Microsoft Office 2010 Due Feb 2nd
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Case Problem 1, WD Page 46 Word Tutorial 1 Feb 2 Review Assignments, WD Page 101 Word Tutorial 2 Due Feb 9th
Case Problem 4, WD Page 158 Feb 9 Word Tutorial 3 Due Feb 16th
Feb 16 EXAM 1 None
Case Problem 1, WD Page 208 Feb 23 Word Tutorial 4 Due March 1st
Case Problem 1, WD Page 264 Mar 1 Word Tutorial 5 Due Mar 8th
Case Problem 1, Page 318 Mar 8 Word Tutorial 6 Due Mar 22th
Mar 15 No Class – Spring Recess None
Mar 22 EXAM 2 None
Mar 29 Word Tutorial 7 Review Assignments, WD Page 376 Due Apr 5th
Create A Promotional Flier, Additional Apr 5 No Class – Independent Study Case #2, ADD 3 Due Apr 12th
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Review Assignments, WD 447 Apr 12 Word Tutorial 8 Due Apr 19
Case Problem 3, WD Page 526 Apr 19 Word Tutorial 9 Due Apr 26th
Case Problem 1, WD Page 607 Apr 26 Word Tutorial 10 Due May 3rd
May 3 EXAM 3 None
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