Course Title: Business Computer Applications

Course Prefix & Number:  BCIS1305 Section Number:  340 Semester/Year: 2017 FA
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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,
spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. 32 lecture hours +
32 laboratory hours. 
Course Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra, Geometry or Business Mathematics
Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Book, SIMnet access card, & MOS Voucher:  Cheri Manning, Catherine Manning Swinson; “Microsoft Office – A
Skills Approach 2016” with SIMnet account and MOS Voucher; ISBN:   9781260266221 (Should be bundled together
in bookstore).
Flash drive:  It is strongly recommended that students do not use the college server to store documents.
Notebook and pen:  Notetaking in class
Internet Access, working computer, MS Office software including MS Access:  You must have access to the internet
and a working computer with MS Office (includes MS Access).  MS Access software is not available on MAC
computers; it is the student responsibility to find a computer with MS Access to complete the Access project.
 
No picture taking, video recording or audio recording unless accommodations are provided by OSD or with instructor
permission. 
             
 
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor: Linda Janoe
Campus/Office Location: Corinth Campus – Room 313
Telephone Number: 940-498-6427
E-mail Address: ljanoe@nctc.edu
 
OFFICE HOURS
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00-12:00 3:30-5:00 10:00-2:30 3:00-5:00 online  
online   2:30-4:30 online    
 
 
 
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course
Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1 Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and
 data communications systems.
2 Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing.
Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and
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networked environment.
4 Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems.
5 Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment.
6 Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications.
7 Complete projects that integrate business software applications. 
 
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Percentage or Point
Graded Course Elements
Elements Values
20 Chapter Lessons 20%
5 Discussion Forums 10%
17 Practicum Exams (18 exams) 25%
4 Projects 20%
4 Exams 20%
1 Final Exam – MOS Certification Exams 5%
·         The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.
·         Any announcements/information disseminated during class will take precedence over the syllabus.
·         Lowest Practicum Exam grade dropped
·         Students found sharing project files, plagiarizing a project, cheating on exams, or cheating on practicum exams
in this course may receive an “F” for the course along with a report turned into the Dean for Scholastic Dishonesty.
·         Online students may have an opportunity (instructor discretion) at the end of the semester to make-up one
assignment, a Chapter Lesson, Practicum Exam, or Project to improve their grade.  Opportunity for make-up will be
provided for online students only.
 
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Assignment Points Due Date
Overview - Chapter 1 - Essential Skills for Office 2016 18 9/3/2017
File Management Basics 12 9/3/2017
Word - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word 2016 15 9/3/2017
Word - Chapter 2 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs 20 9/10/2017
Word - Chapter 3 - Formatting Documents 20 9/10/2017
Word - Chapter 4 - Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts 21 9/17/2017
Word - Chapter 5 - Working with Reports, References, and Mailings 21 9/17/2017
Discussion Forum #1  (DF1) 20 9/17/2017
Discussion Forum #2  (DF2) 20 9/17/2017
Word 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.3 13 9/17/2017
Word Ch 1 2016 25 9/21/2017
Word Ch 2 2016 30 9/21/2017
Word Ch 3 2016 24 9/21/2017
Word Ch 4 2016 31 9/21/2017
Word Ch 5 2016 30 9/21/2017
Word 2016 100 9/24/2017
Excel - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel 2016 18 10/1/2017
Excel - Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells 22 10/1/2017
Excel - Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions 20 10/8/2017
Excel - Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook 21 10/8/2017
Excel - Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data 23 10/15/2017
Discussion Forum #3  (DF3) 20 10/15/2017
Excel 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 6 Challenge Yourself 6.4 9 10/15/2017
Excel Ch 1 2016 41 10/19/2017
Excel Ch 2 2016 48 10/19/2017
Excel Ch 3 2016 32 10/19/2017
Excel Ch 4 2016 32 10/19/2017
Excel Ch 5 2016 42 10/19/2017
Excel 2016 100 10/22/2017
Access - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access 2016 20 10/29/2017
Access - Chapter 2 - Working with Tables 19 10/29/2017
Access - Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports 22 11/5/2017
Access - Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information 21 11/12/2017
Discussion Forum #4  (DF4) 20 11/12/2017
Access 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Challenge Yourself 5.4 25 11/12/2017
Access Ch 1 2016 36 11/16/2017
Access Ch 2 2016 24 11/16/2017
Access Ch 3 2016 31 11/16/2017
Access Ch 4 2016 29 11/16/2017
Access 2016 100 11/19/2017
PowerPoint - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2016 19 11/26/2017
PowerPoint - Chapter 2 - Adding Content to Slides 20 11/26/2017
PowerPoint - Chapter 3 - Formatting Presentations 19 12/3/2017
PowerPoint - Chapter 4 - Managing and Delivering Presentations 20 12/3/2017
Discussion Forum #5  (DF5) 20 12/3/2017
 Final Project – PowerPoint Drop Box 100 12/3/2017
PowerPoint Ch 1 2016 30 12/7/2017
PowerPoint Ch 2 2016 21 12/7/2017
PowerPoint Ch 3 2016 32 12/7/2017
PowerPoint Ch 4 2016 32 12/7/2017
PowerPoint 2016 100 12/10/2017
MOS Certification 100 12/13/2017
 
All due dates are subject to change.  It is the student’s responsibility to know when assignments open and
are due.
 
GENERAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND COURSE INFORMATION
Students will observe appropriate online communication etiquette when addressing fellow classmates as well as your
instructor.  It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize himself or herself with the Canvas, the student learning
management system, as well as the student online skill assessment, SIMnet (McGraw-Hill).
Questions are welcome!  Please avoid emailing instructor about general course information, schedule, or
syllabus.  If the student question is not covered in Canvas, then email instructor.  Questions should be specific
and not generalized, such as:  “I am confused about the assignment.”  Please allow up to 24 hours for instructor to
answer an email Monday thru Thursday and 48 hours, Friday thru Sunday. 
When having difficulty with software or your computer, keep in mind the instructor cannot fix your computer or the
software utilized.  When having difficulty, email instructor with the specific issue, send a screen-shot, and the
helpdesk reference number, before the assignment due date.  If the problem is on the instructor side, then the
instructor should resolve the issue within 24 hours and will provide extra time if there is instructor error.  Students
waiting to complete assignments at the last minute, do not receive “grace” because of computer glitches,
software issues, and/or connectivity issues, unless there are campus-wide difficulties.
College education is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge base.  Any and all material read, discussed, heard,
or observed is subject to being referenced on an examination.  Do not expect the body of knowledge to be narrowed
by “reviews” from which test questions will be selected.  All Exams are closed book.
Face-to-face/Hybrid classes:  No cell phones out when instructor is lecturing.  Student may be dismissed
from class and/or be counted as absent for the day.
 
The expectation is that you, as college students, will learn to modify the behavior of your peers through the channels
available in your contextual universe.  If the instructor is forced to manage your behavior such will be accomplished
via the following procedure:
1. You will be warned by the instructor that your behavior is not acceptable.
2. You will be told to leave class and not return until:
You have met with the Dean of Students (Rodney Lipscomb)
b. You have signed a letter of probation
c. The Dean of Students notifies the instructor that you have done ‘a’ and ‘b’, and that you may return to class.
3. A third event will result in your probation becoming suspension and you will be removed from the class
permanently.
 
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All
absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as
determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for
approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for
which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid
reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students
will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the
instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if
possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon
recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of
times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will
be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy
FC (LOCAL)
Students absent for TEN classes may receive an “F” for the course or be dropped from the course for
classes that meet twice a week.  Students absent for FIVE classes may receive an “F” for the course or be
dropped from the course for classes that meet once a week.  Chapter Lesson assignments and Exams will be
used to determine regular attendance for online students and the FIVE classes missed apply for absences.  
 
A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to
take the exam at a different time.   Required work not completed by due dates will not be allowed after due date. 
Students will receive a zero for any and all late assignments. 
 
There are no make-up exams, make-up assignments, and/or make-up exercises of any kind, for any reason.
 
 
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _November 9th__.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
 
Calendar begins August 28th
This course is divided into six modules.  The first two modules will be combined for the first 4 weeks.  Each module is
open for approximately 3-4 weeks and contains multiple Chapter Lessons, a project, and at least one Discussion
Forum.  Practicum Exams and a 100 question Exam will close out the last week of each module. 
Final Module – The Final Exam – MOS Certification will be the last module and will be the last week of the
semester.  Practice exams will be made available for students to prepare for the MOS Certification.
Modules 1 & 2 – Office 2016 & Word 2016 (4 weeks):  An introduction to Office 2016, discussing the essential skills
needed to open, close, and organize files onto different types of drives will be practiced.  Word 2016 will be
introduced and practical application will be applied to format text, paragraphs, and printed documents.  Other skills
learned will include working with images, tables, charts, reports, references, and mailings.  The unit will close with a
Practicum and Written exam covering all Word 2016 chapters.
Module 3 – Excel 2016 (4 weeks):  An introduction to Excel 2016 and the purpose of using spreadsheets will be
discussed.  Students will learn how to format cells, use formulas and functions, format worksheets, apply themes, add
charts, and analyze data.  The unit will close with a Practicum and Written exam covering all Excel 2016 chapters.
Module 4 – Access 2016 (4 weeks):  Students will be introduced and learn the basics of Access 2016.  Students will
create and design tables, forms and reports.  Queries and organizing data will culminate the Access chapters.  The
unit will close with a Practicum and Written exam covering all Access 2016 chapters.
Module 5 – PowerPoint 2016 (3 weeks):  The ability to present in the classroom and the workplace is essential in
today’s world.  Students will be designing and creating presentations utilizing PowerPoint 2016. The unit will close
with a Practicum and Written exam covering all PowerPoint 2016 chapters.
Module 6 – Final Exam (1 week):    Final Exam will be the MOS certification for all units.  Practice exams will be
provided in the Final Exam week module.  Exams will be taken on campus at the IT Career Connection Center
located at Pinnell Square, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 101, Corinth, TX.
 
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students
enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they
may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD
Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also
provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940)
498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110
in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     
 

          Communication

          Mathematics              

          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

             Critical Thinking

             Communication

             Empirical and Quantitative

             Teamwork

             Personal Responsibility

             Social Responsibility

 
COURSE TYPE

 X          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course
 
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
 
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual
property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring
charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student
Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 
 
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

 An “F” for the course

 Scholastic Dishonesty report
 Zero on assignment
 
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Judy Archer
Office Location: Corinth, Room 233
Telephone Number: 940-498-6292
E-mail Address: jarcher@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office Location: Gainesville, CTC 2106
Telephone Number: 940-668-3357
E-mail Address: dhuffman@nctc.edu
 
Other Pertinent Information
Complaint Procedures
If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall discuss the matter with the instructor before
requesting a conference with the department chair… If the complaint involves a grade received, the student shall
collect all tests, papers, daily assignments, class notes and other relevant material prior to the conference with the
instructor in question.  (See Student Handbook > Discussion of Complaint)
ADA Statement
North Central Texas College is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities to its students with
disabilities by providing assistance through “reasonable accommodations”; and a variety of services and resources
through the Special Populations Office. The College does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in admission or
access to its programs. Students are responsible for notifying the office of their need for assistance at least two
weeks prior to the beginning of a semester. Students with documented disabilities such as mobility, hearing or visual
impairments, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. The Special Populations Office on the
Gainesville Campus is located in the Counseling/Testing Center room ASC 108 (next door to the bookstore). For
assistance, call 940/668-4216 ext. 344. 
Civil Rights
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
(P.L. 92-318). and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 92-256), North Central Texas College does not
discriminate against or exclude from participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student body or the
staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.
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