BUS-1234 Computer Applications for Business Fall 2022 – Course Plan

Delivery Topics and Student Evaluations

Note: students are expected to check D2L and SAM for assessment due dates indicated in this schedule
Week of Topic and Preparation/Learning Resources/Delivery Items to complete from Items to complete in SAM
Method lectures
1 Sep 5 Topic: Introduction to Course Find Required software: SAM Windows Assessments
▪ Professor and Course Introduction (PowerPoint) ✓ Microsoft Teams Open
▪ Explanation of Accessing Teams (Student Guide ✓ Logging in and Due Oct 2
available from IT Department) activating SAM ✓ Windows 10 Training in SAM
Topic: How to Access Course Software and Resources Account with code (3%)
▪ How to log into SAM for access of eBooks and purchased from ✓ Windows 10 SAM
required course assessments. Campus Shop Assignment (2%)
▪ Location of Office 365 for Students ✓ Download Microsoft
Topic: Windows 10 Office [free student
▪ Start Menu, Accessing app, online help, notification license in myLambton]
and action area
▪ File Explorer Overview (working with files & folders)
2 Sep Topic: Word Module 1 – Creating and Editing Tutorial Lectures SAM Word Assessments Open
12 Documents & Word Module 2 – Navigating and Due Oct 9
Formatting a Document ✓ Word Module 1 – ✓ Word SAM On-line training
▪ Tutorial Lecture Letter.docx & Flyer.docx (7%)
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ Word Module 2 – ✓ Word Assignments (2@2%)
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L Mortgage.docx ✓ Word Project (8%)
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Word
Module 1.1 and 1.2; PowerPoint slides.
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Word
Module 2.1; PowerPoint slides.
3 Sep Topic: Word Mod. 3 – Creating Tables & a Multipage Tutorial Lecture Continue to work on SAM
19 Report Windows Assessments
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Word Module 3 – Due Oct 2
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM Wireless.docx
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L Continue to work on SAM
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Module 3.1 & Word Assessments
3.2; PowerPoint slides Due Oct 9
4 Sep Topic: Word Mod. 4–Enhancing Page Layout & Design Tutorial Lecture Complete work on SAM
26 ▪ Tutorial Lecture Windows Assessments
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ Word Module 4 – Due Oct 2
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L Newsletter.docx
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Word Continue to work on SAM
Module 4.1 & 4.2; PowerPoint slides Word Assessments
Due Oct 9
Week of Topic and Preparation/Learning Resources/Delivery Items to complete from Items to complete in SAM
Method lectures
5 Oct 3 Topic: Word Module 5 – Working with Templates, Tutorial Lecture Complete work on SAM Word
Themes, and Styles [50 min block] Assessments
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Word Module 5 – Due Oct 9
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM Allied.docx
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Word
Module 5.1 & 5.2; PowerPoint slides WORD TEST (15%)
WORD TEST IN SAM [2-50-min block] ✓ Check D2L email for test
▪ Review SAM Training, lectures, & assignments. details.
✓ Practice test available in
SAM.
6 Oct Topic: Excel Module 1 – Getting Started with Excel Tutorial Lecture SAM Excel Assessments Open
10 ▪ Tutorial Lecture Due Dec 4
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ Excel Module 1 – Misc.xlsx ✓ Excel On-line training (7%)
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L Due Nov 20
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module ✓ Excel Assignment 1 (2%)
1.1 & 1.2; PowerPoint slides ✓ Excel Assignment 2 (2%)
✓ Excel Assignment 3 (2%)
7 Oct Topic: Excel Module 2 – Formatting Workbook Text & Tutorial Lecture Continue working on SAM
17 Data Excel Assessments
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Excel Module 2 – Sales.xlsx
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module
2.1 & 2.2; PowerPoint slides
Fall Break Study Week – October 24 to October 28

8 Oct Topic: Excel Module 3 – Performing Calculations with Tutorial Lecture Remaining SAM Excel
31 Formulas and Functions Assessments Opens
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Excel Module 3 – Calls.xlsx Due Dec 4
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ Excel Assignment 4 (2%)
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L ✓ Excel Assignment 5 (2%)
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module ✓ Excel Project (7%)
3.1 & 3.2; PowerPoint slides
 Week of Topic and Preparation/Learning Resources/Delivery Items to complete from Items to complete in SAM
Method lectures
9 Nov 7 Topic: Excel Module 4 – Analyzing & Charting Financial Tutorial Lecture Continue working on SAM
Data Excel Assessments. Due dates
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Excel Module 4 – noted in SAM.
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM Sunrise.xlsx
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module
4.1 & 4.2; PowerPoint slides
10 Nov Topic: Excel Module 5 – Generating Reports from Tutorial Lectures Continue working on SAM
14 Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Excel Assessments
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Excel Module 5 – First set of Excel Assessments
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM Tibetan.xlsx and due Nov 20
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L Franchise.xlsx ✓ Excel Assignment 1 (2%)
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module ✓ Excel Assignment 2 (2%)
5.1 & 5.2 & 5.3; PowerPoint slides ✓ Excel Assignment 3 (2%)

11 Nov Topic: Excel Module 6 – Managing Data with Data Tools Tutorial Lecture Continue working on SAM
21 ▪ Tutorial Lecture Excel Assessments
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ Excel Module 6 – Ortho.xlsx Due Dec 4
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L ✓ Excel On-line training (7%)
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module ✓ Excel Assig 4&5 (2% each)
6.1, 6.2 & 6.3; PowerPoint slides ✓ Excel Project (7%)
12 Nov Topic: Excel Module 7 – Summarizing Data with Tutorial Lecture Remaining SAM Excel
28 PivotTables [50 min block] Assessments
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ Excel Mod 7 – Syrmosta.xlsx Due Dec 4
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM EXCEL TEST (20%) SAM PowerPoint Assessments
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L ✓ Check D2L email for test Open Due Dec 11
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter Excel Module details. ✓ PowerPoint On-line training
7.1, 7.2, & 7.3; PowerPoint slides ✓ Practice test available in (5%)
EXCEL TEST IN SAM [2x50 min block] SAM. ✓ PowerPoint Assignment 1
▪ Review SAM Training, lectures, and assignments (1%)
 Week of Topic and Preparation/Learning Resources/Delivery Items to complete from Items to complete in SAM
Method lectures
13 Dec 5 Topic: PowerPoint Module 1 – Creating a Presentation Tutorial Lectures Complete SAM PowerPoint
▪ Tutorial Lecture Assessments
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM ✓ PowerPoint Module 1 – Due Dec 11
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L NewBusiness & Revised ✓ PowerPoint On-line training
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter PowerPoint (5%)
1.1 & 1.2; PowerPoint slides ✓ PowerPoint Assignment 1
Topic: PowerPoint Module 2 – Adding Media and (1%)
Special Effects Due Dec 16
▪ Tutorial Lecture ✓ PowerPoint Assignment 2
▪ Tutorial Instructions found in eBook in SAM (1%)
▪ Data file(s) available in D2L
▪ Preparation resources: eBook chapter PowerPoint
2.1 & 2.2; PowerPoint Slides
14 Dec Topic: PowerPoint Module 2 – Adding Media and Tutorial Lecture Complete SAM PowerPoint
12 Special Effects [50 min block] Assignment 2
▪ Finish PowerPoint Lecture ✓ PowerPoint Module 2 – Due Dec 16 (1%)
Hospital.pptx
POWERPOINT TEST IN SAM [2x50min block] POWERPOINT TEST (10%)
▪ Review SAM Training, lectures, and assignments ✓ Check D2L email for test
▪ PowerPoint test will be administered in the first part details.
of the 2hr block. ✓ Practice test available in
▪ The remaining time, complete SAM PPT Assign. 2. SAM.
The dates listed above are approximates and are subject to change at the professor’s discretion. The course plan may change
according to student learning needs and/or unanticipated disruptions. It is your responsibility to keep informed of any changes.