Office Location: Jesus & Eugenia Building, SBPA 230
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Course Description
The course introduces students to using computers as a tool for analyzing data, solving equations, performing simple statistical analysis and computations, and displaying the results graphically. Students will be introduced to spreadsheets to perform these basic functions. Students will learn to store data collected or data generated from experiments in a database.
Students will learn to prepare a document consisting of formatted text, equations, tables, graphs, drawing, and use the computer tools to prepare effective presentation of their ideas and findings.
Course Objectives
To prepare the student for careers in private and public accounting and obtain knowledge in:
- Use computer tools to create documents.
- Perform calculations using mathematical formulas in spreadsheets, create graphs, and explore what-if scenarios and possible solutions.
- Develop technical and scientific presentations, and embed charts, graphs, and equations using presentation tools.
- Create a database to store scientific or real-world data, construct queries to extract specific information from a database, and perform data analysis.
BBA Program Learning Goal (LG)
- LG-2: Develop knowledge and competencies in a business field or area of concentration.
- LG-5: Demonstrate effective managerial communication skills.
- LG-6: Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.
- LG-7: Demonstrate competency in information technology.
Course Schedule
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DATES |
DESCRIPTION |
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August 20 |
Orientation/Pre-Test |
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August 25 August 27 |
Chapter 1: Microsoft Office Basics Chap 01 Rubic Special Project |
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September 1 September 3 |
Holiday - Labor Day Chapter 2: Using a Word Processor Chap 02 Rubic |
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September 8 September 10 |
Chapter 3: Formatting Documents Chap 03 Rubic Special Project |
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September 15 September 17 |
Chapter 4: Advanced Formatting Features Chap 04 Rubic Special Project |
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September 22 September 24 |
Chapter 5: Using a Spreadsheet Chap 05 Rubic Review Chapters 1-5 |
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September 29 October 1 |
Exam Chapters 1-5 Chapter 6: Functions and Data Organization Chap 06 Rubic |
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October 6 October 8 |
Chapter 7: Creating Charts Chap 07 Rubic |
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October 13 October 15 |
Chapter 8: Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques
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October 20 October 22 |
Chapter 9: Using a Relational Database Chapter 10: Relational Database Techniques |
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October 27 October 29 |
Exam Chapters 6-10
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November 3 November 5 |
Chapter 11: Analyzing Data in a Database
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November 10 November 12 |
Chapter 12: Creating Presentations Chap 12 Rubic |
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November 17 November 19 |
Chapter 13: Advanced PowerPoint Features Chap 13 Rubic
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November 24 November 26 |
Chapter 14: Desktop Publishing Chap 14 Rubric
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December 1 December 3 |
Exam Chapters 11-14 Post-Test |
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December 8 December 10 |
Holiday – Our Lady of Camarin Day Last Day of Classes |
Grading
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
0% - 59% = F
Point Values for the Course
Description |
Grade % |
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Assignments |
30 |
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Exams |
30 |
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Final Exam |
40 |
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Total: |
100 |
NOTE: Class schedule, assignments and grading are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor.