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BA230 Course Syllabus

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

DATES

DESCRIPTION

August 20

Orientation/Pre-Test

August 25

August  27

Chapter 1: Microsoft Office Basics      Chap 01 Rubic

Special Project

September 1

September 3

Holiday - Labor Day

Chapter 2: Using a Word Processor   Chap 02 Rubic

September 8

September 10

Chapter 3: Formatting Documents Chap 03 Rubic

Special Project

September 15

September  17

Chapter 4: Advanced Formatting Features  Chap 04 Rubic

Special Project

September 22

September 24

Chapter 5: Using a Spreadsheet Chap 05 Rubic

Review Chapters 1-5

September 29

October 1

Exam Chapters 1-5

Chapter 6: Functions and Data Organization  Chap 06 Rubic

October 6

October 8

Chapter 7: Creating Charts  Chap 07 Rubic                          

October 13

October 15

Chapter 8: Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques

 

October 20

October 22

Chapter 9: Using a Relational Database

Chapter 10: Relational Database Techniques

October 27

October 29

Exam Chapters 6-10

 

November 3

November 5

Chapter 11: Analyzing Data in a Database

 

November 10

November 12

Chapter 12: Creating Presentations Chap 12 Rubic

November 17

November 19

Chapter 13: Advanced PowerPoint Features  Chap 13 Rubic

 

November 24

November 26

Chapter 14: Desktop Publishing  Chap 14 Rubric

 

December 1

December 3

Exam Chapters 11-14

Post-Test

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 %

Assignments

30

Exams

30

Final Exam

40

   Total:

100

 NOTE:    Class schedule, assignments and grading are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor.