Santa Ana College – Summer 2018

 

Introduction to Windows

                    Business Applications (BA) 147 – Course #51310

 

Syllabus

 

 

Instructor:   Adam Morgan

E-Mail:         morgan_adam@sac.edu

Meeting: Thursday’s 1:15-3:15PM

Room: A-224

 

Textbook

     Getting Started with Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge           Author: Wempen, Bucki
     Publisher: Paradigm                                                        ISBN: 978-0-76386-662-4

     You must have this exact textbook (hard copy or digital) by the 2nd week of the semester.

     The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, and workforce development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College provides access and equity in a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for transfer, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuits in a global community.

     The mission of the Business Division is to prepare Santa Ana College students for professional careers in business and to provide a transfer pathway from the Community College to University. The Business Division offers courses and programs of study that emphasize excellence in teaching with content that is rigorous, current, and of greatest benefit to its students and community.

Course Description

     Fundamentals of the Windows graphical user interface including Help, launching applications and managing files and folders using Computer and Windows Explorer. Additional topics include WordPad and customizing Windows using the Control Panel.

Student Learning Outcomes

     By completing this course, students will learn, develop skills, and become proficient using current business standards and techniques to meet current employment requirements in the following:

• Students will read textbook assignments and complete written study guides for each assigned tutorial.
• Students will identify the parts of the Windows interface.
• Students will create folders, move and copy files to create an organized structure on a computer.
• Students will customize the Windows environment.

Attendance Policy

     In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not attend the first 2 meetings, and submit the first assignment on Canvas by the due date of the first week of instruction will be dropped as a “No Show”. Excessive Absence is two consecutive weeks of non-participation by the student (submitting assignments and completing quizzes – logging in only does NOT count as participation) or a total of 4 absences during the first 12 weeks of the semester. Students are responsible to officially drop the class or they will receive a letter grade based on their performance.

 

1. Attendance - You are expected to attend all class sessions. College policy states that a student may be dropped for nonattendance. Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from classes they do not plan to complete. Under extenuating circumstances a student may be reinstated by contacting the instructor. Extenuating circumstances may include verified cases of accident, illness, or death in the family and other conditions beyond the control of the student.
2. Absences—Because of enrollment demand, students are normally dropped when they do not appear for the first class meeting. A student may be dropped for excessive absences when one or more than the number of class hours per week has occurred (or 3 to 5 consecutive absences and you are dropped.) It is your responsibility to check the class schedule for important dates regarding holidays and drop dates. If you must be absent from a class, it is also your responsibility to get class notes, handouts, and/or directions from a classmate.

Communication

     Please email me if you have any questions at morgan_adam@sac.edu. I respond to emails within 48 hours Monday through Friday. Emails received over the weekend will be answered on Monday. You can also add general questions to the “Questions” discussion board, these are not private.

Assignments          /Assessments

See Dates on the course calendar. All work is submitted through Canvas. No late work is accepted. Discussion Boards are worth 10 points. 4 Points for your initial post, which must be written by Wednesday night each week. After that, respond to two other classmate’s posts by the following week’s class on Monday. The two responses are with 3 points each. All responses should answer the questions, using 2-5 sentences. Remember to look at the netiquette rules before using the discussion board. A link to the netiquette rules is on our course home page. Please see the “How are Assignments Graded” link in the Course Information section on Canvas for more info.

 

Testing and Grading

90% - 100%                                          A                            306-340 Points

80% - 89%                                            B                            272-305 Points

70% - 79%                                            C                            238-271 Points

60% - 69%                                            D                            204-270 Points

0% - 59%                                              F                            0-203 Points

Deadlines

     All assignments including quizzes must be completed by the date listed on Canvas. See the assignment schedule for details.

Honesty/Integrity Policy

     Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating, will receive an “F” grade for that assignment.

     In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an "Academic Misconduct Incident Report" form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.
There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of "F" for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student's standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the college. 

Course Site (Canvas)

     Our course can be accessed at http://rsccd.instructure.com. Link at top of sac.edu web site. The student is expected to monitor the Canvas web site for announcements, updates, and complete all assignments on a time schedule. Students are expected to login at least once a week to view posting of next assignment, submit assignment, AND complete quizzes.

Canvas Questions and Issues

     If you have any trouble logging in or with Canvas, please contact the instructor. As a secondary means of contact, you may use the Distance Education website for further details or any help using Bb: http://sac.edu/disted. If necessary, contact them directly at (714) 564-6725 or room A-101

Online Learning Preparation & Expectations

     This course is geared for students who are self-directed, able to manage their time, and have basic computer skills. It is mandatory to be able to use the Internet and type all assignments. Complete the “SAC Student Online Orientation” under “My Organizations” on the Canvas home page to become familiar with using Canvas. This is a college level course. Many students expect that an online course will be easier or entail less time. That is NOT true. This online class will take just as much time as a traditional classroom course. This course is 4 units!

Accommodations for Disabilities        

A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Physical Disability Center in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate SAC DSPS Department.

Cell Phones 

Please turn off (or set to vibrate) all cell phones while in class. The first time you forget you will be forgiven; subsequent infractions will result in your being asked to leave for the rest of the class.

Tentative Schedule ~ Summer 2018

Topic	Date	Class Assignment	Point Total	Due Date
Introduction	6/21	Canvas Overview Syllabus Overview OneDrive Setup Intro to Windows 10 Introduction Survey Introduction Discussion	15	6/24
Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 10	6/28	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 1 Quiz Discussion Board	40	7/1
Chapter 2: Managing Files	7/5	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 2 Quiz Discussion Board	40	7/8
Chapter 3: Getting Information from The Internet	7/12	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 3 Quiz Chapter 3 Discussion Board	40	7/15
Chapter 4: Using OneDrive and Office Online Apps	7/19	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 4 Quiz Chapter 4 Discussion Board	40	7/22
Chapter 5: Taking Screenshots and Using OneNote	7/26	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 5 Quiz Chapter 5 Discussion Board	40	7/29
Chapter 6: Customizing and Maintaining Windows	8/2	Skill Assessment Skill Review Quiz Chapter 6 Quiz Chapter 6 Discussion Board	40	8/5
Final Exam	8/9	Windows 10 Final Exam Attendance & Participation Exit Survey	145	8/9
		Total Points	400