Santa Ana College - Fall 2018

 

Microsoft Word 2016

  Business Apps & Technology BA 125 – Course # 54515 Online

 

Syllabus

 

Instructor: Adam Morgan

E-Mail:        morgan_adam@sac.edu 

(subject line: BA125 - Section ##### - Subject)

e-mail will be replied within one business day

Canvas (Course Website): rsccd.instructure.com (Please check this page daily)

 

Office Hours: M-TH 12:30PM-1:30PM

 

Textbooks and Materials

• Textbook: “Microsoft Word 2016 Step by Step”

                                   (hard copy or e-book - may want to rent to reduce costs)

                                   Author: Joan Lambert

                                   Publisher: Microsoft Press   ISBN:  978-0-7356-9777-5

Course Description                                                                                       

Learn the most efficient methods of creating, editing, formatting, and printing professional business documents faster and easier. Beginners as well as experienced Word users will benefit from learning proper file setup and shortcuts using current business standards. Students will master basic skills and learn advanced features and techniques to produce a wide variety of documents including resumes, newsletters, and brochures. This course will prepare the student for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam to earn an industry recognized

Student Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

·        Demonstrate business technology skills using Word for creating, editing and formatting professional business documents and export to PDF format

·        Demonstrate efficiency using Word based on current business standards and guidelines

·        Customize the interface and use the ribbon efficiently

·        Customize templates, tables, page layouts, and styles

·        Insert images, video, graphics, objects, and smart objects

Attendance Policy

In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not attend the mandatory meeting, access the course Canvas, and submit the first assignment by the due date of the first week of instruction will be dropped as a “No Show”. Students who do not submit their weekly assignment including chapter quiz by the due date will be marked “absent” and may be dropped from the class for “Excessive Absence”. Excessive

Absence is two weeks of non-participation by the student (just logging into Canvas does

NOT count as attendance). Student are responsible to drop a class using

WebAdvisor. If a student does not drop by the withdrawal date, then a letter grade will be given based on performance. Last date to withdrawal with a “W” grade is listed on WebAdvisor. After that date, you must receive a grade.

Online Class Communication – Email and Canvas

The primary source of communication in this course will be through email and Canvas. Please be sure to have a current working email address that you check daily. I will respond to emails within one business day Monday - Thursday based on the SAC instructional calendar. Use the Instructor Contact morgan_adam@sac.edu for communication.

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. The course introduction in Canvas has tutorials that will help you learn how to use Canvas. 

     This is a college level course. Many students expect that an online or hybrid course will be easier or require less time. This is not true. This online class will take just as much time as a traditional classroom course. College credits are based on the Carnegie Unit, the structure of the US Education system, for a system of “unit”. One semester unit represents one lecture hour of required classroom time and two hours of student preparation time. Thus, this 1.5-unit course requires 1.5 lecture hours and 3 hours of student preparation (i.e., reading, projects, quizzes) for approximately 4.5 hours total per week x 2 for an 8-week session.

Testing and Grading

Test Grading Scale
90% - 100%	A
80% - 89%	B
70% - 79%	C
60% - 69%	D
0% - 59%	F

           

Deadlines

     Weekly assignments and quizzes must be completed by Sunday at Midnight at the end of the course week. The next week’s assignments will be posted on Mondays by 7:00 p.m. See the assignment schedule and Canvas for details and due dates.

Honesty/Integrity Policy

     A student found cheating on any test or final project will receive no credit (i.e., no grade). A second instance of cheating will result in a failing grade and the student will not be allowed to drop and receive a W grade for the course.

           

FREE Microsoft Office 2016 for Students & SAC Computer Lab

     YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THE SOFTWARE. Active SAC students may install Microsoft Office 2016 for FREE which includes Word software. Information is posted on Canvas.

 

     The Word app for mobile devices and the Word Online (online access) do not have the full features of Word like the installed desktop app on a computer or laptop. It is recommended that you use the desktop app for Windows to complete all assignments for this course.

Course Site (Canvas)

     Our course can be accessed https://rsccd.instructure.com/. The student is expected to monitor the Canvas web site for announcements, updates, and submit 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

                             Use this link for instructions on how to use Canvas: www.sac.edu/CanvasStudent  

     If you have any trouble logging in or with Canvas, please refer to the SAC Distance Education website for information.

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 DSPS Office (714) 564-6264 or TTY (714) 564-6284.