Santa Ana College – Intersession 2019

 

Computer Fundamentals

                   Business Applications (BA) 035 – Hybrid Course

 

Syllabus

 

Instructor:    Adam Morgan

E-Mail:         morgan_adam@sac.edu

 

Course ID: 61470

Meeting Dates: Monday/Wednesday

Meeting Time: 1:40PM – 2:30PM

Classroom: A224

Textbook

No textbook is required for this course. We will be using Open Educational Resources located at the links below:

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/

     http://www.gcflearnfree.org/basic-computer-skills/

Course Description

     Introduction to computer hardware components, software applications, multimedia, and the use of the Internet.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. The student will practice on current computer applications with accuracy.
2. The student will demonstrate thinking and reasoning through appropriate responses on assignments given based on the written content and class discussion.
3. Students will gain computer knowledge and skills useful in public and private business and other related opportunities.

Attendance Policy

     In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not attend the first 2 meetings, and submit the first assignment on Blackboard 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.

Communication

     The primary source of communication in this course will be through the general questions discussion board on BlackBoard. I’ll be participating in all discussion boards. Please email me if you have any other 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.

Cell Phones

      Turn them off or put them on vibrate. Make sure you disable anything on your phone that would make noise, alarms, ring tones, text messaging.

 

 

Assignments             /Assessments

See Dates on the course calendar. All work is submitted through Blackboard. No late work is accepted. All assignments are due the following Sunday at midnight.

 

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 Sunday at midnight. 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 BlackBoard for more info.

 

Quizzes are worth 10 Points. Each quiz has 5 questions, worth 2 points each. You may complete these at home using your computer, or if there is time at the end of class. Do not attempt a quiz during lecture.

 

Final Exam is worth 90 Points. It will be 50 questions worth 2 points each, then curved down to 90 possible points for the assignment.

Testing and Grading

90% - 100%                                         450 – 500 Points      A       

80% - 89%                                          400 – 449 Points      B       

70% - 79%                                          350 – 399 Points      C       

60% - 69%                                          300 – 349 Points      D       

0% - 59%                                            299 Points or Below  F       

                                                                                     

Deadlines

     All assignments including quizzes must be completed by the date listed on Blackboard. See the assignment schedule for details. Assignments are due on Sunday evenings at Midnight.

Honesty/Integrity Policy

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced.

 

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.

 

Refer to the Academic Catalog for more information.

Course Site (Blackboard)

     Our course can be accessed at http://rsccd.blackboard.com. Link at top of sac.edu web site. The student is expected to monitor the Blackboard 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.

Blackboard Questions and Issues

     If you have any trouble logging in or with Blackboard, 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 Blackboard home page to become familiar with using Blackboard. 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 1.5 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.

 

 

Assignment Schedule

 

Topic and Possible Points	Meeting Date	Assignment Details	Points	Due Date
Course Introduction   Introduction And Hardware Basics   70 Possible Points	1/7   1/9	Week 1 Discussion Board   What is a computer? Quiz Basic parts of a computer Quiz Buttons and ports on a computer Quiz Inside a computer Quiz Laptop computers Quiz Mobile Devices Quiz	10   10 10 10 10 10 10	1/13 Midnight
Basic Skills       120 Possible Points       Software Basics And Using a Computer	1/14                 1/16	Getting started with your first computer Quiz How to use your computer’s built-in help Quiz Undo your mistakes Quiz Understanding file extensions Quiz Downloading and uploading Quiz Free software Quiz What is a PDF File? Quiz Week 2 Discussion Board   Understanding operating systems Quiz Understanding applications Quiz Setting up a computer Quiz Getting to know the OS Quiz	10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10   10 10 10 10	1/20 Midnight
Setup And Maintenance     140 Possible Points         Installing And Uninstalling Software	1/21                     1/23	How to set up a Wi-Fi Network Quiz How to update your software Quiz How to customize your desktop background Quiz What to do if your computer gets a virus Quiz How to set up a new printer Quiz How to power cycle a device Quiz Disable applications from running on startup Quiz How to keep an old computer running smoothly Quiz How to defragment your hard drive Quiz Week 3 Discussion Board   Installing software on your Windows PC Quiz Installing software on your Mac Quiz Uninstalling software on your Windows PC Quiz Uninstalling software on your Mac Quiz	10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10   10 10 10 10	1/27 Midnight
Using the Internet And Safety and Maintenance   170 Possible Points     Final Exam	1/28                 1/30	Connecting to the Internet Quiz Getting started with the Internet Quiz Understanding the Cloud Quiz Keeping your computer clean Quiz Protecting your computer Quiz Creating a safe workspace Quiz Basic troubleshooting techniques Quiz Week 4 Discussion Board   Final Exam	10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10   90	2/3 Midnight               In Class
		TOTAL POINTS IN THIS COURSE	500

 

All assignments, due dates, and point values are subject to change.