Business Applications--Power Point

 Course Syllabus

BA 190_Syllabus.Spring 2019.docx

BA 190_Syllabus.Spring 2019.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  

 Alex Uvidia, MBA

 Email: Uvidia_Alex@sac.edu

 Office Location: SAC Campus - A -107-4

 Office Hours: By Appointment

 Contact Preferences: Canvas Inbox - Instructor will reply within 24 hours, Monday - Friday

Textbooks and Materials

• Textbook: “Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Step by Step” (hard copy or e-book - may want to rent to reduce costs),  Author: Joan Lambert.  Publisher: Microsoft Press  

      ISBN:  978-0-7356-9779-9

Course Description                                                             

Learn the latest features and techniques in creating captivating business slide presentations. Beginning and experienced PowerPoint users will benefit from learning proper file setup and professional presentation tips using current business standards. Topics include slide animation, transitions, and inserting tables, charts, images, videos, and audio. This course will prepare the student for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam to earn an industry recognized certification.

Student Learning Objectives

• Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft PowerPoint for developing and presenting professional presentations using current business standards
• Develop professional business presentation skills
• Enhance presentations with customized templates, animation, transitions, video, audio, images, tables, and charts
• Setup and format presenter’s notes, presentation outlines, and handouts
• 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 - Friday based on the SAC instructional calendar. Use the Instructor Contact Uvidia_Alex@sac.edu for communication.

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.

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.

Additional Course Information:  This class is entirely online. You must be familiar with the use of Canvas, including uploading documents.  Given that this is a math class, a number of assignments will require you to "show your work" by uploading documents to Canvas. 

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.