COURSE TITLE: Computer Applications

     Required most Juniors; Elective for Seniors

INSTRUCTOR(s): Mr. Michael J. Blochowski

COURSE NUMBER: 98 GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CREDITS: .50

TEXT(S):

TITLE: Microsoft Office XP

AUTHOR: William R. Pasewark

EDITION: 2002

PUBLISHER: South-Western Publishing CO.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the various major types of computer applications including word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications. Students will also have the option of exploring the use of computers in other areas such as E-mail, exploring the Internet, graphics, and desktop publishing. The course involves practical, hands-on experience in the computer lab. The course may be taken by seniors who were unable to take it as juniors.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES: The Student will:

(1) describe the major hardware components of a typical computer system.

(2) describe the functions of the CPU, main memory, auxiliary memory, and input-output devices.

(3) become familiar with an integrated software system consisting of a word processor, database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications using Microsoft Office XP.

(4) study the impact of computers on society in terms of jobs, ethics and the Internet.

(5) expose students to examples of the computer as a useful tool.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

 Weeks 1 & 2 - Computer Literacy, E-Mail, Internet Activities, Windows XP Basics,
Office XP Basics

(Quiz - February 3, 2006)

Weeks 3 & 4 - Word Processing (Microsoft Word)

(Quiz - February 10, 2006)

(Quiz - February 15, 2006)

Test #1 (February 22-23, 2006)

Weeks 5 through 8 – Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)

Excel Notes Lessons 1 - 5

(Quiz - March 15, 2006)

(Quiz - March 17, 2006)

Test #2 (March 21-22, 2006)

Weeks 9 through 13 – Database (Microsoft Access)

Test #3 (May 11-12, 2006)

Week 13 Publisher Basics

Portfolio Due (April 12, 2006)

Week 14 & 15 – PowerPoint Basics

Presentation Due (May 22, 2006)

Test #4 (May 24-25, 2006)

Weeks 16 through 18 - Integration Activities

Project Due (June 5, 2006)

Semester Exam (June 6, 2006)

GRADING:  Quarter

	Computer Assignments		35%
	  -Chapter Applications
	  -Presentations
	  -Internet Activities	
         Written Homework		15%
	  -Chapter Questions
	  -Terms Sheet
	Quizzes				15%
	  -Planned
	  -Pop
	Test Scores			35%
					___
					100%


GRADING:  Semester


	First Quarter			42.5%
	Second Quarter			42.5%
	Semester Exam			15%
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					100%

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last updated: March 8, 2006

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COMPUTER CENTER RULES

1. Respect the instructor, your classmates, and this computer lab.

2. 1 Tardy = warning; Additional Tardy = Jug(s)

3. Restroom pass - Don't even ask!(We have too much to do)

4. Horseplay will be cause for removal from computer center.

5. No Trespassing.

6. Food/drink or gum is not to be brought into the lab.

7. Never copy a classmates assignment. This is a serious infraction with a severe penalty.

8. Do not play games on the computers unless approved by the instructor.

9. Place assignments in teachers box not on teachers desk.

10. It is the students responsibility to make-up any work due to student absence.

 

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