BCIS-1305 Business Computer Applications
Hector Molina Sandoz
Credit Fall 2022
Section(s)
BCIS-1305-005 (46818)
LEC Sa 3:00pm - 5:40pm DIL DLS DIL
LAB Sa 5:40pm - 6:45pm DIL DLS DIL
Course Requirements
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2hrs 40mins
- Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 50mins
Blackboard course access 1st week of class: Students must access the course in Blackboard (Bb) during the 1st week of class and complete the Orientation Exam. If a student does not take the Orientation Exam in Blackboard during the 1stweek of class s/he will be classified as "Never Attended" and will be dropped from the class.
Course Description: Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment will be covered. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. (College Catalog description)
Pre-requisite: E-Reading and Writing.
Instructional Methodology: This course will have both lecture and lab each week. If the students are unable to finish the assigned lab work within the lab time, they will need to visit the CIS open labs. The labs will be base in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access).
“Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.”
Course Rationale: This course is designed to teach students the theoretical approach to information technology and management information systems within a business/computer science environment. Practical business computer applications will emphasize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and electronic commerce of the Internet. Since this course is designed to transfer into a bachelor degree program, check with your degree plan as to what computer science course your college requires.
Microsoft Office 365:
https://it.austincc.edu/microsoft-office-365/
ACC Computer Science – Computer Lab Hours:
http://cis.austincc.edu/austin-community-college-cit-open-computer-labs-schedule
Tutoring Services:
Course Subjects
COURSE SUBJECTS
Business Driven IS 7e, By Baltzan
Chapter 1 – Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS
Chapter 2 – Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business Appendix A – Hardware and Software Basics
Chapter 3 – E-business: Electronic Business Value
Chapter 4 – Ethics and Information Security: MIS Business Concerns
Chapter 5 – Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies
Appendix C – Designing Databases (Complementary Reading)
Chapter 6 – Data: Business Intelligence
Appendix B – Networks and Telecommunications (Complementary Reading)
Chapter 7 – Networks: Mobile Business
Chapter 8 – Enterprise Applications: Business Communications Chapter 9 – Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate
MS Office 2019 SIMbook – A Skills Approach Word 2019:
Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word 2019
Power Point 2019:
Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2019
Excel 2019:
Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel 2019
Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells
Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions
Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data
Chapter 6 - Exploring Advanced Functions
Chapter 7 - Exploring Advanced Charts and Graphics Chapter 8 - Exploring Advanced Data Analysis
Chapter 9 - Importing Data, Reviewing, and Finalizing the Workbook
Chapter 10 - Working with Macros
Access 2019:
Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access 2019 Chapter 2 - Working with Tables
Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports
Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the concepts and terminology used in the development, implementation and operation of business application systems.
- Explore various methods that Information Technology can be used to support existing businesses and strategies.
- Investigate emerging technology in shaping new processes, strategies and business models.
- Use productivity/application software to enhance business activities.
- Accomplish projects utilizing business theories, Internet resources and computer technology.
- Work with simple design and development tasks for the main types of business information systems.
- Develop an advanced information technology skill, focusing on office productivity software with emphasis on spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Develop advanced techniques for use in data analysis and decision-making using electronic spreadsheet and databases.
SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):
The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course:
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RESOURCES
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INTERPERSONAL |
INFORMATION
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SYSTEMS
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TECHNOLOGY
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BASIC SKILLS
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THINKING SKILLS
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PERSONAL SKILLS
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Office Hours
M W 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Virtual
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