Faculty

BCIS-1305 Business Computer Applications

Yuhan Warren

Credit Fall 2024

Section(s)

BCIS-1305-001 (89090)
LEC Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm DIL DLS DIL

LAB Th 8:50pm - 9:45pm DIL DLS DIL

BCIS-1305-003 (89092)
LAB DIL ONL DIL

LEC MW 3:15pm - 5:00pm DIL DLS DIL

Course Requirements

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description: Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment will be covered. The course will also explore business applications of software, including spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.

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 on Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point).

Readings

Required Textbook

Business Driven Information Systems

Business Driven, Information Systems 9e

Author: Paige Baltzan

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 9th Edition

ISBN# 9781264938727

Course Subjects

Grade Policy: The final course grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application. Written exams, homework practical guides, quizzes, and in class participation will be a part of the grade. An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale:

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

1 – Orientation Exam	100 points	3%
3 – Concepts Exams #1 (Chapter 1 – 3, Appendix A) 15% #2 (Chapter 4 – 6, Appendix C) 15% #3 (Chapter 7 – 9, Appendix B) 15%	100 points	45%
Labs/Simulations (16) and Quizzes (16)	100 points	15%
Labs/Projects/Assignments (5)	100 points	15%
Application Assessment	100 points	10%
Learn Smarts / Concepts Quizzes (CQ) / Att	100 points	12%
Total		100%

Application Exam is mandatory.

Orientation Exam (3%)

Orientation Exam is available on the first day of the class.
You may take the orientation exam as often as necessary until you get 100.
After you get 100, you will be able to see and start working on the class.

Concepts Exams (45%)

All exams are administered online and will have a 75-minute time frame.
Exams are electronically administered via Blackboard. Paper versions are not supplied.
Links to the Exams appear at the end of every Competency Module on Blackboard.
Exam procedures must be followed step-by-step to access the exams.
The student CANNOT use notes, papers, or other help during the exams.
There are no makeup EXAMS in this course. If you miss an exam, you will receive a grade of ZERO (0) for that exam. The exams are closed-book exams.

Labs/Simulations and Quizzes (15%)

All the labs are based on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Access applications).
The labs will be completed by integrating the SIMNet app with Blackboard. All the links are available in the Competency Modules in Blackboard.
All the labs/assignments must be completed in Blackboard by the due date at 11:59 PM according to the class schedule.
All the labs have due dates according to the class schedule. Therefore, labs cannot be submitted after the due date. Make sure that you submit it with enough time from the due time.
To receive credit, assignments must completely meet requirements exactly as specified.

Lab Projects (15%)

All the projects are based on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Access applications).
The projects will be downloaded by integrating the SIMNet app with Blackboard. Complete it using the Microsoft Office Applications on your computer, then submit in Blackboard through the links available in the Competency Modules in Blackboard.
All the projects must be submitted in Blackboard by the due date at 11:59 PM according to the class schedule.
All the projects have due dates according to the class schedule. Therefore, labs cannot be submitted after the due date. Make sure that you submit it with enough time from the due time.
To receive 100% credit, assignments must completely meet requirements exactly as specified.

Application Assessment (10%)

The application assessment is based on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Access applications).
The assessment will be completed by integrating the SIMNet app with Blackboard. The link is available in the Competency Modules link on Blackboard.
The assessment must be submitted in Blackboard by the due date at 11:59 PM according to the class schedule. Therefore, the assessment cannot be taken after the due date.

Smart Books (SB) and Concept Quizzes (12%)

All the SB and quizzes are based on business concepts.
The SB and quizzes will be completed by integrating the CONNECT app with Blackboard. All the links are available in the Competency Modules in Blackboard.
All the SB and quizzes must be completed in Blackboard by the due date at 11:59 PM according to the class schedule.
All the SB and quizzes have due dates according to the class schedule. Therefore, SB and quizzes cannot be submitted/completed after the due date. Make sure that you complete them with enough time from the due time.

To receive 100% credit, assignments must completely meet requirements exactly as specified.

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 spreadsheets and databases.

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):

The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course:

RESOURCES

1.1 Manages Time

INTERPERSONAL

2.1 Participates as a member of a team

2.6 Works with Cultural Diversity

INFORMATION

3.1 Acquires and Evaluates Information

3.2 Organizes and Maintains Information

3.3 Uses Computers to Process Information

SYSTEMS

4.1 Understands Systems

TECHNOLOGY

5.2 Applies Technology to Task

BASIC SKILLS

6.1 Reading

6.5 Listening

THINKING SKILLS

7.2 Decision Making

7.3 Problem Solving

7.4 Mental Visualization

7.5 Knowing How to Learn

7.6 Reasoning

PERSONAL SKILLS

8.1 Responsibility

8.2 Self-Esteem

8.3 Sociability

8.4 Self-Management

8.5 Integrity/Honesty

COURSE SCHEDULE 16 Weeks

BCIS 1305 – COURSE SCHEDULE 16 Weeks

Week	Date	Lecture	Laboratory Activities/Projects Concept Quiz (CQ)	Due Dates
1	8/26	Orientation Chapter 1 (SB)	Orientation Exam CQ1: Ch1 Excel 1: Simulation & Quiz	9/2
2	9/2	Chapter 2 (SB)	CQ2: Ch2 Excel 2: Simulation & Quiz	9/9
3	9/9	Appendix A (SB)	CQ3: App A Excel 3: Simulation, Quiz, & Project (1)	9/16
4	9/16	Chapter 3 (SB)	CQ4: Ch3 Excel 4: Simulation & Quiz	9/23
5	9/23	Chapter 4 (SB)	Excel 5: Simulation & Quiz (5)	9/30
6	9/30	Exam 1: App A Chapters 1 – 3	CQ5: Ch4 Excel 6: Simulation & Quiz (6)	10/7
7	10/7	Chapter 5 (SB)	CQ6: Ch5 Excel 7: Simulation, Quiz, & Project (2)	10/14
8	10/14	Appendix C (SB)	CQ7: App C Excel 8: Simulation, Quiz, & Project (3)	10/21
9	10/21	Chapter 6 (SB)	CQ8: Ch6 Excel 9: Simulation & Quiz	10/28
10	10/28	Appendix B (SB)	CQ9: App B Word 1: Simulation, Quiz, & Project (4) PP 1: Simulation, Quiz, & Project (5)	11/4
11	11/4	Exam 2: App C Chapters 4 – 6	Excel 10: Simulation & Quiz	11/11
12	11/11	Chapter 7 (SB)	CQ10: Ch7 Access 1: Simulation & Quiz	11/18
13	11/18	Chapter 8 (SB)	CQ11: Ch8 Access 2: Simulation & Quiz	11/25
14	11/25	Chapter 9 (SB)	CQ12: Ch9 Access 3: Simulation & Quiz	12/2
15	12/2	Exam 3: App B Chapters 7 – 9	Access 4: Simulation & Quiz	12/9
16	12/9	Application Ass	Application Exam (Word, Power Point, Excel)	12/15

(*) This syllabus is intended to give the student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the professor reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise.