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Course Logistics: |
Fall 2009 Course code:
31634
Presentation Day & Time: October 10 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m.
Meeting Location: Room 128 |
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Required Texts: |
Textbook information
will be provided at the beginning of July 2009 |
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Recommended Materials: |
HOW 12: A Handbook for Office Workers,
12th edition by James & Lyn Clark. ISBN:
978-1439037171 |
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Course Description: |
This course focuses on
the integration of office technology and business skills in
the work environment. Topics include hardware and software;
e-mail, voice, and fax communications; electronic calendars
and scheduling; Internet resources; and the virtual office.
This is an introductory course recommended for all business
students. |
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Student Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this
course, students will be able to:
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define the terms needed to
understand office information systems and technologies
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categorize hardware and
software options available for creating, storing, and
distributing business information
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analyze work assignments and
select appropriate methods for completing them
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evaluate the integration of
office technology and procedures, and
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identify sources of information
for staying abreast of changes in office technology. |
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Technology Expectation |
I expect that you have
basic technology and Internet skills if you are in this
course. If you need to review any of the basics, please go
to the Microsoft site and brush up.
http://www.microsoft.com/insider/internet.
If you need help with D2L, go to
http://d2lresources.losrios.edu
and choose the topic you want to review.
If you have never taken
a course online and do not have the skills above, you should
complete HCD 320, a course on online student success. |
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Attendance Policy: |
Attendance is expected
at the final class meeting. Students are
to arrive on time and remain for the entire session.
Your grade will be lowered a full letter grade if you miss
this class meeting.
A student is expected to participate
regularly online (assignments, exams, and/or other
participation requirements). The student accepts full
responsibility for following the proper procedures for
dropping a course. |
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Evaluation & Grading Policy: |
Final grades given in
the course will be a letter grade. Points earned on
assignments, quizzes, and exams are totaled at the end of
the semester and are determined as follows: |
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Evaluation Method |
Percentage of Final Grade |
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Final Letter Grading Scale
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Assignments (10) |
10% |
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A = 90 – 100% |
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Chapter Quizzes (19)* |
15% |
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Exams (3) |
20% |
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B = 80 – 89% |
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Project Documents/Portfolio |
10% |
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Presentation Outline/Notes |
5% |
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C = 70 – 79% |
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Oral Presentations |
10% |
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Online Group Projects (5) |
10% |
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D = 60 – 69% |
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Attendance/Participation |
5% |
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Final Exam |
15% |
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F = 59% and below |
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Total |
100% |
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*Lowest
quiz grade will be dropped.
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Course Requirements: |
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Assignments include chapter
questions, activities and exercises, online quizzes and
exams, term project, group assignments, and oral
presentation.
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Neatness, grammar, punctuation,
proofreading, formatting, and accuracy are important aspects
of the communication process. Please consider them as
assignments are completed because it will affect your grade.
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Assignments are due on the due
date to receive full credit.
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Points are assigned according
to format, grammar, content, organization and presentation.
Please save all papers you submit throughout the semester.
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Assignments |
Your specific
assignments will be listed in D2L each Monday.
Please submit assignments as instructed using D2L or
e-mail on the day designated. |
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Late Assignment Policy |
NO LATE WORK IS
ACCEPTED. |
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Simulations/ Group Projects |
This course requires a
simulation activity that will imitate the actual duties of
an office administrator. Students will work in groups of 4
or fewer to:
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create a team operating
agreement and work plan
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assign and complete the work
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develop and deliver a 15 minute
group presentation, and
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consolidate all documents into
a portfolio.
Group assignments will be
graded and all participants in the group will receive the same
grade. However, a student who fails to complete an
equitable portion of the work for the project will have
his/her grade lowered a full letter grade. |
Melissa Fish
Computer Science & Information Technology Department
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Instructor's contact information
Email: fishm@arc.losrios.edu
Phone: 916-484-8061
FAX: 916-484-8673
About the Instructor
Masters Degree in Business
Administration w/ Concentration in Human Resources Management
California State University,
Sacramento
Bachelors Degree in Psychology
Boston College
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ARC Library |
Office Location:
Howard Hall Room 141
Office Hours:
TBA - Will be provided in the course syllabus
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