CIS 118 PowerPoint- Syllabus
Fall 2009
 

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Course Dates

Class Date:

Aug 24 - Dec 18, 2009

Class Time:

24 Hours a Day

Instructor:

Mario C. Tejada Jr.

Phone:

(925) 866-1822 x5125

E-Mail:

mtejada@dvc.edu

Web Site:

http://www.srvc.net/online

Office Hours:

Mon & Wed 8:30am - 10am @ SRC
Tues & Thurs 8:30am - 10am @ PHC
or By Arrangement at either campus

Recommended:

Windows & Internet Experience

Units:

2 Units

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Materials required for Class

Text:

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, Illustrated Introductory

by David Beskeen
ISBN-10: 1-4239-0524-5 © 2007

Textbook can be ordered Directly from the Publisher's website,
To Order Directly from the Publisher Click on the following link:
To Order Textbook from publisher Click Here!

or the DVC/SRC Bookstore website,

or VISIT the Bookstore at the San Ramon Valley Campus

or from Amazon.com

 

 

Additional:

NEED the Microsoft Office 2007 SOFTWARE?
Click Here to get the Academic Priced Office 2007

 

System:

Internet Capable PC & MS PowerPoint 2007 Software
NOTE: APPLE (MAC) Computers NOT Supported - but email me to discuss an option for Mac Users
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Withdrawal from Class

If for any reason you need to stop attending class it is your responsibility to contact the admissions office and withdraw from the class. If you haven't dropped and your name shows up on the FINAL Class Roster I have to put an "F" – Sorry but it’s a School Policy.

Important enrollment dates:
·      Sept 4th - Last Day to Add a Class
·      Sept 26th - Last Day to take th CR/NC option or to Drop without a "W"
·      Nov 19th - Last Day to Drop with a "W"

Census Date - Sept 16th
You MUST have submitted at LEAST 1 ASSIGNMENT to me by this date or
I WILL DROP YOU from the class - this is to varify that you are REALLY taking this class!

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Cheating & Plagiarism Policy

Don't do it…Consider this…If you are going to go pay $125 for the MOS test.
Do you really want to have faked your way through the class?

The DVC Academic Dishonesty Policy is located at:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/info/policies/academic-dishonesty.htm

The DVC Student Code of Conduct is posted on the DVC Website and pertains to both face to face and online courses. Please read and contact me if you have questions.

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Course Objectives

This course is for students who want to learn the comprehensive functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation program which is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. This course prepares students for Microsoft certification testing but is also useful for students who want a deeper understanding of the program.

No previous experience with this software is required. 

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. Plan and develop a presentation
  2. Demonstrate a presentation
  3. Managing presentation files
  4. Apply and modifying presentation objects
  5. Integrating PowerPoint with other programs
  6. Use the collaboration tools of PowerPoint
  7. Apply special effects in presentations
  8. Generate special types of presentations

The Student Learning Outcome that are being assessed this semester are listed here:
http://www.dvc.edu/slos?cis-118

 

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Course Content

Unit A: Creating a Presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint
Unit B: Modifying a Presentation
Unit C: Inserting Objects into a Presentation
Unit D: Finishing a Presentation
Unit E: Working with Advanced Tools and Masters
Unit F: Enhancing Charts
Unit G: Inserting Illustrations, Objects and Media Clips
Unit H: Using Advanced Features

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Course Work

Tutorials - Step by Step tutorials taken from the textbook chapters. You will download a set of student files that will allow you to complete the tutorial exercises.
(Graded)

To SUBMIT your work, email me at mtejada@dvc.edu with your attachment. In the email, specify the assignment that your are submitting. Please go to the Submitting Homework section of the syllabus for additional information.

Online Videos - You will watch Online Videos that help explain the Objectives of Each Textbook Chapter and Portfolio Project
(Not Graded but HIGHLY recomended!)

Midterm & Final Project – There will be 2 Graded Projects - one is a MidTerm Project & one is a Final Project
(Graded)

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Grading

You need to determine if the class is going to be CR/NC (Fill out form in Admissions) or Letter Grade. The Labs are TOOLS to help YOU understand how to use MS PowerPoint. The grading is based on COMPLETION!! I would love it if you did all the hands on labs, simulations, chapter review tests, etc because REPETITION is what is going to allow you to remember the different functions of MS PowerPoint.

When I correct your homework - if I find an error in your assignment then I email you directly and tell you what needs to be fixed so that you'll receive credit for that homework assignment. So if you don't hear from me - that is a Good Thing!!

Assignment submissions can be checked through the Class website.
Email me if grading becomes an issue.

I will then assign grades using the following formula:

90-100% of Total Number of Points = A

70-79% of Total Number of Points = C

80-89% of Total Number of Points = B

60-69% of Total Number of Points = D

Credit (CR) is equal to a C or better
No Credit (NC)is equal to a D or less

Less than 60% =  F

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Class Web Site:

http://www.srvc.net/online

To help support our class I have created a Class Web Site that you can access from any computer connected to the Internet. From here you can send me an email or view class information.

Online Grades - You can view the your submitted Homework Assignments that I have given you credit for at:

http://webct.dvc.edu

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Communication

Student-to-Teacher Communication

Students are welcome to email me at anytime.
I respond to emails and correct homework on Mondays & Wednesdays - that is if I am Not Teaching a Class or on another Academic Assignment. If I am busy on a reply day I will respond at the first opportunity.

I am BIG on maintaining an OPEN 2-way line of communication with each of you Sooooo....
PLEASE KEEP ME IN THE LOOP!

Contact me if you have ANY questions.

·        Problems with lab assignments - contact me
·        Problems with case study assignments - contact me
·        Problems with technology - contact me
·        Problems with time management - contact me
·        Problems with work - contact me (unless it involves a pay raise or personalities)
·        Problems with significant others - contact a counselor :)
·        Problems with children - send them to boot camp :)
·        Basically keep me in the Loop! I will go out of my way to help you achieve your goal!

Finally - call me if needed but be fore warned - I am AWFUL about returning phone calls

Student-to-Student Communication

Is student-to-student communication allowed?

YES! I have also created a threaded discussion area where I encourage you to post your questions concerning assignments.
BUT DO NOT WAIT FOR ME TO ANSWER IT!
This AREA is for you and your classmates to share information so if you know the answer to a classmate's question please feel free to answer. In the real world this is like walking over to the cubicle next to you and asking your office mate if they know how to...(a question concerning the course!)

Online Classes Discussion Threads
Are located with in the WebCT class website

There are NO bad/silly/stupid/dumb etc, questions...if you do not know - you do not know...period.

The WORST question is the question NOT ASKED!

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Submitting Labs

All homework/portfolio assignment submissions will be done via the Email - using attachments. You will send me the requested homework/portfolio assignments to the email address below

Send your homework assignments to mtejada@dvc.edu.

In the email, specify the assignment that your are submitting by using the Subject Line listed on the Homework Calendar - I use Email rules to filter your assignments into the appropriate folders so Please use the Subject Lines.

FOR EXAMPLE- Email Subject Line should Read => OL PP - Unit A - Robert Smythe

Thank You it will make it easier for me to track who has submitted what if you comply with these requests.

When I am done grading the classes homework - I send out an Email Blast letting you know that your grades have been POSTED in the Gradebook and to check what I have Graded vs. what you have submitted.

If your homework is Incorrect - I WILL EMAIL YOU DIRECTLY and tell you what needs to be fixed for you to receive Credit for the assignment then you can resubmit it for credit.

Online Grades - You can view the your submitted Homework Assignments that I have given you credit for at:

http://webct.dvc.edu

Remember if I find errors in your assignment then I email you directly and tell you what needs to be fixed so that you'll receive credit for that homework assignment.
So, if you don't hear from me - that is a Good Thing!! :)

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Student Files

You will need to download the student files from the publishers website (directions are located on the inside back cover of your textbook).

OR from the Main page of the Class Website

You will use these files to complete your textbook assignments.

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Questions? Email Me at mtejada@dvc.edu