COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II

Course Description – Objectives – Syllabus

Brinkley – Revised for 2012-2013 school year

Course Description

Computer Applications II provides content for knowledge and skills required in the technology-based workplace.  The demand will continue to expand for individuals to interact with the computer to create documents, gather information, and solve problems.  Students will use the individual programs WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK  to design and prepare documents, edit presentations, manipulate graphics and integrate the various software applications.  Students will have the opportunity/choice to take this class for Dual Credit through SEMO.  The class will be worth 3 credit hours and will count as AD101 with SEMO.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

1.   Use Windows XP commands & procedures for file management

2.   Use word processing software to prepare, organize and edit documents

3.   Use application software to create integrated documents

4.   Use presentation software to create visual aids

5.   Use spreadsheet software to prepare various charts – pie, bar, line, column, and area

6.   Use spreadsheet software for financial mathematical calculations

7.   Use email software to setup and maintain an Internet email account

8.   Use the Internet to explore resources, services, and retrieve information

Classroom Expectations

1.   Students will arrive on time to class and have a minimum of absences

2.   Students must have regular access to a microcomputer and the Internet

3.   Students will be expected to accept all assignments without complaint

4.   Students will be expected to turn in all assignments on time

5.   Students will observe copyright laws

6.   Students are expected to do their own work quietly without disrupting others

7.   Students are expected to stay off of the Internet unless they are using it to complete an assignment until all assignments are complete and turned in.

Textbook and Other Required Materials or Equipment will be furnished

Textbook:  Pasewark and Pasewark, Bunin, Evans, Pinard, Romer (2008). Introductory Microsoft Office 2007 WORD/EXCEL/ACCESS/POWERPOINT/PUBLISHER/OUTLOOK.  THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY

On-line tutorials will also be used

Supplies:  Printer and paper all will be furnished

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE A FLASH DRIVE FOR THIS CLASS.

Basis for Student Evaluation

A.    In-class activities – 50% B.  Tests/quizzes – 50%  C.  80% required for mastery

Course Content

Introduction to Windows XP

*Class Hours

Basic overview and Working with files, folders, and shortcuts

3 hours

Introduction to the Internet

2 hours

Overview and downloading files from the Internet

Word Processing applications

18 hours

Creating and editing  documents

Formatting text and paragraphs

Formatting documents

Inserting and editing graphics

Spreadsheet and chart applications

20 hours

Building and editing worksheets

Formatting worksheets

Working with charts

Using functions and formulas

Data base applications

22 hours

Using tables

Using queries

Using forms

Using a report

Presentation applications

12 hours

Creating a presentation

Modifying and enhancing a presentation using images and sound downloads

Presenting the finished presentation to the class

Integration of Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point Documents

12 hours

 

Personal Finance

Syllabus 2008-2009

Teacher:  Thresia Brinkley

E-mail:  tbrinkley@sikeston.k12.mo.us

 

Course Rationale:

Personal Finance focuses on job employment, business, and personal and financial decisions.  The future of our country depends on our students understanding of how our economy works and comprehending their role in the system.  Having this knowledge base, students will be productive members of the workforce, as well as be prudent, discerning savers and investors.  Personal Finance will give students the tools needed to make wise decisions about personal economic issues.

 

Why is this class needed?

Teenagers are active  consumers, spending money, purchasing cars, buying insurance, paying for their recreation expenses, and much more.  Teenagers need to learn at an early age the importance of saving money for hard times, for big ticket items, and for their future.  They also need to learn how to shop around for bargains; how to purchase without using credit, and how to establish a good credit rating.

 

All students need to learn how to effectively prepare for a job.  They need to know how to search for the right job; how to prepare proper application documents such as the resume, the application, and the follow-up letter. They must know what type of education is required for their desired job. Because of the highly competitive society that we live in; it is imperative that teenagers be trained in the world of Personal Finance.

 

Class Syllabus:

  First half

Introduction:  Show video about Credit and discuss the importance of Personal Finance/Give Financial Literacy test

Unit One:

Values/Goals -- Decision Making

Choosing Your Career  

  Getting the Job  

Unit Two:

  Pay, Benefits, and Working Conditions

  Federal Income Tax

  Second half

  Spending Plans/Budgets and Financial records

  Checking Accounts and Other Banking Services  

Unit Three:

  Saving for the Future  

  Investing in stocks

Unit Four

  Credit in America

Unit Five:

  Introduction to Risk Management

  Rent vs. Buying