Syllabus

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Course Name:	Basic Technology  II	Course Number:	ABE 083
Academic Term:	Fall Quarter	Year:	2015

 

General Information

Instructor	Doni  Rae	Office:	S 206
Phone:	509-952-5794	Office Hour:	1130-1230 Tuesday and Thursday
E-mail:	drae@yvcc.edu

 

Course Information

Class Day/Time:	Tuesday & Thursday 12:45pm – 2:35pm	Room	S 206	Credits	4
Textbook:	Handouts prepared by Instructor
Supplies:	Required to have a note binder with paper and pen or pencil

Attendance Policy

Class attendance is important and a key to your success.  Regular attendance is expected.  Attendance is taken daily.  Attendance will be 10 percent of your grade.  Class starts on time at 12:45pm.  Refer to Academic Progress/Attendance policy for details of and procedures on attendance compliance.

Late Assignments/Make-up Policy

Late assignments will receive minus one letter grade per class it’s late.  For an example an assignment is due on Tuesday and you turn it on Thursday and get an A, you will now receive a B on the assignment.  Make up policy for test is you have next schedule class to make up test.  At 12:50pm the beginning of each class there will be a quiz.  Two lowest quiz scores can be dropped.  There is no makeup policy for quizzes.

Course Description

This is course is designed for students interested in developing beginning computer skills for use at work and transition into college classes.  Students will learn keyboarding and document processing using popular office software.  Students will be allowed to repeat the class one time at instructor’s discretion.

 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will ….

1. Explain the functions of basic computer hardware components

2. Read independently and collaborate with others to improve technology vocabulary

3. Use computers for activities related to work, family and/or community

4. Create, save and print a basic word document

5. Explore a topic on the internet

6. Use accessories such as paint and the calculator

7. Create a spreadsheet and/or graphic presentation program

8. Be able to use several office software programs.

9. Work on projects individually and interact, as a team and in small groups

 

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Course Name:	Basic Technology  II	Course Number:	ABE 083
Academic Term:	Spring  Quarter	Year:	2015

 

Grades

 90   - 100 = A

80   -   89 = B

70   -   79 = C

60   -   69 = D

59 Below =F

 

Evaluation

Test  =  20%

Quizzes  =  20%

Attendance  =  10%

Typing Tests  =   20%

Group Activites =  10%

Classroom  Assignments  =   20%

  

Course Adaptations:

Yakima Valley Community College provides services to ensure all students receive proper opportunities for success.  These services are provided through the student support services.  To learn more about our services contact:  Disability Support Services in the Deccico Higher Education Center, C138: (509-) 574-4961, DDS@yvcc.edu

 

 Students Rights and Responsibilities

The current YVCC catalog reviews your rights and responsibilities as a student.  It also defines various violations (cheating, plagiarizing, etc) and outlines disciplinary actions.