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NORTH LAKE COLLEGE5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75038-3899
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT /
COURSE SYLLABUS
POFI 1341—MICROSOFT 2010
SUMMER I 2011
Arts, Business, Sports Science, & Technology
T135, 972-273-3450,
8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:00-4:30 Friday
This course syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for POFI 1341. Both North Lake
College and your instructor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule,
and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing
conditions affecting this course.
Instructor Information:
Instructor’s Name: / Linda WardEmail Address: /
Office Phone Number: / 972.273.3450
Office Location: / None
Office Hours: / None
Course Information
Course title: / Microsoft Visio 2007Course number: / POFI 1341
Section number: / 7700
Credit hours: / 3
Class meeting time: / 5:45 PM – 9:45 PM MTW
Course description: Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and
procedures. Specifically, this course offers the opportunity to learn to create various
types of diagrams using Microsoft Visio 2010. (3 Lec., 4 Lab)
Course prerequisites: Keyboarding skills required.
Required or Recommended Textbooks and Materials
1. Microsoft Office Visio 2010 Step by Step by Scott A. Helmers, Microsoft Press. ISBN: 978-0-7356-4887-6
2. One USB Flash or thumb drive. This will be used to save your book work and tests.
3. Microsoft Visio 2010 software. You may obtain a copy of the software by checking
out a CD from the T-225 lab on the North Lake College campus.
4. You will need a reliable Internet Provider and a working e-mail account. Experiencing problems with your internet connection or e-mail account is not an acceptable reason for not finishing the course or meeting deadlines. Use a
friend’s e-mail if you encounter problems or go to the North Lake Campus.
You are responsible for getting your materials and getting started in a timely
manner and are not excused from submitting assignments when they are due.
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Course Objectives
Students will create maps, calendars, business forms, flowcharts, organization charts, swimlane diagrams, network diagrams, and office layout charts. Use of Visio tools,
screen layouts, layers, and views will be introduced.
Specific Course Learning Outcomes
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / LEARNINGOUTCOMES / EVALUATION / SCANS
All chapters; Maps, Calendar, and
Business Forms tutorials / Learn to create and print diagrams,
maps, calendars, and business forms / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C1 6, C1 8, C1 9, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F1 0, F1 6
All chapters and tutorials / Use menus, ribbon icons, stencils, and keystrokes to
perform diagramming tasks / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
All chapters and tutorials, with focus in Chapter 2 / Find, add, move,
size, and edit
shapes; connect shapes with lines and dynamic connectors / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F1 0, F1 6
All chapters, with focus in Chapter 3 / Add text to shapes, use shape data, understand layers,
Add ScreenTips and comments / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C1 6, C1 8, C1 9, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F1 0, F1 6
Chapter 4 / Create and
customize flowcharts and organization charts / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C1 6, C1 8, C1 9, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 4 / Understand and create swimlane diagrams / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
All chapters, with focus in Chapter 4 / Modify shapes and change layouts of connected drawings / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES / LEARNINGOUTCOMES / EVALUATION / SCANS
Chapter 5 / Add decorative elements, style, color and themes / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 6 / Edit shape data, link diagrams to external data / Chapter 6 Assignments / C11, C12, C13, C14, C1 6, C1 8, C1 9, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 6 / Create and use reports; run
predefined report / Chapter 6 Assignments / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 7 / Add and use hyperlinks / Chapter 7 Assignments / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 8 / Share and publish diagrams, create Visio templates and graphics / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 9 / Create network diagrams / Chapter 9 Assignments / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 9 / Create reports / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 10 / Enhance diagrams with data driven graphics; create new data graphics / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Boolean tutorial / Group and merge shapes / Chapter Assignments, Tutorials, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F10, F16
Chapter 11 / Work with containers, lists and groups;
Annotate shapes with callouts / Chapter 11 Assignments, Production Tests, Independent Project / C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C18, C19, F1, F2, F5, F7, F8, F9, F1 0, F1 6
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17. / Interpersonal relationships.18. / Respect individual diversity.
19. / Respond to praise or criticism.
20. / Provide constructive criticism or praise.
21. / Channel and control emotional reactions.
22. / Resolve conflicts.
23. / Display a positive attitude.
24. / Solving problems and critical thinking.
25. / Employ appropriate skills for gathering and retaining information.
26. / Interpret written, graphic, and oral instructions.
27. / Identify problems.
28. / Clarify individual and company purposes and goals.
29. / Identify available solutions and their impact including evaluation of credibility of information, and location of information.
30. / Evaluate options.
31. / Set priorities.
32. / Select/implement options/decisions including prediction of results of proposed action.
33. / Organize personal workloads.
34. / Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Source: Administrative Support Occupations, Skill Standards developed by V-TECS, Decatur, GA with Professional Secretaries International, Kansas City, March, 1996.
Evaluation Procedures
Assignments / Percent of Total GradeChapter Exercises / 30%
Tutorials / 30%
Production Tests / 20%
Independent Project / 10%
TOTAL / 100%
Chapter Exercise, Tutorial, and Production Test Grading:
Each document is 100 total points. 5 points will be deducted for each typographical or formatting error.
Independent Project Grading:
The project is 100 total points. 5 points will be deducted for each typographical or formatting error. The document will further be graded as shown below:
Process / Below Avg. / Satisfactory / Excellent1. Has clear vision of final product / 1-3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
2. Properly organized to complete project / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
3. Managed time wisely / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
4. Acquired needed knowledge base / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
5. Communicated efforts with instructor / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
Product (Project) / Below Avg. / Satisfactory / Excellent
1. Format / 1, 2, 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
2. Mechanics of construction / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
3. Organization and structure / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 9
4. Creativity / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 13
5. Demonstrates knowledge / 1- 3 / 4- 6 / 7- 15
Exams and Assignments
There are 26 chapter exercises, 3 tutorials, 2 production tests, and 1 independent project.
90 – 100 / = A80 / – 89 / = B
70 / – 79 / = C
60 / – 69 / = D
Below 60 / = F
Your instructor must take weekly attendance. Assignments submitted will also count as participation/attendance.
You are required to participate in the class until your coursework is completed.
The last day of class is July 7.
The last day to withdraw from a class is July 2.
No late work will be accepted the last week of class. See the Deadline Policy for further clarification.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The Student Code of Conduct prohibits academic dishonesty and prescribes penalties
for violations. According to this code, which is printed in the college catalog, "academic dishonesty", includes (but is not limited to) cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and collusion".
Academic dishonesty may result in the following sanctions, including, but not limited to:
1. A grade of zero or a lowered grade on the assignment or course.
2. A reprimand.
3. Suspension from the college.
NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE DUE TO RELIGIOUS HOLY DAY(S)
Students who will be absent from class for the observance of a religious holiday must
notify the instructor in advance. Please refer to the Student Obligations section of the college catalog for more explanation. You are required to complete any assignments or take any examinations missed as a result of the absence within the time frame specified
by your instructor.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, any student who feels that he or she may need any special assistance or accommodation because of an impairment or disabling condition should contact the ADA / ACCESS Office at (972) 273-3165 or visit Room A-430 at North Lake College. It is the policy of NLC to provide reasonable accommodations as required to
afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to contact the ADA/ACCESS Office.
DROP POLICY
If you are unable to complete this course, you must officially withdraw by July 2, 2011.
Withdrawing is a formal procedure which you must initiate; your instructor cannot
do it for you. All Dallas County Community Colleges charge a higher tuition rate to
students registering the third time for a course. This rule applies to the majority of credit
and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses. Developmental Studies and some other courses are not charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any DCCCD college since the fall 2002 semester. For further information, go online to: http://www.DCCCD.edu/thirdcourseattempt.
STOP BEFORE YOU DROP
For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop
FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT
Students who are receiving any form of financial aid need to contact their instructor before the census date (June 9) to certify their attendance in the course. Students whoare receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate are also subject to this policy.
To apply for financial aid in the DCCCD, students must complete FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling services for personal issues are provided to all students currently enrolled
at North Lake College. These services are provided by licensed professionals who are bound by confidentiality (within ethical parameters) at no charge. With the assistance
of a counselor, students are able to identify, understand, resolve issues and develop appropriate skills. To make an appointment call 972-273-3333 or visit A 430.
WRITING CENTER (A332)
The Writing Center supports and supplements classroom instruction by providing focused, individualized writing tutoring in response to the specific needs of the student.
The tutors are skilled writing specialists who can help students clarify writing tasks, understand instructors’ requirements, develop and organize papers, explore revision options, detect grammar and punctuation errors, and properly use and document sources.
Rather than merely editing or "fixing" your papers, the Writing Center staff focuses on helping you develop and improve your writing skills. Please schedule an appointment in advance so that a tutor will be available to work with you. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may have to wait or come back at a later time.
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NORTH LAKE COLLEGE5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75038-3899
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT /