Updated 9/15/2018

GENERAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I

0302

Underwood Community High School

Course Syllabus

Fall Semester 2009

Course Title:General Computer Applications I

Prepared by:Ruth E. WhitePhone #402-709-2211 (Cell)

Course Description: Students will experience the proper use of Microsoft Office. A wide range of applications are explored including (but not limited to) word processing and spreadsheet programs. Exercises and problems can be from any field, but will mainly focus on the business environment.

Required Textbooks and/or Materials:

TITLE:Performing with MS Office 2007

COPYRIGHT:2007 Edition

PUBLISHER:Thomson Course Technology

Course Competencies:

  1. Introduction to MS Word
  2. Advanced MS Word
  3. Introduction to MS Excel
  4. Introduction to Access
  5. Introduction to PowerPoint
  6. Ability to use resources
  7. Interpersonal skills development
  8. Ability to work with information
  9. Ability to understand systems
  10. To obtain knowledge and understanding of technology
Evaluation/Grading will be as Follows:

All assignments are expected to be turned in a timely manner. All make-up work should be made in concurrence with school policy as described on page 2 & 3 of the student planner. Students absent on the day of a previously announced test will take the test on the day they return to class, unless they were absent the day the test was announced or the lesson was taught. Homework assignments will be given.

Updated 9/15/2018

Grading System

92 – 100 A Excellent Achievement

83 – 91 BAbove Average Achievement

74 – 82 CAverage Achievement

65 – 73 DBelow Average Achievement

64 FFailing

Participation10%

Daily Activities10%

Vocab & Questions10%

Tests20%

Projects20%

Activities20%

In the Lab Exercises10%

First Quarter Grade40%

Second Quarter Grade40%

Final Exam20%

Endorsement (for all papers)

All papers must contain the following and be attached to a Point Sheet to be graded:

1)Name (First and Last Name)

2)Date

3)Class period

4)Assignment name

5)Assignment page number

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