Syllabus - CIS118DB - Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

3 Credits

College:	Glendale Community College
Semester:	Summer 2011
Prerequisites:	None
Instructor:	Kate Sylvester
To contact your instructor:	Email kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The content of this course includes using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to create, edit and organize a PowerPoint presentation, including adding notes, formatted text, WordArt, and tables. Additionally, you will use PowerPoint to add graphics, SmartArt, and media clips to desktop presentations to enhance audience attention and how to secure and share a presentation.

The work for this class will be done on Windows based computers using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.

Course Objectives

Work with an existing presentation.
Determine type of visual output and select/design Template.
Create a presentation outline.
Format text on slides.
Import and create simple graphics.
Enter data and create a chart.
Add static transition effects to standard text and graphic elements.
Analyze the variety of dynamics, elements that change over time, currently available.
Appropriately incorporate time-based data, such as video clips and animated charts into presentations.
Import advanced graphics and animated sequences.
Incorporate sound with sensitivity and subtlety into presentations.
Manipulate sequences for maximum effect.
Design speaker's notes and audience handouts.
Design and run a complex desktop presentation.

II. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY

The following textbook is required for this course (It is also used in the CIS118BB course):

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, Exam 77-603 with Student CD-ROM and Six-Month Office Trial CD-ROM
ISBN: 978-0-470-06951-6
Microsoft Press

Technology Requirements

If you are doing this work away from campus then you must:

Use a Windows (2003 or higher) based computer that has Office 2007 (including PowerPoint) installed.
Additionally you will need an Internet connection and Internet Explorer.

Minimum Student Skills

Basic familiarity with Windows and Internet Explorer.

III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

A. Attendance

You must start the course within one week of your start date or you may be withdrawn for the course. Doing any one of the following is considered starting the course: completing the preassessment or submitting a project or taking a quiz.

B. Course Structure

This course is organized into ten Lessons and three major projects. Each Lesson covers one chapter from the text. You need to carefully work your way through each Lesson. Do NOT jump around from one part to another. Each Lesson has the following parts:

Getting Started - This consists of an overview of what will be covered in the lesson and any items that you should do prior to starting a particular lesson.

Reading / Practice - There are three types of reading

The first type is assigned reading from the text. - Do not skip doing the step by step hands-on practice in the textbook.
The second type is Self Check. These are interactive reviews of several items from the lesson. They are not turned in or graded. They are indicated with the graphic.
The third type is OPTIONAL information. Not every lesson will have optional information. This is additional information that students have found helpful and is indicated with the graphic.

Project Assignment - After you have completed the Reading / Practice portion of a Lesson, you will then be ready to start the Project Assignment. Your completed Project Assignment files will be submitted in BlackBoard to be graded. Once an assignment has been graded it may not be resubmitted.

Key Terms and Review - These are several items to help you prepare for the quiz. They are not turned in.

Quiz - At the end of each Lesson is a 10 question multiple choice Quiz. You may take the quiz only one time. Each quiz is worth 20 points.

IV. GRADING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Please carefully read the following.

If you want to ask the instructor a question or send the instructor a message, send an email to kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu. Typically these messages will be replied to with one to two school days.
Assignments are graded about twice a week.
Course grades are calculated once a week. If you need a grade at an earlier time you, send an email to kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu to request special arrangements several days in advance.
All assignments MUST be sent in using the CIS118DB pages in BlackBoard.

DO NOT send Assignments through regular email to the instructor.

A. Grading Scale

Grades are an evaluation of the student's learning. Your grade will reflect your level of competency. Your grade will be based on the following point system:

Assignments	Points
Ten Lesson Assignments	580
Pre and Post Assessments	10
Ten Quizzes @ 20 points per quiz	200
Three Major Projects	210

B. Converting Points to a Grade

Your letter grade will be determined by the following scale (please take note that the grade of "D" is not available in this course): Students taking this course Pass/Fail must achieve a score of 700 or better to Pass. Course grades are calculated once a week. If you need a grade at an earlier time you, send an email to kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu to request special arrangements several days in advance.

Grade	Point Total
A	100 - 900 points
B	899 - 800 points
C	799 - 700 points
F	699 - 000 points

V. ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT POLICIES

A. Employee Acknowledgement

If you are an employee (full-time, part-time or work study), then you must send an email to kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu with the subject line of "Employee" Please include your first and last names along with your class (CIS118DB) and section number.

B. Student's Requiring Special Accommodations.

The college will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Student should notify Student Services and their instructors for any special needs. If you have or think you have a disability, including a learning disability, please make an appointment with an adviser at Disability Resources as soon as possible. They can assist you with appropriate accommodations for you in this class.

C. Extensions

You are permitted ONLY ONE extension of 8 weeks past your present end date. In order to be granted that extension you MUST have completed at least the following:

Assignments 1, 2 and 3 and Major Project 1
Quizzes 1, 2 and 3

To requests to have your end date extended, send an email to kate.sylvester@gcmail.maricopa.edu Please include the following information:
Your first name, last name, correct course name (CIS118DB) and your correct section number.
You should receive an email reply in several days letting you know the status of your extension request.

D. Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to do their own assignments. Instances of academic dishonesty will result in NO CREDIT for the assignments for all who participate; repeated instances will result in a final grade of F.

VI. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the student's responsibility to read and be familiar with the course syllabus. Additionally it is the student's responsibility to be familiar with college policies covered in the Glendale Community College catalog and Student Handbook.

Students will be notified by the instructor of any changes in course requirements or policies.

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Last updated: Monday October 03 2011