Course Description:  Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment will be covered.  The course will also explore business applications of software, including spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.

Pre-requisite:  E-Reading and Writing.

Instructional Methodology:  This course will have both lecture and lab each week. If the students are unable to finish the assigned lab work within the lab time, they will need to visit the CIS open labs.

Course Rationale:  This course is designed to teach students the theoretical approach to information technology and management information systems within a business/computer science environment.  Practical business computer applications will emphasize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and electronic commerce of the Internet.  Since this course is designed to transfer into a bachelor degree program, check with your degree plan as to what business computer courses the transferring college requires.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

• Gain familiarity with the concepts and terminology used in the development, implementation and operation of business application systems.
• Explore various methods that Information Technology can be used to support existing businesses and strategies.
• Investigate emerging technology in shaping new processes, strategies and business models.
• Achieve hands-on experience with productivity/application software to enhance business activities.
• Accomplish projects utilizing business theories, Internet resources and computer technology.
• Work with simple design and development tasks for the main types of business information systems.
• Develop an advanced information technology skill, focusing on office productivity software with emphasis on spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Develop advanced techniques for use in data analysis and decision-making using electronic spreadsheet and databases.

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):

Refer to http://www.austincc.edu/cit/courses/scans.pdf for a complete definition and explanation of SCANS.  The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course:

Simulations and Quizzes: They will be base in the technology lessons on the weekly basis.

Projects/Assignments: They will be base in every technology lesson on the weekly basis.

Application Assessments: These assessments will be base one in spreadsheets and the second one base on word processing, databases, and presentation graphics applications. It may consist of multiple choice/short answer questions, hands-on, simulation software, or use of the application software.

Grade Policy: The final course grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application. Written exams, homework practical guides, quizzes, and in class participation will be a part of the grade.  An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale:

Posting of Assignment Grades: Assignments (e.g. programs) are typically graded within one week after the assignment due date. Grades are recorded in Blackboard and may be accessed via the My Grades.

Questions submitted: Students are responsible for comprehension of schedule and syllabus content. Please check the syllabus before emailing questions to ensure the topic has not already been addressed in the syllabus. Questions emailed that are directly answered in the syllabus are considered rhetorical and will likely not be answered by the professor. Inquiries regarding syllabus/schedule content are welcome.

Communication/Email: The ACC online Blackboard system http://acconline.austincc.edu and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester.  Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts.  All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis. Student email from non-ACC accounts will not be acknowledged. Contact the Help Desk at 223.HELP for assistance if required. When sending an email, make sure to include the Course Abbreviation (BCIS), Course Number (1305), and the Synonym Number (85259) of the class in the Subject of the email.

Notification of Final Course Grade: the ACC Records Office updates the final course grade in “Online Services” approximately ten days after the semester ends.

Withdrawal: It is the student’s responsibility to complete a Withdrawal Form in the Admissions Office if they wish to withdraw from this class.  The last date to withdraw for this semester is July 20, 2020. If the withdrawal is not completed by 5 PM on the last day to withdrawal, the student will receive a performance grade (A, B, C, D, or F) that they have earned.  It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above listed circumstances.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 are charged a higher tuition rate.  State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regard this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

Incomplete: A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.
2. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.
3. The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.
4. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester.  Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.
    

Student Conduct: It is expected that student conduct will be in accordance with policies as described in the ACC Student Handbook.

Students with Disabilities: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester.  (Refer to the current ACC Student Policies). Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.  Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.

Late Arrivals / Attendance: The final course grade may be reduced for students who are repeatedly late or not present to class. It is disrespectful to self, other students, the professor, and the institution to disregard class start times.

Computer Time: Scheduling of computer time outside of regular lab time is the student’s responsibility. Availability of computers is NOT an excuse for being late with a lab project assignment.

Academic Integrity: A student is expected to complete his or her own projects and tests.  Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook. The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project, and/or failure in the course.

For this course, the penalty for scholastic dishonesty is a grade of ‘F’ for the course.

Freedom of Expression Policy: It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

Testing Center Policy:

http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student Files – Privacy: The information that a student stores in his/her student volume in the Computer Studies Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons.

Safety Statement: Each student is expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom.  Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency-notifications.

Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and / or barred from attending future activities.

Concealed Handgun Policy

ACC faculty may notify students in their classes or learning environment about the Texas Campus Carry law taking effect at Austin Community College (and other Texas community colleges) on August 1, 2017. The following is recommended syllabus language, approved by legal counsel and the college. For courses including ACC-sponsored field activities, language is still being drafted.

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

Statement for standard classroom courses (non-exclusion zone)

Refer to the concealed handgun policy online.

Facts

· All public Texas colleges and universities must abide by the law.

· Private institutions may opt out of implementing the law.

· The concealed campus carry law does not allow open carry on campus.

· A person must have a License to Carry a Handgun (LTC).

· A person must be at least 21 to obtain a LTC, unless he/she is active duty military or a police officer.

· Faculty and staff do not have authority to ban handguns from classrooms.

· Campus carry laws exist in eight states (Texas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Mississippi, Kansas, Oregon, and Wisconsin).

· Licensed gun owners have been allowed to carry concealed handguns on public campuses (but not in buildings) for 20 years.

Use of Electronic Devices

The use of cell phones, music players and other electronic devices is not allowed at any time in the class or lab.  Cell phones must be silenced and out of sight. The use of a laptop computer in class or lab is restricted to instructor approved activities. Using your cell phone in class will directly affect your class participation grade.

Business Driven IS 6e, By Baltzan

Chapter 1 – Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS

Chapter 2 – Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business

Appendix A – Hardware and Software Basics

­­­Chapter 3 – Ebusiness: Electronic Business Value

Chapter 4 – Ethics and Information Security: MIS Business Concerns

Chapter 5 – Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies

Appendix C – Designing Databases

Chapter 6 – Data: Business Intelligence

Appendix B – Networks and Telecommunications

Chapter 7 – Networks: Mobile Business

Chapter 8 – Enterprise Applications: Business Communications

Chapter 9 – Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate

MS Office 2016 SIMbook – A Skills Approach

Word 2016:

            1 Lesson

Power Point 2016:

            1 Lesson

Excel 2016:

            10 Lessons

Access 2016:

            4 Lessons

BCIS 1305 – COURSE SCHEDULE

(*) This syllabus is intended to give the student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the professor reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise.