Academic Skills Syllabus and Addendum

Syllabus
CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (Lecture 40, Lab 0)
DELIVERY METHOD DISTRIBUTION: (25 Ground, 15 Digital)
ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits
PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Debra Tobias

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Debra.tobias@vc.edu
COURSE START DATE: 8/13/18 COURSE END DATE: 9/12/18
CLASS SESSION DAYS: M,W,e/o R CLASS SESSION TIME: 8:00-10:30 PM

Course Information
Course Description

In this course, students are taught English and math fundamentals. Topics include basic
mathematical computation, systems of measure, English grammar and punctuation, and human
behavior and communication. Students are also taught common computer applications and Internet
skills. This course is also designed to develop professional skills and proactive career management.
This course includes both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations,
and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing
assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of two and a
half hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

o Apply basic mathematical operations to common healthcare tasks

o Demonstrate professional writing skills
o Demonstrate professional and appropriate communication
o Apply scholarly review to research topics in print and on Internet
o Apply basic computer skills to common healthcare tasks

Textbooks and Resources:

Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this course.

Topic Outline:
 Computer Basics
 Internet Basics and Research
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 English
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Math Basics
 Excel
 Communication

Assessment and Requirements

Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including participation, in-class activities,
out-of-class assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate methods.

Measure % of Final Grade

Graded Homework* 20%
In-Class Assignments 25%
Discussions 20%

Quizzes 15%
Final Project 20%

Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course.

Refer to our campus course catalog for the grading scale.

Students must pass this course with a final grade of at least 60%. Refer to your catalog for
specifics regarding your program of study.

Instructional Methods
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom
exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments, field trips, guest
lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. This course may include both classroom and digital
activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards.

For Texas Only Maximum Instructor: Student Ratio 30:1

Library Resources
Resources are available in the college library, as well as the Virtual Library. Research assignments
should include the Virtual Library. Students may access the Virtual Library through the student portal.

Technical Support

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The student portal allows password reminders and resets, and contains a link to technical support.
For Canvas support, clicking the Help link in your course shell provides access to immediate
assistance.

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Addendum
CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 1h15m
o ALEKS Introduction Future of Computers
o Activity Computer Basics History of the Internet
o Activity Internet Basics Impact on Society
o Activity Scholarly or Not Best Buy Shopping Guide
o Computers and the Future of the Internet
Internet Discussion Board 100 Impact on Society
Internet Research
8/13 Classroom Session
o Class Overview Assignments Points
o Digital Expectations Office 2016 100 1h30m
o Introductions Purchase a Device 100 1h30m
o Computer Basics and
Technology Impact DGT 10 10m
o Terminology Worksheet
100

Blended Session Points Reading 15m

o Module 1, continued Wikipedia
o Scholarly or Not Activity Purdue Owl: Internet
o Understanding Plagiarism Research Tips
Video Purdue Owl: Plagiarism
o
Assignments Points

8/15 Lab Session

o Math Review DGT 10 10m
o Internet Research and
Google
o Accurate and Reliable
Information and Plagiarism 100
o Virtual Library Tour
o Internet Source Worksheet

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
o Activity: Grammar Refresher Microsoft Office in Business
Article
Purdue Owl: APA Formatting
Classroom Session Articles
8/16 o Grammar Jeopardy
o Grammar Worksheets 100 Assignments Points
Final Project Paper 100 2h

DGT 10 10m

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

o Module 2, continued Important Skills for Students
o Word 2016 Activities Article
CUNY Research Article

Lab Session Assignments Points

8/20 o Math Review
o CUNY Research DGT 10 10m
o Importance of Communication
o Word Worksheets 100

Blended Session Points Reading 20m

o Module 2, continued See Canvas
o Life After Death PPT Video 2h
o Basics of PPT Activities
o Bad PPT Discussion Board 100 Assignments Points 10m
o Final Project PPT 100

DGT 10
8/22 Lab Session
-8/27 o PPT on the Job
o Communication and PPT
o PowerPoint Activity 100

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

o Activity: Systems of Measure The Metric System
o Basic Division Video Problem Solving
o Adding and Subtracting Fraction
Video
o Systems of Measure Video Assignments Points
o Order of Operations Video
o Difficulty of Math Discussion 100 DGT 10 10m
Board
o ALEKS: Whole Numbers 20
o ALEKS: Fractions and Mixed 20
Numbers
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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
o ALEKS: Percents, Ratios, and 20
Proportions
o ALEKS: Measurements and 20
Conversions

Classroom Session
o Math Review Game
8/29 o

Blended Session Points Reading 20m

o Module 3 Continued Follow the reading in Canvas
o Excel Basics Activities
o ALEKS: Decimals 20
10m
Assignments Points
Lab Session
8/30-
o Excel Budget Activity 100 DGT 10
9/5
o Review Math for test
o Math Test 50

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

o Communication Video Fox News: Bad Writing Article
o Personality Types Discussion 100 US News; Strategies for
Board Giving Oral Presentations
Personality Types Article

Classroom Session Assignments Points

9/10
o Personality Types and
Communication DGT 10 10m
o Role Play
o Final Project Presentations 100

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