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: Danette Yancey

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: danette.yancey@brightwood.edu
COURSE START DATE: 05:30pm COURSE END DATE: 10:30pm
CLASS SESSION DAYS: Monday, Wednesday and every other thursday CLASS SESSION TIME:
5hrs

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
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 Internet Basics and Research
 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
09/12/2 o ALEKS Introduction Future of Computers
018- o Activity Computer Basics History of the Internet
09/24/2 o Activity Internet Basics Impact on Society
018 o Activity Scholarly or Not Best Buy Shopping Guide
o Computers and the Internet Future of the Internet
Discussion Board 100 Impact on Society
Internet Research
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 Please read assignments 100 1h30m
o Terminology Worksheet
100

Blended Session Points Reading 15m

o Module 1, continued Wikipedia
09/12/2 o Scholarly or Not Activity Purdue Owl: Internet
018- o Understanding Plagiarism Video Research Tips
09/24/2 o Purdue Owl: Plagiarism
018
Assignments Points
Lab Session
o Math Review
o Internet Research and Google Please read/complete 100 15
o Accurate and Reliable assignments
Information and Plagiarism
o Virtual Library Tour
o Internet Source Worksheet 100

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
09/12/2 o Activity: Grammar Refresher Microsoft Office in Business
018- Article
09/24/2 Purdue Owl: APA Formatting
018 Classroom Session Articles
o Grammar Jeopardy
o Grammar Worksheets 100 Assignments Points
Final Project Paper 100 2h

Please read/complete 100 2h

assignments

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

09/12/2 o Module 2, continued Important Skills for Students
018- o Word 2016 Activities Article
09/24/2 CUNY Research Article
018
Lab Session Assignments Points
o Math Review
o CUNY Research Please read/complete 100 30m
o Importance of Communication assignments
o Word Worksheets 100

Blended Session Points Reading 2h

09/12/2 o Module 2, continued Please read/complete
018- o Life After Death PPT Video assignments 2h
09/24/2 o Basics of PPT Activities
018 o Bad PPT Discussion Board 100 Points 2h
o 100
Assignments
Final Project PPT 100
Lab Session
o PPT on the Job Please read/complete
o Communication and PPT assignments
o PowerPoint Activity 100

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

09/12/2 o Activity: Systems of Measure The Metric System
018- o Basic Division Video Problem Solving
09/24/2 o Adding and Subtracting Fraction
018 Video
o Systems of Measure Video Assignments Points
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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
o Order of Operations Video
o Difficulty of Math Discussion 100 Please read/complete 80 2hrs
Board assignments
o ALEKS: Whole Numbers 20
o ALEKS: Fractions and Mixed 20
Numbers
o ALEKS: Percents, Ratios, and 20
Proportions
o ALEKS: Measurements and 20
Conversions

Classroom Session
o Math Review Game
o

Blended Session Points Reading 0

09/12/2 o Module 3 Continued Please read/complete
018- o Excel Basics Activities assignments
09/24/2 o ALEKS: Decimals 20
018 0
Points
Lab Session
o Excel Budget Activity 100 Assignments 250
o Review Math for test
o Math Test 50 Please read/complete
assignments

Blended Session Points Reading 30m

09/12/2 o Communication Video Fox News: Bad Writing Article
018- o Personality Types Discussion 100 US News; Strategies for
09/24/2 Board Giving Oral Presentations
018 Personality Types Article

Classroom Session Assignments Points

o Personality Types and
Communication Please read/complete 200 30
o Role Play assignments
o Final Project Presentations 100

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