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Business Computer Applications BUSI 1520U-Section 01

Amin Ibrahim Fall 2013

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Course Objective
To use computer applications to aid a variety of business communication and managerial tasks
Communication with stakeholders (consumers, employees, directors and officers, etc.) government, and the media Preparation of advertising Managing data Communication for project management Decision-making tools User-oriented security

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In this course, you will learn

Microsoft Office suites
MS Word (Writing reports) MS Access (Database) MS PowerPoint (Presentation) MS Excel (Calculations, Chart/Graph, Mathematical Analysis)

Programming
Visual Studio (Macros and User defined functions)

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Topics

MS Word
Notes will be given if requested

MS PowerPoint
Customizing the Slideshow (Slide Background, Animation) Working with Text and Statistical Charts and Graphs

MS Access
Designing Databases and Using Related Data Creating and Using Queries to Make Decisions Importing Data, Expanding a Table, and Utilizing Database Features

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MS Excel
Formulas and Functions Charts/Graphs Tables/PivotTables Using Spreadsheets for Decision Making Manipulating Worksheets and Table Management Security

Visual Studio
Macros and User-defined Functions

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Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to
Effectively use Microsoft Office tools to Create professional reports, communicate and share information with stakeholders in business organizations Use Microsoft Office Word to create, edit, format and print welldesigned letters, posters and reports Create professional presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint Use Microsoft Office Excel to turn data into meaningful information Use Excel to analyze, communicate, and share results

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Use Microsoft Office Access to create and manage databases on desktop computers. Effectively use advanced SQL queries to manipulate database Protect the integrity and reliability of data Extend the capability of Microsoft Office Excel through the use of Visual Basic for Applications (or VBA) Macros and user-defined functions. Share data among Microsoft Office applications and other applications

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Academic Schedule
Sept. 18 Last day to add/drop courses and receive a 100 per cent refund of tuition fees, fall semester Oct. 2 Last Day to Drop Course Without Academic Consequence

Oct. 19
Dec. 4 Dec. 4

Midterm Exam*
Final Project Due Lectures end, Winter semester

* Tentative

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Assignments and Project Tentative Dates

Item Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Final Project Midterm Exam* Final Exam
* Tentative

Tentative Posting Date Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 18

Tentative Due Date Oct. 5 Oct. 26 Nov. 16 Dec. 4

Oct. 19 TBA

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Grade Distribution
3 Assignments : 25%
Assignment 1: 5% Assignment 2: 10% Assignment 3: 10%

Final Project : 15% Midterm Exam : 20% Final Exam: 40%

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Textbook
Title : Business Computer Applications Custom ISBN-10: 1256603783 Publisher: Pearson

The textbook will be very closely followed throughout the course. This textbook is the same as last year
However they have different ISBN

The textbook is available in the bookstore

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Lecture/Office Hours
Lecture Hours
We have two 1.5 hour lectures every week

Office Hours
Day: TBA Office: UB3020 Anytime by appointment use Blackboard email for appointments

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Using Laptops in the Classroom

When asked, lids must be all put down Use of the laptops must be exclusively relevant to the course Laptops should be used only for
Taking notes Course related computing Download course material from Blackboard or other sources

Absolutely No video/game watching /playing

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Blackboard
You must become familiar with Blackboard to know all its aspects (e-mails, discussions, marks, assignments, calendar, etc.) http://uoit.blackboard.com/ Whatever shown on screen during lecture, assignments, projects, and term tests will be all available on Blackboard. In the e-mails you send and in the discussions you participate, the tone must be civil and the language must be courteous.

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Academic Misconduct
Every student must be fully aware of the fact that plagiarism, cheating and other forms of dishonesty will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and will be dealt with according to the university policies as reflected in the university calendar. Any student, who commits a scholastic offence, will be subjected to academic penalties that might include expulsion from the program. Students are encouraged to read Academic Integrity Student Guide available on Blackboard.

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Students with Disability

To insure that disability-related concerns are properly addressed during this course, students with documented disabilities and who may require assistance to participate in this class are encouraged to speak with their professor as soon as possible. Students who suspect they may have a disability that may effect their participation in this course are advised to go to the Centre for Students with Disabilities in B297 as soon as possible.

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Collaboration Between Students

Encouraged What this actually means is that you can discuss with other students ideas and methods to solve problems. Discussion and Chat tools on Blackboard are there for this purpose. You CAN NOT give your work to somebody else, or submit somebodys work with your name on it. Course staff might use available tools to compare exercises, assignments and projects.

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Late Assignments
Assignments should be submitted by 11:59 pm on the specified due date Mark deductions
25% for one day late 50 % for two days late 100% for more than two days

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Failing to Submit an Assignment, Final Project, or to Sit for the Midterm

Should a student fail to write the midterm or final exam, the student should contact the student advisor ASAP. The student advisor is the one who decides whether the students excuse is acceptable or not.

For missed assignments and quizzes, please see the professor.

In case of absence from the midterm or missed assignment, there will be no make-up midterm/assignment.

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Missed Assessments
The weight of the missed assignment will be moved to the next assignment in the event a student has been unable to complete any quiz/assignment due to illness or any other excuse acceptable by the University. The weight of the midterm or final project will be moved to the final exam in the event a student has been unable to attend the midterm due to illness or any other excuse acceptable by the University.

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Class Attendance
All lectures contain hands-on component
Not required, but strongly encouraged

Lecture notes are only a summary of things happening in class, will not contain many examples Attending lecture is most efficient way to learn the required material Students who attend lectures tend to do better
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Grade Appeals
Appeals regarding assignments and project grades should be addressed to the TA first. If you and the TA cannot agree, then you can discuss the situation with the instructor. Appeals for midterm marks must be addressed to the professor. Appeals must occur within 10 days from the first day that the marks were made available to students. After the 10 days, the appeal will not be considered.

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Ways to Learn in the Course

Lectures Exercises /Case studies Assignments / Projects Discussion groups Text book Personal Exploration Study groups Attend them Practice them Do them Participate in it Read it Do it, and have fun Form one or join one

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Notes to Remember
The best way to learn about this course is to do end of chapter hands-on exercises and case studies!!! Attendance is not mandatory, but highly recommended. Should you attend a lecture, out of respect to your instructor and fellow classmates, you must not disrupt the lecture in any way. Pagers and cell phones must be turned off during the lectures, tests and final exam.

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