SYLLABUS
WORD PROCESSING-OST 136
SPRING SEMESTER, 2007
INSTRUCTOR: Mr.
Office
Systems Technology OFFICE HOURS: MTWF 10-11; W 1-2
http://www.bladencc.edu EMAIL: cmckenzie@bladen.cc.nc.us
CLASS: MWF 11-11:50
CREDIT: Two (2) Semester Credit Hours
Three (3) Contact
Hours
PREREQUISITE: OST 080 or Keyboard
Proficiency
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces word processing concepts and
applications. Topics include preparation of documents and mastery of
specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to
work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
TEXT: Nita
Rutkosky, Word 2003, EMC Paradigm, 2004.
EQUIPMENT: Computer
and Laser Printer
Flash Drive
(highly recommended)
SOFTWARE: Word 2003;
Windows 2000
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Create, edit,
save, and print Word documents.
2.
Format
characters with the use of fonts and symbols and use the Help feature.
3.
Format
paragraphs through indentions, alignment, bullets, and line spacing.
4.
Format
documents and sections with the use of margins, breaks, and orientation.
5.
Enhance
documents with writing tools such as Spelling, Thesaurus, and Grammar.
6.
Maintain and
print documents, manipulate tabs and text, format multi-page documents, and
format with styles and outlining.
7.
Format with
special features, create and format tables, and create charts and diagrams.
8.
Add visual
appeal to documents and share documents.
Students with special needs related
to a diagnosed disability should contact Tommy Rains (910.879.5570; trains@bladencc.edu) in student services for
assistance.
DATES TO
REMEMBER:
Administrative Day.................................................................................. January
2
Registration............................................................................................... January
3
Classes Begin........................................................................................... January
4
Distance Education Orientation/Saturday Classes Begin................. January 6
Last Date to Register or Add a Class.................................................... January
8
Last Date to Drop and Request a 75 % Refund................................. January
11
College Closed (Curriculum Students, and Faculty)......................... January 13
Martin L. King, Jr.,
Spring Break (Curriculum Students and Faculty)............................... March 5-9
College Closed (Curriculum Students and Faculty)............................ March 10
Last Day to Drop with a “W” Grade...................................................... March
13
Easter Holidays (Students and Faculty)................................................ April
5-9
Easter Holidays (Others)................................................................... April
6 and 9
College Closed............................................................................................... April
7
Summer Advisement/Early Registration............................................ April
25-27
Final Exams.................................................................................................. May
3-8
End of Spring Semester................................................................................. May
8
Graduation................................................................................... (
COURSE EVALUATION:
Final Grades will be calculated as follows:
Average of all chapter assignments 40%
Average of all unit performance assessments 40%
Average of unit theory tests 20%
Note: Pop Tests and Quizzes will be averaged into the
appropriate category. You are expected to keep up with the assignments and turn
them in on time. Late work is worth 0 POINTS. No make-ups will be given.
GRADE SCALE:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below
60 = F
COURSE MANAGEMENT
1.
Administrative Withdrawal: Class attendance of
100 percent is expected. If absences exceed 20 percent (10 hours or 3
consecutive weeks), the student will be dropped from the course with a grade of
F. IF you do not make contact by responding in the
Discussion Board by August 25, you will be withdrawn from the course.
2.
Student Initiated Withdrawal: A student may
initiate withdrawal before midterm
with a grade of W. After midterm, the student will
receive a grade of WF unless there
is proof of an extenuating circumstance.
3.
Students are
required to complete all assignments. Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Cheating
will result in Dismissal and an F in the class.
TIME SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
|
Week |
Chapter/Topic(s) Covered |
|
1 |
Chapter 1: Creating, Printing, and Editing Documents 7 exercises, 4 assessments Chapter 2: Formatting Characters and Using Help 11 exercises, 5 assessments |
|
2 |
Chapter 3: Formatting Paragraphs 23 exercises, 8 assessments Chapter 4: Formatting Documents and Sections 18 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
3 |
Chapter 5: Using Writing Tools 16 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
4 |
Unit 1 Performance Assessments 12 assessments Unit 1 Test |
|
5 |
Chapter 6: Maintaining and Printing Documents 25 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
6 |
Chapter 7: Manipulating Tabs 10 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
7 |
Chapter 8: Manipulating Text within and between Documents 15 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
8 |
Chapter 9: Formatting Multiple-Page Documents 11 exercises, 4 assessments |
|
9 |
Chapter 10: Formatting with Styles and Outlining 10 exercises, 4 assessments |
|
10 |
Unit 2 Performance Assessments 14 assessments Unit 2 Test |
|
11 |
Chapter 11: Formatting with Special Features 14 exercises, 5 assessments |
|
12 |
Chapter 12: Creating and Formatting Tables 23 exercises, 7 assessments |
|
13 |
Chapter 13: Creating Charts and Diagrams in Word 15 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
14 |
Chapter 14: Adding Visual Appeal to Documents 16 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
15 |
Chapter 15: Sharing Documents 8 exercises, 6 assessments |
|
16 |
Unit 3 Performance
Assessments 19 assessments Unit 3 Test |
Usage Policy for
Computer Classroom Labs
Access
·
Computer labs will only be accessible when an
instructor or lab facilitator has been assigned to supervise the lab. At all other times the labs will be locked.
·
Only students currently enrolled in a computer course
may use the instructional computer labs to work on current projects assigned in
an appropriate class.
·
Any student wishing to use one of the computer labs
outside of the normally scheduled class time period needs to have permission
from an instructor.
Printing
·
No printing is permitted without the specific consent
of an instructor.
Common Courtesy
·
Students should clean up the work area around them
and return chairs to proper positions when they leave the lab.
·
Conversations during lab hours should be kept to a
minimum to assure a quiet working environment for all students using the
facility.
·
No food or drinks are allowed in the computer
labs.
Equipment
·
Students should inform the instructor of any software
or hardware problems. In no instance
should a student attempt to repair or reset computers or printers, remove paper
jams, or install software of any kind without the permission of the instructor.
·
Students should not leave saved files on any hard
drive when they leave the lab. Student
files should be transferred to either a floppy disk or a CD.
THE INSTRUCTOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME.