Beaverton High School

2014 - 2015
Computer Applications
Teacher: Ms. Yost
Yostca@beaverton.k12.or.us
Computer Applications 1
PCC Course: CAS 133 - Basic Computer Skills (3)
Room MD31 - 0.5 AA Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Computer Applications 1 introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office, Windows
basics, and file management and develops familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
email, and Internet basics. This course will challenge you to work independently toward the goal
of improving your computer literacy. PCC credits are available for this course.
EXPECTATIONS
You are expected to:
! arrive to class on time; ! work effectively and efficiently;
! share when necessary; and ! respect each other and the equipment.
Any violation of these expectations will result in a reduced grade and/or loss of classroom and
computer privileges for the remainder of the semester.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
You will be required to complete three or four projects for each program, one per week,
independently and by a predetermined due date. Once your project for the week is finished, you
may pursue and complete extra credit exercises (see below) until we continue to the next project.
Make sure your name, class period, and assignment ID (ex. Word #1) appear in the upper-right
corner of the paper. If an exercise has multiple sheets, staple them together in the correct order. If
there are multiple sheets to be handed in, sequence them according to the order you were told to
print them in the exercise.
ASSESSMENT
You will be evaluated in three areas:
1) Project Assessments (60% of total grade),
2)Professional Behavior (20% of total grade),
3)Final Assessment (20% of total grade).
PROJECT ASSESSMENTS
*You will receive full credit based on accomplishment of learning targets if you complete the
assignment accurately, honestly, and on time.
*Assessments will be due at the end of the final class of each week.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
*You will receive full credit if you arrive to class on time, work independently and efficiently, and
respect each other and the rules of the classroom.
FINAL ASSESSMENT
The grading scale is as follows:
A >=90% B >=80% C >=70% D >=60% F <60%
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit will be accepted only when all other assignments have been completed and must be
turned in with the weekly project on the final day of class each week.
NOTE
If you miss class because of an excused absence, you are responsible for making up the missed
activities by the following class period. No additional extensions will be granted except under
extreme circumstances that are immediately discussed with the teacher.
Flexibility Statement: The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute
assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
PCC LEARNING OUTCOMES
http://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=CAS&course=133
COURSE POLICIES
Student Conduct In-Class Policy
As a reminder, professional behavior is an important part of the grading in the course. Any acts
of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with
instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance
with the Student Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
Cheating Policy
Students are expected to uphold the schools standard of conduct relating to academic honesty.
Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they
submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work,
examinations, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of
cheating if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without teacher approval, an examination, paper, record, or report to obtain
additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
Any student caught cheating is subject to receive a failing grade for the project and/or the course
and will be referred to the office for further disciplinary action. If a student is unclear about
whether a particular situation may constitute cheating, the student should meet with the teacher
to discuss the situation. In this class, general advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person,
however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects. Those who do not will
receive NO CREDIT and a written referral.
PCC Grading Guidelines Statement: For specific information related to PCC grading guidelines,
please refer to the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook accessible through your high school
instructor and located at: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/documents/student-
handbook.pdf.
TEXTBOOK
Shelly Cashman Series, Microsoft Office 2010 Introductory, Cengage Learning, 2011.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week Topic Project & Text page numbers
1 Introduction eAccess Password
Pre-Assessment
2-5 MS Word 1. Found Dog Flyer (pp. WD2-WD53)
2. Can You Find Me Now? Research paper (pp. WD65-
WD125)
3. Heartland Tractor Club Business Letter (pp. WD137-WD
190)
4. Personal Resume & Cover Letter
6-9 MS PowerPoint 1. It is Easy Being Green presentation (PPT1-PPT54)
2. Yoga and Meditation presentation (PPT73-PPT122)
3.Birds of a Feather presentation (PPT137-PPT190)
4. Personal Top 10 List
10-13 MS Excel 1. Save Sable River Foundation worksheet (EX1-EX53)
2. The Mobile Masses Store worksheet (EX65-EX121)
3.Modern Music Shops worksheet (EX137-EX203)
4. Personal Portfolio
14-17 MS Access 1. Client Financial Report (AC1-AC63)
2. Analyst-Client Query (AC73-AC129)
3.Updated Client Table (AC137-AC196)
4. Personal Database
18-19 Review Final Exam