Unit VI Assignment

ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 1 Course Description Fundamentals of personal computers are examined with an emphasis on current application software. Provides an overview of personal computers, operating systems, and Internet technologies. Includes extensive and valuable hands -on experience using several applications in the Microsoft Office Suite. Cou rse Textbook Gambrel, B. (Ed.). (2015). Microsoft official academic course: Microsoft Office: 2013 edition . Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Course Software You will need Microsoft Office , including Microsoft Access, for this course. The resources for this course assume th at you will be using Office 2013 . The textbook contains a card with instructions for installing a trial version of Office 2013. You may use an earlier o r later version, but you should contact your in structor for additional information or if you have trouble applying the instructions in the book to your version of Office . Check with your instructor if you want to install the trial version on a computer that already has a full version of Office 2007 , Of fice 2010, or Office 2013 installed. Note : Mac users can install a trial version of Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac . Doing so allows Mac users to complete the assignment in Unit VIII that requires Microsoft Access. Use the following link to access and downl oad a trial version of Parallels: http://trial.parallels.com/ . Please be informed that in order to download and use Parallels, Microsoft Windows is required. Course Learning O utcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain the fundamentals of computer hardware and computer software. 2. Demonstrate fundamental techniques within a word -processing application. 3. Demonstrate fundamental desktop -publishing techniques by designing the layo ut for a professional file. 4. Perform fundamental data -manipulation techniques. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Unit Lessons: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assi gnments from one or more lesson s from the textbook. Suggested Readings are listed in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study. The readings themselves may or may not be provided in the course, but students are encouraged to read the resources listed if the opportunity arises as they have valuable information that expands upon the lesson material. Students will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Readings. 4. Learning Activities (Non -Graded): These non -graded Learning Activities are provided in each unit to aid students in their course of study. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals Course Syllabus ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 2 5. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are part of all CSU term courses. More information and specifications can be found in the Student Resources link listed in the Course Menu bar. 6. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units I -VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with the Unit I -VIII Assignments. Specific information about ac cessing these rubrics is provided below. 7. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions. 8. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversa tion with your classmates. CSU Online Library The CSU Online Library is available to support your courses and programs. The online library includes databases, journals, e -books, and research guides. These resources are always accessible and can be reached through the library webpage. To access the library, log into the myCSU Student Portal, and click on “CSU Online Library.” You can also access the CSU Online Library from the “My Library” button on the course menu for each course in Blackboard. The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E -mail ( [email protected] ) and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library’s chat reference service, Ask a Librarian , is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page. Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information . Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, links to articles, database help, and other services. Unit Assignments Unit I Scholarly Activity Windows vs Mac OS Apple’s Mac OS is a major competitor for Windows , and many people feel very strongly about choosing one over the other. For this assignment, locate articles online that discuss the differences between Windows and Mac OS. You may discuss any recent versions of either operating system. Compare and contrast the two , and provide arguments for choosing a PC with Windows or a Mac with Mac OS. Locate five online resources to help with Windows 8 training and troubleshooting , and provide a summary of each resource. Your paper should contain a minimum of 250 words. Format your paper using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit II Homework For this homework assignment, complete the following projects, which involve navigating within Microsoft Word and using several of the fundamental features. Complete Project 1 -1: Creating New Documents from Templates on pa ge 268. Save a template as a DOC X file (Word Document ) and submit it for grading. Complete Project 1 -2: Formatting Text on page 268. Click here to access the declaration_text file. Complete Project 2 -3: Using the Navigation Pane on page 285. Click here to access the 2-3-source file. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 3 Complete Project 2 -4: Using Find/Replace on page 286. Click here to access the 2-4-source file. Be sure to save and upload all four (4) files in Blackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one file for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit III Homework Complete the following projects, which involve u sing several fundamental features in Microsoft Word. Complete Project 3 -1: Paragraph and Character Formatting on page 301. Click here to access the glorieta file. Complete Project 3 -2: Adding Floats on page 301. Click here to access the 3-2-source file. Complete Project 4 -1: Simple Outlining on page 323. Click here to access the grimm -source file. Complete Project 4 -2: Document Properties on page 324. Click here to access the 4-2-source file. Complete Project 5 -1: Inserting a Table into a Document on page 346. Click here to access the table -source file. Click here to access the table -text -source file. Be sure to save and upload all five (5) files in B lackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one fi le for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit IV Homework For this homework assignment, complete the following projects, which involve navigating within Microsoft Excel and using several of the fundamental features. Complete Project 1 -3: Entering Data on page 411. Create a new worksheet, follow the instructions in this project , and save the file as Sale_Items_1. Complete Project 1 -4: Editing and Extending the Workbook on p age 412. Open and u se the file you recently saved: Sale_Items_1. Follow the instructions in this project , and save as Sales_Items_2. Complete Project 2 -3: Working with Rows on page 442. Click here to access the 2 -3-source file. Complete Project 2 -4: Rows and Columns on page 442. Click here to access the 2 -4-source file. Complete Project 3 -1: Formatting Numeric Data on page 476. Create a new blank workb ook, save file as project_3 - 1_numberformats, and follow the instructions in this project. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 4 Be sure to save and upload all five (5) files in Blackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one file for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit V Homework For this homework assignment, complete the following projects, which involve navigating within Microsoft Excel and using several of the moderate features. Complete Project 4 -1: Basic Formulas on page 505. Click here to access the 2013_output file , and save it as project_4 -1_formulas. Complete Project 4 -2: Range Names on page 50 5. Click here to access the 4 -2-source file , and save it as project_4 -2_range_names. Complete Project 5 -1: Creating a Simple Chart on page 535. Create a new blank Excel worksheet , and save it as project_5 -1_simple_chart. Complete Project 5 -2: Chart Elements page 535. Click here to access the 5 -2-source file , and save it as project_5 -2_elements. Complete Project 6 -1: Filtering Lists on page 562. Click here to access the state_rankings file , and save it as project_6 -1_filters. Complete Project 6 -2: More Sorts on page 562. Click here to access the 6 -2-source file , click here to open the project file, and save it as project_6 -2_sorting. Be sure to save and upload all six (6) files in Black board for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one file f or one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VI Homework PowerPoint is a great tool to use for preparing presentations. This homework assignment allows you to use several of the fundamental features within PowerPoint. Complete the following projects: Complete Project 1 -1: Using PowerPoint Templates on page 642 . Follow the instructions , and save the presentation as proje ct_1 -1_wireframe. Complete Project 1 -2: Editing Slide Text on page 643. Click here to access the 1 -2-source file , and save it as project_1 -2_text_edit. Complete Project 2 -3: Notes Pages on page 660. Click here to access the 2 -3-source file, save it as project_2 -3_notes. Complete Project 2 -4: The Presentation page 661. Click here to access the 2 -4-source file, and save it as project_2 -4_presentation. Complete Project 3 -1: Text Boxes on page 6 78. Create new presentation by using the Berlin template, and save it as project_3 -1_textbox. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 5 Complete Project 3 -2: WordArt and Text Style on page 678. Click here to access the 3 -2-source file, and save it as project_3 -2_wordart. Be sure to save and upload all six (6) files in Blackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one file for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VII Homework For this homework assignment, complete the following projects, which involve using the fundamental features within Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare a stellar presentation. Complete Project 4 -1: Adding SmartArt to a Slide on page 697. Click here to access the 4 -1-source file, and save it as project_4 -1_smartart. Complete Project 4 -2: Changing SmartArt Layouts on page 697. Click here to access the 4 -2-source file, and save it as project_4 -2_changing_smartart. Note: Step 3 mentions to change the SmartArt to Circle Process ; however, please change the SmartArt to any layout you like. The purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate that you can change the layout for the SmartArt. Complete Project 5 -1: Adding Images to a Presentation on page 718. Create a blank presentation , and save it as project_5 -1_images . Complete Project 5 -2: Styling and Cropping Images page 718. Click here to access the 5 -2-source file, and save it as project_5 -2_presentations. Complete Project 6 -4: Adding Ink Annotations to a Presentation on page 741. Cli ck here to access the 6 -x-source file , and save it as project_6 -4_ink. Complete Project 6 -5. Rehearsal Timings on page 741. Click here to access the 6 -x-source file , and save it as project_6 -5_timings. Be sure to save and u pload all six (6) files in Blackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial o n uploading more than one file for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VIII Homework For this homework assignment, complete the following projects, which involve navigating within Microsoft Access and using several of the fundamental features. Complete Project 1 -3: Creating a customer database using a template on page 858. Follow the ins tructions , and save the database as Customer Contacts. Complete Project 1 -4: Creating a new database and adding tables on page 858. Follow the instructions , and save the database as Project X. Complete Project 2 -1: Creating a new table in Design view on page 876. Click here to access the Northwind_Traders_Tables file , and save it as Project2 -1_done. Complete Project 2 -2: Editing a table in Datasheet view on page 876. Click here to access the Northwind_Traders_Tables database , and save it as Project2 -2_done. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 6 *Please note that while opening the database files for this assignment, pop -up windows will appear stating that a “missing or broken reference” to a file exi sts and you must fix it. Click “OK” for each of the pop -up windows before accessing the databases and completing the assignment. There is no need to fix the indicated reference Note : Mac users can install a trial version of Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac . D oing so allows Mac users to complete the assignment in Unit VIII that requires Microsoft Access. Use the following link to access and download a trial version of Parallels : http://trial.parallels.com/ . Please be informed that in order to download and use Parallels, Microsoft Windows is required. Be sure to save and upload all four (4) files in Blackboard for grading. Click here to access a brief tutorial on uploading more than one file for one assignment. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. APA Guidelines The application of the APA writing style shall be practical, functional, and appropriate to each academic level, with the primary purpose being the documentation (citation) of sources. CSU requires that students use APA style for certain papers and projects. Students should always carefully read and follow assignment directions and review the associated grading rubric when available. Students can find CSU’s Citation Guide by clicking here . This document includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to contact the CSU Success Center. Grading Rubrics This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluatio n criteria and can help you organize your effort s to meet the requirements of that learning activity . It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activit ies . Rubric categories include: (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have Assessments). The Discussion Board rubric can be found within Unit I ’s Discussion Board submission instructions . The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit Assessment. However, these rubrics will only b e used when written -response questions appear within the Assessment. Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them pri or to beginning the Assignment and again once the Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting “Tools” and then “My Grades.” Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because the ir application to your Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades. Commu nication Forums These are non -graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instruction s on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 7 Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions.

Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or per sonal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non - public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers. Grading Discussion Boards (8 @ 2 %) = 16% Unit I Scholarly Activity = 7% Unit Homework (7 @ 11%) = 77% Total = 100% Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT ) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 8 ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals Course Schedule By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course. Unit I Windows 8 Operating System Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part I, Lesson 1: Getting Started with Windows 8  Part I, Lesson 2: Navigating and Customizing the Start Screen  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Scholarly Activity by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: Unit II Working with Microsoft Word 2013 Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part III, Lesson 1: Microsoft Word 2013 Jumpstart  Part III, Lesson 2: Getting Started with Word 2013  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 9 ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals Course Schedule Unit III Working with Microsoft Word 2013 (Continued) Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part III, Lesson 3: Beginning Text and Layout Operations  Part III, Lesson 4: Structuring Complex Documents  Part III, Lesson 5: Working with Tables  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: Unit IV Working with Microsoft Excel 2013 Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part IV, Lesson 1: Getting Started with Excel 2013  Part IV, Lesson 2: Creating a Worksheet in Excel 2013  Part IV, Lesson 3: Formatting a Worksheet  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 10 ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals Course Schedule Unit V Working with Microsoft Excel 2013 (Continued) Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part IV, Lesson 4: Using Formulas in Excel 2013  Part IV, Lesson 5: Working with Charts  Part IV, Lesson 6: Working with Data  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: Unit VI Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part V, Lesson 1: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Jumpstart  Part V, Lesson 2: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2013  Part V, Lesson 3: Designing a Presentation  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 11 ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals Course Schedule Unit VII Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 (Continued) Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part V, Lesson 4: Using Tables, Charts, and SmartArt  Part V, Lesson 5: Adding Graphics and Multimedia to Your Presentation  Part V, Lesson 6: Delivering Your Presentation  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: Unit VIII Working with Microsoft Access 2013 Review:  Unit Study Guide  Learning Activities (Non -Graded): See Study Guide Read:  Part VIII, Lesson 1: Introduction to Microsoft Access 2013  Part VIII, Lesson 2: Getting Started with Microsoft Access 2013  Suggested Reading: See Study Guide Discuss:  Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)  Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Submit:  Homework by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Notes/Goals: