Computer Applications II

Course Syllabus – Mr. Todd Cumming

Major Course Goals

· Students will demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate software to maintain and organize/locate data (Database).

· Students will demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate software to analyze data/make calculations, produce charts, synthesize the data (Spreadsheet).

· Students will demonstrate the ability to select and combine software modules to solve specific problems.

· Students will demonstrate the ability to apply desktop publishing skills in real-life situations.

· Students will demonstrate continued competency in keyboarding.

Text

Students will be using a variety of work packets and handouts in this class. We may be using several different textbooks as references.

Supplies

Students must bring each day:

· Planner

· No. 2 pencil and/or pen

· Computer folder with looseleaf paper

Grading

Classroom projects, assignments, and tests 80% 93-100% A

Keyboarding 20% 86-92% B

78-85% C

70-77% D

Classroom Procedures

· Rules of the student handbook will be enforced. (Attendance and tardies)

· No candy, food, gum, or drink is allowed in the computer lab.

· When the bell rings, you should be in your seats, booting up the computers.

· Before you leave, your work station must be clean and all disks and books and papers placed where they belong.

· Report any damaged or broken equipment immediately!