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Computer Applications Syllabus

Teacher Information
Teacher Email Phone Number
Mr. Roggenbuck droggenbuck@hbpirates.org (989)479-3261 Ext 349
Course Information
Course Description
Computers and technology are both vital to and integrated into students lives. From smartphones to tablets,
entertainment to business, computers and technology have an active role not just in academic pursuits, but in the real
world as well. This course is designed to prepare students in many areas of computer applications including word
processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, web applications, and more! Students will also learn about the
importance of hardware, the computing cloud, mobile technologies, and various other emerging technologies. This
course is aligned with the ISTE Standards for Students through the Michigan Technology Plan.
Class Expectations
As a student in computer science you are expected every day prepared and ready to learn. There are several criterion
for fulfilling those expectations. You are always expected to:
Follow policies outlined in the Student Handbook.
Follow the Computer Lab Expectations.
Be respectful of others, technology, and your instructor.
Give 110% of your effort on all assignments.
Ask for help when needed.
Grading Scale and 60/40
The course work will be divided 60% Tests and Exams, and 40% homework. There are at least 7 major assessments as
well as a final written exam for the course. The grading scale on all assignments is as follows:
A 93+ A- 90-93
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-83
C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72
D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62
E >60
Assignments
Assignments include in-class activities, labs, projects, tests, etc. Retests of assessments will be allowed only on
assessments that scored lower than a 75%. The max score a student may obtain on a retest is a 75%. Any retests must
be completed within two weeks of the original assessment date. Students will receive daily participation points for
following classroom expectations and participating in classroom discussion. There will also be daily warm-ups and cool-
downs that may count either as an assignment or an assessment score. Extra credit is built into the course and is not
awarded but must be earned.
Late/Missing Work
Please note the student handbook regarding policy of late or missing work. Late work will be marked down and will not
be accepted after two weeks. Missing assignments are expected to be returned within one day per each absence. If you
know are you are going to be absent, please arrange ahead of time to obtain what work will be missing. Meet with your
teacher before or after school if you are need of further assistance.
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Course Materials
Required Materials
As most of the material is either online or requires a computer to complete assignments, you will not need much for
this course. However, there will still be times when you must be required to take notes in class and will need to come
prepared with a pencil and paper.
Additional Resources
Throughout the course, additional free online resources will be posted on the school website on the teacher page for
students to easily access.
Course Topics
Below are the list of topics that will be covered in this course. Course topics will include, but are not limited to:

A. What is a Computer?
1. Evolution of the Computer
2. Hardware
3. Software
4. Operating Systems
5. Freeware, Open Source,
Shareware, and Proprietary
6. Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks,
Tablets, and Smartphones
B. The Internet
1. History of the Internet
2. What is a browser?
3. Viruses, Trojans, and Other
Security Threats
4. Networks
5. Social Media
6. The Computing Cloud
C. Web Based Applications
1. Google Drive
2. Prezi
3. OneDrive
4. Advantages/Disadvantages over
Hard Disk
D. File Management
1. File Types
2. Files, Folders, and Desktop
Management
3. Remote Desktop, Cloud Storage,
Dropbox
E. Computing Skills
1. Mastery of Typing
F. Microsoft Office
1. Word
2. Excel
3. PowerPoint
4. Publisher
G. Careers in Computing Project
H. Smart Consumer in Computing
1. What to Look For
2. What do You Need?
3. The Big Three
I. Other Topics



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