Course Outline

Course Information
Course Code and Title: COMP-1975: Business Computing
Course Section: All
Department: Accounting and Computer Education
Applied Commerce and Management Education
Creative Arts
Program: Business Administration, Applied Accounting, Library Technician,
Business Administration Integrated, Commerce & Industry Sales,
Introduction to Business Information Technology
Total Hours: 64 (80 – BAI) Credit Hours: 4

Course Description
Business Computing is a hands-on course in which students develop skills in the use of
current Microsoft productivity software. Topics include introductory and intermediate skills in
Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the integration of these
applications.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is a process in which individuals have the opportunity to obtain credit for college level
knowledge and skills gained outside the classroom and/or through other educational
programs. It is a process which documents and compares an individual’s prior learning
gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning
outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information about RPL at Red River
College, refer to the RPL website at http://www.rrc.ca/index.php?pid=404. For general
information and assistance with RPL, contact Red River College’s RPL Advisor at (204) 632-
3094.

Academic Requisites
• None
Course Delivery
This course is delivered in a blended environment.

Approximately 30% of the classroom time is spent in lecture/demonstrations, with the other
approximately 70% of the time dedicated to labs in which instructors provide individual
assistance to students as required. This varies with each instructor.
Note: While all students should expect to spend extra time outside of class on this course,
students with little or no previous experience in Windows 7 or Office 2013 should expect to
devote substantial additional time – at least 5-10 hours per week outside of class time.

Students use the SAM tool outside of the classroom to help complement classroom
instruction and to evaluate their understanding of the course material.

Outline Information
For further information regarding this outline, please email to ACECourseOutlines@rrc.ca.
Student Readiness
Student Commitments

• 4 hours scheduled daytime attendance per week. (5 for BAI)

• Students should expect to spend at least 5 hours per week outside of class to complete
course material, including chapter work, assignments and.SAM
• Students in this course are expected to regularly check their academic email account or
ensure it is forwarded to another checked account.
• Instructors will notify students at the beginning of the term of any course-specific
communication methods.

Disability Statement

If you are a student with a disability and require reasonable accommodations, you are
encouraged to discuss this privately with your instructor to facilitate greater understanding of
your learning needs. To receive accommodations, you also must connect with Counselling
and Accessibility Services who will assist in developing and implementing your
accommodation plan. You can contact Counselling and Accessibility Services in person at
NDC (D102) or EDC (P210) or by filling out the online intake form which can be found on
our website at: http://www.rrc.ca/index.php?pid=706.
For further information about RRC’s accommodation process, see the Handbook for
Students with Disabilities at: http://www.rrc.ca/files/file/disabilities/handbook.pdf.

Course Resources
Textbook(s)

(Required) Students can choose 1 package from the three listed below:

0176594078 Package #1
a) Custom text
b) Windows 7 Illustration Essentials Book
c) SAM Stand-alone Access code

0176594248 Package #2
a) Custom text
b) Windows 7 Illustration Essentials Book
c) SAM Stand-alone Access code
d) Access code for Microsoft Office 2013, 180 day trial

9781285458366 Package #3
a) SAM Stand-alone Access code

Other Equipment/Resources

(Recommended) USB memory key/flash drive – 1 GB or greater

(Recommended) ear buds or head phones
Student Learning
Learning Outcomes
Detailed Course Outcomes for each section are available in LEARN.

General Course Outcomes

By the end of this course of study, students should be able to:

1. Technology Orientation:
a. Access RRC Network
b. Use LEARN Elements
c. Access the RRC Go Site and RRC WebAdvisor
d. Configure RRC Email
2. Windows 7:
a. Getting Started with Windows 7
b. Understanding File Management
3. PowerPoint:
a. Creating a Presentation
b. Adding Media and Special Effects
c. Applying Advanced Formatting to Objects
d. Adding Charts and Sharing a Presentation
e. Customizing Presenations and PowerPoint Environment
4. Word:
a. Creating and Editing a Document
b. Navigating and Formatting a Document
c. Creating Tables and a Multipage Report
d. Enhancing Page Layout and Design
e. Working with Templates, Themes, and Styles
5. Excel:
a. Getting Started With Excel
b. Formatting Workbook Text and Data
c. Calculating Data with Formulas and Functions
d. Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
e. Creating Excel Tables, PivotTables, and Charts
f. Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
g. Developing an Excel Application
h. Working with Advanced Functions

See detailed Course Schedule in LEARN.

Important Dates

Date Important Information

October 20 - 24 Mid-Term Exams
November 21 Voluntary Withdrawal
December 12 - 19 Final Exams
Assessment and Evaluation

% of
Assessment Percentage of Category
Course Category Activity
Category Weight
Mark
Windows Basics Gateway Quiz 12.5
Windows Assignment 37.5
Windows 8
Windows Skills Quiz 40
Skill Check – Windows - Practical 10
PowerPoint Assignment 70
PowerPoint 7 PowerPoint SAM exams 20
Skill Check – PowerPoint - Practical 10
Word Assignment 1 (done in SAM) 20
Word Assignment 2 (done in SAM) 20
Word 17.5 Word Assignment 3 10
Skill Checks - Word - Practical 30
Word SAM exams 20
Excel Assignment 1 (done in SAM) 20
Excel Assignment 2 15
Excel 17.5 Excel Assignment 3 15
Skill Checks - Excel - Practical 30
Excel SAM exams 20
Midterm Exam 50
Exams 50
Final Exam 50
Total Course Mark 100

Letter Grade Distribution

A+ 4.5 90 to 100% C+ 2.5 65 to 69%

A 4.0 80 to 89% C 2.0 60 to 64%
B+ 3.5 75 to 79% D 1.0 50 to 59%
B 3.0 70 to 74% F 0.0 0 - 49%

Course Policies
Research shows that regular attendance and completion of course work is a strong predictor of
academic success. Regular attendance is expected in all programs.

General Academic Policies

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Red River College (RRC)
Academic Policies. These Policies can be found in the RRC calendar or online under “A SERIES –
ACADEMIC MATTERS at http://www.rrc.ca/index.php?pid=4523.

Departmental Policies
• All assignments must be submitted by their specified due dates. Failure to complete an assignment
by its due date will result in a mark of zero (0) for that assignment. Exceptions may be made when
students are unavoidably absent or late because of illness or some other cause acceptable to the
instructor. Medical certificates or other documentation may be required.
• Students absent from an exam without a valid reason acceptable to the Chair will receive a mark of
zero (0) on that exam. Exam deferrals are at the discretion of the Chair or designate.
 • Students unable to write a midterm or final exam due to illness or other unavoidable situation must
notify the Chair within 24 hours, and provide the Chair with documentation (e.g. medical certificate)
within seven days of the exam date. If approved by the Chair, a grade of DNW (Did Not Write) will be
posted until the student has completed a deferred exam.
• Instructors must authorize the use of electronic devices (i.e. smart phones, electronic translators) or
the Internet during class or in any test or exam room. Students who do not comply will be asked to
leave the classroom.
• Final exam results and final course grades will not be released to students directly in our learning
management system (LEARN). Only final grades posted in Web Advisor are official.
• Instructors may maintain possession of graded tests and exams. All final examination papers will be
kept by instructors for a minimum of one month into the next semester. By appointment, students may
view major term work or examination papers which have not been returned to them.
• Any audio or video recording in class is prohibited without the permission of the instructor. Students
who have approved accommodations from Student Support Services are allowed to record lectures
for their own personal use. Any questions regarding this issue can be directed to Haider Al-Saidi
(Chair, Accounting and Computer Education) or Brant Long (Program Coordinator, Accounting and
Computer Education) in P414.

Supplemental Policies

Due Dates:
• All due dates are clearly outlined in the online course tools SAM (Skills Assessment Manager)
& LEARN.
• To have all due dates in one place, an assessment checklist is provided for each part of the
course. It is the student’s responsibility to input the relevant due dates into this document for
their own benefit.
• Electronic versions of all assessments (with the exception of skillchecks) are to be submitted
to the instructor by the end of the day on the due date. Submitted files must be named as
listed in the assignment instructions and must be submitted using the appropriate tool (SAM
or LEARN). For example, an assignment emailed to the instructor will not be accepted for
marks.

Late/Missed Work:
• ASSIGNMENTS (LEARN DROPBOX ONLY) – 1 Day Maximum late time -10%:
All assignments in the LEARN Dropbox are due before the posted end date.
For assignments in the LEARN Dropbox only, students have a “late window” of 24 hours (this
includes weekend days). Work submitted within this time period will be subject to a 10% penalty (10%
of the total value of the assignment).
Note: After the due date passes, if no time extension is set up in the Dropbox, the student is required
to email the instructor before 4 pm within the late window time period, requesting the Dropbox be
opened for late submission.
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of non-submission and to ensure the correct files are
submitted within the extended time period.
• ASSIGMENTS AND EXAMS IN SAM – NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED:
All exams and assignments in SAM do not have a late window – all work is required to be on time if
marks are expected.

Academic Integrity
• Submitting as one’s own work anything that has been copied from another student or source (e.g. the
Internet) without proper reference, or providing anything to another student for submission as his/her
own work, are violations of academic integrity that may lead to disciplinary measures. Refer to policy
S4 at http://www.rrc.ca/files/File/policies/new/S4%20Academic%20Integrity.pdf

Authorization
This course is authorized for use by:

Haider Al-Saidi, Chair, Accounting and Computer Education Effective Date

Red River College 2014