Welcome to CBIS 43 -- Ms. Gilyot -- bgilyot@bcconline.com -- Barstow Community College

Syllabus

CBIS 43

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Instructor:

Bianca Gilyot

Email: bgilyot@bcconline.com  

Although I do not have office hours, if you contact me with a problem and your email has the subject line: URGENT I will respond within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.

In the box below please confirm that you understand when your instructor is available and where she can be reached.
 

Course Description:

Microsoft PowerPoint program. Design, create, and edit business presentations. Topics include creating presentations with graphics, publishing presentations on the Internet, and adding multimedia elements such as sound and video. Import files and graphics into PowerPoint from other programs. Degree Applicable.

PREREQUISITES: None

COREQUISITES: None

RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: Working familiarity with Windows

CONTENT:

Using PowerPoint

Creating a Presentation

Modifying a Presentation

Enhancing a Presentation

Customizing a Presentation

Enhancing Charts

Working with Embedded and Linked Objects and Hyperlinks

Using Advanced Features

Final Exam

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A. Define Learning Outcomes of this course:

At the completion of the course, students will be able to:

In the box below type the one objective that interests you the most from the list above and a personal objective of your own relating to this class.

Required text:

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010
ISBN: 9780077331191

Author: Pat R. Graves

In the box below type, I have textbooks and the PowerPoint 2010 program for CBIS 43 or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.

Email Updates

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

In the box below type the following information:

As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

Grading Scales and Assignments:

How you will be graded:

Assignments

Points Possible

15 Assignments @ 2 pts. each

30

Midterm Exam

20

Final Exam

20

15 Discussion Questions @ 2 pts. each

30
Total

100

Grading scale:

Grade

 

 % of Grade

 

Grade

 

% of Grade

 

A

93 – 100

A-

90 – 92

B+

87 – 89

B

83 – 86

B-

80 – 82

C+

77 – 79

C

73 – 75

C-

70 – 72

D+

67 – 69

D

63 – 65

D-

60 – 62

F

= < 5

In the box below type: I understand and agree to abide by the grading scales listed above.

Requirements:

Lesson

Reading

Assignments

Discussion Questions

1

1: Getting Started in  PowerPoint

2: Developing Presentation Text

Exercises 1-24, 1-25

Exercises 2-27
  1. In lesson 1 you learned how to display slide thumbnails in the Outline and Slides pane and also in Slide Sorter view. Which way do you prefer to view thumbnails and why? What advantages and disadvantages do you think there are for each option?
     
  2. Explain how font faces can affect a presentation. Can you use too many fonts in a presentation? Explain your answer.

2

3: Revising Presentation Text

Exercise 3-26

  1. PowerPoint enables the user to choose a different design theme, color, font, effect transition, and animation for each slide. How can these effects be applied consistently and why it is important to portray consistency throughout the presentation?
     
  2. You can use headers and footers to identify your slides, handouts, and notes pages. What information is most important to include? Why?

3

4: Working with Graphics

5: Creating Tables

Exercises 4-31

Exercises 5-28
  1. Consider the Shapes gallery and explain how three different shapes could help you to illustrate or draw attention to a concept you need to explain.
     
  2. Why might you choose to put information in a table instead of in a bulleted placeholder?

4

6: Creating Charts

Exercises 6-24

  1. How do you decide if a chart is needed in your presentation? Do you think a presentation can have too many charts? Explain your answer.

5

7: Creating Diagrams with SmartArt Graphics

8:  Formatting Objects

**Mid term Exam**

Exercises 7-24

Exercises 8-24
  1. When developing your presentation content and making decisions about which SmartArt graphic to use, why is it important to consider your audience's viewpoint?
     
  2. Think of the way you used a gradient fill to add dimension to a simple circle. What other shapes could you change by using a gradient fill to add dimension?

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9:  Refining Original Illustrations

10:  Animating and Using Multimedia Effects

Exercises 9-23

Exercises 10-27
  1. In this lesson you learned how to work with layers of objects. Which objects might you place on top of each other? When would you find it useful to overlap them?
     
  2. Which animation effects are your favorites? How do you like to use them?

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11: Customizing Themes and Master Slides

12: Integrating with Other Programs

Exercises 11-24

Exercises 12-18
  1. Discuss some benefits for customizing a background for your presentation's content. What are some ways that the use of graphics can help to establish the tone of a presentation or convey the identity of a company?
     
  2. Think about the type of applications in which you could use artwork or drawings. Now that you know how to save objects as pictures, list one way you might use the Save as Picture feature.

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13:  Preparing a Presentation for Delivery

 

14:  Preparing for Electronic Distribution

Exercises 13-20

 

Exercises 14-20
  1. Think about when and where you might use the various presentation methods you learned about in this course. For example, which methods would be best for small groups, and which would be best for large ones? How might you prepare for a presentation if you were traveling on business?
     
  2. Discuss techniques for getting organized before recording narration. How might a slide show that includes audio be useful where you work, for organizations to which you belong, or for your volunteer activities?

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**Final Exam**

 

 

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DISCLAIMER

The syllabus is not a contract between the student and the instructor. Rather, it is a guide to assignments and grades. If changes are made to the syllabus the instructor will provide as much advance notice as practical. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS, IF THEY DECIDE NOT TO COMPLETE IT. DO NOT DEPEND ON THE INSTRUCTOR TO DROP YOU, IF YOU STOP ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING.

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ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS

YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/  or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette, and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructor: (bgilyot@bcconline.com) include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson # or the words: problem, question or comment. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must briefly explain situation in the subject line, i.e., CBIS 43 -- Position Paper-- Problem. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email, I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.

Remember I do not usually answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there may be a longer turn around time.

Assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies as quickly in the future.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.

At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com  with your question.

If your question pertains to class materials you should email bgilyot@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and the instructor does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.

In the box below type, I understand there is one physical meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the midterm or final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

There are several requirements in order to take the class:

  • An Internet browser to access web pages. Netscape 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0 or the equivalent is the minimum.
  • An email address to receive class materials. A free email account such as Yahoo is acceptable.
  • The ability to structure your own time to do the readings, weekly assignments and be prompt. There are no make-ups. Be sure to schedule the exams in your personal scheduler. The exams are a significant portion of your grade.
  • The ability to create and submit college level written materials. Facility with using email, the discussion groups, the web, and word processing. If you do not have Internet access you may use the computer lab on campus; be sure to check times available for each lab to coordinate with your schedule.

    • In the box below type, I understand and have the ability to meet the requirements listed above. Further I have the necessary materials to complete this course.

    Online classes are administered under the Distance Education division and as such there are no regular class meetings. Sometimes the terminology and/or the breadth of the class may seem to be daunting or overwhelming to you. If so, you may also attend on campus classes when possible for extra reinforcement. Check the schedule for time and place. Please identify yourself to the instructor prior to the start of class.

    In the box below type, I understand I can attend class courses if I need additional help, or that I may contact bctutorial@bcconline.com if I need to have a tutor for this course.

    Disability Statement: 

    If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled.  It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

    In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.

     

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