Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus
- TITLE OF COURSE: CSP1701 - MCA/Microsoft Power Point
- COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour online course.
This course is designed to provide competency-based instruction through the application of software in a hands-on environment. For each unit of
credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and
two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
- PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, for both CIS majors and non CIS majors to enable all students to achieve their career and/or educational goals.
- TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
- Textbook will be selected when class is offered.
- Access to a computer with MS PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail account.
- SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes:
- Outcome #1 – Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
- Outcome # 5 – Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Outcome # 6 - Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines.
- Outcome #9 – Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
- COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon satisfactory completion of the course competencies (passing grade) the student should be able to:
- Load, open, save, print, and exit the PowerPoint software.
- Design, create, edit, and enhance PowerPoint presentations.
- Utilize the basic principles of PowerPoint.
- Apply skills to real world case simulations through a process of problem solving
- Practice skills in hands on experience.
- COURSE COMPETENCIES:
- Basic PowerPoint Presentation
- Define presentation software
- Start PowerPoint
- Use the AutoContent Wizard
- View the PowerPoint window and presentation
- Save the Presentation
- Utilize the Get Help feature
- Print and close a file, and exit.
- Create slides
- Enter and edit data
- Incorporate information from other sources
- Use the PowerPoint Viewer
- Create a presentation
- Plan a presentation
- Determine the purpose, design, and message for the presentation.
- Enter slide text
- Create new slide
- Work in Outline view
- Check spelling
- Evaluate presentation
- Modify a presentation
- Open existing presentation
- Draw and modify objects
- Edit drawing objects
- Align and group objects
- Add and arrange text
- Format text
- Change color scheme and background
- Correct text automatically
- Enhance a presentation
- Insert clip art
- Insert and crop a picture
- Embed a chart
- Enter and edit data in datasheet
- Format a chart
- Utilize the slide show command, timing, and transitions
- Set slide animation effects
- COURSE OUTLINE:
- Basic Presentation Principles
- Slide Creation
- Inserting Text and Objects
- Slide Modification
- Editing and Drawing Objects
- INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: The course will be delivered to students in an online interactive format via the Internet. Students will be able to read lectures online, ask questions of the instructor via e-mail, and complete textbook lessons, exercises, and exams in the convenience of their own home or office.
- Time Requirements
- Students should expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours to complete the course assignments.
- A time log will be mandatory for this course. Keep record of all time spent for each unit.
- Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC/ATS College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor’s course policies.
- INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
- Internet access
- Instructor textbook/manual
- Microsoft PowerPoint software
- METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: SCCC/ATS Outcomes and General Course outcomes will be assessed by a variety of assignments and projects.
- ADA STATEMENT
- If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
Revised 07/14