BUSA 215 Information Science and Data Management

This course provides applied instruction using computer systems and Microsoft Office suite application software within the business environment. The course includes both lecture and hands-on learning and emphasizes practical concepts of file management; the creation of documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software; use of the Internet to access an retrieve data; and how various software components work together efficiently and effectively. This course is based on hardware and software that uses the Windows operating system.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

BUSA 215Information Science and Data Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business & Economics

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Generate professional looking documents by applying formatting, headers, footers, borders, shading, tabs, indentation, citation, footnotes, clip art, and mail merge.
Produce spreadsheets ranging from formatting, functions, charting, formulat construction, and pivot tables.
Implement databses structure ranging from design, data entry, forms, reports, and queries.
Design presentations usuing slide show design, images, animation, themes, SmartArt, tables, charts, and video.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Manage files and folders, copy and move files and folders, and use the Recycle Bin. Create, save, and print a Microsoft Office 2013 document. Use the ribbon and dialog boxes to perform commands in Microsoft Office 2013. Create a flyer with a picture. Format text, paragraphs, and documents. Write a resume by using a Word table. Write a cover letter and use a template to create a cover sheet. Create a research paper that includes citations and a bibliography. Create a multiple-column newsletter and merged mailing labels. Create a sales report with an embedded column chart and sparklines. Calculate the value of an inventory. Analyze inventory by applying statistical and logical calculations to data and by sorting and filtering data. Summarize the data on multiple worksheets. Present fund data in a pie chart. Make projections by using what-if analysis and present projections in a line chart. Create pivot tables Create a new database. Create a database from a template. Sort and query a database. Create complex queries. Create forms to enter and delete records and to display data in a database. Create reports to display database information. Create a company overview presentation. Create a new product announcement presentation. Format a presentation to add visual interest and clarity. Enhance a presentation with WordArt and Create a presentation that includes data in SmartArt, tables and charts. Customize a presentation with animation and video.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

8 case graders for each application Capstone Case Grader for each application Simulated exam for each application Pivot Tables

Required Exams

Capstone Case Grader for each application Simulated exam for each application Final Project covering each application

Required Text

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

8 case graders for each application Capstone Case Grader for each application Simulated exam for each application Pivot Tables Capstone Case Grader for each application Simulated exam for each application Final Project covering each application 1. 2.