Subject Outline

Summer 2012

Subject Description

Students are required to take either ICA001 or ICA002. In ICA001 students are introduced to use of computer systems, a microcomputer concepts, and the following business applications: MS Word 2010 for word processing, MS PowerPoint 2010 for business presentations, and MS Excel 2010 for spreadsheets.
In ICA002, students are introduced to use of computer systems, MS Access 2010 for databases in place of Concepts, and the following business applications: MS Word 2010 for word processing, MS PowerPoint 2010 for business presentations, and MS Excel 2010 for spreadsheets.

Both courses will use Windows 7 to effectively operate a microcomputer, access various Seneca computer systems, prepare word documents, create business presentations, and develop spreadsheets.

Materials Required

All the learning materials are delivered online in ICA. PINs are purchased from the bookstore to allow access to the SimNet online materials. The cost is approximately $80 for all 4 modules, or $23 per module (if PINs are purchased individually). Students do not need to purchase PINs for the modules from which they are exempted (see reverse side for more information on how to earn an exemption).

All requirements for both hardware and software to optimize your experience with SimNet can be found by clicking on the link on the Seneca SimNet intro page (bottom left corner) which reads ‘Please contact McGraw-Hill Technical Support if you require assistance http://mpss.mhhe.com/products-simnet.php. All the information is listed under Simnet Online Office 2007 Requirements.

Credit Status

ICA is a mandatory one credit subject in certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

   1. Demonstrate ability to navigate a learning management system and other Seneca computer systems.
   2. Demonstrate basic use of the Internet, and other applications in computer concept moudule
   3. Show proficiency in using a word processing package to produce professional quality documents.
   4. Use presentation software to design and enhance presentations in a business environment.
   5.Develop spreadsheets that will present information to support business decision making.
And may:
   6.Create, modify and search simple databases containing tables, queries and reports.

Topic Outline

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Modes of Instruction

This is a self-study ‘hybrid’ two hour per week subject in which one hour is spent independently completing online lessons, and one hour per week is spent in your regularly scheduled lab completing in-class assessments and tests. A lab monitor is available in open lab periods to help you with the online lessons.

Term Test and Lab ASSESSMENTS

Test dates are disclosed under Important Due Dates.
There are no makeup tests unless you have a medical reason, or the students were notified otherwise.
If you have a medical reason you will need to present a medical document, in a prescribed format when required, to the Lab Monitor.
Please remember this information will be validated and if found to be false this will be deemed as academic dishonesty.

Modes of Evaluation

All students must provide their Seneca One-Card when writing a test or an assesment in ICA and may not bring any aids to the test.
There are four modules in ICA; PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Concepts.
Note: Students in the schools of Electronics and Computer Studies study Access instead of Concepts.
Students must achieve 70% on each module to pass ICA. Each module will have an online test using SimNet, as well as an in-class, hands-on assessment. To pass a module, you must achieve a minimum grade of 70% on the in-class hands-on assessment as well as achieving a combined grade of 70% on the test plus the in-class, hands-on assessment.

For each module, the combined grade is determining using the following weights:

At-home SimNet test: 35%
In-class, hands-on assessment: 65%

Students will receive a grade of SAT or UNSAT on their transcript upon completion of this subject.

If ICA001 is a prerequisite for a subject in the program of study a student is pursuing, the student will not be allowed to take the subsequent subject until ICA001 is successfully completed.

ICA Grade calculator

The ICA grade calculator will help the students to determine whether they have passed each module or not.
It is the students resposibilty to know if they have passed each module, after reciving the marks, using the ICA Grade Calculator that is provided on the ICA website.
Students will be trained on how to use this tool at the biginning of the semester.

Required Learning Materials

There is no textbook for this subject but all students are required to purchase a PIN code for each module from Seneca’s bookstore in order to access the online learning materials.

Academic Regulations

It is your responsibility as a student of Seneca College to be aware of, and abide by, the academic and behavioural policies outlined in the College Academic Policy (http://senecac.on.ca/home/academic_policy/) and the Student Handbook.

Seneca Academic Honesty Policy

Cheating and/or plagiarism are offences which will not be tolerated by the College. Such offences occur when a student violates the procedures governing the administration of examinations, tests, or other means of evaluating student achievement in a subject or program. Review Seneca’s Academic Policy

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy

It is the Policy of Seneca College that all members of the Seneca Community are responsible for obeying Provincial and Federal Laws/Regulations and College Policy concerning the use of information technology services, facilities and equipment. Refer to the ITAUP Policy

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counseling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 2900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs. Students are resposible to provide a copy of the accommodation letter to thier TA's to be able to be accommodated as specified in the letter.

Human Rights

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available to students from the Resolution, Equity and Diversity Center at Ext. 2078 or via e-mail at resolution@senecac.on.ca.

Approved By: Judy Irvine

Manager, ICA

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