Instructor: Kayla Ned

Email: nedks@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6418

Office Hours: By appointment only

Additional Contact Information:

Students will study computer terminology, hardware, and software related to the business environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.

Cengage Unlimited Access Code - ebook Software: Microsoft Office(Office 365). Students may obtain the full version of Office 365at no cost through the IT Helpdesk

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Computer and Internet access

Basic computer skills

1. Describe the fundamentals of information technology concepts – hardware, software, security, and privacy.

2. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in local, network, and online environments.

3. Create business documents with word processing software using spelling and grammar check, format and layout, tables, citations, graphics, and mail merge.

4. Create business documents and analyze data with spreadsheet software using (1) tables, sorting, filtering, charts and graphics, pivot tables, macros; (2) statistical, financial, logical and look-up functions and formulas; and (3)add-ins.

5. Create business multimedia presentations with presentation software using templates, lists, groups, themes, colors, clip art, pictures, tables, transitions, animation, video, charts, and views.

6. Create databases and manage data with database software using tables, fields, relationships, indexes, keys, views, queries, forms, reports, and import/export functions.

7. Integrate business software applications.

8. Use web-basedtechnologies to conduct ethical business research.

9. Use “goal seeking” and “what-if analysis” to solve problems and make adjustments/recommendations in a business environment.

* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and/or visual communication.

*Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts, and constructing solutions.

* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.

*Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.

* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.

1. Syllabus, Class Introduction Discussion, Welcome to Your Course Videos

2. Computer Concepts Assignment

3. Operating Systems Assignment

4. Word Module 1 Project - Creating and Editing a Document

5. Word Module 2 Project - Navigating and Formatting a Document

6. Word Module 3 Project- CreatingTables and a Multi-page Report

7. Word Module 4 Project - Enhancing Page Layout and Design

8. Excel Module 1 Project- Getting Started with Excel

9. Excel Module 2 Project- Formatting Workbook Text and Data

10. PowerPoint Module 1 Project - Creating a Presentation

11. PowerPoint Module 2 Project- AddingMedia and Special Effects

12. Outlook Exam

13. Final Project PowerPointAssignment/Final Exam Study Guide

14. Final Exam

1. Syllabus, Class Introduction Discussion, Welcome to Your Course Videos - September 6, 2026

2. Computer Concepts Assignment - September 13, 2026

3. Operating Systems Assignment - September 20, 2026

4. Word Module 1 Project - Creating and Editing a Document - September 27, 2026

5. Word Module 2 Project - Navigating and Formatting a Document - October 4, 2026

6. Word Module 3 Project- CreatingTables and a Multi-page Report - October 11, 2026

7. Word Module 4 Project - Enhancing Page Layout and Design - October 18, 2026

8. Excel Module 1 Project- Getting Started with Excel - October 25, 2026

9. Excel Module 2 Project- Formatting Workbook Text and Data - November 1, 2026

10. PowerPoint Module 1 Project - Creating a Presentation - November 8, 2026

11. PowerPoint Module 2 Project- AddingMedia and Special Effects - November 15, 2026

12. Outlook Exam - November 22, 2026

13. Final Project PowerPointAssignment/Final Exam Study Guide - December 6, 2026

14. Final Exam

Monday, December 7 -8, 2026

A= 90-100

B= 80-89

C= 70-79

D= 60-69

F= Below 59

1. Discussions - 10%

2. Projects and Class Assignments - 50%

3. Exams (Including Final Exam) - 40%

No Late or Emailed Assignments Accepted. All assignments, projects, and exams must be completed and

submitted before the due date. Because you have enough time to complete assignments, late work will not be

accepted. You should start early enough so that when you experience problems, we can work them out before the due date.

Working with technology can be challenging. You will have problems. Websites will go

down, Internet connections will not work, devices will not charge, etc. If you wait until the due date, you risk

not completing your work on time. When you have technical issues, contact me early. Technical problems on

the due date are NOT an excuse for turning in assignments late. You are responsible for completing and

submitting all assigned work by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted. Trainings(non-graded) will be

available for you to practice throughout the week. You will have 3 attempts on all Projects and Assignments

so if you make a 70% or below, you can redo them. NOTE: To pass the course, you must have a 70 average

on Projects and Assignments.

It is essential that you log into Blackboard every day or at least 4 times per week because this is how I record attendance. I

strongly recommend that you access Blackboard and check your LAMARPA email daily.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.