Course Syllabus

Fall 2025 | CIS-1041-VO05 - Computer Applications

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Marsha Kuhn
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Deb Grant

General Education Requirements

Digital and Computing Literacy

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course provides a hands-on introduction to office application software designed for computers and mobile devices. Topics include cloud applications, presentations, word processing, and spreadsheets. Basic computer and internet skills are required.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate the ability to create and set appropriate permissions for cloud-based files, applying file management best practices on local and remote networks.    
2. Explain the function and primary features of a word processing program, and create, format, and edit documents appropriate for professional environments. 
3. Design and build a spreadsheet using basic formulas, functions, and formatting techniques to organize and analyze quantitative information and evaluate the reliability of conclusions.
4. Create effective, visually appealing, and professional presentations prioritizing content clarity and audience engagement.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in creating professional digital presentations that convey accurate information and are accessible, culturally responsive, and inclusive.  
6. Discuss legal and ethical issues in the use of computer applications.
7. Determine the appropriate and efficient use of software applications for a variety of tasks.  
8. Explore the emerging field of artificial intelligence and evaluate its current and potential applications in the workplace and various industries.

Required Technology

Students in this course will need access to Microsoft 365. This software is available on CCV lab computers at CCV academic centers and to CCV students free of charge through a download of Microsoft 365. Information on how to download Microsoft 365 can be found HERE.

Microsoft 365 can be installed on Windows 10/11 PC and Macintosh computers and laptops. It cannot be installed on a Chromebook. Microsoft 365 on a Macintosh computer does not include all of the features supported by Windows and there are significant menu differences.

If you have difficulty in acquiring or accessing this resource for your course, please contact your advisor or financial aid counselor.

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Fall 2025 textbook details will be available on 2025-05-19. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

CIS-1041-VO05 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Instructor's expectations: It is expected that students will complete all graded assignments in this course themselves, including discussion forum responses and comments, without any use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). If an assignment or discussion post appears to be AI-generated, the assignment or discussion post will be analyzed by the instructor with an AI detection tool. If the AI detection tool determines the text was AI-generated, the student will be notified by the instructor and the instructor will determine the best course of action which could include a chance to resubmit the assignment or discussion post, or to receive a reduced grade to be determined by the instructor.The student may appeal the instructor’s decision to the Academic Dean.

AI tools that are used to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other writing errors are acceptable.

Evaluation Criteria

The grading criteria are as follows:
Participation in discussion forums - 25%
Weekly Assignments and Quizzes- 35%
Final Exam: 20%
Capstone Project: 20%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week. The following habits and skills are important. You'll have the opportunity to self-assess and receive instructor feedback on each of these areas at the mid-point and the end of the semester.

• Complete all of the week's reading and assignments in a timely manner
• Listen to others attentively and with an open mind
• Positively contribute to class discussions and activities
• Ask questions and seek help when you need it
• Challenge yourself to do your best work

Missing & Late Work Policy

• All assignments must be completed by the due date or there will be a penalty of 10 points. Assignments completed more than 1 day late will receive a grade of -0-. I realize that there may be extenuating circumstances where you may not be able to get an assignment submitted in a timely manner.If you need an extension for an assignment, e-mail me at marsha.kuhn@ccv.edu before the assignment due date with an explanation as to why the extension is needed and a suggested extension date. It is up to my discretion as to whether you will be granted an extension. Requests for an extension after the due date will not be granted.
• You are responsible for making sure you submit the correct assignment. I suggest you create folders for each weekly assignment and name yourassignment according to assignment instructions. This will help reduce the possibility of submitting the wrong assignment. It will be up to my discretion as to whether you will be allowed to resubmit an assignment if the wrong assignment is submitted. There will be a 10-pt. deduction for a resubmitted assignment.
• Assignments must be submitted in the format requested. We are using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for this course, so assignments are to submitted in those formats.Assignments submitted in other formats will not be accepted and a grade of -0- will result. It will be up to my discretion as to whether you will be allowed to resubmit an assignment that is submitted in the wrong format. There will be a 10-pt. deduction for a resubmitted assignment. If you need Office 2019, there is information under Software/Hardware Requirements on how you can obtain a free copy of Office 2019.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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