Spring 2002
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COURSE SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE |
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This course deals with the applied uses of technology, particularly computer-based technology, in the business and organizational environment. An examination of representative techniques is intended to develop an acquaintance with such uses. |
| Course Data -- | |
| Instructor | Dr. Ray Guydosh |
| ray.guydosh@plattsburgh.edu include "MGM272" in the subject line of your email to bypass your instructor's junk-email filter |
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| Office | 114 Redcay Hall |
| Telephone | 518.564.4189 (email is better, voice-mail is unadvisable) |
| Office Hours | Mon & Wed 4:30-4:50 pm & 5:50-6:15 pm |
| Website | http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/ray.guydosh |
| Materials | You will need eight 3.5-inch high-density pre-formatted computer disks on which to submit some assignments. |
| Additional handouts may be provided in print or on the web. | |
| Recommended But Not Required |
Excel Simplified, IDG Books, or any similar manual for MS-Excel. |
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Course Objectives -- Objectives which are common to all sections of the course and all instructors of the course appear in bold. |
| S -- To develop representative skills in the use of computer technology. |
| A -- To apply technological skills to the student's learning environment. |
| P -- To understand how technology can facilitate problem solving and decision making in organizations. |
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Common Topics -- Topics which are common to all sections of the course and all instructors of the course. The topics do not necessarily appear in the order of coverage. |
| Introduction to Technological Applications |
| Electronic Communication Methodologies |
| Spreadsheets and Problem Solving |
| Decision Making From Data |
| Presenting Information |
| Evaluation -- |
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There will be about twelve course projects or assignments, most centered around a small computer project. Each will be worth ten points if done completely, correctly, and on time. If done incompletely, incorrectly, or turned in within 24 hours after the date and time due, the assignment MAY receive some fraction of ten points. |
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The instructor understands that not only does technology not always work as expected, but also that other personal problems sometimes arise during a semester. Also, sometimes a person just messes something up. You may therefore select one assignment to omit during the semester without penalty. |
| In order to implement the above policy, your grade will be based on a scale of ten points fewer than the maximum possible number of points. For example, if there are 11 projects required at ten points each, your grade will be based on a grand total of 100 points rather than the 110 maximum possible points. A grade of "A" will correspond to receiving 92.5 to 100 percent of the adjusted total points in the course. A grade of "A-" will correspond to 90 to 92.5 percent of the total points. A grade of "B+" will correspond to 87.5 to 90 percent of the total points. Etc. |
| MGM 272 is a required course for many major programs in the School of Business and Economics. As such, College policy prohibits pass-fail grading in MGM272. |
| Late Assignments and Make-Ups -- |
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Projects and assignments submitted after the due date will not be accepted and will not be graded -- irrespective of the reasons for their being late. Personal or family illness, family emergencies, funerals, car trouble, athletic events, weather conditions, doctor's appointments, hospitalization, jury duty, court appearances, jail time, nor any other seemingly acceptable situations will not be considered justifiable as exceptions to this policy on late assignments and make-ups. Projects and assignments submitted after the due date will not be accepted and will not be graded -- irrespective of the reasons for their being late. |
| The instructor expects you to allow time for things to go wrong. He understands that sometimes doing a project or assignment late will still teach you something and demonstrate your abilities, but he also understands that following the order and timing of course material teaches you more. Doing an assignment late can keep you from spending your full energy on a current assignment. Sometimes doing an assignment late can also inconvenience your classmates and your instructor and keep them from giving their full energy to their own activities. Doing an assignment late will benefit your learning, but late assignments will not be graded. As explained above, you may select one assignment to omit during the semester without penalty. |
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Tentative Course Schedule -- Dates Are Subject To Change |
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Topics |
Class Days | PROJECT due Between |
Objectives |
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Project |
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Introduction |
Jan 28 |
Jan 30 |
Jan 28 to Feb 13 |
P |
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Register Your Email Address |
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| Windows, Browsers, Email, Attachments |
Feb 4 |
Feb 6 |
Feb 4 to Feb 13 |
SA |
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Using E-Mail and Attachments |
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| Formatting, Saving, Printing |
Feb 11 |
Feb 13 |
Feb 11 to Feb 27 |
SA |
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MS-Excel: Weekly Schedules |
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| Importing & Attaching Files, Tables |
Feb 25 |
Feb 27 |
Feb 25 to Mar 6 |
SA |
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MS-Word Documents |
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| Formulas, Cell References, Replication |
Mar 4 |
Mar 6 |
Mar 4 to Mar 13 |
SAP |
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MS-Excel: Balance Sheet Comparisons |
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Presentation Software |
Mar 11 |
Mar 13 |
Mar 11 to Mar 27 |
SA |
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| PowerPoint Presentations | |||||
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Conditional Statements |
Mar 25 |
Mar 27 |
Mar 25 to Apr 10 |
SA |
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| MS-Excel: Checkbook Ledger | |||||
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Graphing: Histograms and Pie Charts |
Apr 8 |
Apr 10 |
Apr 8 to Apr 17 |
SA |
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| MS-Excel: Enrollment Summary | |||||
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Line Graphs and Formulas |
Apr 15 |
Apr 17 |
Apr 15 to Apr 24 |
AP |
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| MS-Excel: Revenue, Cost, and Profit | |||||
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Web Page Design |
Apr 22 |
Apr 24 |
Apr 22 to May 1 |
SA |
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| Web Page Design | |||||
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Financial Functions and Excel Tools |
Apr 29 |
May 1 |
Apr 29 to May 8 |
P |
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| MS-Excel: Car Payment Schedule | |||||
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Course Exam or Project |
May 6 |
May 8 |
May 6 to May 15 |
AP |
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| Course Exam or Project | |||||
| Course Evaluation |
May 13 |
May 15 |
May 6 to May 15 |
P |
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| Course Evaluation | |||||
| Attendance -- |
| The student is responsible for all announcements, lectures, assignments, exercises, quizzes, etc., whether or not the student is present in class to receive them or turn them in. The instructor will not repeat lectures, classes, or instructions for individual students. Not receiving or turning in an assignments because of absence from class will result in a zero score for the assignment. The instructor’s perceptions of a student’s attendance may influence assignment of course grades. You are expected to frequently check the course web site for changes in projects, assignments, due dates, etc. |
| Course Perspectives -- Information contained in the following tables is expected to be part of every core course outline in the School of Business and Economics at Plattsburgh State University. | ||||||||||
| There exist "perspectives" that form the context for business activities and study. Knowledge relating to such perspectives receive, to a greater or lesser extent, emphasis in all business and economics courses. To the extent specified on the matrix below, faculty in the department teaching this course cover these perspectives through examples, case studies, assignments or reading material. Similarly, a particular course may provide, in one way or another, opportunities for students to enhance their performance or understanding with respect to specified skills. For this particular course, the emphasis given to enhancing knowledge of selected perspectives and developing particular skills, ranging from none to high is as follows: | ||||||||||
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Skills Enhancement |
None |
Low |
Mod |
High |
Knowledge Enhancement |
None |
Low |
Mod |
High |
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Written Communication |
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Ethical |
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Oral Communication |
x |
Global |
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Mathematical Analysis |
x |
Political, Social and Legal |
x | |||||||
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Statistical Analysis |
x |
Regulatory |
x | |||||||
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Computer Literacy |
x |
Environmental |
x | |||||||
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Team Building |
x |
Technological |
x | |||||||
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Research Methods |
x |
Demographic Diversity |
x | |||||||
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Analytical & Integrative Processes |
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| Note -- |
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This course outline is not necessarily a complete description of the course and does not constitute a contract between the student and the instructor or the College. Changes may be made to the policies and information on this outline. |
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