BOT 2823
Communication Technology
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This
course will present an overview of the resources available for communication
using current technology. Prerequisite: Word Processing (BOT 1143) or by
consent of instructor
CREDIT/CONTACT HOURS
3
TEXTBOOK
Discovering
the Internet: Complete Concepts and
Techniques (softcover)
2nd edition
Shelly,
Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Napier, H. Albert; Judd, Philip J.
ISBN
1418859907
©
2008
Boston: Thomson/Course Technology
SUPPORTING MATERIALS (lab manual, website, student manual, art/drawing supplies, etc.)
Microsoft
Office PowerPoint 2007: Complete
Concepts and Techniques.
Shelly,
Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Sebok, Susan L.
ISBN
1418843466
© 2008
Boston:
Thomson/Course Technology
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures/Demonstrations, PowerPoint
slides, Guest speakers when available, Labs, Projects, Quizzes, Internet
Support
ATTENDANCE
1. No more than 6 absences on MWF classes
and no more than 4 absences on TR classes are allowed. Evening classes which meet once a week will
allow no more than 2 absences. No more
than 2 absences will be allowed during a summer session. Please see the college CATALOG for more
details on class attendance. Students
who exceed the number of absences in class will be dropped from the class with
a grade of “F” for non-attendance.
2. Students who miss class or lab while on
school-sponsored activities excused through the Dean’s office will not have
that absence counted against them; however, they are still responsible for
turning in assignments on time.
3. Only those students who have verified
excused absences in any class will be allowed to make up tests.
4. All assignments may be turned in early,
but will not be accepted late! To
compensate for emergency, unavoidable, or school sponsored activity absences, 3
daily grades will be dropped at the end of the semester in determining the
final daily average.
5. Three tardies count as one
absence. Students who miss more than 10
minutes of class or lab time for tardiness will be counted as absent for that
class period.
COURSE OUTCOMES (general objectives)
1.
Assess current and emerging technology affecting
communication.
2.
Identify issues related to the use of resources for online
communication.
3.
Present information using current technology.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO’s) (specific objectives)
a. Define
terms associated with technology in communication.
b. Communicate
via e-mail, fax, and teleconference.
c. Employ
speech recognition and handwriting recognition software and equipment to input
and edit data.
d. Use
foreign language translation software to translate information from two or more
languages.
e. Demonstrate
the use of a personal digital assistant (PDA).
f. Explain
the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS).
g. Research
current and future applications of virtual reality.
h. Investigate
ethical, legal, and security issues pertaining to online resources.
i. Investigate
cultural, political, religious, and social differences involved in
communicating with people from other countries.
j. Create
and deliver a presentation using presentation design software, a digital
camera, and scanner.
k. Design
web pages.
(1) Critique the design of various websites
and assess validity of their content.
(2) Create and maintain web pages using
effective web page design techniques.
ASSESSMENT (projects, papers, tests, activities,
etc. that will be evaluated)
Daily activities, assigned projects, class
participation, unit tests, final exam
EVALUATION (grading scale, rubric, checklists, etc.)
Rubric,
checklists, and
Grading
Scale:
A = 93-100
B = 85 - 92
C = 75 - 84
D = 70 - 74
F = Below 70 or Unofficial Withdrawal
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic
honesty is a fundamental attribute of higher learning. Students who violate the principle of honesty
deny themselves an opportunity to master the skills that they are credited to
possess, cheat their classmates of deserved recognition, and demean the college
and its degrees. It is a matter of great
concern that all members of the college community strive for high standards of
personal integrity.
Evaluation of each student’s level
of knowledge and understanding is a vital part of the teaching process, and
requires tangible measures such as reports, examinations, and homework. Any act that interferes with the process of
evaluation by misrepresenting the relationship between the work being evaluated
and the student’s actual state of knowledge is an act of academic
dishonesty. These acts of dishonesty
include but are not limited to: fraud,
cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and facilitating dishonesty. (Definitions found in Northeast Procedures
Manual).
ADA
STATEMENT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION
ACT OF 1973 - (ADA)
Provide adaptations
and modifications to the learning environment for eligible impaired and/or
disabled students. All students with a disability, including distance learning
students, are strongly encouraged to contact the ADA/Section 504 Compliance
Officer located in Estes Hall at (662) 720-7207, or via email at kwpounders@nemcc.edu to discuss their disability and the
appropriate accommodations. Students must self identify in order to receive
accommodations. NEMCC Disability Applications may be obtained from the Counseling
Center in Waller Hall, or online from the College’s website at www.nemcc.edu.