Academic Skills Syllabus and Addendum

Syllabus
CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (40 Lecture 0 Lab)
DELIVERY METHOD DISTRIBUTION: (25 Ground, 15 Digital)
ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits
PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Ricky Johnson

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Ricky.Johnson@Brightwood.edu
COURSE START DATE: 01/22/18 COURSE END DATE: 02/14/18

Course Information
Course Description

In this course, students are taught English and math fundamentals. Topics include basic
mathematical computation, systems of measure, English grammar and punctuation, and human
behavior and communication. Students are also taught common computer applications and Internet
skills. This course is also designed to develop professional skills and proactive career management.
This course includes both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations,
and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing
assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of two and a
half hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

o Apply basic mathematical operations to common healthcare tasks

o Demonstrate professional writing skills
o Demonstrate professional and appropriate communication
o Apply scholarly review to research topics in print and on Internet
o Apply basic computer skills to common healthcare tasks

Textbooks and Resources:

Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this course.

Topic Outline:
 Computer Basics
 Internet Basics and Research
 English
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 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Math Basics
 Excel
 Communication

Assessment and Requirements

Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including participation, in-class activities,

out-of-class assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate methods.

Measure % of Final Grade

Discussion 20%
Graded Assignments* 40%

Quizzes 15%
Final Project 25%

Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course. Examples of out-of-class student
homework may include writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and
projects.

Students must pass this course with a final grade of at least 60%. Refer to the campus course
catalog for specific program requirements. Refer to the campus course catalog for grading
scale.

Technical Support
Student portal allows password reminders and resets and contains a link to technical support. For
Canvas support, the Help link provides immediate assistance http://help.instructure.com/

Library Resources
Resources are available in the campus library, as well as the Virtual Library. Research assignments
should include the Virtual Library. Students may access the virtual library through the student portal.

Instructional Methods
Instructional methods may include: lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom
exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments for homework, field
trips, guest lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. For Texas Only Maximum Instructor:
Student Ratio 30:1

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Addendum
CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
Week Module Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
Digital Session Points Reading
Week 1 Module 1: o ALEKS Introduction Future of Computers
01/22/18 o Understanding Plagiarism Video History of the Internet
o Computer Experience Discussion 100 Impact on Society
Board Best Buy
o Activity Computer Basics Plagiarism
o Activity Internet Basics Internet Research
o Activity Scholarly or Not
o Assignments Points
Office 2016 100
Classroom Session Purchase a Device 100
o Class Overview
o Digital Expectations
o Introductions
o Computer Basics and
Technology Impact
o Terminology Worksheet 100

Lesson 2: Digital Session Reading

01/24/18 o Module 1 Continued Click here to enter
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Computer Lab Points Assignments Points
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o Internet Research and Google text. here
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o Internet Source 100 text.
Digital Session Points Reading
Module 2: o Life After Death Video Important Skills for
01/25/18 o Bad PPT Discussion Board 100 Students
o Activity: Gramm Refresher CUNY Research PDF
o Activity Word 2016 APA OWL Purdue
o Activity PPT 2016
Assignments Points
Final Project Paper 100
Classroom Session
o Grammar Jeopardy
o Grammar Worksheets 100

Digital Session Points Reading

Week 2 Lesson 2: o Module 2 Continued Click here to enter
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Computer Lab Assignments Points
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o CUNY Research text. here
o Importance of Communication to
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Week Module Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Word Worksheets 100 enter
text.

Lesson 3: Digital Session Points Reading

01/31/18 o Module 2 Continued Click here to enter
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Computer Lab Assignments Points
o PPT on the Job Final Project PPT 100
o Communication and PPT
o PowerPoint Activity 100
Digital Session Points Reading
Module 3: o Basic Division Video The Metric System
02/05/18 o Adding and Subtracting Fraction Problem Solving
Video
o Systems of Measure Video Assignment Points
o Order of Operations Video Click here to enter Click
o Difficulty of Math Discussion 100 text. here
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o Activity: Excel Basics
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o ALEKS 100

Classroom Session
o Math Review Game
Week Lesson 2: Digital Session Points Reading
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Computer Lab Assignments Points
o Excel Budget Activity 100 Click here to enter Click
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Digital Session Points Reading
Week 4 Module 4: o Personality Types Discussion 100 USNews.com
02/12/18 Board FastCompany.com

Classroom Session Assignments Points

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o Final Project Presentations 100

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