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Division of Business, Math & Social Science
Information Technology
Course Syllabus
Course Title:
INF-115 Desktop Publishing
Credits/Hours:
2 labs, 1 credit
Course Description:
This course is a hands-on experience integrating text and graphics to design, edit, and produce a
variety of business documents. Knowledge of word processing is helpful.
Textbooks and Supplies:
See course outline
Student Learning Objectives Assessment
Measures
1. Design, create, save, and edit at least three types of publications Lab Exam
2. Create Business Forms and Tables Lab Exam
3. Save a publication as a web site and publish to a web server Lab Exam
College Competencies:
Student
Learning
Objective:
1. Technological and Information Literacy – Students will demonstrate
computer literacy, and will be able to retrieve, organize, and analyze
information using both technological and traditional means.
1 – 3
2. Applied Knowledge – Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and
apply, bodies of knowledge within and across disciplines. 1 – 6
Course Content:
See course outline
Assessment:
An average of 60% from combined assessment measures is required to demonstrate proficiency in
course material.
Production Lab Tests 100 %
Testing:
Students are required to take examinations on the day and time they are scheduled. If special
circumstances require a test schedule adjustment, this must be worked out in advance with the
instructor. The highest six exam scores will be used when computing the student’s final exam
average. If a student misses an exam (except for prearranged circumstances with the instructor) a
zero grade will be assigned and the student should plan to take the optional comprehensive exam.
The instructor can be reached by telephone (see course outline for appropriate phone number), e-
mail, or written note left in the Departmental Office (during the day) A-306C or the Evening Office L-
113. If there are extreme circumstances (documentation may be required) that prevent a student
from taking a test according to the published schedule, use one of the above options to contact the
instructor before the next class. An arrangement for a special testing schedule is solely at the
discretion of the instructor. A student who waits for the next class session to speak with the
instructor will not be accommodated with a special test schedule.
A student entering class late after an exam has begun will not be entitled to extra time to complete
the exam. A student entering class after an exam is completed will not be permitted to take the
exam.
The use of electronic devices during exams is prohibited. Any student using an electronic device
during an exam (unless directed to do so by the instructor) will receive a 0 for the exam.
Laboratory Work:
Laboratory assignments are hands-on productions that show the instructor that the student can
competently use specified software. It is important that the student attend all class sessions. The
student should read the scheduled assignment in the text prior to coming to the next class.
It is anticipated that students will spend at least 4-hours per week in the free-time computer room (or
on a home computer) perfecting their skills and completing their lab assignments.
Homework:
In addition to any homework assignment given during class, it is a standing assignment that the
student read each chapter of the book prior to its discussion. Following the class discussion, the
student should reread the material and work with the exercises throughout the text. It is anticipated
that students will spend at least 4-hours per week reading the text and working with the exercises
and supplemental resources.
Policies:
Lateness – The roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If the student is not in attendance at
that time, he/she will be carried in the roll book as being absent unless the instructor is notified
immediately after class. Attendance sheets cannot be adjusted at following class meetings.
The student must adhere to all college polices. Due to the nature of this course, it is
recommended that the student review the policy titled “Acceptable Information Technology Use at
Bergen Community College”.
The use of portable electronic devices such as pagers and cell phones is not permitted while
class is in session. Please be sure to silence electronic devices before entering class.
The use of audio CD or tape players, radios, and college computers to play music during class is
prohibited.
Cell phones are to be off during class.
Students are expected to demonstrate listening, reading, note taking, and writing skills. The
student will need to take notes during class discussions and understand and follow verbal and
written directions. All assignments and correspondence with the instructor (including e-mail) must
be well written in full sentence format. Proper paragraph format must be used for all postings to
the student bulletin board (if applicable).
The subject line of all e-mail correspondence to the instructor must contain the course number
and section and student’s name. Any e-mail received without this information will not be opened.
Plagiarism in any form will be treated as a failure to complete an assignment. All work submitted
should reflect individual effort by the student.
In borderline cases that arise in almost every class each semester a student’s attendance, class
participation, attitude, and observed effort will be considered in helping to determine the student’s
final grade.
If the instructor does not appear after 20 minutes following the scheduled time, students should
generate an attendance list. One volunteer member need deliver the list, containing the course title,
date, and instructor’s name, to the Evening Office L-113 or to the Departmental Office (during the
day) A-306C.
Additional policy and assessment information may be distributed by individual instructors.