CAOT 147: Computer Applications for Transfer Students
in Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces basic computer skills necessary to perform tasks required in an introductory Biology course. This course covers key concepts in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
4. Create graphs that involve changes in y-axis vs. x-axis.
5. Apply simple statistical functions such as the mean, standard deviation and (xi-mean) 2
6. Create a PowerPoint presentation.
PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Biology 101A.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Create and Edit MS Word documents.
2. Create worksheets and charts using MS Excel.
3. Create presentation and slide shows using MS PowerPoint.
4. Participate in the discussion forum.
(NOTE: access to this online class will be available three days before the semester starts)
For
information on how to log in to WebCT and other important resources please visit
http://www2.ohlone.edu/instr/onlineeducation/students/login_info.htm
ONLINE STUDENT RESOURCES
http://www2.ohlone.edu/instr/onlineeducation/students/index.htm
ONLINE HELP DESK
If you experience technical difficulties with WebCT please contact
http://www2.ohlone.edu/instr/onlineeducation/aboutus/index.htm
Phones:
510-742-3130 or 510-742-3129
MINIMUM HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
http://www2.ohlone.edu/instr/onlineeducation/faculty/software_hardware_req.htm
BROWSER CHECK
The browser tune-up will ensure that you are using a supported browser. It includes step-by-step instructions to make sure your browser settings are optimized for the best possible WebCT experience
DOWNLOADS
You will need to ensure you have installed the following software plug-ins into your system;
WebCT maintains a site with links to all the plug-ins you will need. Visit
INTRODUCTIONS:
When you access this class via WebCT for the first time, please do the following:
(1) on the left frame, under Course Tools, click the Discussions link;
(2) click the Introductions link;
(3) click the button Compose Message; the compose message window will open;
In the subject textbox, type in Your Last Name followed by the word Introduction. Introduce yourself: tell us about your educational background, work experience, reasons for taking this class and any other information that you’d like to share with us; when finished click the Post button.
Get to know your classmates; reply to your classmates’ postings.
MATERIALS:
Electronic handouts provided by the instructor via WebCT
ASSIGNMENTS:
All assignments are due at the
end of the class meeting on the Due Date as specified on the Weekly Schedule. No work will be
accepted after the due date.
|
GRADING: |
|
|
Assignments |
95% |
|
Discussion/participation |
05% |
Schedule subject to change
|
Session |
Date |
Assignments/Due Dates |
Tasks/Readings |
|
1 |
08/31-09/06 |
Introductions |
Read Lesson 1 |
|
2 |
09/07-09/13 |
Biology Lab Exercise 1 Frequency Graph,
assigned by J. Baxter |
Freq Graph |
|
3 |
09/14-09/20 |
Frequency Graph of
Heart Rates, Scatter diagram, assigned
by J. Baxter |
Read lesson 3: Heart rates |
|
4 |
09/21-09/27 |
Biology Lab Exercise 3 Graph change in pH
(y-axis) vs. cumulative number of drops added, assigned by J. Baxter PowerPoint Exercise
1 |
Read lesson 4: php Read lesson 5: PPT |