Course Number and Title:
OAT 159 PowerPoint
Campus Location
- Georgetown
- Dover
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course covers comprehensive presentation application and delivery methods necessary to be successful within an organization.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Plan, design, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation from a template and/or a blank presentation. (CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC 3, 4)
- Modify existing presentations. (CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC 3, 4)
- Create and edit chart data for inclusion in a presentation. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 3, 5)
- Add multimedia, graphics, animation, and transition effects. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Plan, design, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation from a template and/or a blank presentation.
- Design a PowerPoint presentation from a template or blank presentation.
- Integrate Microsoft PowerPoint with other Microsoft Office programs.
- Use PowerPoint's many views.
- Use basic and advanced formatting techniques.
- Add text and graphics.
- Apply a design.
- Modify existing presentations.
- Create a new presentation from an existing presentation.
- Add, delete, and modify objects and graphics.
- Change alignment.
- Move, copy, and delete graphics, text, and placeholders.
- Add, delete, and modify text.
- Use basic and advanced editing techniques.
- Change the slide sequence.
- Create and edit chart data for inclusion in a presentation.
- Add, delete, and modify charts.
- Format charts.
- Change chart types.
- Add multimedia, graphics, animation, and transition effects.
- Add sounds and videos.
- Add timings and narrations.
- Apply and modify animation effects.
- Apply and modify transition effects
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
- Simulation Exams (5-9) (equally weighted)
| 20% |
- Application Based Exams (8-12) (equally weighted)
| 35% |
- Industry Recognized Certification Exam
| 10% |
Formative Assessments |
| 35% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into business decision-making.
- Apply foundational business concepts that lead to strategic thinking and the ability to analyze complex problems.
- Use professional and technology-based skills that are relevant to the dynamic business environment.
- Employ effective communication skills and collaboration strategies to promote positive organizational outcomes.
- Apply skills necessary to analyze and interpret business and financial data for decision-making purposes.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.