Computer application to business course outline
Total Hours: 157.5
III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the concepts and skills required for using computer applications for business. Includes fundamental concepts of hardware, the operating system, and the most frequently used office applications: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentations, web browsers, and email.
IV. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe basic computer concepts, components, and computer terminology.
- Evaluate the purpose and function of an operating system.
- Use a web browser to access online resources and cloud-based applications.
- Compose professional documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations using Microsoft applications.
- Create and send e-mail messages; receive and read e-mail messages.
V. CONTENTS
- Essential computer concepts
- Types of computers
- Computer system components
- Hardware and software
- Motherboard and processor
- Input and output
- Types of memory
- Types of storage media
- Personal computer slots and ports
- System software
- Application software
- Windows basics
- Start and shut down
- Mouse navigation
- Parts of a window
- Command buttons, menus, and dialog boxes
- Files and folders
- File and folder views
- Open, edit, and save
- File duplication and relocation
- File search
- File deletion and restoration
- Web page navigation
- Elements of the browser window
- URLs, hyperlinks, and command buttons
- Tabbed browsing
- Bookmarks
- Browser security and privacy
- Popular search engines
- Keywords
- Document design
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word window
- Start and save
- Text selection and formatting
- Document templates
- Document navigation
- Cut, copy, and paste
- Spelling and grammar
- Research
- Hyperlinks
- Fonts
- Line and paragraph spacing
- Tabs
- Bullets and numbering
- Borders and shading
- Graphics
- Document margins
- Sections and columns
- Page breaks and page numbers
- Headers and footers
- Tables
- Footnotes and endnotes
- Citations and bibliographies
- Worksheet design
- Spreadsheet software
- Formulas
- Labels and values
- Cell entries
- Print options
- Cell formatting
- Conditional formatting
- Complex formulas
- Functions
- Relative and absolute cell references
- Chart planning
- Chart design and format
- Chart annotations
- Database design
- Relational databases
- Tables and data entry
- Query design
- Sort, find, and filter
- Query criteria
- Types of forms
- Form controls
- Calculations
- Graphics
- Types of reports
- Group and sort
- Subtotals and counts
- Report controls
- Report formatting
- Mailing labels
- Presentation design
- Presentation planning
- Text entries
- Design themes
- Shapes and graphics
- Charts
- Tables
- Slide transitions and timings
- Animation
- Parts of an email address
- Benefits of an email address book
- Write and send
- Receive and reply
- Email folders
- Email attachments
- Good email practices
- Assignments
- In-class activity: Participation in instructor-led demonstrations of software skills covered in textbook chapters, such as: add bullets and numbering to paragraphs, and create a one-to-many relationship between two database tables
- In-class activity: Written concepts quizzes with questions that assess the student's knowledge and comprehension of concepts and terminology, such as: give an example of an output device, and list examples of Web browser programs
- In-class activity: Case study projects that extend and expand on the skills learned within textbook chapters, such as: create worksheets to analyze data from various divisions of a company, and prepare a sales presentation for a travel company
- Out-of-class assignment: Completion of textbook assignments that measure the student's ability to use business software to professional standards, such as: design an advertising flyer, and create a database to track membership in a community service club
- Out-of-class assignment: Final capstone project which assesses the student's cumulative knowledge of skills and techniques for each application by completing professional business documents, such as: prepare a quarterly marketing report for a retail store, and develop a six-month budget to evaluate how profits are affected when changes are made to projected revenues and expenses
- Written work: Textbook projects that evaluate the student's knowledge of skills presented in each chapter, such as creating a promotional flyer in Microsoft Word, a worksheet and chart in Microsoft Excel, and a business presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Written work: Case study projects that prepare students to complete typical business documents, such as business reports, databases, and emails.
- Exams/Quizzes/Tests: Online exams to evaluate skill attainment for each chapter that demonstrate compose professional documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations using Microsoft applications.
- Final Assessment: Final capstone projects covering cumulative skills learned throughout the entire textbook such as explaining basic computer concepts, components, and computer terminology; evaluating the purpose and function of an operating system; using a web browser to access online resources and cloud-based applications.
- David Beskeen, Carol M. Cram, Jennifer Duffy, Lisa Friedrichsen, Lynn Wermers. 2020. Illustrated Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Introductory , 1st Edition. Cengage Learning.
- Computer loaded with Microsoft Office professional software suite and access to the Internet
VII. TITLE 5 CLASSIFICATION
CREDIT/DEGREE APPLICABLE (meets all standards of Title 5. Section 55002(a))
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