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 Department:    BUS

 Course #:    120

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    521401

 EPC:    245

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Strategic use of common software applications to support business activity. Use software to create professional documents in Microsoft Word, build effective business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduction to problem-solving spreadsheet models in Microsoft Excel and introduction to databases with Microsoft Access. Current industry computer topics will be covered; basic web page design, advance spreadsheet modeling, social media, Networking, Management Information Systems and other current topics.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and Computer Skills recommended.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Produce professional documents in Microsoft Word.
2. Produce an effective business presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
3. Build problem-solving business models using Microsoft Excel.
4. Operate Microsoft Access to store and present business data.
5. Integrate the abilities of Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.
6. Operate Microsoft Windows to manage files and folders.
7. Current industry topics
8. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Demonstrate common business technology skills.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Developing professional documents in Microsoft Word.
2. Business presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
3. Business modeling using Microsoft Excel.
4. Data Management with Microsoft Access
5. Microsoft Windows
6. Current Industry topics