Business Computer Applications Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BCIS-1305-018 Business Computer Applications

Prerequisites

RDNG 0321-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating readiness for RDNG 0331

Course Description

In-depth study of computer hardware, software, operating systems and information systems pertaining to a business environment. The main focus of this course is to understand and use various business software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and other miscellaneous business applications.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

• Access to a PC (personal computer )
• Office 2007
• Reliable access to the Internet.
• A working email address
• Storage media

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

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• \ Describe the major classes of software available in the marketplace.
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• \ Describe the types and categories of application and system software.
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• \ Describe several uses of telecommunications technology.
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• \ Name various types of communications media and how they carry messages.
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• \ Describe local and wide area networks.
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• \ Discuss how the Internet has evolved.
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• \ Identify the resources of the Internet and the variety of tools available for working on the Internet.
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• \ Define the many evolving opportunities available in Web publishing.
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• \ Describe what word processing, spreadsheets, and databases do, and how they work.
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• \ Identify the operations that one must master to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and database program software effectively.
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• \ Explain what a system is and how to develop a system for an organization. Identify and describe the activities involved in applications software development.
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• \ Explain how to go about selecting a microcomputer system for home or office use.
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• \ Understand Word basics
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• \ Use AutoText View a document
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• \ Use the Mini toolbar
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• \ Set margins and specify page orientation
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• \ Insert page breaks
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• \ Add page numbers
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• \ Insert headers and footers
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• \ Create sections Insert a cover page
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• \ Use the Find and Replace commands
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• \ Check spelling and grammar
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• \ Use save and backup options
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• \ Select printing options
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• \ Customize Word
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• \ Apply font attributes through the Font dialog box
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• \ Highlight text
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• \ Control word-wrapping with nonbreaking hyphens and nonbreaking spaces
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• \ Copy formats with the Format Painter
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• \ Set off paragraphs with tabs, borders, lists, and columns
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• \ Apply paragraph formats
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• \ Create and modify styles
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• \ Create atable of contents
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• \ Create an index
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• \ Insert atable
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• \ Format atable
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• \ Sort and apply formulas totable data
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• \ Convert text to atable
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• \ Insert clip art and images into a document
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• \ Format a graphic element
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• \ Insert WordArt into a document
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• \ Insert symbols into a document
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• \ Define worksheets and workbooks
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• \ Use spreadsheets across disciplines
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• \ Plan for good workbook and worksheet design
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• \ Identify Excel window components
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• \ Enter and edit data in cells
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• \ Describe and use symbols and the order of precedence
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• \ Display cell formulas Insert and delete rows and columns
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• \ Use cell ranges;
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• \ Excel move; copy, paste, paste special; and AutoFill
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• \ Manage worksheets
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• \ Format worksheets
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• \ Select page setup options for printing
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• \ Create and copy formulas
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• \ Use relative and absolute cell addresses
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• \ Use AutoSum
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• \ Insert basic statistical functions
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• \ Use date functions
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• \ Use the IF function
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• \ Use the VLOOKUP function
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• \ Use the PMT function
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• \ Use the FV function (page 49).
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• \ Manage cell comments
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• \ Create and copy formulas
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• \ Use relative and absolute cell addresses
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• \ Use AutoSum
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• \ Insert basic statistical functions
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• \ Use date functions
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• \ Use the IF function
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• \ Use the VLOOKUP function
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• \ Use the PMT function
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• \ Use the FV function
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• \ Explore, describe, and navigate among the objects in an Access database
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• \ Understand the difference between working in storage and memory
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• \ Practice good file management
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• \ Back up, compact, and repair Access files
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• \ Create filters
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• \ Sorttable data on one or more fields
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• \ Know when to use Access or Excel to manage data
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• \ Use the Relationship window
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• \ Understand relational power
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• \ Design data
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• \ Create tables
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• \ Understandtable relationships
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• \ Share data with Excel
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• \ Establishtable relationships
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• \ Create a query
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• \ Specify criteria for different data types
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• \ Copy and run a query
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• \ Use the Query Wizard
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• \ Understand large database differences (page 177).
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• \ Understand the order of precedence
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• \ Create a calculated field in a query
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• \ Create expressions with the expression Builder
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• \ Create and edit Access functions
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• \ Perform date arithmetic
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• \ Create and work with data aggregates
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