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MS 184 - Introduction to Computer Methods/Applications

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of personal productivity software including MSOE’s on-line learning systems and computing environment, the Microsoft (MS) Office 2007 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), MSOE library digital resources, laptop security, and collaborative on-line technologies. The course materials are presented in a combination of in-class activities and hands-on style. (prereq: None) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Create a Word Document
  • Edit and Format a Word Document
  • Create a Multi-Page Report using Word
  • Create a Newsletter using Word
  • Create a Web Page using Word
  • Manage Financial Data using Excel
  • Work with Formulas and Functions
  • Develop a Professional-Looking Worksheet
  • Create Charts and Graphics using Excel
  • Create a Letter that includes a Chart and Table
  • Create a PowerPoint Presentation
  • Apply and Modify Text and Graphic Objects to a PowerPoint Presentation
  • View and Work with Tables in an Access Database
  • Create, Update, and Modify Tables in an Access Database
  • Query an Access Database
  • Create Forms and Reports in Access

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Windows 2007 (1.5 hours)
  • Blackboard and MSOE Computing Environment (1.5 hours)
  • MSOE Library/Digital Resources (2 hours)
  • Word 2007 (6 hours)
  • Excel 2007 (12 hours)
  • PowerPoint 2007 (3 hours)
  • Access 2007 (4 hours)

Laboratory Topics
  • No formal labs, but class assignments use all of the Microsoft Office tools in project-based work

Coordinator
Mary Jo Suminski



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