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Nov 22, 2024
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MS 184 - Introduction to Computer Methods/Applications3 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
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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