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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.
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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