Microcomputer Applications/Microsoft Office 2013: Introductory
About this book
Course This course will enable students to utilize common microcomputer hardware and software typically used in the workplace. Practical hands-on assignments in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics, as they apply to the workplace, will be explored in the course.
General Education Learning Communications - Develop effective reading, writing, speaking, listening, and nonverbal communication skills for a variety of audiences. Technology and Information Literacy - Use printed materials, personal communication, observation, and technological applications to find, evaluate, organize and present information in order to achieve educational and professional success.
Course Learning As a result of taking this course, the student will be able Explain the principal components of a computer and their use. Perform various functions such as move, copy, rename, and delete files and folders.
Use search engines to locate information, copy and paste the information and source into a document file. Utilize word processing software to create, edit, format, save, and print a variety of documents.
Utilize a spreadsheet program to create, edit, format, save, and print a spreadsheet.
Spreadsheets will provide business solutions incorporating the use of formulas and functions, absolute and relative cell references, charts using data in a spreadsheet.
Utilize a database software program to create and edit tables, manage data records, set up queries to locate information and sort and select records to create a report file.
Utilize presentation software to create, modify, and enhance a presentation with text, clip art, pictures and charts.
