Course
Description

Introduces productivity software within the framework of business applications. Involves hands-on assignments including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, the Internet, and email.

Methods of Course Instruction

This class is conducted online.  All course related information will be maintained on Blackboard.  Students are responsible for retrieving assignments, handouts, study guides, etc. from Blackboard.  Students are required to activate their Oak Accounts and to check their email regularly. Assignments must be grouped for each week and submitted by email. When you email your assignments, you must provide the correct information in the email subject field. The following are some examples.

Email subject field format: CTCH125 Winter2010 your name – assignment name and #
Example 1: CTCH125 Winter2010 Down Scott – Weekly Log 1
Example 2: CTCH125 Winter2010 Down Scott – Word Chapter 1 and 2

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Distinguish computer hardware from software,
2. Identify the basic components of modern PC's,
3. Get familiar with the basic operation of Windows operating system,
4. Master the basic skills of word processing, spread sheets, and presentation,

Specifically:

• To create and edit a Word document.
• To create a research paper with MLA style.
• To create a resume using a template and a cover letter with a letter head.
• To create an Excel worksheet and an embedded chart.
• To apply formulas and functions to worksheets.
• To format worksheets following the requirements.
• To create a PowerPoint presentation with the required features.

A student’s final grade will reflect the results of his/her 2 Exams, and lab/class assignments:

• Midterm Exam on Word and Computer Concepts                       (100) 35% *
• Final Exam on Excel, PowerPoint and Computer Concepts   (100) 35% *
• Weekly Log                  (10)  5%  **
• Assignments                (80) 25% *
  • Computer Concepts (10 points, 3.125%)
  • Windows XP (10 points, 3.125%)
  • Word Assignments (20 points, 6.25%)
  • Excel Assignments (20 points, 6.25%)
  • PowerPoint Assignments (20 points, 6.25%)

Materials

Required

Required and Optional Materials
Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat. Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows XP Edition © 2009, Thomson Course Technology. ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-4327-4, ISBN-10: 1-4188-4327-X.
(If you have Windows XP operating system on your computer, you need to choose this textbook. On Lancaster campus, all lab and classroom computers have Windows XP.)

Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat. Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition © 2009, Thomson Course Technology. ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-1228-6, ISBN-10: 1-4239-1228-4.
(If you have Windows Vista operating system on your computer, you need to choose this textbook.)

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: computer-based

Dates of Exams
To be provided