'CISB' -- CIS Beginning Courses
 
    
 

 

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This beginning course gives the student an introduction to the Windows operating system and the Office suite of applications.  Solving simple business problems using up-to-date software such as:
  • browsers
  • word processing
  • spreadhseet
  • database management
  • presentation
  • and integrating these software applications
The student receives hands-on instruction on a Windows-based personal computer.
(54 hours lecture;  54 hours lab;    Degree appropriate, CSU, UC)

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Identify and define basic computer terms
  2. Solve simple business problems using a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to perform intermediate spreadsheet tasks including: entering data, cell operations, absolute versus relative addresses, formatting, functions, copying, pasting, inserting data, charting data, adding text to the worksheet and printing options.
  4. Write, debug, and execute elementary computer programs using a variety of computer languages and platforms.
  5. Analyze and produce a written report on a current article dealing with computer hardware or software.
  6. Describe basic computer security strategies.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will:
  1. be able to effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets.
  2. be able to use Microsoft Word to create professional documents needed to create a computer security report.
  3. understand the importance of continuing their education in computer literacy.

 
 
 
    
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