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TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS |
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Course Number: CPT 170 Course Title: Microcomputer Applications |
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Class Hours Per Week: 3 |
Lab Hours Per Week: 0 |
Credits Awarded: 3 |
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Catalog Description: |
This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. Business-oriented projects are developed using Microsoft Office software. |
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Entry Level Skills: |
The student should have: · A desire to learn about microcomputers and application software
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Pre-requisites: |
None |
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Co-requisites: |
None |
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Text(s)/Required
Materials: |
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Text(s): Go with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory,
Gaskin/Ferrett/Vargas/Marks, Pearson/Prentice Hall, · MyITLab Assessment Software access code · USB flash drive storage media ·
An Internet-connected PC running Windows XP
with Internet Explorer 7.0 and MS Office 2007 installed · Stereo headphones (1/8” jack) (optional) |
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Course Competencies
and Objectives: |
Upon satisfactory completion of CPT 170, the student should be able to: · Use (at a fundamental level) Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) · Recognize the impact of the Internet, navigate and search the Internet, and print Internet pages · Use the capabilities of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics programs in a Windows environment · Apply proper techniques to solve personal computer application-type problems |
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Major Course
Topics: |
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint |
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Grade Calculation
Method: |
There will be activity credit for each topic, and a test at the end of each application topic. Activity credit will be awarded for assignments and practice tests. The final grade will be calculated as follows:
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Additional Information
Pertaining to Grades: Students must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all CPT/IST courses used to fulfill graduation requirements of a Computer and Information Technology program. Students should access the College's Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources procedure and note the consequences for non-compliance. |
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Prepared by G. Fiori |
Date written or
revised: 05/05/2008 |
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