Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Syllabus

Course Information
Organization	Tri-County Technical College - Business and Public Services Division - Computer and Information Technology Department
Course Number	CPT 270
Credits	3
Contact Hours	3

Description
This course emphasizes the integration of popular microcomputer software packages using advanced concepts in microcomputer application software. Some of the advanced features of Microsoft Office software will be applied to solve typical business problems.

Prerequisites

CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications

Textbooks

Gaskin/Ferrett/Vargas/Marks. Custom Edition text based on "Go with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory". Pearson/Prentice Hall. 2009.

Learner Supplies

MyITLab Assessment Software access code. Manufacturer: Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Storage media: USB drive .

Internet-connectioned PC running Windows XP with Internet Explorer 7.0 and MS Office 2007 installed.

Stereo headphones 1/8" jack (optional).

General course supplies.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
1.	Use Microsoft Word software
2.	Use Microsoft Excel software
3.	Use Microsoft PowerPoint software
4.	Use Microsoft Access software

Grading Information
Grading Rationale
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 chapter tests.

The final grade will be calculated as follows:
Final Grade Percentage
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5% Activity credit - Intro materials
10% Activity credit - Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
10% Word Project
10% Excel Project
10% PowerPoint Project
10% Test - Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
10% Activity credit - Access
10% Access Project
10% Test - Access
15% Activity credit - Integration
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100% Total

Grading Scale
A	90% or above
B	80% - 89%
C	70% - 79%
D	60% - 69%
F	below 60%