Computer Applications

Catalog description

A hands-on study of the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook along with file management, and the Windows/Mac desktop. . Topics include basic editing and formatting, tables and multipage reports, enhanced page layout and design, desktop publishing, mail merge, techniques for presentation development, slide layout with media, and special effects. Topics also include formatting workbooks, calculating data with functions and formulas, analyzing and charting financial data. A Windows-based computer is desirable for completing the course. Computer labs are readily available for student use. Keyboarding skills are assumed. Offered fall and spring terms. Occasionally offered in J-term, May term and summer term, Three semester hours.