Advanced Information Technology

Catalog description

Advanced concepts and techniques in computer-based information management are provided through an integrated approach to personal computer hardware and software in a Windows environment. These include: hardware and software considerations; societal and ethical considerations; the program development life cycle; creating tables; merging documents and desktop publishing in word processing; creating templates, workbooks with multiple worksheets, and creating a data map in electronic spreadsheets; creating custom reports and an application system using macros in database management; and using embedded visuals in presentation graphics applications. Hands-on experience with a microcomputer on a networked system is provided.