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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Define the basic hardware and software concepts associated with personal computers
  2. Demonstrate the ability to utilize network and internet terminology
  3. Navigate the operating system
  4. Organize and manipulate file names, locations, and backups
  5. Create, modify, use and print word processing documents, spreadsheets, relational databases and presentations
  6. Apply formatting techniques to word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
  7. Create, insert and modify visual elements (graphics, charts, tables, ClipArt, etc) in word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
  8. Create and format a word processing report
  9. Use desktop publishing features e.g. columns, newsletter, web pages, etc.
  10. Create and use mail merge
  11. Create and modify spreadsheet formulas and functions
  12. Create, insert and modify spreadsheet charts
  13. Make use of relative and absolute cell references
  14. Maintain a database
  15. Query a database
  16. Create and use database forms, filters, and reports
  17. Create and use animation in a presentation
  18. Create and use tables in a presentation
  19. Create and use charts in a presentation
  20. Integrate word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations 
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using illustrative models, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Define, discuss, and use cloud-based computing and features. A, B 
2 Describe potential security threats to computers and identify protection methods. B 
3 Create, modify and organize files and folders. C, D 
4 Organize and manipulate file names, locations and backups. D 
5 Develop search techniques for locating information on the web. B 
6 Evaluate search results.  B 
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Create, edit, save and print a document. E 
2 Apply basic formatting to a document.  E 
3 Create, insert, and modify graphics, ClipArt, and other visual elements.  E 
4 Create, edit, modify and format Tables and Charts.  F, G 
5 Create a document using a Template.  E, F, G, J 
6 Create a research paper using APA format, including bibliography.  I, T 
7 Create a multipage report. G, I, T
8 Create a Newsletter using advanced formatting, including columns, inserting graphic objects and image editing. G, H, I, T
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Create, edit, save and print an Excel Workbook. E, F, G  
2 Enter data and apply basic formatting to a Worksheet. E, F, G 
3 Create, modify and format charts to display information. L 
4 Create, sort and filter an Excel Table. K 
5 Create, modify and use formulas and functions to return information. K 
6 Create and perform What-If Analysis.  K, L 
7 Create a spreadsheet using a Template. E, G, K, L, M, T
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Create, edit, and save a database. E, F, G 
2 Print records from a database.  E 
3 Create and run a Query. O 
4 Apply basic formatting to a database. F 
5 Create, modify, and manipulate Tables in a database. E 
6 Maintain a Database. N, T
7 Create, use, and modify Forms and Reports. P
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Create, edit, save, print and share a presentation. E 
2 Apply basic formatting to a presentation. F 
3 Create, insert and modify images, graphics and other visual elements to a presentation. G 
4 Create, use, and modify animations and transitions in a presentation. Q 
5 Create, use, and modify tables and charts in a presentation.  R, S 

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Evaluation includes a combination of discussion participation, assignments, and other evaluations. Rubrics are provided for assignments and discussions.

Grading Policies

Mark all Module due dates on your calendar for this class. You may submit assignments AHEAD of schedule. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval. 

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (5 @ 30 points each) 150 15%
SAM Assignments (15 @ 10 points each) 150 15%
SAM Projects (12 @ 40 points each) 480 47%
Capstone Assignments (5 @ 50 points each) 250 23%
TOTAL 1030 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

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