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This course is designed to introduce basic computer skills for students in the bookkeeping certificate program. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary to operate PC computers effectively and be productive in school and business surroundings. This course requires students to identify computer hardware components, software, and use Microsoft Office to create personal and business related files in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper bookkeeping techniques for a small business.
2. Demonstrate general computer competence and information technology literacy.
3. Describe small business management techniques.
4. Communicate effectively in English for business purposes.
5. Perform business computations and apply logic as needed.
6. File documents properly and use common office machines.
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - GENERAL:
The student will be able to:
1. Explain basic functions and operations of the computer.
2. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Word Processing.
3. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Spreadsheet.
4. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Presentation and Multimedia.
SLO |
PLO 1 |
PLO 2 |
PLO 3 |
PLO 4 |
PLO 5 |
PLO 6 |
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IDM |
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IDM |
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IDM |
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I = Introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered
C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs)-SPECIFIC:
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1. Explain basic functions and operations of the computer.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
1.1 Identify computer ergonomics and apply correct ways to use the computer to avoid personal injury and damage to the hardware. |
Checklists and hands-on exercises. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
1.2 Identify the basic hardware components:
in order to differentiate among components for input – processing – output and storage devices. |
Complete Worksheet 1,2,3; assignments, quiz, and Test. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
1.3 Name the two types of software:
and construct examples of the operating system and application software by listing the examples under each category and describe their functions appropriately. |
Complete worksheet 1,2,3, assignments, quiz, and test. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
1.4 Explain Windows desktop Icons environments: file, folders, programs and perform basic file management on desktop or USB flash drive by creating, naming, renaming, and deleting files or folders in order to find or locate files/ folders effectively. |
Hands-on exercise and assignments. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
1.5 Explain the internet and the world wide web in order to communicate and find information electronically by using Mozilla Firefox or Internet explorer, search engines, and COM-FSM Web mail. |
Hands-on exercises and assignments. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
General SLO 2. Demonstrate Fundamental Skills In Word Processing.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
2.1 Construct professional looking documents using MS Word features properly:
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Assignments, Hands-on exercises, quiz, and Projects. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
General SLO 3. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Spreadsheet.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
3.1 Construct professional looking spreadsheet by using the following features in MS Excel:
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Assignments, Hands-on exercises, quiz, and Projects. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
General SLO 4. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Presentation and Multimedia.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
4.1 Create and deliver professional looking slide show with multiple slides exercising the use of the following features in MS PowerPoint:
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Assignments, Hands-on exercises, quiz, and Projects. At least 70% correct on the objectives. |
D. COURSE CONTENT
1. Getting start with the computer basics
2. Computer hardware and software
3. Internet and Email
4. Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
5. Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)
6. Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint)
E. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lectures, group work and discussions, hands-on exercises, assignments in-class or take-home, demonstration.
F. REQURIED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None
I. EVALUATION
None
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None.
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