Requisite Approval must be attached CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEPARTMENT Mathematics COURSE NUMBER CSIS 130 TITLE Microcomputer Applications I THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED AS: DEGREE APPLICABLE UNIT VALUE 4 LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 4 LAB HOURS ARRANGED PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 1 ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES Recommended: CSIS 105 or 107. Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will use the personal computer to learn an office suite, such as Microsoft Office, that includes word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, multimedia/presentation graphics, and personal information management. Prepares students to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exams. This course may be taken two times. Four hours lecture, one hour lab arranged per week. CSU;UC CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will use the personal computer to learn an office suite, such as Microsoft Office, that includes word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, multimedia/presentation graphics, and personal information management. Prepares students to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exams. May be taken two times. CSU; UC COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 2 Communication (information acquisition) 1. identify general features of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook) by summarizing key points to demonstrate grasp of knowledge 2. read independently to acquire information for discussion in written responses Community/Global consciousness and Responsibility 1. practice integrity by observing ethical and honest behaviors in completing assignments 2. evaluate important ethical questions in the use of information technology (IT) by creating papers and reports 3. demonstrate effective decision-making strategies regarding IT ethics and Issues by participating in directed discussions 4. display time management and study habits that reveal ability to complete assignments independently by meeting deadlines for submitting wellprepared work according to designated guidelines Technology/Information Competency 1. demonstrate comprehension of essential hardware, software, and computer system terminology by successfully completing written assignments and quizzes 2. use prompts, commands, menus, and dialog boxes to interact with the Computer and the Office Application software program (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook) 3. organize computer-based documents into files and folders using the Windows operating system 4. construct a Word document using acceptable formats 5. design, input, outline, and plan a presentation to illustrate knowledge of skills 6. construct a spreadsheet incorporating formulas, formats, and charts 7. use research techniques to locate information from online resources
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 3 8. understand data base concepts, and manage a database, by creating a new database, to add and modify records REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS Microsoft Office 2003, Thompson, 2004 The reading for this course is: PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS Over an 18 week presentation of the course three hours per week are required for each unit of credit. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Students will be required to complete the following types of assignments outside of the regular class time: Study Answer questions Practice skills Read required materials Solve problems DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE: 1 hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class work, or 2 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent, per unit. COURSE CONTENT I. Word Processing Objectives A. Understand document processing B. Identify components of the word processor Interface C. Create a new document D. Create a new document from a Template E. Entering text in a document F. Editing a document G. Insert headers and footers H. Divide a document into sections I. Add page numbers J. Format and balance columns K. Insert and format Clip Art L. Add borders and shading
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 4 M. Insert and format WordArt N. Insert footnote O. Create a table P. Create a multiple-page document Q. Create a newsletter using desktop publishing features R. Create a web page using MS word II. III. Electronic Spreadsheets Terminal Objectives A. Understand electronic spreadsheets B. Identify the components of the electronic spreadsheets Interface C. Navigate in a workbook D. Open and save workbooks E. Work with ranges F. Enter data in a worksheet G. Work with rows and columns H. Edit a worksheet in edit mode I. Work with worksheets J. Understand functions K. Copy and past formulas L. Understand relative and absolute references M. Using formulas N. Use logical functions O. Use the AutoSum button P. Use date functions Q. Formatting worksheets R. Open the print review window S. Understand charts T. Create and modify a chart U. Format chart elements V. Work with 3-d charts W. Use the drawing toolbar X. Print charts Y. Publish a non-interactive website using Excel workbooks Z. Publish an interactive website using Excel workbooks Database Management Systems Terminal Objectives A. Understand database concepts B. Understand the database Management Systems Interface C. Manage a database D. Understand how to design a database E. Create a new database F. Create a new table G. Add records to a table
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 5 H. Modify the structure of a table I. Obtain data from another database J. Update a database K. Understand queries L. Identify components of the query window M. Create and run a query N. Update data using a query O. Define table relationships P. Create a multi-table query Q. Sort data in a query R. Filter data S. Define record selection criteria for queries T. Define multiple selection criteria for queries U. Perform calculations V. Create a form using the form wizard W. Change a form s AutoFormat X. Preview and print selected form records Y. Maintain table data using a form Z. Check the spelling of table data using a form IV. Multimedia/Presentation Graphics Terminal Objectives A. Understand B. Identify the components of the Multimedia/Presentation Graphics Interface C. Open an existing PowerPoint presentation D. Run a slide show E. Plan a presentation F. Use the Auto content wizard G. Edit Auto content slides H. Create a folder for saving presentations I. Save presentations J. Modify a presentation K. Use the style checker L. Create speaker notes M. Plan a presentation N. Apply design templates O. Modify slide masters P. Apply a second design template Q. Add and modify tab stops R. Insert footers and slide numbers S. Insert and modify clip art T. Create a table in a slide U. Create cycle diagram
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 6 V. Add textbooks W. Create and manipulate a shape X. Insert and recolor a shape Y. Add text to a diagram METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Lecture PowerPoint presentations Lecture/demonstrations and models Directed and other practices Active learning activities Lecture/laboratory assignments Directed study Chat room discussions and forums Integrated applications METHODS OF EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT 1. Quizzes and examinations that reflect comprehension of specific information. 2. Laboratory assignments that reflect an understanding of the concepts, skills, and knowledge acquired during instruction. 3. Verbal and written responses in directed discussions and inquires. 4. Skill demonstration. A course grade may not be based solely on attendance. Revised & Classified: May, 1991 Revised: May, 1992 Revised: July, 1995 Revised: November, 1995 Revised: March, 1996 Revised: December, 1997 Revised: February, 1998 Revised: February, 1999 Revised: September, 2000 Revised: September, 2001 Revised: April, 2002 Revised: September, 2002
CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 7 Revised: September, 2004 Revised: September, 2005
REQUISITE APPROVAL The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form. Department: Mathematics Course number: CSIS 130 Title: Microcomputer Applications I I. RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S): Recommended: CSIS 105 or 107. Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading. II. TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER: H. ADVISORY. Advisories require content review, but do not require a finding that they are necessary for student success. They only require the recommendation of faculty in the department or discipline and of the Curriculum Committee that they significantly enhance student success in the course. III. CONTENT REVIEW. FACULTY SHOULD BASE CONTENT REVIEW ON THE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF RECORD, TESTS, RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TESTS, AND GRADING CRITERIA. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE THAT THE CONTENT REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED: For courses to be used as requisites or advisories, compare the knowledge and/or skills needed at entry with those taught in the requisite or advisory course. A. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COURSE: 1. Comprehend and recall reading material. B. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION THE STUDENT WILL ATTAIN IN THE REQUISITE COURSE OR THAT WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE REQUISITE TEST: 1. Comprehend and recall reading material.
REQUISITE APPROVAL CSIS 130 Microcomputer Applications I Page 2 NOTE: Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved Requisite Approval form is considered to be part of the official course outline of record.