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Computer Applications I
Course Number 6411
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This course is designed to help students master beginning and advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet, telecommunications, and desktop tool applications. Emphasis is on concepts of desktop publishing and presentation graphics as well as skill development in computer application software; computer architecture; operating systems, environments and utilities; ethical issues pertaining to information systems; and computer information system careers. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through the software applications.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skill

Computer App I Syllabus

1.00 Understand tools and methods used to obtain information from the Internet.

2.00 Remember components of electronic communication and rules of online safety.

3.00 Understand documents and publications used in business.

4.00 Understand spreadsheets, charts, and graphs used in business.

5.00 Understand databases used in business

6.00 Apply procedures to use presentation software in business.