Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 120 | Software Applications | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with a current office software package for the computer. Emphasis is in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, database management and a presentation software program.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- Computer and Keyboarding experience highly recommended.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Create a variety of business documents in Word.
- Manipulate a number of commands and procedures that effect how the document appears when printed.
- Format documents using features to rearrange text in a document, add special elements and change the appearance of text.
- Create various workbooks in Excel.
- Apply formatting attributes and color to enhance the appearance of the worksheet.
- Manipulate Excel's functions to create formulas.
- Construct tables in Access.
- Create queries, forms, and reports in Access.
- Develop various PowerPoint presentations.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the CIS section of the current course schedule for availability.