Course
Description

This course introduces productivity software within the framework of business applications. It involves hands-on assignments including Windows operating system, computer components, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, the Internet, and e-mail.

Methods of Course Instruction

All course content will be available on Blackboard. This will include the course syllabus and schedule, assignment details, all necessary data files, and review materials. Assignments will be submitted via Blackboard’s Assignment and Digital Dropbox features.

The course introduces productivity software within the framework of business applications. It involves hands-on assignments including the Windows operating system, computer components, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, the Internet, web pages, and e-mail.

• Weekly assignments and projects using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, e-mail, and the Internet

• Final project incorporating use of all of the above mentioned tools

• Two quizzes

Materials

Required

Text(s)
Gaskin, Ferrett, Vargas, and Marks: GO! with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory

Additional or Optional Materials
Students will need access to a computer, the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office 2007.

Note: Books for the course are in stock at the Zane State/OUZ Campus Bookstore or College Book Store in Athens, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: Quizzes will be taken online using the Blackboard system.

Dates of Exams/Date of Exam
Quiz 1: The week of July 21 – July 25
Quiz 2: The week of August 25 – August 29