Course Syllabus

BUS 1020 Computer Technology and Applications

Course Description

BUS 1020 is an introductory course covering computer-related topics and computer applications. Students will use the current version Microsoft Office 365 to learn the basics of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software and use all applications in a final project. Other topics may include technology concepts, security, ethics, operating systems, file management, and various technologies and computer applications related to a major or career. (Additional fee required)

Justification

This course is an introductory computer course for beginners, non-computer majors, and business majors. The course will prepare students to improve their academic performance in many areas of study and in their lives by using current technology and professional standards.

This course fulfills requirements in various business certificates. It is a common elective for students who need to improve computer literacy.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate understanding of basic technology concepts.
2. Students will use application features to create, edit, retrieve, and save files in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
3. Students will use spreadsheets as a computational tool and utilize formulas and functions to complete assignments containing basic math problems.
4. Students will research and become familiar with current computer technologies and applications related to education and a career and use software applications to create, organize, and share the information using appropriate software features and professional standards.

Course Content

Course objectives will be accomplished by providing students with learning experiences in the following areas:

Technology Concepts - e.g., computer terminology, security, ethics, Smart phones/homes/products, operating systems, file management, artificial intelligence, virtual reality; current computer technologies and applications related to a student's major or career choice

Word Processing - e.g., create, edit, save, and format documents; use print options (headers/footers, page numbers); insert and format tables; add research information (citations, bibliography), and insert graphic objects (SmartArt, images, shapes, etc.)

Spreadsheets - e.g., create and format worksheets; use basic formulas and functions (Sum, Count, Average, Max, Min, If, And); insert and format charts

Presentations - e.g., create, modify, and format slides, apply transitions, add animation, insert objects and hyperlinks