CMIS 260 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications

4 Credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 Contact Hours [CMIS 250 and CMIS 255 ]

In this course, the use of integrated software applications is investigated using the Microsoft Office application. More advanced functions of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint are investigated individually through integration techniques.
OFFERED: fall semesters

Course Goals; Objectives; Competencies
Goal 1: Develop an understanding of in-depth problem solving skills as they relate to the development and implementation of software applications tools.

Goal 2: Understand how to successfully create and modify complex documents and reports using word-processing software currently utilized by business, industry, and academic transfer institutions.

Goal 3: Employ spreadsheet techniques to solve complex financial, statistical, and varied mathematical problems as well as incorporating appropriate charting techniques, using windows based spreadsheet software currently utilized by business, industry, and academic transfer institutions.

Goal 4: Understand how to appropriately design and deliver a presentation using graphical presentation software currently utilized by business, industry, and academic transfer institutions.

Goal 5: Engage in team based problem solving to develop and present a business presentation incorporating the integration of various applications software in a business simulation, and present using professional presentation graphics software currently used by business and industry.