Discipline: Computer Information Systems
CAT-Office Technologies
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Computer Information Systems 3


COURSE DESCRIPTION
3 Comp Appl-Wrkng Professionals
Same as: CAT-Office Technologies 3
 Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
This course introduces a suite of computer applications to students preparing to enter business, office, and teaching professions. Individuals who are already established in these professions may also benefit from skills emphasized which include: use of basic operating system functions, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation graphics, scheduling/time management, basic Internet, and introducing scanning/management of documents and images. 54 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introductory operating system, office applications, Internet, and scanning for business/office and teaching professions.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Apply operating system skills to navigate within, run programs, and
organize files and folders.

Apply design and development techniques that utilize software
programs in word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, scheduling/time management.

Demonstrate the ability to complete integrated documents using
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics
software applications.

Apply the use of PIM software for scheduling and time
management.

Demonstrate use of Web browsers to browse, search for
information, and upload and download files from the Internet.

Utilize scanners and related software to scan, optimize, and
manage documents and images.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Introduction to Operating System Environment
    1. Navigating within the Operating System
    2. Starting and Closing Programs
    3. File Types
  2. File Management
    1. Organizing Files and Folders
  3. Word Processing: Creating, Editing, Retrieving, and
    Saving Documents
  4. Spreadsheets: Creating, Editing, Retrieving, and Saving
    Spreadsheets
  5. Databases: Designing, Creating, Editing Databases
  6. Presentations:  Creating, Editing, and Saving a Presentation
  7. Object Linking and Embedding
  8. Time Management Using PIM Software
  9. Internet
    1. Using Internet Addresses
    2. Browsing
    3. Using Search Engines
    4. Creating, Sending, and Retrieving E-Mail
    5. Uploading and Downloading Files
    6. Internet Etiquette/Ethics
  10. Optimizing Documents and Images
    1. Scanning Documents and Images
    2. Optimizing Images for the Web
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations
  • Problem-solving computer exercises and projects
  • Drills and pattern practices
  • Videos/films/slides/audio tapes
  • Pair and small group activities/discussion
  • Class exercises
  • Reports and papers
  • Handouts
  • Cooperative learning tasks
  • Individual conferences
  • Guest lecturers
  • Distance Education: Online, Hybrid, and Web Enhanced
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations/performance
  • Problem solving computer exercises and projects
  • Written reports/presentations
  • Quizzes/examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Class and individual projects
  • Laboratory projects/performance
  • Skill demonstrations
  • Final examinations
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Chambers, Mark. Scanners for Dummies. For Dummies, 2001.
  • Parsons, June et. al.. New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2003, First Course with SAM XP. Cambridge, MA: Course Technology, 2004.
  • Romer, Robin . Course ILT: Microsoft Outlook 2003: Basic . Boston MA: Thompson Course Technology , 2004.
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