Computer Information Systems I Course No. 6612

Course Fee $10.00 FBLA: $15.00

Course Description

This is a yearlong course in which students will learn the most important topics of Microsoft Office XP. Students are first presented with a quick review of the Office Suite, Windows, and Internet Explorer. Next, students will learn more intermediate skills for Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; each application is covered in four units. Students will learn how to use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to create integrated Office documents in four units that follow the Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint sections. Students will complete assignments according to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) task list—Career & Technical Standards of Learning. This course prepares students to take four of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams (core level). Students who take this course have the option of signing up for dual enrollment with Thomas Nelson Community College.

Textbook/Materials

Text: Beskeen/Duffy/Friedrichsen/Reding, Microsoft Office XP - Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition, Course Technology, 2003.

Unit files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Unit files.

Software: Microsoft Office XP, Internet Explorer 6, and Windows XP will be used.

Pen/pencil/paper

Three-ring binder

Tabb High Agenda

Instructional Philosophy

Lectures/Demonstrations: The instructor will serve as a facilitator of learning, providing demonstration of equipment use, instruction on software techniques, relevant materials/references, technical support, and a variety of technologies. Students should plan to take careful notes as books cannot be taken from the classroom.

Course Objectives

 

    * Explore computer concepts
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    * Explore the Internet and the World Wide Web
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    * Use the Internet for research
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    * Master core features of Microsoft Office XP.
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    * Design and Produce Desktop Publishing documents
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    * Use Web publishing features
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    * Integrate office applications
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    * Prepare student for the MOS certification exam
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    * Assist students in preparing for employment
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    * Participate in course activities sponsored by the student organization

 

 

 

Competency Based Education (CBE)

A competency record is kept showing student progress made during the school year. Objectives will be introduced at the beginning of each unit. Each student’s performance level will be recorded on his/her competency sheets. Students are expected to attain a minimum 80% pass rate.

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Evaluation Grading Scale

Computer Activities 40%

Test/Projects 40 %

Daily Exercises (practice) 20%

Grading Scale

A 100-92

B 91-84

C 83-75

D 74-67

F 66-Below