BAWD_Introduction to Business Computing

About Course

This course will give students a strong background in the Windows environment, Microsoft Office, and other common software systems.

The course will prepare students with the practical skills to use technology in a real-world business environment. Key applications that will be covered include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Integrate computers and computing techniques with other courses offered during the program.
Possess a good working knowledge of the Windows environment.
Understand and have competency at the intermediate level of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Understand the basic concepts and applications of computing including an overview of computerized productivity tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
Understand and use system software and application software; and the role of computers in database management systems, management information systems, and customer relationship management systems
Possess a working knowledge of computer use; and know how to employ the computer as a valuable business tool

Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Business Computing

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LO1: Define the concept of a Computer System and explain its essential components

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LO2: Evaluate different types of Input and Output devices, and analyze their functions and usability

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LO3: Explain how data is transformed and manipulated during information processing

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LO4: Describe various types of Storage devices

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LO5: Understand the fundamental purpose of an Operating System and how it manages resources

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LO6: Identify the components of Computer Networks, including devices, protocols, and transmission media

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LO7: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Introduction to Business Computing
Topic 2: Microsoft Word

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LO1: Understand the Common Features of Microsoft Office

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LO2: Demonstrate proficiency in Navigating and Managing files within Microsoft Office applications

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LO3: Discuss the basic concept of Microsoft Word

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LO4: Understand basic Editing functions, formatting text, Copying, Moving objects, and Text

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LO5: Explain how to use Paragraph Formatting Features in Microsoft Word effectively

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LO6: Describe the process of inserting Graphics, Pictures, Pages, and Tables

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LO7: Comprehend Microsoft Word’s advanced Formatting techniques and Presentation styles

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LO8: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Microsoft Word
Topic 3: Microsoft Excel

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LO1: Identify the basic Components and Navigation features of an Excel Spreadsheet

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LO2: Explain the purpose of Functions and Formulas used in Excel

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LO3: Describe how to create a new Workbook Using a Template

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LO4: Distinguish between various Cell Formatting options and their applications

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LO5: Explain the process of Formatting a Worksheet in a Spreadsheet application

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LO6: Discuss the ability to add Charts to a Spreadsheet and analyze data effectively

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LO7: Describe the processes for Importing and Exporting data from Excel by using Access Database

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LO8: Comprehend common issues that occur during Data Import/Export and propose solutions

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LO9: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Microsoft Excel
Topic 4: Microsoft Access

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LO1: Define Access and identify the basic features of Access

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LO2: List and explain the key components of Microsoft Access

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LO3: Explain how to Open and Close Databases, as well as how to Open, Close, and Save objects

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LO4: Identify the Names and Functions of the Access Interface

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LO5: Examine Table Structures and determine their suitability for various Data Management tasks

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LO6: List and explain the steps involved in creating Tables from Database and Design View

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LO7: Define Records and how to create Records in Access

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LO8: Explain the steps to Create Forms for specific Data Entry Tasks

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LO9: Analyze the effectiveness of Queries in Retrieving relevant data

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LO10: Describe how to design and produce comprehensive Reports that effectively present data

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LO11: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Microsoft Access
Topic 5: Microsoft PowerPoint

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LO1: Explain the basic functions of the Microsoft PowerPoint

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LO2: Identify the Names and Functions of the PowerPoint Interface

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LO3: Demonstrate how to Save, Close, Open, and switch between Presentation files

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LO4: Describe how to Integrate Tables, and Charts into PowerPoint slides effectively

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LO5: Understand basic Editing functions and Formatting text in PowerPoint slides

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LO6: Describe how to create a new PowerPoint Presentation

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LO7: Explain the importance of Time-Based Media in enhancing presentations

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LO8: Describe how to add Pictures and Animation in a Presentation

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LO9: Explain how to add Time-Based Media elements in a Presentation

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LO10: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Microsoft PowerPoint
Topic 6: Business Tools for Database Management

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LO1: Explain the Business tools for Database Management

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LO2: Explain the Business tools for Management Information Systems

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LO3: Analyze the application of Business tools for effective Customer Relationship Management

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LO4: Identify various Social Media tools and their applications in Professional Networking

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LO5: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

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LO6: Explain how to create and manage Business-related Social Media content

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LO7: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Business Tools for Database Management
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Business Computing

LO1: Define the concept of a Computer System and explain its essential components

LO2: Evaluate different types of Input and Output devices, and analyze their functions and usability

LO3: Explain how data is transformed and manipulated during information processing

LO4: Describe various types of Storage devices

LO5: Understand the fundamental purpose of an Operating System and how it manages resources

LO6: Identify the components of Computer Networks, including devices, protocols, and transmission media

LO7: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Introduction to Business Computing

Topic 2: Microsoft Word

LO1: Understand the Common Features of Microsoft Office

LO2: Demonstrate proficiency in Navigating and Managing files within Microsoft Office applications

LO3: Discuss the basic concept of Microsoft Word

LO4: Understand basic Editing functions, formatting text, Copying, Moving objects, and Text

LO5: Explain how to use Paragraph Formatting Features in Microsoft Word effectively

LO6: Describe the process of inserting Graphics, Pictures, Pages, and Tables

LO7: Comprehend Microsoft Word’s advanced Formatting techniques and Presentation styles

LO8: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Microsoft Word

Topic 3: Microsoft Excel

LO1: Identify the basic Components and Navigation features of an Excel Spreadsheet

LO2: Explain the purpose of Functions and Formulas used in Excel

LO3: Describe how to create a new Workbook Using a Template

LO4: Distinguish between various Cell Formatting options and their applications

LO5: Explain the process of Formatting a Worksheet in a Spreadsheet application

LO6: Discuss the ability to add Charts to a Spreadsheet and analyze data effectively

LO7: Describe the processes for Importing and Exporting data from Excel by using Access Database

LO8: Comprehend common issues that occur during Data Import/Export and propose solutions

LO9: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Microsoft Excel

Topic 4: Microsoft Access

LO1: Define Access and identify the basic features of Access

LO2: List and explain the key components of Microsoft Access

LO3: Explain how to Open and Close Databases, as well as how to Open, Close, and Save objects

LO4: Identify the Names and Functions of the Access Interface

LO5: Examine Table Structures and determine their suitability for various Data Management tasks

LO6: List and explain the steps involved in creating Tables from Database and Design View

LO7: Define Records and how to create Records in Access

LO8: Explain the steps to Create Forms for specific Data Entry Tasks

LO9: Analyze the effectiveness of Queries in Retrieving relevant data

LO10: Describe how to design and produce comprehensive Reports that effectively present data

LO11: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Microsoft Access

Topic 5: Microsoft PowerPoint

LO1: Explain the basic functions of the Microsoft PowerPoint

LO2: Identify the Names and Functions of the PowerPoint Interface

LO3: Demonstrate how to Save, Close, Open, and switch between Presentation files

LO4: Describe how to Integrate Tables, and Charts into PowerPoint slides effectively

LO5: Understand basic Editing functions and Formatting text in PowerPoint slides

LO6: Describe how to create a new PowerPoint Presentation

LO7: Explain the importance of Time-Based Media in enhancing presentations

LO8: Describe how to add Pictures and Animation in a Presentation

LO9: Explain how to add Time-Based Media elements in a Presentation

LO10: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Microsoft PowerPoint

Topic 6: Business Tools for Database Management

LO1: Explain the Business tools for Database Management

LO2: Explain the Business tools for Management Information Systems

LO3: Analyze the application of Business tools for effective Customer Relationship Management

LO4: Identify various Social Media tools and their applications in Professional Networking

LO5: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

LO6: Explain how to create and manage Business-related Social Media content

LO7: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Business Tools for Database Management

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam: Intro to Business Computing

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