Computer Applications Program

Introduces the basic skills of touch keyboarding and techniques when using a computer keyboard. This class emphasizes the development of speed and accuracy. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores. Proficiency Exam is available. Students can be awarded Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) by completing a proficiency assessment by typing over 35 WPM with less than three (3) errors for a three-minute timing.

Introduces the basic features of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet concepts to design and create accurate professional worksheets for use in business and industry, and academic environments. Includes entering data; creating formulas; professional formatting; creating charts; creating, sorting, and filtering lists; creating and using templates; and working with functions. Focuses on ways to ensure accuracy including proofreading techniques and critical thinking to determine what data to present and how to present it. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; CAS 133.

Introduces advanced features of Excel to design and create accurate, professional worksheets for use in business and industry. Includes financial, logical, statistical, lookup, and database functions; pivot tables; “what-if” analysis with data tables; importing data; complex graphs; macros; and solver features. Focuses on ways to ensure accuracy including proofreading techniques and critical thinking to determine what data to present and how to present it. Prerequisite: CAS 170. Associated Program: 'Certificate (One Year): Office Supervision'

Introduces the basics of Microsoft Word to create, edit, and print documents such as letters, memos, and manuscripts; produce multi-page documents; use headers and footers; and produce merged copy. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; CAS 133.

Introduces advanced features of Microsoft Word to create, edit, and print documents such as letters, memos, and manuscripts; produce multi-page documents; use headers and footers; become familiar with the program's writing tools and basics of enhancing documents; and produce merged copy. Pre-Requisite: CAS 216. *****Associated program: Business Administration