Computers and Management Information Systems (CMIS) 245
Microcomputer Applications in Business (Windows) (Revision 4)
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Delivery Mode:Individualized study online or grouped study.**
Credits:3
Area of Study:Applied Studies
(Business and Administrative Studies)
Prerequisite:None.
Precluded Course:CMIS 245 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for CMIS 301 and/or 302 (those students can register in CMIS 311).
Centre:Faculty of Business
CMIS 245 has a Challenge for Credit option.
Note: The course materials package must be purchased in order to challenge this course.
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**Note:Students registering in grouped study, or grouped study international mode are advised that there may be some differences in the evaluation and course materials information indicated below. To obtain the most up-to-date information, contact the Faculty of Business Student Support Centre at 1-800-468-6531.
Overview
This course will help you develop the skills required to use microcomputer applications effectively in a business environment. Using a hands-on approach of “learning by doing,” you will learn to use the Microsoft Office 2007 suite of products and develop skills in using software designed to meet today’s business needs.
After completing this course, you will have achieved the following course objectives:
- You will be familiar with concepts and terminology common to desktop applications used in business.
- You will be knowledgeable about and proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint software.
- You will have practical knowledge of common business situations in which desktop applications are used, and have a foundation for further independent learning.
These materials are designed to guide you as you work through the textbook for this course: Grauer, R.T., et al. (2010). Exploring Microsoft Office 2007, Volume 1, (3rd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
The textbook is a comprehensive MS-Office tutorial and reference, and it goes somewhat beyond the learning expectations of an introductory course; therefore, not all the chapters in the text are covered in the lessons. After you have gained some experience and proficiency in using the software through the lessons in this course, however, you will be able to continue learning and developing new skills independently.
Outline
This course has been organized into 13 lessons, as follows:
Lesson 1: Office Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Microsoft Word Basics
Lesson 3: Editing and Formatting in Word
Lesson 4: Tables and Graphics in Word
Lesson 5: Microsoft Excel Basics
Lesson 6: Excel Formulas and Functions
Lesson 7: Excel Charts
Lesson 8: Introduction to Microsoft Access
Lesson 9: Relational Databases and Multi-Table Queries
Lesson 10: Advanced Query Techniques
Lesson 11: Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Lesson 12: Presentation Development
Lesson 13: Presentation Design
Evaluation
Your final grade in CMIS 245 will be based on your performance in the following credit activities. The passing grade for the Final Examination is “D” (50 percent). To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a passing grade on the Final Examination and a minimum overall grade of “D” (50 percent) for the entire course. The following chart summarizes the evaluation activities in this course:
| Quiz 1 | 2.5% |
| Assignment 1 | 15% |
| Quiz 2 | 2.5% |
| Assignment 2 | 15% |
| Quiz 3 | 2.5% |
| Assignment 3 | 15% |
| Quiz 4 | 2.5% |
| Assignment 4 | 15% |
| Final Examination | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Note: The final examination for this course must be taken online at an invigilated location. It is your responsibility to ensure a computer with an Internet connection and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is available for your use at the invigilation centre.
Course Materials
Textbook
Grauer, R. T., et al. (2010). Exploring Microsoft Office 2007, Volume 1, (3rd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 978-0-13-506250-0
Other Materials
All other materials are available online from the course website and the Digital Reading Room.
Software Requirements
You must have Microsoft Office 2007, including the four main applications covered: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 4, August 5, 2010.
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Last updated by SAS 02/04/2016 08:34:06
