Course description
COMP1150 Computer Literacy For Windows (Word/Excel)
Description: Recommended: Keyboarding skills are an asset. This course provides an introduction to the basics of using a computer and Microsoft Office. Students will be introduced to Windows, a word processor (Word), and an electronic spreadsheet (Excel). This course will benefit those who need to understand the basics of a computer on the job or at home.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
COMP1465 Access 2007
Description: Recommended: COMP1150 Computer Literacy for Windows or equivalent knowledge; experience with database design would be an asset.
This course introduces students to Access 2007, an application that manages data. Students will be exposed to database components, terminology, the creation and use of data-entry forms, queries, reports and switchboards.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
COMP1475 Excel 2007
Description: Recommended: COMP1150 Computer Literacy for Windows or equivalent knowledge.
This course takes you beyond the basics to cover intermediate spreadsheeting concepts and techniques using Excel 2007. Students will learn how to produce professional workbooks. Emphasis will be placed on: planning and creating spreadsheets using formulas and functions; data analysis; generating graphs; and, linking summarizing and consolidating worksheets.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
COMP1485 Word 2007
Description: Recommended: COMP1150 Computer Literacy for Windows or equivalent knowledge.
This course takes you beyond the basics to cover intermediate wordprocessing concepts and techniques using Word 2007. Students will learn how to produce professional business documents. Emphasis will be placed on intermediate wordprocessing techniques including paragraph and page formatting options; working with tabs and indents; using the find and replace features; using the spellcheck, grammar check, thesaurus and other built-in correction tools; multi-column text, tables, mailmerges; numbered and bulleted paragraphs; headers, footers and page numbering.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
COMP1495 PowerPoint 2007
Description: Recommended: COMP1150 Computer Literacy for Windows or equivalent knowledge.
This course will cover creating presentations using PowerPoint 2007. Areas of study will include: presentation guidelines, building your presentations, creating outlines, formatting slides, adding graphs, and organizational charts, clipart and special effects. Students will work with embedded objects and multiple presentations. Different methods of presenting output will be discussed.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
COMP1530 Windows XP
Description: This course introduces students to the capabilities of Windows XP. Topics covered include: creating documents, working with files, using Windows Explorer, managing files and folders, and creating an efficient work environment. Accessories such as Notepad, Calculator, Wordpad and Paint will also be covered. An introduction to the Internet will also be included.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
