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Introduction to Computer Applications
This course introduces students to the essential computer applications used in nearly all industries around the world. After completing this course, the student will be prepared to be able to communicate by means of three of the most important computer applications used today: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
About the course
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the essential computer applications used in nearly all industries around the world. After completing this course, the student will be prepared to be able to communicate by means of three of the most important computer applications used today: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Textbook: Computer Applications – (Lumen Learning CC BY-SA 4.0)
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Receive an introduction to computers
- Relate Internet research to practical workflow
- Gain a thorough understanding of the three main computer applications
- Learn how to integrate the products of the three main computer applications
- Display proficiency using the three main computer applications
Course contents
What You'll Study
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
Chapter 2: Internet Research
Chapter 3: Microsoft Word: Part 1
Chapter 4: Microsoft Word: Part 2
Chapter 6: Microsoft Excel Part 1
Chapter 7: Microsoft Excel Part 2
Chapter 8: Microsoft PowerPoint Part 1
Chapter 9: Microsoft PowerPoint Part 2
Chapter 10: Integration
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