BCOM 100 - Technology for Construction

1. Use word processing software to create and edit text; save and retrieve a document; format, edit, and print a document; center, underline, bold, and indent text; use the search and replace functions; create multi-page documents; use the spell and grammar checker.
2. Use presentation software to create and edit a presentation; save and retrieve a presentation; add or remove slides; insert text boxes, photos, and other graphics; add or modify slide transitions; effectively deliver a finished presentation.
3. Use spreadsheet software to create, save, and print a worksheet; format a worksheet; create simple formulas that include relative and absolute cell references; perform what-if analysis; use basic worksheet functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, and IF; and create and format a chart.
4. Use scheduling software to create, set-up, and save a schedule; enter tasks/durations in a schedule via network diagram and Gantt views; format columns and filter activities; print various reports.
5. Use computer aided drafting software to open and save a drawing; use standard drawing tools to create and annotate a basic shop drawing; navigate plot settings to plot a drawing to scale.
6. Appraise the use of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile technologies used in the construction industry today.

• Word Processing Software
• Presentation Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Scheduling Software
• CAD Software
• Mobile Technology

 
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