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BOAT 105 - Microsoft Word


PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing  and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing  or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing .
PROGRAM: Business Operations, Applications, and Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016

Introduces the concepts of word processing systems. Offers hands- on experience in the operation of Microsoft Word. Students are required to demonstrate course objectives through the appropriate Microsoft certification examination.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Navigate the Windows operating software environment.
  2. Create, edit, save, and print a document.
  3. Customize options and views for documents.
  4. Determine and set appropriate character and paragraph formatting.
  5. Use the Windows and Office Clipboards.
  6. Configure suitable page layout options.
  7. Generate, format, and manipulate tables and lists.
  8. Modify and insert graphic elements in a document and apply effects.
  9. Apply references such as captions, citations, headers, footers, and endnotes.
  10. Analyze documents to share and maintain.
  11. Create, insert, and update table of contents, index, and table of figures.
  12. Use the Find and Replace feature.
  13. Customize themes and styles.
  14. Perform mail merge.
  15. Proof and correct business documents using appropriate review tools.
  16. Proof and validate documents.
  17. Insert and use field codes and Quick Parts.
  18. Devise simple macros and manage macro security.
  19. Recognize special and/or advanced software features as they relate to software certifications.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Create, print, and edit documents
  • Enhance visual display and clarity of documents
  • Manage multiple documents
  • Format documents and use Help features
  • Create and format tables
  • Insert graphic elements
  • Format with special features
  • Merge documents; sort and select data
  • Work with shared documents
  • Create tables and indexes
  • Create, record, run and edit macros
  • Create, edit, and save fill-in forms

 
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