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Department of
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CIS 146 (B)
Microcomputer Applications
Plan of Instruction
Effective Date:
2005
Version Number: 2005-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the most common microcomputer software
applications. These software packages should include typical features of applications,
such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation
software. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize selected features of these
packages. This course will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 certification. This
course or an equivalent is CORE for the AAT and AAS CIS programs. This course
supports CIP code 11.0101.
CREDIT HOURS
Theory
2 credit hours
Lab
1 credit hour
Total
3 credit hours
NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule lab hours as
manipulative (3:1 contact to credit hour ratio) or experimental (2:1 contact to credit hour ratio).
PREREQUISITE COURSES
Determined by college unless stated otherwise.
CO-REQUISITE COURSES
Determined by college unless stated otherwise.
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INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
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Explain the basic operating system of a computer.
Use word processing software.
Use electronic spreadsheet software.
Use database management software.
Use presentation graphics software.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The cognitive objective for this course is for each student to comprehend foundational
knowledge of common microcomputer application software.
The performance objective of this course is for each student to apply foundational
knowledge of common microcomputer application software.
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment of cognitive and
performance objectives are based on knowledge gained from this course. During
performance evaluations, students will be provided necessary tools, equipment,
materials, specifications, and any other resources necessary to accomplish the task.
Specifications may be in the form of, but not limited to, manufacturer’s specifications,
technical orders, regulations, national and state codes, certification agencies, locally
developed lab assignments, or any combination of specifications.
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MODULE A – BASIC OPERATING SYSTEM
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
COMPETENCIES
A1.0 Explain the basic
A1.1 This competency is measured cognitively.
operating system of a
computer. (B)
KSA
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Indicators
A1.1.1 Define terms associated with operating systems.
A
A1.1.2 Identify features of an operating system.
A
A1.1.3 Explain use of input and output devices.
B
A1.1.4 Explain the process of file management.
b
MODULE B – WORD PROCESSING
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
COMPETENCIES
B1.0 Use word processing
B1.1 Prepare a word processing document containing
software. (2b)
specified features.
KSA
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Indicators
B1.1.1 Explain the process of planning a document.
b
B1.1.2 Identify the components of the document window.
a
B1.1.3 Identify the functions of commands found on toolbars and menus.
a
B1.1.4 Explain the processes to develop word processing documents.
b
B1.1.5 Explain how to use on-board help features.
b
MODULE C - ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETS
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
COMPETENCIES
C1.0 Use electronic
C1.1 Create a spreadsheet containing specified
spreadsheet software.
features.
(2b)
KSA
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Indicators
C1.1.1 Define terms identified with spreadsheets.
A
C1.1.2 Identify uses of spreadsheets.
A
C1.1.3 Identify major components of a spreadsheet.
a
C1.1.4 Explain the processes of developing and working with a
b
spreadsheet.
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MODULE D – DATABASE MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
COMPETENCIES
D1.0 Use database
D1.1.1 Create a database containing specified features.
management software. D1.1.2 Manage a database.
(2b)
KSA
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Indicators
A
D1.1.1 Define terms associated with database management.
b
D1.1.2 Explain how to open an existing database.
a
D1.1.3 Identify the components of a database.
b
D1.1.4 Explain the processes of developing a database.
b
D1.2.1 Explain the process of managing a database.
MODULE E – PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
COMPETENCIES
E1.0 Use presentation
E1.1 Create a presentation containing specified
graphics software. (2b)
features.
KSA
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
Indicators
E1.1.1 Define terms associated with presentation graphics.
A
E1.1.2 Identify components of the presentation software.
a
E1.1.3 Explain the processes of developing a presentation.
b
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
MODULE A – BASIC OPERATING SYSTEM
• Terms
• Input/Output Devices
• File Management
MODULE B – WORD PROCESSING
• Components of the document window
• Toolbars and menu commands
• Planning a document
• Develop word processing documents
− Create a new document
− Scroll a document
− Correct errors
− Save, preview, and print a document
− Enter information using automatic features
− Insert and resize graphics
− Check spelling and grammar
− Move the insertion point around the document
− Select and delete text
− Reverse edits using the Undo and Redo buttons
− Move text within the document
− Find and replace text
− Change margins, line spacing, alignment, and paragraph indents
− Change fonts and adjust font sizes
− Emphasize points with bullets, numbering, boldface, underlining, and italics
− Add a comment to a document
− Insert headers and footers
− Insert footnotes and headers
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MODULE C – ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETS
• Components of spreadsheets
• Developing and working with spreadsheets
− Planning a spreadsheet
− Insert text, values, and formulas into a worksheet
− Insert and delete worksheet rows and columns
− Copy and paste formulas and functions
− Resize worksheet rows and columns
− Navigate within and between worksheets
− Select and move worksheet cells
− Print a workbook
− Work with the Insert Function button
− Financial functions
− Work with absolute and relative references
− Use auto-fill features
− Create simple logical data and financial functions formulas
• Create charts and graphs
• Integrating software applications
MODULE D – DATABASE MANAGEMENT
• Database terms
• Components of a database
• Developing and managing a database
− Create a new database and set filed properties
− Open an existing query, and create, sort and navigate a new query
− Create and save a table
− Define fields and specify a table’s primary key
− Open and navigate a table
− Add records to a table
− Modify the structure of a table
− Delete, move and add fields
− Change field properties
− Save a database
− Create and navigate a form
− Create, preview and navigate a report
− Delete and change records
• Opening an existing database
• Integrating software applications
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MODULE E – PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
• Components of the presentation software
• Developing a presentation
− Planning a presentation
− Open and view an existing presentation
− Create a folder for saving presentations
− Create a presentation using the templates or wizard
− Add, move and delete slides
− Promote and demote text in the Outline tab
− Create speaker notes for slides
− Check the spelling and style in a presentation
− Preview and print slides
− Print outlines, handouts and speaker notes
− Create, resize and move text and graphics
− Add a design template and modify the design using the Slide Masters
− Insert tab stops to align text
− Change the layouts of existing slides
− Insert and resize pictures and clip-art images
− Insert transitions, animations, and sounds
− Create tables, diagrams, and graphs
− Draw and manipulate a simple graphic using AutoShapes
• Integrating software applications
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RECOMMENDED METHODS OF EVALUATION: The tables of specifications below
identify the number of cognitive (knowledge) enabling objectives and psychomotor
(performance) objectives per module. Instructors should develop sufficient
numbers of evaluation items to ensure complete coverage of each cognitive
and/or psychomotor objective identified in each module. For cognitive objectives,
use appropriate written test type based on the complexity indicator for each objective.
Create comprehensive, checklist evaluations for each psychomotor objective.
Facts/Nomenclature (A/a):
Multiple Choice, Fill-in, List, Matching, Alternative
Response (true/false or yes/no)
Principles/Procedures (B/b): Multiple Choice, Fill-in, List, Short Answer
Analysis/Operating Principles (C/c): Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Essay
Evaluation/Complete Theory (D/d): Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Essay
ENABLING OBJECTIVES TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Cognitive Domain
Facts/
Nomenclature
Principles/
Procedures
2
2
3
2
2
11
2
3
1
3
1
10
Module A
Module B
Module C
Module D
Module E
Total
Analysis/
Operating
Principles
0
Evaluation/
Complete
Theory
0
Total
4
5
4
5
3
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PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Psychomotor Domain
Module A
Module B
Module C
Module D
Module E
Total
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Limited
Proficiency
(Level 1)
0
Partially
Proficient
(Level 2)
1
1
1
1
4
Proficient
(Level 3)
0
Highly
Proficient
(Level 4)
0
Total
1
1
1
1
4
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Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Indicators
Key Word(s)
Definition
Highly
Performs competency quickly and accurately. Instructs others how to do
Proficient
the competency.
Performs all parts of the competency. Needs only a spot check of
Proficient
completed work.
Partially
Performs most parts of the competency. Needs help only on hardest parts.
Proficient
Performs simple parts of the competency. Needs to be told or shown how
Limited Proficiency
to do most of the competency.
Complete
Predicts, isolates, and resolves problems about the competency.
Theory
Operating
Identifies why and when the competency must be done and why each step
Principles
is needed.
Procedures
Determines step-by-step procedures for doing the competency.
Nomenclature
Names parts, tools, and simple facts about the competency.
Evaluation
Evaluates conditions and makes proper decisions about the subject.
Analysis
Analyzes facts and principles and draws conclusions about the subject.
Identifies relationship of basic facts and states general principles about the
Principles
subject.
Value
Performance
Ability
4
3
2
Knowledge
Knowledge of
Skills
1
Affective
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c
b
a
D
C
B
A
Facts
*5
Characterization by
Value
*4
Organization
*3
Valuing
*2
Responding
*1
Receiving
Identifies basic facts and terms about the subject.
Acting consistently with the new value
Integrating a new value into one's general set of values, giving it some
ranking among one's general priorities
Showing some definite involvement or commitment
Showing some new behaviors as a result of experience
Being aware of or attending to something in the environment
Alpha Scale Values - Any item with an upper case letter (A, B, C, D) by itself is taught as general information on a topic. This information may be related to the
competency or encompass multiple competencies. Examples might include mathematical computations or knowledge of principles such as Ohm’s Law.
A lower case letter indicates a level of ”Knowledge of Skills." Individuals are taught information pertaining to performing a competency . These may be indicated
alone or in conjunction with a numerical scale value. A lower case letter by itself indicates the individual is not required to perform the task-just know about the task.
(example: Can state or explain procedures for doing a task).
Numerical Scale Values - The numbers reflect the levels the individual will be able to perform a competency. Number values are always accompanied by lower
case letters (i.e. 1a, 2b, 3c...etc.) in order to specify the level of knowledge of skills associated with the competency.
Example: An individual with a competency with a scale indicator of 3b has received training of knowledge of skills whereby he or she can determine the correct
procedures and perform with limited supervision; only requiring evaluation of the finished product or procedure.
Asterisk items indicate desired affective domain levels and are used to indicate the desired level for a given competency. They may be used independently or with
other indicators (i.e. 1a-*1, 2c-*3). If used with another indicator, separate with a hyphen.
NOTE: Codes indicate terminal values.
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Learning Outcomes Attachment for Career/Technical Courses
Faculty regularly review the extent to which the course and program learning outcomes identified in a
course syllabus are being attained by students who complete the course. Each syllabus identifies the
assessment method that will be used to demonstrate student mastery of the desired learning outcomes
for that course. Before teaching a course, faculty should review the syllabus to understand how the
program learning outcomes will be evaluated. Once the course is complete, this form is used by the
instructor to report how well students demonstrated mastery of those course learning (and by extension,
program learning) outcomes.
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Course Number: CIS 146
Learning Outcome
Course Title: Microcomputer
Evaluation Method
(Industry or Professional Competency)
Explain how each learning outcome for this
course is assessed.
Explain basic operating system
of a computer
The student will respond to
specific test items to
demonstrate understanding of
basic
operating system operation and
file mgt.
The student will complete a
supervised lab assignment to
demonstrate the ability to use
selected features of Microsoft
Word
The student will complete a
supervised lab assignment to
demonstrate the ability to use
selected features of Microsoft
Excel
The student will complete a
supervised lab assignment to
demonstrate the ability to use
selected features of Microsoft
Power Point
Use word processing software
Use spreadsheet software
Use presentation graphics
software
Evaluation Results
Of the students who earned a grade of C
or better for the course, what percentage
demonstrated attainment of the stated
outcomes?
Use of Evaluation Results
Explain how evaluation results will be used to improve the course.
Submitted by:
Date:
Instructor Signature ________________________________________
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Learning Outcomes Attachment for Career/Technical Courses
Faculty regularly review the extent to which the course and program learning outcomes identified in a
course syllabus are being attained by students who complete the course. Each syllabus identifies the
assessment method that will be used to demonstrate student mastery of the desired learning outcomes
for that course. Before teaching a course, faculty should review the syllabus to understand how the
program learning outcomes will be evaluated. Once the course is complete, this form is used by the
instructor to report how well students demonstrated mastery of those course learning (and by extension,
program learning) outcomes.
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Course Number: CIS 146
Learning Outcome
Course Title: Microcomputer
Evaluation Method
(Industry or Professional Competency)
Explain how each learning outcome for this
course is assessed.
Use database software
The student will complete a lab
assignment that demonstrates
the ability to create and query a
database
The student will complete
designated test items to
demonstrate information
literacy related to use of
application software
Information Literacy
Evaluation Results
Of the students who earned a grade of C
or better for the course, what percentage
demonstrated attainment of the stated
outcomes?
Use of Evaluation Results
Explain how evaluation results will be used to improve the course.
Submitted by:
Date:
Instructor Signature ________________________________________
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