Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72D
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
Catalog Description:
72D – Introduction to Microsoft Word
(May be repeated 3 times.)
1 unit
Self-paced introduction to word processing using Microsoft Word. Strongly recommended: Computer
Applications Systems 72A, or Computer Application Systems 72B. 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. start and exit Microsoft Word;
2. identify and use the Microsoft Word menus and toolbars;
3. demonstrate use of Word writing tools;
4. insert graphics in a document;
5. edit, spell check, and format documents.
Course Content:
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Opening, creating, saving, closing, and printing documents
Using Word menus and toolbars
Formatting and writing tools
Graphics
Creating and editing business documents
Methods of Presentation:
1. Laboratory using tutorials
2. Instructor demonstrations of word processing features
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read text and work through hands-on tutorials
b. Create and edit Word documents such as a business letter and memo
c. Create a research paper
d. Create a résumé using a Wizard
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Projects
b. Examinations including final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Word 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman Quasney, Course
Technology 2008
Special Student Materials:
1. Portable storage device
2. Microsoft Office 2007 Software (optional)
MD, CAS72D course outline
Revised: Aug2009