Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
BUSN 123
Course Title
Word Processing for Business
Credits
Three (3)
Date of Outline
August 2007 (C. Carletta)
2. Course Description
Uses advanced features from a word processing
program to create business documents
emphasizing production and proofreading.
Integrates knowledge of the Internet and the
computer. Includes timed computer keyboarding
skills for creating and editing business
documents and sending electronic attachments.
(Formerly BCIS 127.)
3. Contact Hours/Type
Three (3) hours lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
ENG 22 or 55 with grade C or better or
placement at ENG 100; or consent.
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved By
35 gross words per minute (gwam) or BUSN 121
with grade C or better.
Date
2
5. General Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will
 Create business documents using a word processing software with productivity emphasized.
 Demonstrate skills necessary to function in a “Virtual Office” setting.
 Perform word processing at the Core MOUS or Corel level for certification.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will
1. Demonstrate mastery of word processing features used for producing documents
2. Integrate word processing and other software applications
3. Demonstrate Internet electronic messaging procedures
4. Demonstrate editing and printing reports using advanced software techniques and
data transfer.
5. Format documents for business correspondence with basic and special features
6. Create, edit, and store word processing documents.
7.
Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent
Computer keyboarding skills
1-5 weeks
Word-processing skills
2-6 weeks
Document formatting skills
2-5 weeks
Internet and electronic messaging skills 1-2 weeks
8. Recommended Course Requirements
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Written or oral examinations
In-class exercises
Homework Assignments
Document formatting and word processing production and skill-building
assignments.
Quizzes
Projects (written reports and/or oral class presentations)
Attendance and class participation
9. Text and Materials
Text materials will be selected from the best and most up-to-date materials
available, such as
College Keyboarding and Document Processing for Windows, 9th Edition,
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2002.
Meredith Flynn, Nita Rutkosky, BENCHMARK SERIES: ADVANCED
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2000 EXPERT CERTIFICATION. EMC Paradigm Publishing
Company, College Division. Text with CD-ROM, 2000.
Materials:
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
Accompanying practice set
Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
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10. Evaluation and Grading
Exams
Written projects, critical-thinking/exercises
Student participation
Attendance
20-50%
20-50%
10%
0-10%
11. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerable with instructors and specific instructional methods
will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques might
include, but are not limited to:
Lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or readings.
Class discussions or guest lectures
Audio, visual or presentations involving the Internet
Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
Other contemporary learning techniques (e.g., Service Learning, Co-op, SchoolTo Work, self-paced, etc.
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COWIQ Curricular Grids
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes - Business Technology 2004
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Standard 1: Written Communication
CC
BUSN
122
1
BUSN
123
2
BUSN
151
1
BUSN
110
1
BUSN
183
3
BUS
130
2
COM
130
ENG
209
3
CA
1.1 Use writing to discover and
2
3
articulate ideas
1.2 Identify and analyze the
3
0
2
1
0
2
2
3
3
audience and purpose for any
intended communication
1.3 Choose language, style and
3
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
3
organization appropriate to
particular purposes and
audiences
1.4 Gather information and
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
document sources appropriately
1.5 Express a main idea as a
3
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
thesis, hypothesis, and other
appropriate content
1.6 Develop a main idea clearly
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
3
3
and concisely with appropriate
content
1.7 Demonstrate mastery of the
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
conventions of writing,
including grammar, spelling,
and mechanics
1.8 Demonstrate proficiency in
3
2
3
2
0
3
2
3
3
revision and editing
1.9 Develop a personal voice in
3
0
2
1
0
3
2
3
3
written communication
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes.
The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
5
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes - Business Technology 2004
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Standard 2: Quantitative Reasoning
CC
BUSN
122
0
BUSN
123
0
BUSN
151
3
BUSN
110
1
BUSN
183
0
BUS
130
0
COM
130
ENG
209
0
CA
2.1 Apply numeric, graphic and
3
3
symbolic skills and other forms
of quantitative reasoning,
accurately and appropriately
2.2 Demonstrate mastery of
3
0
1
3
1
0
0
0
3
mathematical concepts, skills,
and applications, using
technology when appropriate
2.3 Communicate clearly and
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
concisely the methods and
results of quantitative problem
solving
2.4 Formulate and test
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
hypotheses using numerical
experimentation
2.5 Define quantitative issues
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
and problems, gather relevant
information, analyze that
information, and present results
2.6 Assess the validity of
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
statistical conclusions
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes.
The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
6
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes - Business Technology 2004
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Standard 3: Information Retrieval and Technology
CC
BUSN
122
3
BUSN
123
3
BUSN
151
2
BUSN
110
1
BUSN
183
3
BUS
130
3
COM
130
ENG
209
3
CA
3.1 Use print and electronic
3
3
information technology
ethically and responsibly
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of
3
1
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
basic vocabulary, concepts, and
operations of information
technology and retrieval
3.3 Recognize, identify, and
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
define an information need
3.4 Access and retrieve
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
information through print and
electronic media, evaluating
the accuracy and authenticity
of that information
3.5 Create, manage, organize,
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
3
3
and communicate information
through electronic media
3.6 Recognize changing
3
1
1
2
3
2
1
3
3
technologies and make
informed choices about their
appropriateness and use
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes.
The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
7
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes - Business Technology 2004
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Standard 4: Oral Communication
CC
BUSN
122
1
BUSN
123
1
BUSN
151
1
BUSN
110
0
BUSN
183
3
BUS
130
3
COM
130
ENG
209
3
CA
4.1 Identify and analyze the
3
3
audience and purpose of any
intended communication.
4.2 Gather, evaluate, select,
2
0
1
2
0
2
3
3
3
and organize information for
the communication.
4.3 Use language, techniques,
3
0
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
and strategies appropriate to
the audience and occasion.
4.4 Speak clearly and
3
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
3
confidently, using the voice,
volume, tone, and articulation
appropriate to the audience and
occasion
4.5 Summarize, analyze, and
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
evaluate oral communications
and ask coherent questions as
needed.
4.6 Use competent oral
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
expression to initiate and
sustain discussion.
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes.
The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
8
Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes - Business Technology 2004
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Standard 5: Critical Thinking
CC
BUSN
122
0
BUSN
123
0
BUSN
151
0
BUSN
110
0
BUSN
183
1
BUS
130
3
COM
130
ENG
209
3
CA
5.1 Identify and state problems,
2
3
issues, arguments, and
questions contained in a body
of information.
5.2 Identify and analyze
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
assumptions and underlying
points of view relating to an
issue or problem.
5.3 Formulate research
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
questions that require
descriptive and explanatory
analyses.
5.4 Recognize and understand
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
multiple modes of inquiry,
including investigative
methods based on observation
and analysis.
5.5 Evaluate a problem,
0
0
0
1
3
0
3
3
3
distinguishing between relevant
and irrelevant facts, opinions,
assumptions, issues, values,
and biases through the use of
appropriate evidence.
5.6 Apply problem-solving
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
3
techniques and skills, including
the rules of logic and logical
sequence.
5.7 Synthesize information
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
from various sources, drawing
appropriate conclusions
5.8 Communicate clearly and
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
concisely the methods and
results of logical reasoning
5.9 Reflect upon and evaluate
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
their thought processes, value
systems, and world views in
comparison to those of others
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes.
The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome