University of Hawaii Maui College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
BUSN Number
150
Course Title
Introduction to Business Computing
Credits
3
Department
Business/Hospitality
Date of Outline
1/21/2011
2. Course Description:
Author Chuck Carletta
Effective Date Spring 2012
5-year Review Date 2017
Introduces the role of computers in the evolution of an information-based
society. Reviews the history and the need for information processing, the
basic information processing cycle and functions, the processing
capabilities of computers, system development, and program development.
Provides students with experience in an operating system and business
applications, such as word processing, database management,
spreadsheets, and presentation software.
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
Three (3) hours Lecture
None
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
BUSN 50 or 121
AA Category
Category
Additional Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
AAS Bus. Tech. - Information Processing
PR - Program Requirement
Programs and Category: Bus. Tech. - Legal Office, Bus. Tech. Medical Assistant
BAS ABIT
PA - Pre-ABIT Course
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Chancellor
Approval Date
Revised 6/28/2016
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Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee: UH System Articulation Agreement
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Produce correctly formatted basic word processing, electronic messaging, and presentation graphics
documents by using appropriate computer software.
II. Analyze and present correctly formatted numeric information, graphs and charts; and apply these
tools to common business problems using appropriate spreadsheet software.
III. Organize, store and retrieve business information using tables, forms, queries and reports using
appropriate database software.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Explain the basic operations performed by computers and how computers are used to process
information in a business environment.
b) Explain the business tasks that computers can accomplish and how commercially available software
packages help to perform those tasks.
c) Define and explain specific terminology relating to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
presentation graphics.
d) Manage user files and folders using file system commands and utilities.
e) Share information between different applications by using software integration tools.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1-2 Weeks:
1-2 Weeks:
2-3 Weeks:
2-3 Weeks:
2-3 Weeks:
2-3 Weeks:
1-2 Weeks:
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General introduction to computers, system components, processing cycle, and
evolutionary development. Computer industry, computer literacy, social impact, effect
on the workplace, privacy and security issues, computer crime and ethics.(a.,b.,c.,)
File management procedures. (d.)
Word processing applications. (I.,b.,c.,)
Spreadsheet applications. (II.,b.,c.,)
Database applications. (III.,b.,c.,)
Presentation graphics applications. (I.,b.,c.,)
Additional or special topics. (I,II,III,e.)
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Microsoft Office XP Introductory Concepts and Techniques,
Shelly, Cashman, & Ver-maat, Course Technology, 2002.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Accompanying practice exercises if available,
Articles, handouts and/or exercises prepared by the instructor, Magazine or newspaper articles,
On-line materials, Appropriate films, videos or Internet sites, Television programs, Guest Speakers,
Other instructional aids.
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
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:
40-80%
20-60%
0-30%
20-60%
0-30%
0-40%
0-20%
Written or oral examinations (I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
Practical examinations (I.,II.,III.,d.,e.)
In-class exercises (I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
Homework assignments (I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
Quizzes (I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
Projects or research (written reports and/or oral class presentations)
(I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
Attendance and/or class participation (I.,II.,III.,a.,b.,c.,d.,e.)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a. lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or readings
b. class discussions or guest lectures
c. audio, visual or presentations involving the Internet
d. visual step-by-step instruction with students following along
e. student class presentations
f. group or individual projects
g. other contemporary learning techniques (e.g., Service Learning, Co-op, School-to-Work, self-paced,
etc.)
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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