High School Course
College Course Outcomes
Business Computer Information Systems I
(BCIS1-TP) 1201120T
Prerequisite: Keyboarding course or skill
proficiency
ENHANCEMENTS:
 Utilize the internet to research information
 Learn to use browser and search hyperlink capabilities
 Demonstrate strategies for merging and integrating data for
multiple applications
 Explain the impact of computers on society
 Identify the components of the computer
 Explore computer careers and discuss current issues
associated with security, ethical, and legal issues, and identify
fundamental programming structures
 Demonstrate proficiency in basic operating system functions
 Describe uses of the internet and design a simplistic web page
using HTML coding and demonstrate proficiency in the use of
email
 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications
 Demonstrate a basic understanding of network topology and
connections
College WECM Equivalent
Computer Applications I
POFI 1301 or POFI 1401 (or POFI 1001
CEU)
OR
Introduction to Computers
ITSC 1301 or ITSC 1401 (or ITSC 1001
CEU)
Course Outcomes - Computer Applications I
(POFI 1301/1401)
Course Description:
Overview of computer applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to
computer hardware, software applications, and procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will identify the components of a computer system and demonstrate basic proficiency in
commonly used applications.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
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5.
Identify the components of a computer system and demonstrate basic proficiency
in commonly used applications.
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate school, work, or home situations and use
application software to complete information-processing tasks efficiently and
effectively.
Prepare, manage, and print documents using application software.
Access the Internet and learn to use the browse, search, and hyperlink
capabilities of Web browsers.
Create, design, and produce professional documents using word processing
software (i.e., MS Word).
A. Apply design options for formatting and layout.
B. Demonstrate strategies for working with multiple documents.
C. Apply techniques for using templates and pre-designed styles.
Check if
“Yes”
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
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7.
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10.
Check if
“Yes”
Process, manipulate, and represent numeric data using the basic functions of
spreadsheet software (i.e., MS Excel).
A. Demonstrate techniques for preparing a spreadsheet.
B. Create and test formulas.
C. Manipulate data using multiple worksheets.
D. Convert chart formats within a worksheet.
Demonstrate strategies for merging and integrating source data from multiple
applications.
Utilize the internet to research information.
Learn to use browser and search hyperlink capabilities.
Demonstrate strategies for merging and integrating data for multiple applications.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
Pasewark, William R., Sr. and William R. Pasewark, Jr. Microsoft Office XP Introductory Course.
South-Western Educational Publishing, 2002.
Rutkosky, Nita. Microsoft Office XP. Paradigm Publishing Company, 2002.
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Course Outcomes - Introduction to Computers
(ITSC 1301/1401)
Course Description:
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and
human resources.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will identify the components of a computer system; demonstrate basic understanding of
commonly used applications; explain the impact of computers on society; explore computer careers;
identify fundamental programming structures; and demonstrate proficiency in basic operating system
functions.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Explain the impact of computers on society.
2.
Identify components of the computer.
3.
Explore computer careers.
4.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of commonly used applications.
5.
Discuss current issues associated with security, ethics, and legal issues.
6.
Identify fundamental programming structures.
7.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic operating system functions.
8.
Evaluate tools, processes, and technology.
9.
Make process improvement suggestions.
10.
Make purchasing recommendations.
11.
Describe uses of the Internet and design a simplistic web page using HTML
coding.
12.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of email.
13.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet,
database, and presentation applications.
14.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of network topology and connections.
Check if
“Yes”