The word processing package includes a thesaurus and a spell checker. The requirements, capabilities, limitations and applications of these software packages are included. Students use the software to develop solutions to common business problems. Lecture 3 hours. CIS 100 or CS 101 or equivalent.
Course includes a review of grammar, usage, punctuation, and mechanics.
Credit not available by special examination, Advanced Placement excepted. Writing assignments include summary, synthesis, critique, argumentation. Instruction in library research methods and in the conventions of academic writing. Credit not available by special examination, advanced Placement excepted. A basic study of the earth's layers and topography as applicable to ground and surface water activity.