Students will be introduced to the use of local area networks, to the Internet, and to accessing the University library. The purpose of this course is to provide you with the ability to apply microcomputers, readily and comfortably, to common business situations. In particular, the word processing capability will be of immediate use in fulfilling the instructional assignments in other courses at NSU and elsewhere. Spreadsheets can be used whenever you need to manipulate numeric data and produce information that can be both descriptive and predictive.
Databases are the textual counterparts of spreadsheet programs.
They are used for keeping, analyzing, and presenting lists of textual information. Presentation software will allow you to produce professional-looking presentations. Acquire a working knowledge of an operating system. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic computing concepts. Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional , Volume 1, Robert T. Grauer and Maryann Barber, 1999.