The Laboratory text is Brief Microsoft Office 2000 Professional by Robert T. Grauer and Maryann Barber, published by Prentice Hall. You have a home directory on the college server so you do not need diskettes. If you purchase a diskette, be sure to also buy a plastic case to protect the diskettes. The case is essential. Grades are arrived at according to the percentages shown below.
Classes meet twice a week in the assigned classroom.
Lab meets once a week in the assigned laboratory. Students are expected to attend class and are responsible for any announcements or assignments made during class. However class participation will be graded only as part of specific activities described below. The first is occasional workshops as group activities in class. These short research topics will not involve more than 15 minutes of preparation but you should hand in a copy of the information from the Internet or other printed or xeroxed material as appropriate.