Students acquire a working knowledge of a specific software package widely used in area offices. Emphasis is on generic spreadsheeting functions common to all packages. Extensive lab experience plus open lab time are provided in an IBM PC compatible laboratory. Presentations 3 credits Presentation software is used to create and customize presentations working with objects, lines, fills and colors. Students work with text manipulation, drawing techniques, animation and slide show effects and will create tables, flowcharts and organization charts.
Emphasis is on business usage and personal application.
Integration of applications included. Emphasis on the importance of system controls and the effects poor controls can have within a computer-based information system. Included are various kinds of audit tests of data and controls, risk assessment, and professional standards. Uses Oracle data base software in the laboratory. Structured techniques and tools are included at appropriate points in the preliminary study and analysis phases of the life cycle of a system.