Computer Applications

Course Information
1 semester
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites:  BU120 or Instructor's Permission
Instructor:  Bynum
Course Description
Computer Applications is designed for beginning students who already know the keyboard and have an introductory knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point.  Students develop increasing skill levels in keyboarding speed and accuracy and will continue to expand their knowledge or word processing, producing both personal and business documents, spreadsheets, database management and presentation and graphics.  This course is applicable to students for both personal and vocational use.

Topics of Study
Skill Improvement
Personal Correspondence
Business Correspondence (Letters and Memos)
Communication Skill Improvement
Tables
Reports
Spreadsheets (Excel)
Database (Access)
Mail Merge
Business Simulation Unit including a Power Point Presentation

Required Materials
Notebook or three-ring binder
Pen or pencil
Textbook (remains in classroom)