OADM150 Office Technology Concepts

Department of Business Studies: Office Administration

  1. Course Number and Title

    OADM150 Office Technology Concepts

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250

  4. Prerequisites

    OADM140 (C or better)

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course is an in-depth exploration of computer hardware and software with emphasis on business applications, information systems, technological innovations and introductory hands-on software applications.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will
        1. define the concepts and terminology involved in information processing systems;
        2. demonstrate an understanding of computer technologies used by businesses and individuals;
        3. demonstrate an understanding of systems software and operating systems; and
        4. demonstrate an understanding of application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. computer hardware and software overview
      2. create word processing documents
      3. format and edit documents
      4. retrieve and enhance documents
      5. create a spreadsheet
      6. revise and enhance spreadsheets
      7. build an advanced spreadsheet
      8. develop a large spreadsheet
      9. create charts and graphs
      10. create a database
      11. view and edit a database
      12. create and edit reports
      13. import clipart into documents
      14. create form letters

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. The assessment of course learning goals is based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance based tasks and projects.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 4/99; Revised 1/2010