OADM150 Office Technology Concepts
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: STEM Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- OADM150 Office Technology Concepts Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- MEDA140 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. 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.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- define the concepts and terminology involved in information processing systems;
- demonstrate an understanding of computer technologies used by businesses and individuals;
- demonstrate an understanding of systems software and operating systems; and
- demonstrate an understanding of application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- computer hardware and software overview
- create word processing documents
- format and edit documents
- retrieve and enhance documents
- create a spreadsheet
- revise and enhance spreadsheets
- build an advanced spreadsheet
- develop a large spreadsheet
- create charts and graphs
- create a database
- view and edit a database
- create and edit reports
- import clipart into documents
- create form letters
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals is based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance based tasks and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 4/99; Revised 1/2010; New Core 8/2015; 04/04/19