Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Revised Summer 2014 Division Implemented Fall 2014 Textbook Update Fall 2017

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1 Butler Community College Karen Waddell Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Revised Summer 2014 Division Implemented Fall 2014 Textbook Update Fall 2017 COURSE OUTLINE Advanced Computer Applications Course Description BA 245. Advanced Computer Applications. 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: BE 165, BE 170, and BE 180 or BA 104 all with a C or better or consent of instructor. This course will enable the student to use advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Required Materials Storage device * - For complete textbook information, refer to Supplemental Materials Nordell. SIMnet Word, Excel, and Access complete 2016 combo card. McGraw Hill. Butler-assessed Outcomes The intention is for the student to be able to: 1. Use advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database application features to complete assigned tasks. Learning PACT Skills that will be developed and documented in this course Through involvement in this course, the student will develop ability in the following PACT skill area(s): Technology Skills General computer use - Through a variety of activities, the student will utilize current Microsoft Office software to create, store, retrieve, and modify files to produce and disseminate documents, spreadsheets, and database management objects. Major Summative Assessment Task(s) These learning outcome(s) and the Learning PACT skill(s) will be demonstrated by: 1. Completing a comprehensive set of computer tasks (T and C skills) generated by an assessment program that integrates software programs to demonstrate the student s ability to solve problems (a skill) by using software applications in a proficient manner. Skills or Competencies Actions that are essential to achieve the course outcomes: BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 1

2 1. Microsoft Word A. Create and manage documents B. Format text, paragraphs, and sections C. Create tables and lists D. Create references E. Insert and format objects F. Manage and share documents G. Design advanced documents H. Create advanced references I. Create custom Word elements 2. Microsoft Excel A. Create and manage worksheets and workbooks B. Create cells and ranges C. Create tables D. Build formulas and functions E. Create charts and objects F. Manage and share workbooks G. Create custom formats and layouts H. Create advanced formulas I. Create advanced charts and tables 3. Microsoft Access A. Create and manage a database B. Build tables C. Create and modify fields D. Create queries E. Build calculated fields and grouping F. Create forms G. Modify a form and set controls H. Create reports I. Set report controls and formatting Learning Units Microsoft Word I. Developing multipage documents A. Build a document in outline view B. Work in outline view C. Navigate a document D. Insert a table of contents E. Mark text for an index F. Generate an index G. Insert footers in multiple sections H. Insert headers in multiple sections I. Finalize a multipage document BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 2

3 II. Working with styles and templates A. Explore styles and templates B. Modify built-in styles C. Create paragraph styles D. Create character and linked styles E. Create list and table styles F. Create a style set G. Manage styles H. Create a template I. Modify and attach a template III. Working with references A. Work with AutoCorrect B. Customize footnotes C. Use the translate feature D. Modify citations and manage sources E. Add and modify captions F. Generate a bibliography and table of figures G. Work with PDF files in Word H. Work with equations IV. Integrating Word with other programs A. Explore integration methods B. Embed an Excel file C. Link an Excel chart D. Embed a PowerPoint slide E. Insert a Word file and hyperlinks F. Import a table from Access G. Manage document links H. Merge with an Access data source V. Exploring advanced graphics A. Create and modify screenshots B. Edit pictures C. Position pictures D. Remove the background from a picture E. Use artistic effects and layering options F. Arrange graphics G. Create SmartArt graphics H. Add a watermark and page border V. Building forms A. Construct a form template B. Add text content controls BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 3

4 C. Add date picker and picture content controls D. Add repeating section and check box content controls E. Add drop-down content controls F. Insert legacy tools controls G. Format and protect a form H. Fill in a form as a user VI. Collaborating with coworkers A. Explore collaboration options B. Include comments in a document C. Track changes D. Work with tracked changes E. Manage reviewers F. Compare documents G. Use advanced find and replace options H. Sign a document digitally VII. Customizing Word A. Plan a macro B. Record macro steps C. Run a macro D. Edit a macro in Visual Basic E. Create a new tab F. Customize the ribbon G. Modify Word options H. Save in alternate file formats Microsoft Excel I. Automating worksheet tasks A. Plan a macro B. Enable a macro C. Record a macro D. Run a macro E. Edit a macro F. Assign keyboard shortcuts to macros G. Use the personal macro workbook H. Assign a macro to a button II. Enhancing charts A. Customize a data series B. Change a data source and add a chart style C. Add chart elements D. Format chart axes E. Create a combination chart BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 4

5 F. Enhance a chart G. Summarize data with sparklines H. Identify data trends III. Using what-if analysis A. Define a what-if analysis B. Track a what-if analysis with scenario manager C. Generate a scenario summary D. Project figures using a data table E. Use goal seek F. Setup a complex what-if analysis with solver G. Run solver and summarize results IV. Analyzing data with pivot tables A. Plan and design a pivot table report B. Create a pivot table report C. Change a pivot table s summary function and design D. Filter and sort pivot table data E. Explore pivot table data relationships F. Create a pivot chart report V. Exchanging data with other programs A. Plan a data exchange B. Import a text file C. Import a database table D. Insert a graphic file in a worksheet E. Embed a workbook in a Word document F. Link a workbook to a Word document G. Link an Excel chart to a PowerPoint slide H. Import a table into Access VI. Sharing Excel files and incorporating web information A. Share Excel files B. Set up a shared workbook for multiple users C. Track revisions in a shared workbook D. Apply and modify passwords E. Work with XML schemas F. Import and export XML data G. Share web links H. Import and export HTML data VII. Customizing Excel and advanced worksheet management A. Audit a worksheet B. Control worksheet calculations BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 5

6 C. Group worksheet data D. Work with cell comments E. Create custom AutoFill lists F. Create and apply a template G. Customize Excel workbooks H. Customize the Excel screen Microsoft Access I. Importing and exporting data A. Use database templates B. Use application parts C. Import data from Excel D. Link data E. Export data to Excel F. Publish data to Word G. Merge data with Word H. Export data to PDF II. Analyzing database design using Northwind A. Normalize data B. Analyze relationships C. Evaluate tables D. Improve fields E. Use subqueries F. Modify joins G. Analyze forms H. Analyze reports III. Creating advanced queries A. Query for top values B. Create a parameter query C. Modify query properties D. Create a make table query E. Create an append query F. Create a delete query G. Create an update query H. Specify join properties I. Find unmatched records IV. Creating advanced reports A. Apply advanced formatting B. Control layout C. Set advanced print layout D. Create multicolumn reports BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 6

7 E. Use domain functions F. Create charts G. Modify charts H. Apply chart types V. Creating macros A. Understand macros B. Create a macro C. Modify actions and arguments D. Assign a macro to a command button E. Use if statements F. Work with events G. Create a data macro H. Troubleshoot macros VI. Administering the database A. Create a navigation form B. Compact and repair a database C. Change startup options D. Analyze database performance E. Set a database password F. Back up a database G. Convert a database H. Split a database VII. Access and the Web A. Create a hyperlink field B. Create a hyperlink control C. Use HTML tags to format text D. Export to HTML and XML E. Import from HTML and XML F. Save and share a database with SkyDrive G. Understand Access web apps H. Create and Access web app Learning Activities Learning activities will be assigned to assist the student to achieve the intended learning outcome(s) through instructor-led demonstration and class discussion, drills/skill practice, and other activities at the discretion of the instructor. Grade Determination The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade determinants may include the following: daily work, quizzes, chapter or unit tests, BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 7

8 comprehensive examinations, projects, class participation, and other methods of evaluation at the discretion of the instructor. BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 8