Page 1 of 6 KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CERRO COSO COLLEGE CSCI C121 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER: COURSE TITLE: C-ID: CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: GRADING METHOD Default: Optional: CSCI C121 Beginning Word This hands-on computer course is designed to provide basic understanding of word processing concepts using Microsoft Word. Learners create, edit, and format documents including business letters, multiple-page reports, newsletters, and cover letters. This course begins preparation for the core level Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam for Microsoft Word. Advisory: CSCI C070, Reading Level I, Writing Level I. S = Standard Letter Grade A = Audit;CR;P = Pass/No Pass;Pass/NoPass;A = Audit 6. 7. TOTAL UNITS: 1 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS: Method Min Units Min Hours Lecture 0.5 9 Lab 0.5 27 Activity 0 0 Open Entry/Open Exit 0 0 Volunteer Work Experience 0 0 Paid Work Experience 0 0 Non Standard 0 0 Non-Standard Hours Justification: 8. REPEATABILITY Type: 9. 10. 11. 12. MATERIALS FEE: CREDIT BY EXAM: CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY: STAND-ALONE: No No Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE) No 13. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY Required: CC Business Office Technology AS (AS Degree Program) CC Business Office Technology AS (AS Degree Program) CC Business Office Technology Cert (Certificate of Achievement) CC Business Office Technology Cert (Certificate of Achievement) CC Industrial Technology AS (AS Degree Program) CC Industrial Technology Cert (Certificate) Elective: 14. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY Local: IGETC: CSU: UC Transfer Course: CSU Transfer Course:

Page 2 of 6 15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to 1. Apply basic word processing formatting features to create, edit, merge, and print documents including business and cover letters, multiple page reports, newsletters. 2. Manage files and folders for efficient saving and retrieval of word processing documents. 3. Apply basic features of working with images, graphics, Smart Art, and Word Art in documents including inserting, cropping, drawing, and resizing, 4. Determine and apply appropriate problem solving techniques using Help and reference material off and online for successful creation of basic documents using Microsoft Office. 16. REQUISITES Prerequisite: CSCI C070 CSCI C101 Advisory: Reading Level I, Writing Level I, CSCI C070 17. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE: Lecture:

Page 3 of 6 A Working with Text A, C 1 Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat commands 2 Apply font formats (bold, italic, and underline) 3 Use the Spelling and Grammar command 4 Use the Thesaurus 5 Insert page breaks 6 Highlight text in document 7 Insert and move text 8 Cut, copy, paste, and paste special using the Office Clipboard 9 Copy formats using the Format Painter 10 Select and change font and font size 11 Find and replace text 12 Apply character effects (superscript, subscript, strikethrough, small caps, and outline) 13 Insert date and time 14 Insert symbols 15 Create and apply frequently used text with AutoCorrect B Working with Paragraphs A, C 1 Align text in paragraphs (center, left, right, and justified) 2 Add bullets and numbering 3 Set character, line, and paragraph spacing options 4 Apply borders and shading to paragraphs 5 Use indentation options (left, right, first line, and hanging indent) 6 Use Tabs command (center, decimal, left, and right) 7 Create an outline-style numbered list 8 Set tabs with leaders C Editing and Formatting Documents A, B, C 1 Print a document 2 Use print preview 3 Use Web Page Preview 4 Navigate through a document 5 Insert page numbers 6 Set page orientation 7 Set margins 8 Use GoTo to locate specific elements in a document 9 Create and modify page numbers 10 Create and modify headers and footers 11 Align text vertically 12 Create and use newspaper columns 13 Revise column structure

Page 4 of 6 14 Prepare and print envelopes and labels 15 Apply styles 16 Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections 17 Use Click and Type 18 Use Format Painter to copy paragraph formatting D Managing Files A, B, C 1 Use save 2 Locate and open an existing document 3 Use Save As (different name, location, or format) 4 Create a folder 5 Create a new document using a wizard 6 Save as Web Page 7 Use templates to create a new document 8 Create Hyperlinks 9 Use the Microsoft Office Assistant 10 Send a Word document via e-mail E Using Tables A, C 1 Create and format tables 2 Add borders and shading to tables 3 Table headers and row sorting 4 Revise tables (insert and delete rows and columns and change cell formats) 5 Modify table structure (merge cells, change height, and width) 6 Rotate text in a table F Working with Pictures and Charts A, B, C 1 Use the drawing toolbar 2 Insert graphics into a document (clip art, and images) 3 Resizing and cropping images 4 Smart Art G Multiple Page Reports A-D 1 Working with Headings 2 Quick Styles 3 Footnotes and Endnotes 4 Sections 5 Cover and Title Pages

Page 5 of 6 H Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge A-D 1 Using Word Art 2 Creating columns in a newsletter 3 Balancing columns 4 Text wrapping around graphics 5 Drop Caps 6 Symbols and Special Characters 7 Page Borders I Mail Merge A-D 1 Understanding the mail merge process 2 Selecting a data source 3 Inserting merge fields 4 Previewing the merged document 5 Merging the main document and data source 6 Creating a blog post Lab: In lab hours, students create projects demonstrating the ability to master topics presented in the course. 18. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to 1. Demonstration; 2. Lecture; 3. Other Methods: A. Lecture and demonstration of application techniques and functions B. One-on-one instruction and guidance for troubleshooting and problem solving 19. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to A. Text readings B. Preparation of project work 20. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to This will be assessed by a project, scored with a rubric. This will be assessed by a demonstration, scored with a rubric. A. Creation of documents: Students create documents that demonstrate skills throughout the course. (A- D) B. Projects: At the end of each tutorial, a hands-on project is completed at the mastery level relevant to content for the chapter. (A- D) C. Theory tests: Open book mid-term and final exams contribute to theoretical understanding of the material and the use of available resources (index, help, and tutorials) to find information. (A- D) D. Problem solving and critical thinking reports: Students report on special instances of engaging in the process of problem solving, exploring beyond basic features, and troubleshooting, when performing application software tasks. (A- D)

Page 6 of 6 21. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to Textbooks Zimmerman, S., & Zimmerman, B.. (2008) New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Word 2007 Comprehensive,, Course Technology Cengage Learning Manuals Periodicals Software Other