Butler Community College Karen Waddell Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Revised Summer 2017 Division Implemented 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 For complete material(s) information, refer to https://bookstore.butlercc.edu Storage device 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 Butler-assessed Outcomes(s) and Learning PACT skills will be demonstrated by: 1. Completing a comprehensive set of computer tasks generated by an assessment program that integrates software programs to demonstrate the student s ability to solve problems by using software applications in a proficient manner. Skills or Competencies These actions are essential to achieve the course outcomes: 1. Using Microsoft Word A. Create and manage documents B. Format text, paragraphs, and sections C. Create tables and lists BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 1
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. Using 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. Using 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 I. Microsoft Word A. Advanced Tables and Graphics B. Sort, indent, tab, and change direction of text in a table C. Add formulas and bullets and numbering to a table D. Enhance a table using borders, shading, and table styles E. Modify a picture with advanced layouts and picture format options F. Create, modify, group, and align a shape in a document II. Using desktop publishing and graphic features A. Apply desktop publishing features to a document B. Customize an existing theme and create a custom theme C. Insert and customize a built-in text box and create a custom text box D. Insert and customize a SmartArt graphic E. Insert and customize a chart F. Mark index entries and customize an index page III. Working collaboratively and integrating applications A. Use advanced comment features, track change features, and sharing documents BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 2
B. Compare, combine, and protect documents C. Embed and link content from other Microsoft Office applications D. Use mail merge rules to customize how data merges into Word E. Insert bookmarks into a document IV. Automating tasks using templates and macros A. Create, save, and use a template to generate commonly used documents B. Customize template content using field and styles C. Record a set of instructions as a macro, run a macro, and delete a macro D. Copy and edit an existing macro and assign a macro button and shortcut key E. Create and use a macro enabled template to automate common tasks F. Copy a macro to another document V. Working with forms and master documents A. Insert, customize, and arrange content controls B. Create advanced content controls for a drop down list C. Edit content controls to change the format, group, and lock the content D. Use design mode to edit placeholder text E. Fill in, edit, and protect a form F. Create and save a forms based on a template G. Format and protect a form H. Manage a long document using master and subdocuments VI. Customizing Word and using OneDrive A. Customize Word options, ribbons, and the Quick Access Toolbar B. Select Office account settings and install add-ins Microsoft Excel I. Exploring the function library A. Use database functions such as DSUM and DAVERAGE B. Build AND, OR, nested, and IFS functions C. Explore the INDEX, MATCH, and TRANSPOSE functions D. Build date, time, and statistical calculations E. Use PV, FV, and NPV financial functions F. Work with TEXTJOIN, CONCAT, EXACT, and REPLACE text functions G. Use multiple criteria in SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, and COUNTIFS functions H. Monitor and edit functions by using the Watch Window and Find and Replace II. Working with templates and sharing work A. Create and save a workbook by using a template B. Set data validation, input messages, and error alerts C. Use form controls and form buttons D. Set worksheet and workbook protection to manage editing E. Share a workbook, track changes, and compare and merge workbooks BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 3
F. Inspect a workbook for metadata, check compatibility, and define a trusted location III. Exploring data analysis and business intelligence A. Create and manage scenarios B. Use goal seek to backsolve a cell value for a formula C. Use solver to find a solution for a formula D. Build data tables with one and two variables E. Create a forecast sheet for time-based data F. Retrieve and transform data in a query G. Explore PivotTable tools H. Use the Analysis ToolPak to calculate statistical measures IV. Record and edit macros A. Run a macro B. Record a macro without and with relative references C. Assign a macro to a button form control D. Edit a macro in Visual Basic E. Save a macro-enabled template F. Create a macros-only workbook V. Customizing Excel and using OneDrive A. Customize options, ribbons, and the Quick Access Toolbar B. Select and modify account settings and install add-ins Microsoft Access I. Creating advanced queries and reports A. Create and use action queries such as update, append, delete, and make table queries B. Use the query wizard to create a crosstab, a find duplicates, and a find unmatched records query C. Use the top values property and date function queries D. Build a report using data sources and add and delete fields E. Create a parameter report F. Add controls, modify the size, location, font, and formatting properties of controls G. Use calculated controls and create a running total H. Concatenate text data in a report I. Create and customize a main report and subreport II. Creating advanced forms A. Create a form in design view and manipulate the form sections B. Change form and tab properties and enable and lock controls C. Create a main form and subform and link them together D. Use calculated controls, aggregate functions, and reference controls BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 4
E. Add lines, shapes, images, colors, fonts, themes, and conditional formatting F. Add data validation rules and text to a form G. Create and modify a navigation form with tab controls H. Create a parameter form and macro to capture data III. Integrating applications A. Save import and export steps and use those steps to create new objects B. Import data from Excel, create a linked table, and append records. C. Import data from delimited and fixed-width text files D. Export data to other applications E. Import data from an XML file and export to an XML file F. Create a mail merge letter and mailing labels IV. Designing and managing databases using SQL A. Use the analysis table tool and create a documentation report B. Create and modify a navigation pane C. Analyze and optimize the performance of a database D. Split a database and work with a split database E. Enhance database security with encryption, passwords, and locking F. Create and execute simple SQL statements V. Customizing Access and using OneDrive A. Customize options, ribbons, and the Quick Access Toolbar B. Select and modify account settings and install add-ins 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. These activities may either be face-to-face or online. Grade Determination The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade determinants may include the following: daily work, quizzes, lesson or unit tests, comprehensive examinations, projects, presentations, class participation, and other methods of evaluation at the discretion of the instructor. BA 245 Advanced Computer Applications 5