Information technology (IT) is a vital part (if not the single most important part) of modern businesses.
The IT/MIS field is projected to be the fastest growing job market for degreed professionals for at least the next decade.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of working with computers and computer applications.
Course Objectives
Understand micro-computer basics
Understand operating system usage
Creating and manipulating files
Working with word processing
Working with spreadsheets
Working with presentation software
Working with database software
Textbook
Office 2016 Introductory
Shelly Cashman Series
ISBN: 978-1-305-87001-7
Additional Materials
CBU student unix server account, other server backup, and/or USB drive as needed for backup.
Course Grading
150 points - Three tests
130 points - Thirteen homeworks
280 total points
The schedule is a tentative guideline. The progress of the class will typically vary somewhat
from this outline and additional material may be added. Scheduled and unscheduled homework, quizzes, and tests will be
announced in class, therefore it is important to stay informed if absent from class.
Lab portions of the class may sometimes be conducted in a distance education (online) format.