Maricopa Community Colleges  OAS236   19966-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/04
OAS236 19966-20044 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Office Suites
Basic use of an office suites software package; develops skills in using software features such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentations, the integration of these features, electronic mail, and scheduling capabilities. Basic computer literacy assumed. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OAS236   19966-20044 Office Suites
1. Use Windows to create and manage files. (I)
2. Use a word processor to create, edit, format, and print documents. (II)
3. Use a word processor to create and modify tables. (II)
4. Use graphics in word processing documents. (II)
5. Use a spreadsheet to create, modify, and print a worksheet. (III)
6. Use formulas and charts in a worksheet. (III)
7. Design and create a database. (IV)
8. Manipulate data to create forms and reports within a database. (IV)
9. Create, modify, and print a presentation which includes graphs. (V)
10. Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation tasks. (I-V)
11. Use electronic mail to create, send, and reply to messages. (VI)
12. Use a calendar/scheduler to schedule personal appointments, assign personal tasks, and write personal notes. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
OAS236   19966-20044 Office Suites
    I. Working in a Windows environment
        A. Using the Windows desktop features
        B. Creating and managing files
        C. Using Help
        D. Other
      II. Using a word processor
          A. Creating, editing, and printing documents
          B. Formatting a document
          C. Creating and modifying tables
          D. Using graphics in documents
          E. Integrating applications
          F. Other
        III. Using a spreadsheet
            A. Creating, modifying, and printing a worksheet
            B. Using formulas in a worksheet
            C. Using the chart feature
            D. Integrating applications
            E. Other
          IV. Using a database
              A. Designing and creating a database
              B. Manipulating data
              C. Creating forms and reports
              D. Integrating applications
              E. Other
            V. Using presentation software
                A. Creating, modifying, and printing a presentation
                B. Using graphs in a presentation
                C. Running a slide show presentation
                D. Integrating applications
                E. Other
              VI. Using electronic mail
                  A. Creating mail messages
                  B. Sending mail messages
                  C. Replying to mail messages
                  D. Other
                VII. Using a calendar/scheduler
                    A. Accessing the scheduler
                    B. Scheduling personal appointments
                    C. Assigning personal tasks
                    D. Writing personal notes
                    E. Other
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