Course Brief Overview:

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Reasoning:

This course is designed to offer the student a hands-on introduction to computer concepts and applications. It will assist in fulfilling institutional aims through integrating university-level computer competencies.

Observable Learning Conclusions:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Utilize concepts relating to the Internet, hardware, and software.
• Define basic computer terminology.
• Demonstrate file management by using Windows (i.e., creating folders, arranging files, changing views, altering properties, etc.), and utilizing Windows Explorer.
• Demonstrate the use of email effectively including sending files to another user and the use of Liberty Webmail.
• Create and edit basic documents including a research paper, business letter, and tables utilizing techniques learned with Word.
• Create basic formulas and manipulate a fundamental spreadsheet with Excel.
• Demonstrate an effective presentation utilizing PowerPoint.

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Core Competency Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic competency in operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation software.
• Determine the nature and extent of information needed.
• Collect or retrieve and evaluate the information that is appropriate to the academic level or discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge of many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.
• Access and use information legally and ethically.
• Use, individually or as a member of a group, information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

Course Assignment Summary:

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Entire Discussions Sessions (2)

Discussion is a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided promptly for each forum. Each thread must demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the thread of at least 1 classmate.

SAM System Check Screenshot Assignment:

The student will submit a screenshot of the System Check to prove his or her computer is properly configured to work with the course software.

Training Assignments (19)

• The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete training activities covering a range of software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The student must complete each activity in one sitting. Training activities must be completed to 100% to receive credit.

Total No. of Quizzes (19)

• The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete quizzes that assess knowledge of software being covered in each module.
• Exams are similar in format/function to the training activities but have a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Each exam will be open-book/open-notes and contain between 3 and 40 questions, depending upon the software being covered.
• The student must complete each exam in one sitting to receive a grade.

SAM Assignments (11)

• The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete assignments using his or her personal Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2016 software.
• Assignments will cover a range of software including Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The student will perform the steps as instructed in the directions, paying attention to the order of steps.
• The student will submit assignments via MindTap/SAM.

SAM Capstone Assignments (3)

The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete 3 Capstone Assignments that assess the student’s overall knowledge of the 3 main software programs studied: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The Capstone Assignments are the culmination of all information presented and will combine elements from readings, Training Activities, Exams, and Projects. Capstone Assignments may be completed either immediately following the coverage of that topic (Modules: Weeks: 4, 6, and 7) or during Module 8: Week 8.