WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Applications
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Computer ApplicationsComputer applications students learn a wide variety of computer application skills needed to work in administrative support positions. Courses in Computer Applications as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Computer Applications main page. | Courses |
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100B |
Introduction To Personal Computing |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Teaches how a computer works, along with a complete explanation of hardware and software terminology. Short "hands-on" exercises in DOS, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and data base management will provide an overview of today's business application software. A great class for novices. 8-hour class. |
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101B |
Introduction to MS Windows |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the Windows elements and its functions: Program Manager, which operates programs and creates group windows with program icons; File manager, which uses the DOS directory structure to sort, move, delete, copy, and select files, format disks; and the Control Panel, which set screen colors, date and time formats, and communication with printers and fonts. |
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102B |
Introduction to Word Processing |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Teaches the student how to create, save, print, and reopen word processing documents. Learn the fundamentals of page layout, fonts, justification, formatting, tables, margins, tabs, indents, headers, footers, page numbers, and graphics. Teaches the fundamentals of menus, mouse icons, and templates. |
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103B |
Introduction to Spreadsheet |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Teaches the fundamentals of label, value, formula, function, create, save, print and reopen a spreadsheet. Learn to copy, paste, move, change fonts, and format. |
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104B |
Introduction to Data Base Management |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Teaches the fundamentals of creating, editing, sorting, and printing from a Data Base Management system. |
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107B |
Introduction to PowerPoint |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the student to Microsoft PowerPoint. Student will learn basic slide creation, slice development, options for printing slides, and how to present a basic slide show. |
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109B |
Introduction to Publisher |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the student to Microsoft Publisher, a leading desktop publishing program. The course will cover the basics of using publisher to design a variety of publications. Key features of the course include designing publications that capture readers attention using text, graphics, images, lines, and shapes. |
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110B |
MS Windows: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Teaches more about Windows elements and their function: Program Manager; create group windows and program icons; File Manager; view, create directories, move, copy, delete groups; the Control Panel; add/remove fonts, add printers, set icon space and font. Learn Notepad, Write, Paintbrush, and the fundamentals of OLE links. |
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116B |
Microsoft Office: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Explores the many facets of this very comprehensive integrated software package. Everything and then some for the business and professional computer user. Word, E-mail, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. |
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117B |
Microsoft Word: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of word processing
Teaches students how to create form letters, add page headers and footers, work on more than one document simultaneously, manage files, use abbreviations, bookmarks, tables, merge, text art, graphics, set preferences, and much more. |
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118B |
Microsoft Access: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Offers the student a review of database creation and editing, querying and sorting. Explores variables, functions, expressions, printing, and reporting generation. |
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119B |
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Expands on ranges, formulas, functions, absolute cell addresses, fill, copy and paste data from one spreadsheet page into another, from one worksheet into another, create, enhance, and print graphs/charts. |
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127B |
Microsoft Word: Advanced |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of Word for Windows
Teaches bullets, create, edit, change and customize buttons, columns, tables, merge, graphics, customize spell check, and more on adding box borders with drop shadow, shading inside the box border and more. Formatting tables, inserting tables, alignment of data tables and much more. |
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128B |
Microsoft Access: Advanced |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of Access for Windows
Teaches advanced queries including multi-table, summary, SET and inclusive links. Prepare and use images, forms, reports and graphs. |
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129B |
Microsoft Excel: Advanced |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of Excel for Windows
Emphasizes more about ranges, formulas, functions, absolute cell addresses, fill, copy, and paste data from one spreadsheet page into another, from one worksheet into another, create, enhance, and print graphs/charts. OLE link data from one worksheet to another. |
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130B |
Introduction to Digital Photography |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Introduces students to the vocabulary, operation, and presentation of digital photography. Topics include how to buy a digital camera, the difference between digital and regular photography, operation of digital cameras, downloading and manipulation of graphics, archival and storage, printing, and getting the best images from your digital camera. |
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136B |
MS Outlook: Beginning |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Students will learn basic skills of outlook; a basic desktop information management program, including organizing a schedule, keeping track of contacts, and communicating with others. |
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140B |
Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Emphasizes more about how to plan, prepare, and implement a presentation untilizing PowerPoint. Teaches students how to enhance slides to present a professional slide show. As well as how to create and manage links to slides. |
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141B |
Microsoft PowerPoint: Advanced |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of PowerPoint for Windows
Teaches more of importing outlines created in other applications. How to create slides with special backgrounds. Learn quick and easy ways to scale objects, resize objects, and send objects to the bottom of the stack. How to create a creative closing slide for your presentation. |
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142B |
Quicken: Introduction |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Teaches the student how to setup accounts, data files, and classes. Explores Intuits online services. What is the Quicken Financial Network? Learn how to setup and use the register. How does Quicken memorize transactions. Using Quicken Financial Calendar. How to write and print checks, and on-line services. Learn how to balance your checkbook, track credit card and cash transactions. Learn how to create and print reports and graphs. Discuss how to prepare your income taxes. |
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144B |
Basic Internet |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the fundamental terminology or jargon about cruising the Net, checking out Web sites, and surfing cyberspace. Develop an understanding as to what the Internet offers, on-line research, multimedia information, archives, and databases on a vast range of topics and information. Teaches about e-mail and how to exchange messages with users connected to the Net. Learn the fundamentals of: telnet, TCP/IP, e-mail user-name, Host-name, USENET, CLIENT/SERVER services, and accessing the WWW with search engines. |
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146B |
Microsoft Outlook: Intermediate |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Windows
Introduces the student to Outlook, an integrated system of software tools that perform a variety of distinct functions. It is your personal organizer, appointment book, address book, activity log, and task manager, all in one. Learn to create/manage: Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Journal, and notes. Learn how to use the same piece of information, such as an address, many times in many different ways without having to re-enter it each time. |
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153B |
QuickBooks I |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the student to the first of a three part workshop series. In this, the introductory session, students will be introduced to the QuickBooks program, setting up a company, working with lists, setting up an inventory, selling products, and invoicing services. |
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154B |
QuickBooks II |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Offers the student the second class in a three part series. In this session, students will investigate payment processing, working with band accounts, entering/paying bills, and creating reports. |
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155B |
QuickBooks III |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Provides the final workshop in the three part series. Students will learn how to track and pay sales tax, doing payroll, time tracking/estimating and job costing, and customizing forms. |
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160B |
How to Install Software |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Teaches how to add and remove software from your computer running Windows 9x, XP. Control your desktop and arrange your start menu programs to become a more efficient computer user. Learn how to use the control panel and take charge of your system. |
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