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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Applications 136B
Course Description and Outline


CA 136B: MS Outlook: Beginning


2008-2009
Credits 0.5–1
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
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Academic Discipline Computer Applications
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
I : Catalog Course Description
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.
II : Course Objectives

This course is a study of Microsoft Outlook Software. Students will learn to use the following six components of Outlook: a communication tool for receiving a sending e-mail schedule events, a scheduling tool for planning events, manage contacts, tasks, notes, and journal. Students will integrate Outlook with other programs, customizing outlook and use the Internet.

  • • Describe and discuss the use of the Internet and e-mail.
  • • Start outlook and communicate using e-mail.
  • • Use Outlook to schedule events, manage contacts, and organize data.
  • • View and Make use of the calendar.
  • • Import & export files, customize forms, manage files.
  • • Integrate outlook with other programs.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course is a required course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Project Management, and may be used to fulfill the requirement in a partnership program for a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Construction Science.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Project Management is to provide management training that addresses topics of critical importance to subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents and project managers.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the construction industry;
• Skills essential to performing tasks within the construction industry;
• Effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the construction industry:
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.

Sections II and III were prepared on November 1, 2005. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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