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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Applications 141B
Course Description and Outline


CA 141B: Microsoft PowerPoint: Advanced


2008-2009
Credits 0.5
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Computer Applications
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites basic knowledge of Windows and working knowledge of PowerPoint for Windows
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
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.
II : Course Objectives

Learn more about important outlines created in other applications. How to create title slides with special backgrounds. Learn quick easy ways to scale objects, and send objects to the bottom of the stack. Learn how to embed and organization chart. Ungroup clip art. More about how to embed and Excel chart. How to create a creative closing slide for your presentation.

  • • Creating a presentation from a Word Outline
  • • Re-sizing and positioning text and title objects
  • • Adding graphics and sounds
  • • Branching to another presentation
  • • Adding Action Buttons to slides
  • • Slick slide show tricks
  • • Understanding and using the slide Master and Title Master
  • • Modifying graphics
  • • Creating and applying custom Design Templates
  • • Presentation Do's and Don'ts
  • • Running the slide show
  • • Changing the order of the slides printing tips.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.

Know:
 The subject matter appropriate to emphasis of the degree

Are Able to:
 Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement
 Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
 Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Sections II and III were prepared on January 2, 2008. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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