I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Introduction to Computers
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CMAE 1506
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This is an introductory course in Microsoft Office computer applications for technical fields. The primary goal of this course is to help individuals acquire a hands-on working knowledge of current personal computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and internet browser software.
5. Placement Tests Required:
Accuplacer (specify test): |
Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level, and Fundamentals of Math Pre-College Level or Math Pre-College Level or Math Introductory College Level or Algebra College Level or Pre-Calculus College Level or Calculus College Level |
Score: |
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6. Prerequisite Courses:
CMAE 1506 - Introduction to Computers
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CMAE 1506 - Introduction to Computers
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
St Cloud Technical College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Northland Community & Technical College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
St. Paul College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Northwest Technical College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Century College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Lake Superior College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Pine Technical & Community College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
Riverland Community College, CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers, 2 cr
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
Bemidji State University B.A.S. Applied Engineering
Bemidji State University B.A.S. Applied Management
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Military Experience
- Demonstration
- Portfolio
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
360 Production Technologies Certificate
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate written communication skills |
Compose technical documents using a word-processing application. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Accurately create and format documents in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Email. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Accurately demonstrate the use of software applications and associated computer environments. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Compose technical documents using a word-processing application;
- Sort and query database information;
- Create charts and graphs to clearly summarize data;
- Construct a professional level multi-media presentation;
- Utilize internet browser software to find credible information;
- Demonstrate professional email etiquette; and
- Utilize email applications to manage and schedule a business calendar.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Saving and organizing computer files
- Use D2L Brightspace
- Word Processing
- Create technical documents using Microsoft Word or other work processing software
- Format technical documents
- Spreadsheets
- Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program
- Manipulate spreadsheets (sort, filter, formulas, functions)
- Create charts and graphs to clearly summarize data
- Databases
- Create basic database using Microsoft Access or other database program
- Manipulate database (sort, create queries)
- Presentations
- Create a professional multi-media presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint or other program
- Internet Use and Research
- Utilize internet browser software to find credible information
- Email and Calendar
- Utilize Microsoft Outlook or other email program to create emails
- Demonstrate professional email etiquette
- Manage a schedule and/or business calendar