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:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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

1. Saving and organizing computer files
2. Use D2L Brightspace
3. Word Processing
• Create technical documents using Microsoft Word or other work processing software
• Format technical documents
4. Spreadsheets
• Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program
• Manipulate spreadsheets (sort, filter, formulas, functions)
• Create charts and graphs to clearly summarize data
5. Databases
• Create basic database using Microsoft Access or other database program
• Manipulate database (sort, create queries)
6. Presentations
• Create a professional multi-media presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint or other program
7. Internet Use and Research
• Utilize internet browser software to find credible information
8. Email and Calendar
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook or other email program to create emails
• Demonstrate professional email etiquette
• Manage a schedule and/or business calendar