Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated 
knowledge of:

- Manage text, data and graphics using the 
  following Microsoft Office 2002 application 
  packages: EXCEL, POWERPOINT and WORD.
- Use WORD to create a variety of advanced 
  documents and customize and automate the user 
  interface.
- Use spreadsheets for decision-making and present 
  numerical data in a meaningful way with the use 
  of tables, charts and graphs.
- Create on-screen presentations using Microsoft 
  PowerPoint 2002
- Prepare for a Vendor certification test by 
  demonstrating the ability to understand the 
  objectives and perform the skills required by 
  Microsoft to pass the WORD 2002 Expert and EXCEL 
  2002 Core MOUS tests.
- Apply previously acquired knowledge in a 
  self-directed manner.
	

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further 
development in their abilities to:

- Use a wide range of editing and formatting 
  features.
- Work with advanced WORD features needed to 
  produce large documents, including outline, 
  columns, headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes, 
  automatically generated table of contents and 
  indexes. 
- Create and modify WORD macros, styles, templates 
  and forms.  
- Produce promotional documents such as flyers, 
  newsletters and announcements using graphics, 
  lines, borders, and shading. 
- Use the merge mail features to customize   
  reports, letters and labels. 
- Create a WORD form template with text, checkbox and 
  drop-down fields.
- Use PowerPoint to create and modify a 
  presentation and add transition and animation 
  effects.
- Modify the template of an existing presentation 
  by changing its colour scheme and/or background 
  shading.
- Use EXCEL to manipulate functions, formulas, 
  charts, clip art, and maps
- Print large worksheets with formulas or values, 
  headers/footers and gridlines.
- Integrate Excel with other programs and use it 
  to create web pages.
- Use filtering, sorting, subtotalling and pivot 
  table to organize and summarize data.
- Work with shared documents.	

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated 
attitudes of:

- attention to detail when creating documents of 
  any kind
- the ability to remain calm when attempting to 
  solve computer-related problems
- confidence in his or her ability to learn a new 
  software application or package
- willingness to assist and teach other users when 
  appropriate
- an understanding of  time management as it 
  relates to the challenges of problem-solving 

Tests 		80%
Assignments     20%

Course Evaluation Practices:

Please note that the professors teaching this course have agreed to 
the following practices.  We wish to encourage behaviours that will 
help students to be successful in the workplace, and to ensure that 
students receive credit for their individual work.

1. For submission of assignments and projects, the professor will 
   specify, in writing:
	a) due dates and special instructions for submissions
	b) deductions for overdue submissions
2. All assignments must be completed as individual efforts unless the 
   professor states otherwise in writing.
3. Tests must be written as scheduled by the professor. A makeup test 
   will only be provided to students who have an acceptable 
   explanation for their absence, or students who provide acceptable 
   documentation, such as a medical certificate, explaining their    
   absence. These special situations must be arranged as soon as 
   possible with the professor. There may be limitations on timing for 
   makeups.
4. A student must average at least 50% on the tests combined in order 
   to receive credit for this course.

N.B.	Steps to appeal grades and evaluations are found in the 
Student Handbook.

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

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General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Dorothy Marchildon
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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