Department:    BMT

 Course #:    120

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Overview of the strategic use of information systems in business and the hardware, software and networks that support business activity. Use software to create professional documents in Microsoft Word, build effective business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, and introduction to problem-solving spreadsheet models in Microsoft Excel.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the strategic use of information systems in business.
2. Describe hardware and software used in business applications.
3. Describe computer networks and their use in business.
4. Use software that facilitates work in a distributed environment.
5. Use software to manage projects and resources.
6. Effectively search the Internet and access business resources.
7. Develop professional documents in Microsoft Word.
8. Create an effective business presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
9. Build problem-solving business models using Microsoft Excel.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.
2.4 Evaluate decisions by analyzing outcomes and the impact of actions.

7. Aesthetics & Creativity

Definition: Interpreting human experience through engagement with creative processes and aesthetic principles.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process.
7.2 Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic principles.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
8.1 Analyze problems to determine what mathematical principles apply.
8.2 Correctly apply logical reasoning and mathematical principles to solve problems.
8.3 Interpret information and reasoning expressed mathematically (for example in spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, formulas, etc.).
8.4 Communicate mathematical information effectively.

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.3 Use technology appropriate to the context and task to effectively retrieve and manage information, solve problems, and facilitate communication.
10.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of technology in one’s personal and professional life.

Course Contents

1. Role of information systems in business.
2. Hardware technology.
3. Software technology.
4. Internal networks.
5. Internet and external networks.
6. Email and software to facilitate virtual teams.
7. Project management software.
8. Internet search engines and business resources.
9. Developing professional documents in Microsoft Word.
10. Business presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
11. Business modeling using Microsoft Excel.