Woodruff High School

Business Education Department

2004 - 2005 Integrated Business Applications Syllabus

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course of study is designed to teach the student computer concepts as related to processing data into useful information needed in business situations by using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.  Because the design of this course is to prepare students for Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) skilled, the emphasis is on speed, accuracy, and production using proper keyboarding techniques.  

 

CREDITS: 1.5 Units

 

PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES: Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and appropriate software, the student on completion of 180 hours of instruction will be able to successfully complete the introductory competencies for Word 2000, Excel 2000, Access 2000, and PowerPoint 2000. 

 

Note:  The following competencies are for Office 2000

 

Unit A.  BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

1.   Explain steps in the information processing cycle.

2.   Identify and explain the components of a computer system.

3.   Categorize software according to function (system and application).

4.   Identify functions of input/output devices.

5.   Categorize storage as primary or secondary.

6.   Define basic computer terminology (hardware, software, program, pixel, resolution, binary, RAM, ROM bit, and byte).

7.   Identify characteristics and limitation of various computers based on size and capabilities.

8.   List examples of computer use in business, education, government, industry, and the home.

9.   Identify terms commonly found in personal computer advertisements.

10.  Describe the steps in purchasing a personal computer.

11.  Demonstrate both cold and warm boots.

12.  Define path, prompt, root directory, sub-directory, and wildcard.

13.  Identify basic functions and terminology associated with operating systems and system software (such as boot, MacIntosh, MS Windows, multitasking, BUI, icon, WYSIWYG, mouse, minimize, and maximize).

14.   Define characteristics of LANs, WANs, and MANs.

15.   Identify network hardware components.

 

Unit B.   WORD

  • WORKING WITH TEXT

1.     Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat command.

2.     Apply font formats (bold, italics, and underline).

3.     Use the SPELLING feature.

4.     Use the THESAURUS feature.

5.     Use the GRAMMAR feature.

6.     Insert page breaks.

7.     Highlight text in documents.

8.        Insert and move text.

9.      Cut, copy, paste, and paste special using the clipboard.

10.   Copy formats using Format Painter.

11.   Select and change font and font size.

12.   Find and replace text.

13.  Apply character effects (superscript, subscript, strikethrough, small caps, and outline).

14.   Insert date and time.

15.   Insert symbols.

16.   Create and apply frequently used text with AutoCorrect.

  • WORKING WITH PARAGRAPHS

17.     Align text in paragraphs (center, left, right, and justified).

18.     Add bullets and numbering.

19.     Set character, line, and paragraph spacing options.

20.     Apply borders and shading to paragraphs.

21.     Use indentation options (left, right, first line, and hanging).

22.     Use TABS command (center, decimal, left and right).

23.     Create an outline style numbered list. 

24.     Set tabs with leaders.

  • WORKING WITH DOCUMENTS

25.     Use print preview.

26.     Print a document.

27.     Use Web Page Preview.

28.     Navigate through a document.

29.     Insert page numbers.

30.     Set page orientation.

31.     Set margins.

32.     Use GoTo to locate specific elements in a document.

33.     Create and modify page numbers.

34.     Create and modify headers and footers.

35.     Align text vertically.

 

  • WORKING WITH DOCUMENTS (CONTINUED)

36.     Create and use newspaper columns.

37.     Revise column structure.

38.     Prepare and print envelopes and labels.

39.     Apply styles.

40.     Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections.

41.     Use click and type.

  • MANAGING FILES

42.     Use save.

43.     Locate and open an existing document.

44.     Use Save As (different name, location, or format).

45.     Create a folder.

46.     Create a new document using a wizard.

47.     Save as Web page.

48.     Use templates to create a new document.

49.     Create hyperlinks.

50.     Use the Office Assistant

51.     Send a Word document via e-mail.

  • USING TABLES

52.     Create and format tables.

53.     Add borders and shading to tables.

54.     Revise tables (insert and delete rows and columns, and change cell formats).

55.     Modify table structure (merge cells and change height and width).

56.     Rotate text in a table.

  • WORKING WITH PICTURES AND CHARTS

57.     Use the drawing toolbar.

58.     Insert graphics into a document (WordArt, clip art, and images).

 

Unit C.   EXCEL

  • WORKING WITH CELLS

1.     Use Undo and Redo.

2.     Clear cell content.

3.     Enter text, dates, and numbers.

4.     Edit cell content.

5.     Go to a specific cell.

6.     Insert and delete selected cells.

7.     Cut, copy, paste, paste special, and move selected cells; use the Office Clipboard.

8.     Use Find and Replace.

9.     Clear cell formats.

  10.     Work with series (AutoFill).

  11.     Create hyperlinks.

  • WORKING WITH FILES

12.     Use Save.

13.     Use Save As (different name, location, and format).

14.     Locate and open an existing workbook.

15.     Create a folder.

16.     Use templates to create a new workbook.

17.     Save a worksheet/workbook as a Web page.

18.     Send a workbook via E-mail.

19.     Use the Office Assistant.

  • FORMATTING WORKSHEETS

20.     Apply font styles (typeface, size, color, and styles).

21.     Apply number formats (currency, percent, dates, and comma).

22.     Modify size of rows and columns.

23.     Modify alignment of cell content.

24.     Adjust the decimal place.

25.     Use the Format Painter.

26.     Apply AutoFormat.

27.     Apply cell borders and shading.

28.     Merge cells.

29.     Rotate text and changed indents.

30.     Define, apply, and remove a style.

  • PAGE SETUP AND PRINTING

31.     Preview and print worksheets and workbooks.

32.     Use Web Page Preview.

33.     Print a selection.

34.     Change page orientation and scaling.

35.     Set page margins and centering.

36.     Insert and remove a page break.

37.     Set print and clear a print area.

38.     Set up headers and footers.

39.     Set print titles and options (gridlines, print quality, and row and column headings).

  • WORKING WITH WORKSHEETS AND WORKBOOKS

40.     Insert and delete rows and columns.

41.     Hide and unhide rows and columns.

42.     Freeze and unfreeze rows and columns.

43.     Change the zoom setting.

44.     Move between worksheets in a workbook.

45.     Check spelling.

46.     Rename a worksheet.

47.     Insert and delete worksheets.

48.     Move and copy worksheets.

49.     Link worksheets and consolidate date using 3D References.

  • WORKING WITH FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS

50.     Enter a range within a formula by dragging.

51.     Enter formulas in a cell, and use the formula bar.

52.     Revise formulas.

53.     Use references (absolute and relative).

54.     Use AutoSum.

55.     Use Paste Function to insert a function.

56.     Use basic functions (AVERAGE, SUM, COUNT, MIN and MAX).

57.     Enter functions using the formula palette.

58.     Use date functions (NOW and DATE).

59.     Use financial functions (FV and PMT).

60.     Use logical functions (IF).  

  • USING CHARTS AND OBJECTS

61.     Preview and print charts.

62.     Use chart wizard to create a chart.

63.     Modify charts.

64.     Insert, move, and delete an object (picture).

65.     Create and modify lines and objects.

 

Unit D.  POWERPOINT

  • CREATING A PRESENTATION

1.         Create a presentation from a template and/or a wizard.

2.         Create a blank presentation.

3.         Create a specified type of slide.

4.         Navigate among different views (slide, outline, sorter, and tri-pane).

5.         Delete slides.

  • MODIFYING A PRESENTATION

6.         Change the order of slides using Slide Sorter view.

7.         Change the layout for one or more slides.  

8.         Modify slide sequence in the outline pane.

9.         Apply a design template.

  • WORKING WITH TEXT

10.     Check spelling.

11.     Change and replace text fonts (individual slide and entire presentation).

12.     Enter text in tri-pane view.

13.     Change the text alignment.

14.     Create a text box for entering text.

15.     Use the wrap text in text box feature.

16.     Promote and demote text in slide and outline panes.

  • WORKING WITH VISUAL ELEMENTS

17.     Add a picture from the ClipArt Gallery.

18.     Apply formatting.

19.     Scale and size an object including clip art.

  • CUSTOMIZING A PRESENTATION

20.     Add slide transitions.

21.     Animate text and objects.

  • CREATING OUTPUT

22.     Preview presentation in black and white.

23.     Print slides in a variety of formats.

  • DELIVERING A PRESENTATION

24.     Start a slide show on any slide

25.     Use screen navigation tools.

  • MANAGING FILES

26.     Save changes to a presentation.

27.     Save as a new presentation.

28.     Use Office Assistant.

 

Unit E.    ACCESS

  • PLANNING AND DESIGNING DATABASES

1.     Determine appropriate data inputs for a database.

2.     Determine appropriate data outputs for a database.

3.     Create table structure.

4.         Establish table relationships.

  • WORKING WITH ACCESS

5.         Use the Office Assistant.

6.         Select an object using the Objects Bar.

7.         Print database objects (tables, forms, reports, and queries).

8.         Navigate through records in a table, query, or form.

9.         Create a database (using a wizard or in Design View).

  • BUILDING AND MODIFYING TABLES

10.     Create tables by using the Table Wizard.

11.     Set primary keys.

12.     Modify field properties.

13.     Use multiple data types.

14.     Modify tables using Design View.

15.     Use the Lookup Wizard.

16.     Use the input mask wizard.

Unit F.    INTERNET APPLICATIONS

1.     Understand net addresses.

2.     Demonstrate ability to use search engines.

3.     Use E-mail.

4.     Evaluate Web site integrity and usefulness.

5.     Understand basic Web design development and publishing.

 

Unit G.   SAFETY 

1.     Identify good work attitudes that affect safety on the job.

2.     Identify the major causes of work-related accidents and injuries in the office.

3.     Demonstrate knowledge of an emergency plan.

4.     Describe the threat of viruses to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with a virus attack.

5.     Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

 

Required textbook: Pasewark & Pasewark.  Microsoft Office 2000 - Introductory Course, South-Western Educational Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2000.

 

Provided by the student: One 3-ring, loose leaf notebook with dividers and paper.  The notebook should be labeled and organized as follows: HW/CW, Notes, Quizzes, and Handouts.


IBA EVALUATION SYSTEM:

 

FIRST QUARTER

Quizzes                                                                                    20%

Major Tests                                                                               45%

Homework/Classwork                                                              10%

Nine Weeks Test                                                                      25%

 

SECOND QUARTER

Quizzes                                                                                    20%

Major Tests                                                                               50%

Homework/ Classwork                                                             30%

 

SEMESTER GRADE

Average of Two Nine Weeks                                                    75%

Semester Exam                                                                        25%

 

THIRD QUARTER

Quizzes                                                                                    20%

Major Tests                                                                               45%

Homework/Classwork                                                              10%

Nine Weeks Test                                                                      25%

 

FOURTH QUARTER

Quizzes                                                                                    20%

Major Tests                                                                               50%

Homework/Classwork                                                              30%

 

SEMESTER GRADE 

Average of Two Nine Weeks Grades                                      75%

Semester Exam                                                                       25%

 

FINAL GRADE 

First Semester Grade                                                             50%

Second Semester Grade                                                        50%

 

**Grades will be assigned based on the grading scale

printed in your WHS Student Handbook.**

 

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