Course Title: Computer Application 1 (5 Credits)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to computers or teacher approval
Course Description:
This one semester course is designed for students who have successfully completed an introductory course in computers but lack a strong mathematics background and wish to extend their knowledge to the applications level. The class will offer the student an opportunity to use business application software such as work processing, spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing and to integrate them in a useful and productive manner.
Student Performance
Objectives for this course:
Students will
1. develop skills in data collection and form design for information storage and retrieval.
2. design an original data base, collect and save information to it.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts behind integrated and non-integrated microcomputer application software.
4. reproduce and print various types of business documents using the word processor, data base, and spreadsheet.
5. integrate several previously created documents into a business letter.
6. demonstrate an understanding of the use and application of several high resolution graphics software packages.
7. create and present a computerized slide show using software packages and peripheral devices.
8. use CD-ROM to locate and retrieve information.
9. use E-mail system to send and receive messages.
10. design a final project that will incorporate all techniques learned.
Instructional Strategies
A. Lecture, discussion and demonstration
B. Laboratory practice with microcomputers
C. Reading assignments
D. Written assignments
E. Homework and computer assignments
F. Use of available audio-visual materials
G. Use of available community resources
H. Field trips (when possible)
Instructional Units
Weeks Units
1-2 Review sse of computer and components
2-3 Integrated software
2 Data base application
2 Spreadsheet applications
2 Word processing applications
2-3 Graphics applications
2 Desktop publishing
2 CD-ROM use
1 D-mail system
2-3 Final project
EvaluationStudent progress will be evaluated by:
A. Completion and quality of assignments
B. Attendance
C. Class participation
D. Tests/quizzes
E. Final exam/project
F. Homework
G. Teacher observation
H. Teacher evaluation
I. Portfolio
A. Textbook:
Halvorson and Swanson
Course Technology, Inc.
Tonneson
Lowe’s Printing
Tonneson
Lowe’s Printing
Microsoft Power Point 4.0: Application Manual for IBM & Compatibles
Tonneson
Lowe’s Printing
Tonneson
Lowe’s Printing