BA 131 - Introduction to Business Computing

MTH 20  or designated placement.

Corequisite(s):  

BT 113  or WR 115  or designated placement.

WR 115Q  as required.

Course Description: Covers basic computer applications for business. Students will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Office 365/2021 applications using file management, word processing, spreadsheet,and media presentation software to create a variety of business documents, spreadsheets, and slide shows. Students must have access to the following Microsoft applications: Word 2021, Excel 2021, and PowerPoint 2021. Students should plan on using a Windows PC for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Utilize Microsoft Office applications as professional management tools.
• CLO#2: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft Word which include but are not limited to: creating, editing and formatting business documents, text emphasis, document collaboration, citations, headers, footers, tables and graphics. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft PowerPoint which include but are not limited to: crediting, editing and formatting a presentation, adding illustrations and charts, and navigating a presentation. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#4: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft Excel which include but are not limited to: creating, editing and formatting spreadsheets, creating mathematical formulas, understanding mathematical and statistical functions, using absolute and relative addressing, using datasets, tables, Pivot tables and charts. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#5: Demonstrate how Microsoft PowerPoint can be used as a tool for communication.
• CLO#6: Integrated Final Project, containing files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Upon successful completion of BA131, the student will be able to perform the following tasks using Microsoft® Office:

1. Analyze and apply technology to solve problems and to complete information-processing tasks efficiently and effectively.
2. Prepare business documents and correspondence using Word. A variety of formatting, styles, layouts, and functions will be applied in various professional situations to create a variety of business documents.
3. Analyze data using Excel. Analyze numerical data, prepare worksheets, develop formulas and functions, and generate charts in various business environments.
4. Prepare presentations using PowerPoint.  Present data and information in a professional and well-organized format using such features as transitions, animation, and slide building, appropriate design templates and slide layouts, master slides, printing options, and image editing.
5. Learn strategies for merging and integrating source data from different Microsoft Office  applications.

 

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes. Flash drive to save and transfer files.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.