INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS



Computer Applications 1 & 2

Course Syllabus

Valley Park High School

2022 - 2023

Teacher: Dr. Kathryn Libby

One Main Street

Valley Park, Missouri 63088

636-923-3676

klibby@vp.k12.mo.us

Course Description: This course is designed to master Microsoft Office XP 2016 software. Students will learn and utilize introductory skills in word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), database (Access), presentation (PowerPoint) and e-mail (Outlook). Students are able to take the Microsoft Office Certification Tests in each application.

Prerequisite: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Objectives: Upon completing Computer Applications, the student will be able to:

1. Utilize Microsoft Windows Operating System

a. Manage

i. Desktop

ii. Windows 365 (File Management)

2. Utilize word processing skills using Microsoft Word

a. Basic Skills

b. Editing Text

c. Formatting Text

d. Features

e. Desktop Publishing

3. Utilize spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel

a. Basic Skills

b. Changing the Appearance of a Worksheet

c. Organizing the Worksheet

d. Worksheet Formulas

e. Function Formulas

f. Using the Worksheet

g. Integrating Spreadsheet and Word Processing

h. Worksheet Charts

4. Utilize skills in presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

a. Basic Skills

b. Enhancing a PowerPoint

c. Visual Elements (charts, tables, manipulating objects)

d. Delivering Presentations

e. Using the Internet in Presentation

5. Utilize database skills using Microsoft Access

a. Design and utilize a database

b. Enter data using a form

c. Perform queries

d. Generate reports

Class Assignments:

• Students will reflect on Current Events pertaining to Business.

• Students will complete review activities from prior day’s lesson.

• Students will complete lessons practicing step-by-step instruction.

• Performance assessments will be completed following each lesson.

• Students will be required to keep a portfolio of all work completed. This portfolio will be kept by the students.

• Assessments will be completed daily (Quiz and Tests using constructive response and performance event questions.)

Course Grading:

CLASSWORK 30%

ARTICLE READINGS 10%

PROJECTS 20%

TEST 10%

QUIZZES 10%

SEMESTER EXAM 20%

Supplies Needed: (Required in BOLD)

Blue or Black Ink Pen

2” 3 – ring binder

Dividers

Business Organization: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Students are encouraged to participate in Future Business Leaders of America. This organization will enhance the student’s education through instruction and participation.

Software and Text

Microsoft Office 2016 Software

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Text

Microsoft Office 365

Important Expectation:

I am a firm believer that learning is enhanced by hands-on practice. All students require communication & participation in class and with the teacher!

Syllabus may be altered by teacher. Students will be informed.

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