Course Objectives

Electronic Keyboarding - TS100

1 Credit

1. Demonstrate ability in basic keyboarding fundamentals
2. Development of keyboard familiarity through speed and accuracy on straight copy material
3. Utilize typing techniques such as centering, line spacing, and paragraph indentation
4. Introduction of fundamental word processing techniques
5. Ability to produce mailable documents by creating, proofreading, correcting and revisions

Textbook

• College Keyboarding, South Western Publishers, Van Huss, Duncan, Forde and Woo
• URL: www.course.com

• Word 2000

Computers for Human Empowerment - TS 105

4 Credits

1. To become familiar with the computer's uses in society
2. To understand the computer as an information system
3. To develop a proficiency with basic computer applications
4. To learn to create and run basic computer applications
5. To develop an understanding of the personal computer as a tool for human empowerment
6. To use the computer to access the Internet
7. To create Web pages using an HTML editor

• Microsoft Word 2000
• Microsoft Excel 2000
• Microsoft Visual Basic 6
• Microsoft Explorer and Netscape Navigator/Composer
• Power Point 2000
• Psint Shop Pro 5

Electronic Keyboard Mastery - TS 115

1 Credit

1. Further development of speed and accuracy on straight copy material
2. Ability to enter and edit text in WordPerfect
3. Demonstrate ability to format and edit business correspondence
4. Ability to create simple business reports and basic tables
5. Heavy emphasis on proofreading

• College Keyboarding, South Western Publishers, Van Huss, Duncan, Forde and Woo
• URL: www.course.com

• Word 2000

Word Processing Applications for the Microcomputer - TS 210

3 Credits

1. Basics: create, edit, save, print, open and close, as well as margin and tab setting documents
2. Ability to enhance texts
3. Demonstrate ability to format texts, documents, labels and envelopes
4. Advanced features introduced utilizing columns, tables, graphics, newsletters and mail merges

• URL: www.course.com

• Word 2000

Spreadsheet Applications for the Microcomputer - TS 211

3 Credits

1. Ability to perform fundamental operations such as creating, modifying, enhancing and producing spreadsheets
2. Using spreadsheet applications to solve business problems
3. Creating pie, bar, 3-D and line graphs
4. Using analytical functions, automating spreadsheets with macros, analysing data with data tables, database functions and graphics
5. Exploring in Advanced What-if alternatives and importing/exporting files

• URL: www.course.com

• Microsoft Excel 2000

Database Applications for the Microcomputer - TS 212

3 Credits

1. Interduce the fundamental operation of a relational database tool
2. Demonstrate knowledge in database management concepts for the end user
3. Distinguish common applications of database tools such as tables, queries and reports
4. Create custom forms and reports
5. Create Switchboards

• Microsoft Access2000

Multimedia Applications for the Microcomputer - TS 213

3 Credits

1. Introduction to basic Web page design and Web site organization and design
2. Create web pages with HTML
3. Create Web pages with Dreamweaver 4.0
4. Create and edit graphics with Firewaks 4.0

• Dreamweaver 4.0
• Firewaks 4.0

Microcomputer Operating Systems - TS 214

3 Credits

1. Fundamental operations of an operating system
2. Comparison of operating systems, their advantages and disadvantages
3. Ability to perform various operating system tasks with Linux, Unix, Windows

• Windows 2000, Windows NT, UNIX

End-User IS - TS 220

3 Credits

1. Demonstrate an understanding of End-User Information Systems by designing end-user information systems and explain how they fit into an overall enterprise information system infrastructure
2. Demonstrate an understanding of developments in information technologies for organizations by describing the most common microcomputing platforms and applications in use today and trends in software and hardware developments
3. Demonstrate an understanding of computer support tools for managerial personnel by identifying appropriate applications for calendary-software, voice mail, information managers, teleconferencing, GroupWare and Project managment.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how end-user and office information systems affects job and work process design by identifying various approaches to job and work process design and explain how end-user computing introduces changes at the organizational, workgroup, and individual levels

• End User Information Systems, Regan/ O'Connor, Macmillan
• URL: www.mcp.com/

• MS Project Management

Internship - TS 271

3 Credits

1. To provide practical hands-on experience in a pre-professional industry position

End-User IS: Implementation & Evaluation - TS 321

3 Credits

1. To be introduced to four major job categories: Executive, Sales and Marketing, Knowledge Worker, and Administrative Support
2. To be introduced to how technology has required appropriate training in the work environment from a PC Support specialist' perspective
3. To be introduced to the areas of Training and Support
4. Discussion of future trends and directions

• End User Information Systems, Regan/ O'Connor, Macmillan
• URL: www.mcp.com/

End-User Information Systems: Designing and Managing Training - TS 322

3 Credits

1. Describe organizing structures for the training function
2. Discuss characteristics of adult learners
3. Differentiate foundations of behavioral science from cognitive science and how that applies to training program development
4. Devise needs assessment tools and conduct a needs assessement
5. Write training objectives
6. Design and deliver a training program to match identified needs
7. Develop and present a training proposal
8. Assess training materials including Computer Based Training (CBT) videos
9. Prepare, write, and evaluate training design and delivery

• Training for Organizations; B.N. O'Connor, M. Bronner, and C. Delaney, Southwest Publishing, 1996
• URL: www.course.com
• Training for Impact; D. G. Robinson, and J. C. Robinson, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1989

• Word 2000

Technical Writing - TS 331

3 Credits

1. Plan, design, and produce technical manuals that are easily understood by end-users
2. Master the skills in writing techniques including correct language, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation
3. Learn how to work collaboratively to produce a single-written manual with multiple authors
4. Learn how to evaluate others' work and how to accept criticism on their own work
5. Learn how to correctly setup the layout of a manual
6. Refine writing skills that appeal to audiences of various technical abilities

• How to Write a Manual [for your product, service, software, sales, or training procedure; whether you have ever written before or not]; Elizabeth Slatkin, Ten Speed Press, 1991

Networking Technologies - TS 341

3 Credits

1. TBA

• Hands on Networking

Microcomputer Hardware: Troubleshooting and Maintenance - TS 351

3 Credits

1. TBA

• Upgrading and Repairing PC's, 6th Edition, Mueller / Que
• URL: www.amazon.com

Independent Study - TS 395

3 Credits

1. Demonstrate the ability to research a given topic in a pre-professional way

Cases in End-User Computing - TS 415

3 Credits

Course Objectives

1. TBA

• Leadership and the Computer, Boone, Prima Publishing
• URL: www.amazon.com

• TBA

Group Systems: Emerging Technologies - TS 461

3 Credits

1. To acquire skills to perform operational functions, including a through understanding of the technology of the modern work place
2. To develop the attitudes and aptitudes needed to understand the organizational patterns of the work place
3. To develop decision-making ability to exercise good human relations, to handle work assignments efficiently and expeditiously, and to deal with colleagues at all levels
4. To learn to assign priorities, to handle work without explicit directions, and to show awareness of responsibilities

• Groupware: Technology and Applications; David Coleman and Raman Khanna (Eds), Prentice Hall, 1995

• Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Explorer, Lotus Notes, Novell's GroupWise and Group Systems 5

Internship - TS 471

3 Credits

1. To provide practical hands-on experience in a pre-professional industry position

• TBA by Professor