Computer (CMPTR)

 Offered through Extended Learning and Military sites.

104 (1) Beginning Keyboarding

Develop touch control of the alphabetic keyboard and demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques. (Course only offered through the PierceWorks Program.)

111 (1) Microsoft Excel, Beginning

Prereq: Introduction to Windows or equivalent

Learn to create, modify, save and print worksheets; create formulas; move and copy data; format cells, columns and the worksheet appearance.

112 (1) Microsoft Excel, Intermediate

Prereq: Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Excel Beginning or equivalent

Learn to create, modify and format charts and graphs; add graphics and use drawing tools; sort information in a list using the Data Sort command.

113 (1) Computerized Spreadsheets, Advanced

Prereq: CMPTR 112 or instructor permission

Examines complex formula usage, spreadsheet applications, use of MACRO commands, statistical functions, and password protection using a specific software program.

115 (1) Microsoft Word, Beginning

Prereq: Introduction to Windows 98 or equivalent

Create, edit, save and print documents using Microsoft Word; apply character, paragraph and page formatting; set and modify tabs; create tables; use proofing tools.

116 (1) Microsoft Word, Intermediate

Prereq: Introduction to Windows or equivalent and Microsoft Word Beginning

Create columns, sections, and tables; merge documents and data sources; use styles and templates; run and edit macros.

117 (1) Wordprocessing, Advanced

Prereq: CMPTR 116 or word processing experience

Course emphasis is on advanced graphics and macro functions including inserting and editing graphic lines and boxes, and create keystroke and generic format macros.

131 (1) Introduction to Personal Computers

Introduction to personal computer terminology, hardware components, and software; hands-on practice using the Windows operating system; word processing; spreadsheets; Internet browser software.

137 (1) Introduction to Windows

Learn to navigate within the Windows environment; customize the desktop; locate, create, and save files and file folders; share data between applications; use control panel to change properties and settings.

144 (1) Automated Scheduling Systems, Intermediate

Prereq: CMPTR 143

A continuation of Introduction to Automated Scheduling Systems. Course includes: how to plan, status, and report on a schedule created in this software.

145 (2) Database Management

Learn what a database is and how it can be used to manage information and automate work.

150 (2) Microcomputer Program Applications         

Participants will increase their skill level and problem-solving abilities using two software programs: Microsoft Word for word processing and Microsoft Excel for electronic spreadsheets.