Computer I

Course Description:

This is a one-year hands-on computer class. It is geared toward the high school student who has basic computer skills. All lessons in class are hands-on. The intent of the class is to give the students the skills they will need to effectively use the Microsoft Office tools throughout their education and even into the job market. Students will be expected to take notes and practice at home with the concepts learned each week.

The majority of the class grade will be based on performance on tests and in-class projects, although class attitude and weekly performance will also be taken into consideration. It is expected that each student have at home, or at least have access to, a computer with Windows XP or above and Microsoft Office 2007. In our class, we will be using Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007. Because of significant differences in the user interface between Office 2007 and previous versions, it is required that the student be able to practice on Office 2007 outside of class.

·         Basic Windows and Office concepts
·         Create basic documents in Microsoft Word

·         Create forms and mail-merges in Microsoft Word

·         Create basic spreadsheets using basic formulas in Microsoft Excel

·         Create charts and perform simple data analysis in Microsoft Excel

·         Learn basic presentation concepts in Microsoft PowerPoint

·         Learn advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint

• Availability of a computer running either Windows XP or Windows Vista Operating System, and the Microsoft Office 2007 applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Because of the significant differences in user interface between Office 2007 and previous versions, you MUST have Office 2007 available.
• Each student will be responsible for bringing their 3 ring notebook and writing tools (pen, pencil), as well as a USB flash drive to class each week