Spring 2020 (20SP)
CIT 140, Office Productivity Applications, Section AC71, runs from Tuesday, 1/28/2020 through Tuesday, 5/5/2020. Class meets from 5:30 PM to 9:40 PM at CCAC's Allegheny Campus, Milton Hall, Room 511.
Although no part of your grade is based on attendance or participation, both are very important. It's unlikely that you will pass the class unless you attend regularly.
Course Description:
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to effectively use spreadsheet and database productivity applications in a work environment. Students learn through applied and project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software. It engages students to utilize critical thinking activities for applied learning and problem solving. Topics include Microsoft Excel, Access and business applications integration.
Books and Other Materials
- Required Books
- Exploring Series Microsoft Excel 2016, Comprehensive – ISBN 13: 978-0-13-447944-6
- Exploring Series Microsoft Access 2016, Comprehensive – ISBN 13: 978-0-13-447945-3
- Folders for class handouts
- A USB Storage Device with a capacity of at least 1GB
- Optional: Download and install Microsoft Office 365 for “free” on your own PC - https://www.ccac.edu/Office_365_for_Students.aspx
Teaching Methods
- Two Microsoft Office products (Excel and Access), will be covered in class.
- Concepts will be introduced using in-class demonstrations.
- Students will participate by doing in class lab work and working through textbook exercises.
- Independent completion of homework assignments is essential for student learning.