BUS 1100 - Introduction to Business Applications and Computing
4 Credits
Introduces software applications designed to increase personal and organizational productivity. Applications include Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other topics include a survey of open-source content management systems, relational databases, web analytic tools, computer security, safety, ethics, and privacy concerns.
Major Content Areas
Email software for professional, effective communication. 5% Access the Internet for relevant information, including basic website analytics. 10% PowerPoint, including master slides, design and transitions. 10% Word, including formatting, themes,, and styles 15% Basic relational database creation and query. 15% Computer security and safety, ethics, and privacy concerns related to technology . 5% Basic website development with open source content management. 15% Windows operating system tasks: organize files by creating folders and managing (copy, move, rename, and delete) files. 5% Basic hardware components (input, output, storage) 5% Excel, including formatting, cell formulas, charts and sorting. 15%
Learning Outcomes
Understand computer security and safety, ethics, and privacy concerns related to technology. Understand basic hardware components (input, output, storage). Utilize a relational database system such as Microsoft Access to capture business data, query, and report it. Perform basic Windows operating system tasks such as folder creation and file saving, moving and deleting. Access the Internet for relevant information, including the ability to perform basic web analytics through a commonly used web analytics tool such as Google Analytics. Develop a basic website through an open source content management systems, e.g., WordPress. Effective utilization of email for professional, effective communication. Develop proficiency with the Microsoft Office products of Word, Excel and Power Point.
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