This course is designed to prepare students to effectively use a major word processing package.  Topics include formatting, editing, file management, tables, and graphics.  Students also learn to use a major presentation software program.  This course meets the computer skill requirement under the General Studies requirements.

(3-0-3) The course is designed to help the student write clear and concise business letters, memos, reports, and e-mail communications. Other topics covered are the communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, job/employment process, resumes, and cover letters. Electronic communication is integrated into this course by using the Internet and presentation software. PR: ENGL 101 or equivalent.

(1-2-3) Introduction to worksheet, absolute cell references, working with large worksheets, what-if analysis, using Excel to create static and dynamic Web pages, financial functions, data table, amortization schedules, cell protection, worksheet database manipulation, lookup functions, database fuctions, tamplates, working with multiple worksheets, find and replace, and customized printing.  At the conclusion of this course, students should be prepared to take the Core-Level MOS (Microsoft Office Skills) Certification exam for Excel 2003.  PR:  BUSN 140 Excel and Access, or Introduction level Excel skills, or permission of Instructor.