Computer Science 104 

Software Applications 

Syllabus Spring 2008--11:50am and 1:20pm MWF Sessions

DATE TOPIC SESSION LAB ASSIGNMENT
Week 1
Jan. 7 - 11
Course Introduction/Essential Computer Concepts
Windows XP Basics
Managing Your Files
Browser and E-mail Basics
Read EC1-EC33
WIN XP
FM
BEB
Lab 1
Lab 2
Lab 3
Lab 4
Week 2
Jan. 14 - 18
Getting Started with Office 2007
Word - Creating a Document
Word - Editing & Formatting
OFF 2007
WD Tut. 1
WD Tut. 2
Lab 5
Lab 6
Lab 7
Week 3
Jan. 21 - 25
Creating a Multiple-Page Report
Desktop Publishing
Getting Started with Excel
WD Tut. 3
WD Tut. 4
EX Tut. 1
Lab 8
Lab 9
Lab 10
Week 4
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
Exam 1 - In class hands-on test
Exam 1 - In class on-line test
Formating a Workbook
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EX Tut. 2
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Lab 11
Week 5
Feb. 4 - 8
Working with Formulas and Functions
Working with Charts
EX Tut. 3
EX Tut. 4
Lab 12
Lab 13
Week 6
Feb. 11 - 15
Integrating Word and Excel
Working With Excel Lists (Supp.)
INT Tut. 1
EX Tut. 5
Lab 14
Lab 15
Week 7
Feb. 18 - 22
Working with Multiple Worksheets (Supp.)
Using Advanced Functions (Supp.)
EX Tut. 6
EX Tut. 7
Lab 16
Lab 17
Week 8
Feb. 25 - 29
Spring Break No Class .
Week 9
Mar. 3 - 7
Using Advanced Functions (Supp.)
Developing an Excel Application (Supp.)
Mar. 7 - Attending Peace Forum
EX Tut. 7
EX Tut. 8
Required
Lab 17
Lab 18
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Week 10
Mar. 10 - 14
Catch - up
Exam 2 - In class hands-on test
Exam 2 - In class on-line test
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Week 11
Mar. 17 - 21
Creating a Database
Building a Database
Mar 21 - Easter Break
AC Tut. 1
AC Tut. 2
No Class
Lab 19
Lab 20
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Week 12
Mar. 24 - 28
Mar. 24 - Easter Break
Querying a Database
Querying a Database
No Class
AC Tut. 3
AC Tut. 3
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Lab 21
Lab 21
Week 13
Mar. 31 - Apr. 4
Creating Forms and Reports
Integration II
Creating a Presentation
AC Tut. 4
INT Tut. 2
PPT Tut. 1
Lab 22
Lab 23
Lab 24
Week 14
Apr.7 - Apr 11
Applying and Modifying Text & Graphics
Integrating Office 2007
Creating Web Pages/Final Project
PPT Tut. 2
INT Tut. 3
WEB
Lab 25
Lab 26
Lab 27
Week 15
Apr. 14 - 18
Exam 3 - In class hands-on test
Exam 3 - In class on-line test
Working on Final Project
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Week 16
Apr. 21 - 25
Working on Final Project
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Week 17
Apr. 28 - May 2
No Class (Apr. 28) . .
Apr. 30 (Wednesday) Final Project Due by 1pm for both Sessions . Final Project Evaluation Criteria

*NOTE:  There are no regular reading assignments listed, because the reading is integrated into the lab material.  However, the recommended preparation for class is to read the indicated session materials BEFORE class.  This will provide you with background for the lab session, save time, and prevent mistakes.

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