BE 6625: Advanced Computer Information Systems

Unit

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Multimedia

Web Pages 

Networking and Programming

Focus

At the beginning of this course journey, we expand our knowledge of Microsoft Word by learning advanced features such as macros, mail merge, indexes, forms, and fields. 

Next, we learn how to perform advanced formulas and functions, create complex graphs, and how to manipulate data within multiple worksheets.  

Then, we learn how to organize and access data into a database file using advanced features such as conditional logic in queries and crosstab queries. 

We continue developing our multimedia skills by learning how to enhance a presentation layout using advanced features of the application and the principles of affective design.

Next, we learn how to compare features and functions associated with the Internet, intranets, and extranets before we manipulate information and apply design features to create a website. 

Lastly, we examine and identify the network types and file structures that enable us to use our computer to communicate, complete tasks, and solve problems within an organization. We also use the skills learned in this course to take the Microsoft Word Expert and Excel Expert industry credential exams. 

Transfer Goals

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.

• Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
• Empower us to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.
• Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).

Unit Learning Targets

• Create documents using advanced merge functions.
• Produce documents incorporating tables, templates, autocorrect, styles, graphics, and other advanced features. 

• Use advanced formulas and functions.
• Create complex graphs.
• Manipulate and analyze data to and from a spreadsheet. 
• Organize a large workbook with multiple worksheets. 

• Generate customized reports and forms, using advanced formatting features and graphics. 
• Create a database file with advanced features. 

• Create and enhance a multimedia presentation using advanced features. 
• Utilize templates and master slides in the design of presentations. 
• Create handouts and other visuals. 

• Compare features and functions associated with the Internet, intranets, and extranets. 
• Create a website by applying design features. 

• Identify network types and topologies. 
• Identify file structures on networks. 
• Demonstrate technical skills by taking Microsoft Office Word Expert and Excel Expert industry credential exams.