Course Outline

Term: 2022 Winter

Course Number: MICR1493

Course Title: Computer Applications

Units: 3

Nominal Total Course Hours: 42

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this hands-on computer applications course, you will build intermediate and advanced skills using productivity
software. The course will also prepare you for MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification. You will apply
specific tools and applications to efficiently and effectively complete tasks, time manage and expedite business
communications. Create a professional online profile to support your career development.
PLAR Eligible: Yes

Programs offering this course: Business (P0470)

EVALUATIONS AND WEIGHTS:

# Evaluation Types: Weight
1 Training Modules 10.00%
2 Application Test 1 15.00%
3 Application Test 2 15.00%
4 Business Applications Assignments 50.00%
5 Project 10.00%
Total: 100.00%

RESOURCES:
Type: Author: Title: Publisher: ISBN: Edition: Other:
Required CAREY/PINA MINDTAP Cengage 978017689 2019
Resource RD/SHAFFE Instant Access 3460
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OUTCOMES AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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 Upon successful completion of this Learning Objectives:
course, the student has reliably
demonstrated the ability to:
1. Utilize the various functions of the learning 1. Investigate the various components of College’s
management system. learning management system (LMS).
2. Access email and assignment submission tools.
3. Communicate with instructor and peers through
the LMS.
2. Develop strategies for organizing and 1. Integrate online files to complete word
managing files processing and presentation assignments.
2. Create, name, copy, move and delete folders for
efficient organization of data.
3. Utilize cloud storage space to create and
maintain collaborative documents.
3. Apply specific software efficiently and 1. Use web-based software to complete word
effectively as a tool to complete tasks, time processing, presentation, and e-mail assignments.
manage and solve problems. 2. Apply task-based training and critical thinking
skills to complete assignments.
3. Adhere to deadlines for all assignments.
4. Use application tools to manage time, contact
lists and schedules.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and 1. Investigate use of templates to support and
using productivity software. enhance productivity.
2. Prepare professional business documents for
print and digital platforms.
3. Apply advanced text, paragraph, column and
table formatting.
4. Modify text and graphic objects.
5. Use collaborative editing and annotation tools.
6. Add footnotes, captions, tables of contents and
cross-references.
7. Work with themes, sections, headers and
footers.
8. Integrate text, images, charts and animations to
support professional presentations for a variety of
audiences.
9. Apply file security features.
5. Create a professional online profile for use for 1. Investigate use of social media tools for career
professional social media platforms. entry and advancement.
2. Construct an online profile in accordance to best
practices.
3. Explore the opportunities of online networking.
4. Connect with industry-related networking groups.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:

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 # Upon successful completion of this course, the student has reliably
demonstrated the ability to:
1 Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2 Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
6 Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information
systems.
10 Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11 Take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions, and consequences.

PROMOTION / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Passing Grade Satisfy Promotion - Level Graduation
(units earned) Pre-requisite to Level or Year
to Year
Ontario College 50.00% 50.00% 60.00% GPA and = or 60.00% GPA and = or >
Diploma > 50.00% in all 50.00% in all courses
courses

Niagara College believes in an inclusive educational environment. Please review College Practices to view the
College's Statement of Accommodation for Students with Identified Special Needs.
http://www.niagaracollege.ca/practices

TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN:

The course professor in your specific section of this class will provide you with a Teaching and Learning Plan as
a guideline to supplemental resources, specific evaluations, activities, topics and due dates.

Last Revision Date: March 23, 2021

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