BIM 180: Introduction to Microsoft Office

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Class Program
Business Information Management
Credits 5 Lab Hours 110

This course is an introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows. This course is intended for Business Information Management and Accounting students.

Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Design, create, format, and edit basic Word documents
  2. Design, create, format, and edit basic Excel spreadsheets and charts
  3. Design, create, format, and edit basic PowerPoint presentations
  4. Design, create, format, and edit basic Access databases
  5. Demonstrate the mastery of general terminology and activities required to manage email and electronic calendar using good email practices
Institutional Outcomes

IO1 Communication: Students will write, speak, and present information effectively by creating professional documents that would be used in an office or medical office environment
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and/or workplace specific skills.

Course Content Outline

Word:

  1. Creating Documents with Word
  2. Editing and Formatting Documents
  3. Formatting Text and Graphics

Excel:

  1. Getting Started with Excel
  2. Formatting and Worksheet
  3. Analyzing Data Using Formulas
  4. Working With Charts

PowerPoint:

  1. Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint
  2. Modifying a Presentation
  3. Inserting Objects into a Presentation

Access:

  1. Getting Started with Access
  2. Building Tables and Relationships
  3. Creating Queries
  4. Working with Forms and Reports

Outlook:

  1. Managing Email Messages with Outlook
  2. Managing Calendars with Outlook