For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Identify the basic parts of the computer and use Windows
Prepare and edit documents
Format and manage documents
Enhance and customize documents
Manage data
Reference and share information
Review use of Microsoft Windows including identify parts of computer, use the mouse, choose commands, complete computer exercises, customize Quick Access Toolbar, and customize settings
Create, print, and edit documents
Format and customize characters and paragraphs�sort, border, shading, tabs, clipboard
Apply formatting and insert objects�columns, hyphenation, images, pull quotes, text boxes, word art
Maintain documents�folders; insert file; copy, move, rename documents
Create tables and SmartArt�perform calculations in table
Merge documents�data source; main document; merge documents, envelopes, and labels
Customize paragraphs and pages�inserting numbers and bullets, multilevel list numbering, headers and footers
Proof documents�spell check, grammar check, readability and word count, custom dictionary, translation, screen tips
Automate and customize formatting�autocorrect, quick parts, fields
Customize and navigate in a document�themes, styles, hyperlinks
Insert special features and references�non-breaking space, footnotes, citations, bibliographies
Create specialized tables and indexes�table of contents, indexes, table of figures, table of authority
Work with shared documents�inserting comments and tracking changes and combining documents
Protect and prepare documents for distribution using digital signatures
Presentation/demonstration by instructor
Hands-on exercises/production problems
Mastery assessments (objective tests, performance assessments)
Microcomputer
Software�Microsoft Word
Textbook
Computer Projection Equipment
Reference materials�online and integrated software help system
Dictionaries and other reference materials are available in classroom
Hands on project assignments
Objective and performance assessments
Measurement of SCCC Outcomes will be assessed through project assignments, examinations, and demonstration of workplace basic skills in working with others, attendance and punctuality, etc.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.