MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Microcomputers II: Macintosh

Course: BPC101BB

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Microcomputer software applications for the Macintosh personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreadsheet, word processing, and operating system commands

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the characteristics of microcomputer graphics. (I) 2. Use a variety of graphics input methods to create graphics. (I) 3. Describe the characteristics of a database management program. (II) 4. Use a database management program to create files, retrieve data, and prepare reports. (II) 5. Use a word processing program to move, delete, copy, and format blocks of data; create headers and footers; and to use special print features. (III) 6. Use a spreadsheet program to sort data, move and copy information, create spreadsheet graphics, develop macros, work with multiple windows, and develop special print techniques. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Microcomputer Graphics A. Methods of input B. Color C. Free form drawing D. Graphs E. Methods of output F. Printing II. Database Management Programs A. Record creation B. File creation C. Creating input screens D. Data manipulation and retrieval E. Report generation III. Word Processing Programs A. Block commands B. Headers and footers C. Pagination D. Formatting E. Print commands F. Directory IV. Electronic Spreadsheet Programs A. Sort, move, and copy information B. Spreadsheet graphics C. Create macros D. Printing techniques

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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