CIA 125 - Word

Number of Credits: 4
Develop and manipulate text-based documents using Microsoft Word software. Apply skills to format cover letters, resumes, newsletters, forms, and research papers, including proper formatting for citations, footnotes, bibliographies, indexes, and tables of figures. Manage and share documents; use proofing and markup tools; create custom elements; mail merges, and web pages; insert and format objects; make documents accessible. This course prepares students to complete the MOS Microsoft Word Associate and Expert 2019 Certification exams. The MOS Word Associate exam is completed as the final exam. Certification is not guaranteed. An additional $80 fee is required. Students can complete the Expert exam for an additional fee. Basic technology skills are recommended. (Formerly offered as OFFC-205; credit will not be awarded for both). (Fall term) Four hours lecture. Four Credits. Four billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): exemption/completion of ENG 001.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create and manage documents using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: create, navigate, format, and customize document options and views, configure documents to print and save. (GE4,PG3)
Format text, paragraphs, and sections using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: insert, format, order and group text paragraphs in documents. Perform advanced editing and formatting with character styles, advanced layout options, and find replace editing. (GE4,PG3)
Create tables and lists using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: create and modify tables, and create and modify lists in documents. (GE4,PG3)
Apply references using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: create and edit endnotes, footnotes, citations, captions, table of contents, and cover pages in documents. Create and manage indexes, table of figures, and mail merges. (GE4,PG3)
Insert and format graphic elements using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: insert and format shapes, SmartArt, text boxes, screenshots, and images in documents. (GE4,PG3)
Manage document options and settings using Microsoft Word software. Specific skills include: modify templates, manage file versions, prepare documents for review, and manage changes. (GE4,PG3)
Create custom elements using Microsoft Word Software. Specific skills include: create modify building blocks, macros, and controls create custom styles templates, and prepare documents for internationalization and accessibility. (GE4,PG3)
Understand cloud computing concepts and manipulate cloud applications to create and share information (GE4,PG3)