Course Title: Basic Presentation Software

Course Number:
BCA-174-W001

Semester Hours: 1
Instructor: Kay Larson - larsokac@niacc.edu

Course Description: This course is designed to take students through the core competencies for Microsoft PowerPoint in preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOUS) certification test. (5-20)
Equivalent to 15-226, COMP-114.

Note: S -Software required. The student must have Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 installed on the computer the student is using. PowerPoint is available in all of the NIACC computer labs.

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. See the current registration page for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Course Procedures:

Communication with the instructor is imperative in this course. Students can contact the instructor via e-mail or telephone regarding any questions or concerns they may have. Unless a student indicates immediate need for communication, the instructor will respond to all messages no later than Friday of each week.

Assignments are accessed through a Calendar of Assignments on the instructor's home page. Due dates are specified on a weekly basis, and all assignments are due by midnight unless a student has made PRIOR arrangements for an extension. Students can submit assignments to the instructor via e-mail, standard mail, or by taking them to the instructor's office.

Tests are taken through a web site on the Internet and are available to the students for a week. After the week has passed, students are not allowed to take the test(s).

Grades are determined by test scores and weekly assignments. Final grades are based on a percentage of points earned.

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