OTEC 115: Administrative Computer Applications introduces essential computer skills required in any office career. Students learn terminology and how to use popular computer applications utilizing the Windows operating system. File Explorer, Windows Accessories, web browser basics, web navigation and research, internet security, blogs and social media are covered. Students also learn email etiquette and how to use Microsoft Outlook for composing, sending and receiving email messages, managing contacts, task creation, and calendar scheduling.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 8 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 45 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- competently work in a Windows operating system, emphasizing the customizing of an environment;
- manage contacts through the creation and maintenance of an address database;
- create and manage tasks and schedules using Microsoft Outlook calendar; and
- organize and manage Outlook folders.
- communicate knowledge of basic computer hardware and software operating systems;
- explain ethical behavior with respect to copyright of software and sharing of disks and information;
- proficiently organize and manage files and folders;
- explain internet basics including history, connectivity, viruses, copyright;
- describe browser basics, set bookmarks, and explore security features;
- use web search tools using search engines;
- find and evaluate information on the web;
- use advanced email and communications tools in Microsoft Outlook - sending, receiving, forwarding, saving, attachments, address book;
Grading Table
Academic and Career
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