Kenneth C. Mansfield Jr.
Professor, Computer Studies Department

CST 105 - Computer Applications

Textbooks:

First Steps Word, Power Point, Excel and Access by Adams, and Smith

PC Concepts, 2e
and Mastering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional by Martin and Parker

Go to the Software Links

CST-105 is an introduction to computer concepts and application software using the computer as a problem solving tool. Topics include word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, the Internet and Windows 95. Microsoft Office will be used in the laboratory to develop academic, professional, and business applications.

Here is a list of the topics covered during the semester:

Modern Computer Systems

Microcomputer Systems
Microcomputer Hardware Components
Software Components
Communications and Networking
The Internet and the World Wide Web

The Microsoft Windows Operating System

The Microsoft Windows Environment
Common Windows Features and Applications
Document Management
Controlling the Windows Environment

Word 2000

Introduction to Word
Editing Documents
Document Formatting Options
Advanced Features

Power Point 2000

Introduction to Power Point
Creating a Presentation
Enhancing a Presentation
Making a Presentation More Dynamic

Excel 2000

Introduction to Excel
Creating and Editing Worksheets
Copying and Moving Data
Worksheet Formatting
Charts

Access 2000

Introduction to Access
Working with Tables
Working with Table Data
Working with Forms
Working with Multiple Tables
Creating Reports

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