{"id":1669,"date":"2017-07-18T18:18:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T18:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-compapp\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/"},"modified":"2017-11-06T22:17:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T22:17:36","slug":"course-contents-at-a-glance","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-wm-compapp\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/","title":{"raw":"Course Contents at a Glance","rendered":"Course Contents at a Glance"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-compapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Module 1: Intro to Computers<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Why It Matters: Intro to Computers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Operating Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identifying Your Operating System (OS)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Terminology and Shortcuts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Common Terminology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keyboard Shortcuts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Finding Programs and Files<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Start Menu<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Creating Files and Folders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Organizing Files and Folders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Deleting Files and Folders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Snips and Screenshots<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Snips and Screenshots<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Download Files<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Identify Your OS<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Empty the Recycle Bin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Writing Professionally<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Putting It Together: Intro to Computers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2: Internet Research<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Why It Matters: Internet Research<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Using and Searching the Internet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Internet Browsers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Basic Browser Tools<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Basic Searches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Web Searching<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identifying Search Results<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opening Search Results<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Advanced Searches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adjusting Search Parameters<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Image Searches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Search the Internet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Search Results<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Putting It Together: Internet Research<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: Microsoft Word, part 1<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Creating a New Blank Document and Finding Your Way Around<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Saving Files<\/li>\r\n \t<li>File Extensions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Selecting and Moving Text<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bold, Italics, Underline<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fonts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Alignment, Justification, and Indentation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Line and Paragraph Spacing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Create Basic Document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Paragraph Styles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4: Microsoft Word, part 2<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Creating a New Document from a Template<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text Effects<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spell Check and Dictionaries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Find and Replace<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tab Stops<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Columns<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Headers and Footers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text Boxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Edit a Newsletter<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Cover Pages<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Microsoft Word, part 3<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Creating Tables<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Converting Text to a Table<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Formatting Tables<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adding Images<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text Wrap<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hyperlinks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watermarks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Create Document with Tables and Images<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Advanced Shortcuts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6: Microsoft Excel, part 1<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Creating a New Workbook<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Entering Data<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Table Styles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cell Styles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cell Format<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Comma Styles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rearranging Tables<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Changing Width of Columns and Rows<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Flash Fill<\/li>\r\n \t<li>SUM Data<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Organize Sales Data<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Merging and Centering Cells<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7: Microsoft Excel, part 2<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Creating a Workbook with Multiple Worksheets<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sorting Data<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Filtering Data<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clustered Column Charts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chart Styles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sparklines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Conditional Formatting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Viewing a Worksheet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Analyze Yearly Trends<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Hard Return within a Cell<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8: Microsoft PowerPoint, part 1<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Editing a Presentation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Organizing Slides<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Views<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text Boxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Headers and Footers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Themes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transition Effects<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Present Sales Information<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Images within Text<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9: Microsoft PowerPoint, part 2<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>New Presentations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Images and Clip Art<\/li>\r\n \t<li>SmartArt<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Videos<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arranging Objects<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Create a New Presentation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Infographics and Custom Shapes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10: Integration<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Customized Word Templates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Excel Table in Word Document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Excel Chart in Word Document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PowerPoint in Word Document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Icons in Word<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Customized PowerPoint Templates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Excel Table in PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Excel Chart in PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Internet and Excel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Internet and Word<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Internet and PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Inserting Videos in PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Embedding Videos in PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Uploading Videos in PowerPoint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Audio Integration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Use Mail Merge<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 11: Capstone Assignment<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Create Capstone Presentation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-compapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Module 1: Intro to Computers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Why It Matters: Intro to Computers<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Operating Systems<\/li>\n<li>Identifying Your Operating System (OS)<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Terminology and Shortcuts<\/li>\n<li>Common Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard Shortcuts<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Finding Programs and Files<\/li>\n<li>Start Menu<\/li>\n<li>Creating Files and Folders<\/li>\n<li>Organizing Files and Folders<\/li>\n<li>Deleting Files and Folders<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Snips and Screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Snips and Screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Download Files<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Identify Your OS<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Empty the Recycle Bin<\/li>\n<li>Discussion: Writing Professionally<\/li>\n<li>Putting It Together: Intro to Computers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2: Internet Research<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Why It Matters: Internet Research<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Using and Searching the Internet<\/li>\n<li>Internet Browsers<\/li>\n<li>Basic Browser Tools<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Basic Searches<\/li>\n<li>Web Searching<\/li>\n<li>Identifying Search Results<\/li>\n<li>Opening Search Results<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Advanced Searches<\/li>\n<li>Adjusting Search Parameters<\/li>\n<li>Image Searches<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Search the Internet<\/li>\n<li>Discussion: Search Results<\/li>\n<li>Putting It Together: Internet Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3: Microsoft Word, part 1<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a New Blank Document and Finding Your Way Around<\/li>\n<li>Saving Files<\/li>\n<li>File Extensions<\/li>\n<li>Selecting and Moving Text<\/li>\n<li>Bold, Italics, Underline<\/li>\n<li>Fonts<\/li>\n<li>Alignment, Justification, and Indentation<\/li>\n<li>Line and Paragraph Spacing<\/li>\n<li>Lists<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Create Basic Document<\/li>\n<li>Discussion: Paragraph Styles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 4: Microsoft Word, part 2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a New Document from a Template<\/li>\n<li>Text Effects<\/li>\n<li>Spell Check and Dictionaries<\/li>\n<li>Find and Replace<\/li>\n<li>Tab Stops<\/li>\n<li>Columns<\/li>\n<li>Headers and Footers<\/li>\n<li>Text Boxes<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Edit a Newsletter<\/li>\n<li>Discussion: Cover Pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 5: Microsoft Word, part 3<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating Tables<\/li>\n<li>Converting Text to a Table<\/li>\n<li>Formatting Tables<\/li>\n<li>Adding Images<\/li>\n<li>Text Wrap<\/li>\n<li>Hyperlinks<\/li>\n<li>Watermarks<\/li>\n<li>Assignment: Create Document with Tables and Images<\/li>\n<li>Discussion: Advanced Shortcuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6: Microsoft Excel, part 1<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a New Workbook<\/li>\n<li>Entering Data<\/li>\n<li>Table Styles<\/li>\n<li>Cell Styles<\/li>\n<li>Cell Format<\/li>\n<li>Comma Styles<\/li>\n<li>Rearranging 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