MISY160
Business Computing: Tools and Concepts
MISY160
Business Computing: Tools and Concepts
MISY160, Business Computing: Tools and Concepts, is an introduction to
business information systems concepts, tools, and technology.
During the semester, you will be exposed to a wealth of
knowledge about computerized systems, their component parts,
their operational characteristics, and the basic computerized
business tools. You will build computer competence through text
material and outside reading, classroom lectures and discussion, creating web pages, and hands-on computer lab work and exercises. You will learn to use
microcomputer applications such as Microsoft’s Excel 2013,
PowerPoint 2013, and Access 2013, all running under Windows
7 operating system. You will use Sakai to submit all your homework exercises. By the end of the semester, we expect to see students who are computer literate and competent, who are knowledgeable about computer concepts, hardware, and
software, and who can competently use the Microsoft Office Suite
of application software, email and the Internet.
Computer literacy is essential for today's business environment.
The main goal in MISY160 is to facilitate your learning the most
about information systems. That means helping you to reach your
potential for the semester, not only in the course material, but also
in mastering the software skills you will gain.
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