Computers

Word Processing & Professional Documents

Date: Tuesdays, June 3-July 8

Time: 6P.M.-9P.M.

Location: North Campus in Donegal

Instructor: Trevor Kemp

Are you a computer user who wants to get more out of the productivity software you’ve purchased? Perhaps you have a need to create graphical presentations but aren’t quite sure where to start. Whatever your need for productivity software, please come join us this summer as we introduce the fundamentals and basics of information processing using a suite similar to Microsoft Office.

In this course, we will learn how to use spreadsheet functionality to automate calculations, highlight important information, and draw graphs of our information to quickly convey it in a meaningful way. We will also cover the basics of word processing, from creating a document to editing and review. We will learn how a powerful word processor can help ease the burden of creating reports and make them more interesting. We will also go over how to create graphical presentations to display your thoughts in a creative way. The curriculum will culminate with combining all three applications to produce captivating and informative documents to illustrate the significance of the topic chosen.

Other topics will be covered with time permitting, possibly including database design and information retrieval, an introduction to internet, an introduction computer networking, and other topics.

Please come join us for a fast-paced introduction on how to use your computer more effectively.

Course Requirements: You will need a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista. You will need to be highly motivated and willing to put in time for various assignments used to reinforce the concepts introduced in class.

Instructor: This course will be instructed by Trevor Kemp, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Johnstown Campus. Trevor holds a degree in Computer Science. He is a master’s student at West Virginia University’s Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He instructs WVU students in CS101, the University’s introductory course for computer information processing using Microsoft Office.