Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISA 306: Intermediate Word Processing

Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: CISA 305 (Beginning Word Processing) with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This course is a continuation of CISA 305 with an emphasis on applications for business documents and reports. In addition, this course includes desktop publishing techniques using word processing software, newsletter production, macro editing, complex document styles and commands, importing, linking and merging data from other applications into a word processing document.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • analyze document layouts to determine page formatting features to be used for multi-column formats which include graphics
  • arrange files by utilizing procedures for creating and using folders, customizing environments and using advanced file management options for copying, sorting, and selecting specific files
  • create, edit, and apply customized styles to enhance document display
  • plan and create online forms and tables for efficient data display and input data into customized forms
  • edit and customize macros
  • apply desktop publishing features found in word processing packages and apply desktop publishing rules in producing professional business documents
  • import spreadsheet and database files into word processing applications
  • link and manage linked spreadsheet and database files
  • import and edit clip art and scanned images to produce newsletters, single-, or multi-column layout documents
Certificates requiring this course:
  • Microcomputer Applications