BUS 150 - Business Computing Concepts and Applications

This course designed to optimize core computer skills for academic and business applications. Advancing beyond simple competency, the curriculum familiarizes students with some of the most powerful and popular computer tools used daily at universities and corporations around the world, specifically, the latest edition of Microsoft Office 2010, including MS Word 2010, MS Excel 2010, MS Access 2010, and MS PowerPoint 2010. Students also learn to maximize the Vista operating system, as well as to effectively utilize an array of Internet resources for effective communication and research.

The course combines electronic lecture components with "hands-on" skill development exercises including the creation of a short business plan that uses all of the skills learned during the semester.

This is an 8-week course offered twice per semester.

Important Information

MyITLab System Requirements:

• Operating Systems - Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7
• Browsers - Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
• Internet Connection - Broadband connection (cable or DSL) or higher recommended, dial-up/56K modem minimum requirement
• Screen Resolution - Optimized for use at 1024x768, will scale to fit 800x600

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• BUS 150 Bundle

Course materials include Pearson/Prentice Hall Publisher's computer-based learning software called MyITlab and a custom textbook.

Instructors

Candace Ryder
(970) 215-0435
candace.ryder@gmail.com

A graduate of Colorado State University, Candace Ryder has taught for Continuing Education since 1998 and the College of Business full-time since August 2007. Courses taught include the Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, FrontPage, and Windows Operating Systems. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Accounting through the College of Business and her Master's degree in Adult Education and Training through the School of Education.