AE21 - – IT Application Tools in Business

This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts and fundamentals of computers and
Course common application tools used in business. It will focus on the use of word processing, spreadsheet and
Description presentation software in the field of business. It will also discuss an overview of Information technology
and how IT affects the business enterprise.
Class Standing 15%
a. Attendance - 5%
b. Recitation - 5%
Grading c. Seatwork – 5%
System Quizzes 20%
Major Exams 35%
Laboratory Exercises 30%
Total 100%

TIME
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Content ALLOTMENT
LEC LAB
 Explain the University Vision, Mission, and the College Statement of the Vision, Mission, Goal and Objectives 1.5
and Program Learning Outcomes a. University Vision
b. University Mission
Identify the University and Campus Officials c. College ILO
d. Program ILO
e. University Officials
f. Student Policies
 Discuss important concepts in information technology Module 1. Overview of Information Technology and its 5 hrs
 Sight uses and applications of IT in business impact in the business enterprise
 Discuss the impact of IT in business 1.1 Overview of Information Technology
 Identify information systems and applications in 1.2 Uses of IT in business
business 1.3 Impact of IT in business
1.4 Information Systems and Applications in business

 Identify parts, tabs and commands of MS Word Module 2. Microsoft Word Basics 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Explain the use of the different parts and commands 2.1 MSWord Environment
of MS Word 2.2 File Management
 Manipulate a file (saving, opening, creating and 2.3 Editing
setting options) 2.4 Views
 Prepare a document and apply the different the
editing commands in MS Word
 Apply the different Views of a document
 Apply the different font formatting in the document Module 3. Microsoft Word Formatting 2 hrs 3 hrs
such as font type, size, color, etc. 3.1 Font Formatting
 Apply the appropriate paragraph formatting of the 3.2 Paragraph Formatting
document 3.3 Using the Styles
 Use a style, document format and page background 3.4 Document Formatting & Page Background
for the document 3.5 Setting Page Setup
 Set the margins, orientation, paper size and columns
settings for the document
 Insert objects in the document such as shapes, Module 4. Inserting, Editing and Formatting Objects 2 hrs 3 hrs
pictures, SmartArt 4.1 Illustrations (Shapes, Pictures, SmartArt, etc)
 Format object and text inserted 4.2. Text (WordArts, Textboxes, etc.)
 Use headers & footers, page numbers, symbols and 4.3. Header & Footer, Page Numbers, Symbols, Links
links to improve the document and others
 Create and format tables in the document 4.4. Tables
  Create and use a list of recipients Module 5. Mailings and References 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Prepare a mail merge 5.1. Mail Merge
 Use footnote or endnote, table of contents, table of 5.2. Inserting and Setting References
figures and captions
End of Prelims

 Identify parts, tabs and commands of MS PowerPoint Module 6. Microsoft PowerPoint Basics 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Explain the use of the parts and commands of MS 1.1. MS PowerPoint Environment
PowerPoint 1.2. Setting Design Themes
 Set a design theme for the presentation 1.3. New Slide and Layout
 Apply a new slide and its appropriate layout 1.4. Views
 Use the different views of the presentation file
 Apply animation in the text and objects Module 7. Enhancing the Presentation 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Apply appropriate slide transition to improve the 7.1. Animation
presentation 7.2. Transition
 Use the slide show commands in the presentation 7.3. Slide Show
 Identify parts, tabs and commands of MS Excel Module 8. Microsoft Excel Environment 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Explain the use of the parts and commands of MS 8.1. Working with the workbook and moving
Excel around the worksheet
 Use the different commands to manipulate and 8.2. Manipulating the worksheet
format the worksheet 8.3. Formatting the worksheet
 Manipulate data entered in the worksheet
8.4. Entering and Manipulating Data

 Apply conditional formatting to improve the workbook Module 9. Formatting and Validation
 Use data validation to limit the values to be accepted
9.1. Conditional Formatting
in a cell/s
 Convert worksheet into Excel table 9.2. Applying Data Validation
9.3. Formatting into Excel Table

End of Midterms

 Create appropriate formulas to provide correct values Module 10. Data Analysis and Preparing Reports 4 hrs 6 hrs
 Apply the different functions to improve the
10.1. Formulating formulas
workbook
10.2. Using Functions
 Prepare business reports such as payroll, Financial
10.3. Sorting and Filtering Data
Statements, sales.
 Sort and filter data of a worksheet
 Prepare charts to present tabular data better Module 11. Charts and Referencing 2 hrs 3 hrs
 Format the chart created
11.1 Preparing Charts
 Use appropriate cell referencing to interconnect
worksheets or even workbooks 11.2 Cell Referencing to another worksheet

 Create a form as alternative to manipulating data in a Module 12. Forms & Macros 4 hrs 6 hrs
workbook
12.1. Setting and creating a Form
 Use macros and VBAs to improve functionality of the
workbook 12.2. Simple Macros/VBA

End of Finals

Expected output

 Application Letter
 Financial Reports such as Income Statement, Balance Sheet, etc.
 Monthly Financial Report
 Business Presentation and/or Financial Report’s Presentation
 Sales Report
 Payroll Computation or General Ledger
  Other Financial reports

Course Policies
• Attendance – Every student is given a maximum of 15 hours absent only. Absence due to some reasons will not automatically be
excuses. Admission slip should be secured from the Dean’s Office.
• Class participation – Everyone is encouraged to participate in all class activities such as seatwork, group work, recitation, etc.
• Late work – Late submission of project/laboratory activities is given a deduction of 1 pt. per day.
• Missed exams – Missed examinations or activities will only be given if the student is excuses from classes. An Admission Slip should
be presented and serves as basis.
• Academic integrity – The class is expected to follow the policies of the school, the college and the teacher/professor. Academic
freedom is also exercised.
• Requests for extensions and for rescheduling of exams – Extension or rescheduling of exam is decided by the entire class.
• Expectations for student conduct in the classroom or laboratory – The students should adhere to the set policies of the
teacher/professor and the rules in the computer laboratory.

References:
- Alonzo, Arvin (2013), Data Management using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
- Microsoft Word Help Menu
- Microsoft PowerPoint Help Menu
- Microsoft Excel Help Menu
- YouTube channels such as: Technology for Teachers and Students, Online Training for Everyone
- Microsoft Office Tutorials taken from http://www.electricteacher.com/
- Microsoft Office Online help

PREPARED by:

Arvin B. Alonzo, DIT

CBEA-CSU Faculty Member