Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: BOTE 147 – Word Processing Number of credits: 3 credits Course Description: Students will learn how to use Word, a powerful word processing program, to create professional looking documents for work, school, and personal communications. Students can expect to be proficient in using Word to create, edit, organize, and present information. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: • To teach the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2019 • Students will create and edit memos, letters, and reports of varying complexity • Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to a range of document types • Add graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communication • Plan, write, revise, and publish documents to meet specific information needs • To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing • To encourage independent study Instructor: Mrs. Kayla O’Toole Office: Thatcher Hall, Room 203 Office Hours: Virtual Office Hours: 10:00-10:50 AM on Tuesday or 2:00-2:50 AM on Wednesday or by arrangement Phone: 701-228-5479 Email: kayla.otoole@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online Textbook(s): Go! With Microsoft Office 365, Word 2019 Comprehensive/Gaskin/Vargas/ Pearson / ISBN-13: 9780135442791/ Book Only. Students will also need the Microsoft 2019/Office 365 Suite. Course Requirements: Instruction procedures include lecture, class discussion and participation, individual assistance and tests. Grades will be calculated by dividing total points earned by total points available. You will need access to a desktop or laptop computer to take this class. You cannot use your phone or table to take this class.