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WWCC Internet Course Special Requirements

To the Student:  This page describes what you will need to enroll and succeed in this class.  This may include skills, prerequisite courses, live meetings, etc.  Please read them over carefully, they will help you decide what YOU need to get off to a smooth start, and ultimately succeed. 

Course #:

CMAP 1705 NT

Instructor’s Name and E-mail: 

Lisa McClure

lmcclure@wwcc.wy.edu

Course Prerequisites: 

None.  However, because this is an online computer course, it would be helpful to have already taken another online class or computer class.

Will there be proctored exams?

 

No

Are there live scheduled meetings:

 

No

If so, list the dates.

NA

List special software requirements:

You must have Microsoft Word 2007. Earlier versions will not be acceptable.

The Microsoft Office Professional 2007 software suite includes Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word.  There is a short integration assignment that shows interaction with Excel.  That assignment could be done at another computer if the entire software suite is not available to the student.

Earlier versions of Word will not work with this course or the textbook.  You can check your version of Word by opening the Word program and clicking on the Help menu and then on “About Microsoft Word…” The version will be listed in the dialog box.

A 180-Day subscription to Office 2007 Professional is listed as an “Optional” textbook for this class.  It is available at the WWCC bookstore at a great price.

You will also do some web activities that require the web browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

 

List minimum computer skills:

·         Send/Receive email

·         Send/Open attached files

·      It’s helpful to have someone locally who can help you with technical problems like hardware and software installation.

 

List minimum keyboarding skills:

Keyboarding Competency.  You must have basic keyboarding skills in order to take this class. You need to know where the keys are and be able to type with both hands. Otherwise, you will spend a great deal of time concentrating on keying information and not on learning these applications.

 

Will any materials be distributed to the students outside of the online environment?

 

No

If so, how?

 

List any other information students need to know about this class: 

This is a “Flexible” class.  This means that you can work on the class when it’s convenient for you.  However, there will be deadlines for assignments and tests. Your instructor will provide you with a schedule of assignments, tests, and due dates to help you plan your time accordingly. Because this is an online course, you MUST be self-motivated and able to work on your own to meet deadlines. Good reading comprehension and problem solving skills will help you be successful in this course.

         

 


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