MOUS
September 30, 2009
Bruning/Davenport Unified School
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
Syllabus
Description: This course builds knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite made up of the programs of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The student will be able to take the MOS certification test at completion of this course if he/she chooses.
Text: Benchmark Series Microsoft Office 2007
SNAP Microsoft Office 2007 Skills and Concepts
Syllabus:
A) In Microsoft Word, the student will:
1. Learn basic skills
2. Format paragraphs, margins and tabs
3. Move, copy and revise text
4. Print and format pages
B) In Microsoft Excel, the student will:
1. Learn basic skills
2. Develop a worksheet
C) In Microsoft PowerPoint, the student will:
1. Learn basic skills
2. Develop a presentation
3. Customize a presentation
GRADING:
I will grade on a point system with tests, quizzes and presentations given a higher point value. Participation is a must!!! Your grades will be posted at the end of each week on the wall by the door. You will be assigned an ID number so please don’t forget it. You will have the opportunity to take the MOS certification exams for Word, Excel and PowerPoint if you choose to do so. The cost is per exam.
MATERIALS:
1. Books will be handed out to you. You are responsible for bringing them to class everyday and for taking care of them.
2. Notebooks/Folders: I would like you to have a separate notebook/folder for this class. You may find occasions where it is necessary to take notes. You will also be receiving handouts that you may need to refer back to. You are responsible for this material; not your neighbor.
