AGC 103 - Ag Computers

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

This course is designed for students seeking an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Agriculture or for students transferring on to a four-year institution pursing a degree in agriculture. Students will be involved in techniques that make the personal computer a more productive tool in agriculture. Students will also have the opportunity to see how computers enable better management decision-making and improved economic efficiency of agricultural operations. Major topic area of instruction is the Microsoft Office 2000 package.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify major accomplishments with personal computing and how that has impacted current computer technologies

2. Define common computer terminology, computer hardware, and identify computer software

3. Demonstrate utilization and knowledge of specific skills in Microsoft Office applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Windows Basics

4. Demonstrate the understanding of uses of Web 2.0 tools in agriculture.