CIT-250 Collaboration, Communication, and Integrating

This is a course in modern office technology which introduces students to all major areas of personal and organizational collaboration, communication and integration of MS OFFICE applications. Building on students’ basic knowledge of the most current version of the core MS OFFICE applications, the course proceeds to cover in detail, the integration among OFFICE applications including Object Linking & Embedding (OLE), On-Line Meeting, document sharing, and the other collaboration features of MS OFFICE. Using WORD as the “core” application, students gain practical experience in moving and linking data among all applications: WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK. Advantages and limitations of Voice over IP (VoIP) and video conferencing, along with the importance of security and other considerations involved in implementing these technologies are also covered. Students also gain experience in web enabling and publishing as well as knowledge of the principles, best practices, procedures and techniques used in implementing all of these applications in offices large and small. Microsoft Corporation has approved this course material as courseware for the Microsoft Business Certification (MBC) Program and students may choose to take the MBC Certification Examination(s) upon completion of this course. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CITDepartment@bhcc.edu
Prerequisites CIT-110 or CIT-113 or equivalent course or experience or permission of department chairperson.
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Credits: 3