CU 248 - Business Computer Applications

3 Credits
Outline Effective Date: Academic Year 2025/2026
Revised: Sep 1, 2025
Approved: Sep 1, 2025

Lecture Hours: 45

Course Description:
This course covers a combination of the following computer applications: file management (Windows), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentations (PowerPoint) and using relational databases (MS Access). More depth and application of topics follow overviews of each individual application. Business topics are stressed in examples used.

Rationale:
This is a required course for first year Business students. Since most students are required to use Microsoft Office programs for educational use and most employees are required to use Microsoft Office programs at work, it is essential to offer courses designed to teach students how to use these programs.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. demonstrate Word Processing skills using Microsoft Word.

2. demonstrate Spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel.

3. design and present a computer Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.

4. use MS Access to manage data that is organized into lists.

Required Resource Materials:

Beskeen, David W., et al. Technology for Success, Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2021,

Illustrated Series. Cengage, 2023. ISBN-10: 0-357-675037. ISBN-13: 978-0-357-675038

Optional Resource Materials:
Additional material is available on D2L.

Conduct of Course:
This is a hands-on course that is conducted entirely in the computer lab.

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Poor attendance may result in the termination of a student from a course(s).

The instructor will recommend that the Registrar withdraw any student who does not meet the established attendance requirements. A failing grade of RW (Required to Withdraw) will appear on the student’s transcript.

In cases of repeated absences due to illness, the student may be requested to submit a medical certificate.

Instructors have the authority to require attendance at classes.

Content of Course:

Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Access

Course Assessments:
The final grade is an aggregate of the following components:

Examinations	60%
Assignments	40%

There are no rewrites for exams in this course. Students are not given the opportunity to improve their marks on an assignment already submitted.

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.
“Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”

Course Pass Requirements:
A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course.

Letter	F	D	D+	C-	C	C+	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Percent Range	0-49	50-52	53-56	57-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85-89	90-94	95-100
Points	0.00	1.00	1.30	1.70	2.00	2.30	2.70	3.00	3.30	3.70	4.00	4.00

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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