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2025-2026 Catalog

CIS 123 - Presentation Software


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: FL

The student will learn to transform data into professional presentations using a sophisticated PC-based software package. The course will start with simple presentations moving to the more complex projects involving animation and sound. Students will create and design charts, graphs and other visual elements which will be integrated with text to effectively communicate ideas.

Notes:  

Business Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Define and effectively use software specific terminology.

  2. Recognize and utilize software toolbars, buttons, and dialog boxes.

  3. Plan, organize and prepare outlines for various types and styles of presentations.

  4. Prepare presentations and speeches that demonstrate an understanding of audience, and which are appropriately directed to the audience intended.

  5. Create speeches and oral presentations which will combine effective and appropriate speaking skills with effective and appropriate audio-visual presentationapplications.

  6. Utilize assorted functions within the software application including objects, lines,fills, colors, charts and tables.

  7. Demonstrate poise and confidence when presenting and speaking before an audience.

  8. Demonstrate the ability to effectively take part in group presentations.

  9. Prepare presentations which will include features such as animation, sound, motion and graphics images.