Maricopa Community Colleges  AGB138   19886-19952 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
AGB138 19886-19952 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Computer Applications in Plant Science
Develop basic computer literacy skills; develop use of electronic filing systems and spreadsheets. Hands-on computer experience. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGB138   19886-19952 Computer Applications in Plant Science
1. Set-up a microcomputer system including monitor, disk drive and printer to use the DOS (Disk Operating System). (I)
2. Develop, use, store and print Agricultural information and reports using the Word Processor. (II)
3. Develop spreadsheet templates for calculating and forecasting Agricultural applications. (III)
4. Use the Data Base System for mailing lists, plant lists, and multiple reports in Agribusiness. (IV)
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AGB138   19886-19952 Computer Applications in Plant Science
    I. The DOS (Disk Operating System)
        A. Formatting
        B. Copying
        C. Diskcompare
        D. Disk directory
        E. Installing software programs
      II. Word Processor
          A. Agricultural papers & reports
          B. Agricultural contracts
          C. Agricultural term reports
          D. Specialized documents in agriculture
        III. Spreadsheet
            A. Check book records
            B. Agricultural budgets
            C. Agricultural production graphs
            D. Calculating, forecasting & projecting soil & plant problems.
            E. Spreadsheet word processor integration
          IV. Data Base
              A. Mailing & plant lists
              B. Data base to word processor
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