Microsoft Office 2010 and Beyond Video Edition: Computer Concepts and Applications

Designed to primarily address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite, it also includes instructions for students using OpenOffice and MacOS platforms. Over 50 video tutorials on the DVD will support each chapter by demonstrating the principles presented. The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications.

Features:

Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite
Includes a comprehensive DVD with over 50 video tutorials, project files, tips, figures, and shortcuts
Integrates the use of both MacOS and Open Office to describe the respective concepts in Windows and MS Office
Covers the topic of interoperability of the software packages throughout the text
Numerous instructor supplements available upon adoption

Brief Table of Contents:
I: The Computer Environment. 1. Introduction to Computer Concepts 2. Using the Computing Environment 3. Working with the Web 4. Microsoft Outlook and E-mail Clients. II: Word Processing and Microsoft Word 5. Introduction to Word 6. Developing and Editing Documents 7. Advanced Features. III: Presentation Software and Microsoft PowerPoint 8. Introduction to PowerPoint 9. Creating Presentations 10. Advanced Features. IV: Spreadsheet Software and Microsoft Excel 11. Introduction to Excel 12. Developing a Worksheet 13. Formulas, Functions, and the What-If Analysis 14. Advanced Features. V: Database Software and Microsoft Access 15. Introduction to Databases 16. Developing a Database 17. Queries and Maintaining the Database. Appendices. A. OS Scripting B. Programming in Excel and Access.

THEODOR RICHARDSON is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing.

CHARLES THIES has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the DOD, and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.