Computer Applications in Kinesiology

Course Description:
The use of the microcomputer as a tool for personal productivity, professional productivity and research is explored.  The Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, web site creation, Visual Basic for applications programming, Internet, biomechanical analysis and graphics application software for the PC standard computer are introduced.   

Course Content:
A.  Introduction to PC hardware
B.   Windows XP - Working with a graphical user interface.
C.  Internet Explorer and program installation procedures.
C. An introduction to graphics file editing.
D. An introduction to MS Office for Windows applications:
      1) Word word-processing software
      2) Excel spread sheet data analysis
      3) PowerPoint presentation software
      4) Access database management
F.   Special Software.
      1) Front Page Web Publishing
      2) Visual Basic for Applications
      3) Digital Video Explorer

 Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1)      Create, edit and format word processing files for the purpose of producing term papers, research reports, letters, email messages, and web page documents.
2)      Use the Internet to browse for information and download files and programs.
3)      Use email software to send and receive messages and attachments.
4)      Perform file management of a variety of files and back these files up on both magnetic and optical removable media.
5)      Use spreadsheet software to manage financial and research data, and perform a basic statistical analysis of research data.
6)      Use spreadsheet software to create and modify graphical charts.
7)      Create PowerPoint presentations that are composed of both text and graphical information.
8)      Create and manage a flat file database with the Access software.
9)      Publish a personalized multi-page Web Site on the SFSU server.
10)  Create and modify programs with the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications software.

Course Materials:
Required texts:
Kin 325 Course Reader – Schleihauf. Spring 2008 (available at Bookstore)
Optional text: Habraken, Joe.  Microsoft Office 2003 All-in-One. 2003, Que Corp.

Method of Evaluation:
Your final course grade will be based upon the accumulated point scores from the following course components: