Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

OTEC 1840 Microsoft PowerPoint

Course Information

Course information
Course Number OTEC 1840
Course Title Microsoft PowerPoint
Description This course is designed to build student skill at both a basic and advanced level in Microsoft PowerPoint. It begins with the introduction of concepts such as creating a basic presentation with pictures, shapes, and WordArt, adding media and animation. It continues with the basic skills students need to acquire to use the application proficiently. Once students are proficient at the basic level, the course moves on to the advanced concepts and features such as customizing templates and handouts using masters, developing presentations with content from outside sources, and organizing slides and creating photo albums. (Prerequisites: None)
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Create and edit presentations.
  2. Enhance presentations with pictures, shapes, and WordArt.
  3. Create presentations with video, audio, animation, and photos.
  4. Create and format presentations with SmartArt graphics, charts, and tables.
  5. Add comments and footers, insert slides, add protection, and annotate presentations.
  6. Add navigation features to presentations using action buttons, hyperlinks, and formatted bullet characters.
  7. Create a self-running presentation with adjusted pictures, animated content, and slide timings.
  8. Customize templates and handouts using masters.
  9. Add customized text boxes, SmartArt graphics, and shapes to a presentation.
  10. Create presentations with embedded and linked files and formatted tables and charts.
  11. Organize slides, create photo albums, and share presentations.

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

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