CSC 101 Introduction to Computers Spring 2008 Unit #3 - Applications Software Instructor: Susan E Traudt Sue@ttsw.com / Sue@ox.ttsw.com

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Topics this unit will cover: What is Applications Software? Categories of Application Software Different tasks that different Applications software performs How to acquire software Software requirements Built-in help

Goals

• To recognize what category of software an applications program falls into
• Understand what program is best for what job
• Appreciate the importance and meaning of the software requirements
• Know where to obtain needed software

Points Available to Earn in this Unit

Required Assignments & Quiz - 15 points

• What Applications Software fits the need? - 5 points
• Application Software Quiz - 10 points

Lectures & Reference Material

Reading & Assignments

1. Read - Chapter Four of Technology in Action - Due Date: March 3, 2007

2. In Class Exercise - February 27 & Homework - What Applications Software fits the need? - Due Date: March 3, 2008 - 5 points

   Technology in Action, pg. 182, question #3. List not only the category of software that you would need to perform each job, but also find two actual examples of a software program in that category, the cost of the programs, and what the system requirements are for the specific programs. Assume your computer is running Windows XP or Vista.

   Use http://software.pricegrabber.com/, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com, http://www.buysoftware.com/, or any other software sales web site to help you with this assignment

3. Application Software Quiz - in class - March 3, 2008 - 10 points