Textbooks and MyLab IT
Materials
Recommended Textbooks: Exploring Microsoft 365, 2021 editions for Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
Published by Pearson
Excel ISBN: 978-0-13-760246-9
Access ISBN: 978-0-13-760250-6
Word ISBN: 978-0-13-760243-8
PowerPoint ISBN: 978-0-13-760247-6
The textbooks are invaluable for learning the skills required by the course. It is recommended that students read through their textbooks to learn about how Microsoft 365 is used and its features. The textbooks are also great references in case of problems with completing course assignments.
Required Software: MyLab IT for Exploring Microsoft 365, WVU Custom Edition
Published by Pearson
Must be purchased as part of one of the below bundles to obtain promotional pricing.
MyLab IT software provides a computer-based simulation environment for learning how to use Microsoft Office and to assess student knowledge of how to use Microsoft 365. It also provides support for automatically grading MyLab Extra Credit Projects assignments. MyLab IT simulations have a one-to-one mapping to Hands-On Exercises in the course textbooks.
Package Options
MyLab IT and the course textbooks must be purchased as part of a package. Unless you specifically want print copies of the textbooks, you should buy the Electronic Access Code.
Electronic Access Code with eTexts and MyLab IT
Direct Purchase from Publisher
ISBN 978-0-13-831053-0
Available online from Pearson: $79.00
First Day Complete
ISBN 978-0-13-824054-7
Available from Barnes & Noble through First Day Complete program
Bookstore Purchase (Opt-out from First Day Complete)
ISBN 978-0-13-831054-7
Available from Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore
Purchasing from Pearson automatically provides access to MyLab IT and the eTexts. The version sold at the bookstores is an access card for MyLab IT and the eTexts.
Notes
MyLab IT is required and must be purchased new for each student. MyLab IT and eText access are valid for 12 months.
Free 14-day temporary access to MyLab IT (not including the eText) is available from Pearson.
See the MyLab IT Registration Instructions page to learn how to register the software.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office)
Microsoft 365 or Windows version of Microsoft Office 2019/2021 Professional/Pro Plus
These versions include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft 365 for Mac does not include Access and lacks other features required for CS101 assignments. Students can use Windows Virtual Desktop to run Microsoft 365 for Windows from any Internet-connected computer including Macs.
WVU students can install a compatible version of Microsoft 365 for free on up to five computers. Learn more at the WVU Information Technology Services website. Microsoft 365 and all other CS101 software is installed in the CS101 Learning Center and the computers in the WVU Libraries.
Supplemental Content
Supplemental Content for Microsoft 365
Published by West Virginia University
This material is available as a free download on the Supplemental Content page.
This document is an addendum to the course textbooks. It contains information that students should read and understand on the skills covered by the course.