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Course Description Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases. | Competency Areas | Hours | | Computer Terminology | Class | 1 | | Introduction to the Windows Environment | D. Lab | 4 | | Introduction to Networking | P. Lab/O.B.I. | 0 | | Introduction to Word Processing | Credit | 3 | | Introduction to Spreadsheets | | | | Introduction to Databases | | | | Prerequisite: | Provisional admission | | Corequisite: | | Course Guide | Competency | After completing this section, the student will: | | Computer Terminology | | Computer uses | Describe how all people are being affected by computers in their daily lives.
Identify the many current uses of computers.
Describe how computers will be used in the future.
Identify employment opportunities. | | Basic concepts | Describe the three basic elements of data processing (i.e., input, process, output).
Identify the functional units of a computer system (i.e., the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices).
Describe the purpose of an operating system. | | Introduction to the Wdinwos Environment | | Concepts | Describe the purpose of WINDOWS on a microcomputer. | | Graphical user interface | Demonstrate the ability to access a variety of software applications using the graphical user interface (GUI) features (i.e., the ability to have multiple applications open at any given time and switch from application to application). | | File management | Demonstrate the ability to use File Manager. | | Introduction to Networking | | Concepts | Describe the purpose of networking in a microcomputer environment. | | Practical usage | Demonstrate ability to access the Internet. | | Introduction to Work Processing | | Concepts | Describe the purpose of word processing software.
List typical functions performed by word processing software. | | Practical usage | Create and save a document.
Create and save a document. Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., typefaces, font and point size, setting margins and tabs, line spacing, and justification).
Modify and print a document.
Use the spell check feature. | | Introduction to Spreadsheets | | Concepts | Describe the purpose of spreadsheet software.
List typical functions performed by spreadsheet software. | | Practical usage | Create and save a spreadsheet.
Modify and print a spreadsheet.
Use the graphical feature. | | Introduction to Databases | | Concepts | Describe the purpose of database software.
List typical functions performed by database software. | | Practical usage | Create and save a database.
Modify a database, and generate a report/ query.
Perform a sort or an index on a database. |
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