Standard

CIS 155 – Working with Microsoft Windows^â Software

Course Description:

Provides students with the interface concepts of Microsoft Window^â software and the opportunity to develop software application skills in a wide range of business situations. Topics include: getting started with Microsoft Windows^â, managing programs and files with Microsoft Windows^â, using Microsoft Windows^â write and paintbrush features, data transfer with Microsoft Windows^â, printing with Microsoft Windows^â, and customizing with Microsoft Windows^â.

Competency Areas	Hours
Getting started with Microsoft Windows^â.	Class	1
Managing programs and files with Microsoft Windows^â.	D. Lab	4
Using Microsoft Windows^â Write and Paintbrush features.	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Data transfer with Microsoft Windows^â.	Credit	3
Printing with Microsoft Windows^â.
Customizing with Microsoft Windows^â.
Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P. Lab/ O.B.I.
GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSHFT WINDOWS^â SOFTWARE		2	8	0
	Explain the function and components of a microcomputer system.
	Explain initial procedure for working with menus and icons.
	Identify the elements of a window.
	Explain initial procedure for using Help while in Windows^â.
	Explain initial procedure for exiting Windows^â.
MANAGING PROGRAMS AND FILES WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS^â		2	8	0
	Describe the activates used to switch among different application windows.
	Identify Group windows and Program icons.
	Explain method for copying Program icons.
	Delete Program icons and Group windows from Program Manager.
	Exit Windows^â.
	Describe procedures for disk maintenance and preparation method for storing files including naming, locating, selecting, renaming, moving, copying, and deleting directories and files.
USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS^â “WRITE” AND “PAINTBRUSH” FEATURES		1	4	0
	Explain how to create and navigate within a document.
	Explain graphic text tools use.
	Explain procedure for canvas preparation.
	Explain procedure for roughing out the graphic.
	Explain procedure for starting large and working in Master.
DATA TRANSFER WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS^â		1	4	0
	Describe methods for cutting or copying data into “Clipboard”.
	Explain method for capturing screens and windows and saving the image as a “Clipboard” file.
	Explain when to save work.
PRINTING WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS^â		2	8	0
	Identify the status of the files being printed.
	Explain method for changing the printing speed and controlling the messages displayed form the Print Manager.
CUSTOMIZING WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS^â		2	8	0
	Explain method for starting panel.
	Describe method for recognizing the icons in the control panel window.
	Explain method for closing control panel.
	Explain method for selecting a predefined color scheme.
	Explain method for creating a color scheme.
	Explain method for blending colors.
	Describe the activities for adding a pattern.
	Describe the activities for selecting a wallpaper.
	Describe the activities for adjusting space between icons.
	Describe the activities for using a grid to organize desktop.
	Describe the activities for changing the width of window borders.
	Describe the activities for setting the cursor blink rate.

Suggested Resources

Books

Baker, D., & Barker, C. (1991). Working with Windows^â 3. Boston, MA: Boyd & Fraser.

Barnes, K. (1992). 10 minute guide to Windows^â 3.1. Carmel, IN: Prentice Hall.

New Riders Publishing, (1992). Inside Windows^â 3.1. Carmel IN: Prentice Hall.

Nimersheim, J. (1992). The first book of Windows^â 3.1 (2^nd ed.). Carmel, IN: Prentice Hall.

O’Hara, S. (1992). Easy Windows^â, 3.1 edition. Carmel, IN: Prentice Hall.

Person, R., & Rose, K. (1992). Using Windows^â 3.1 special edition. Carmel, IN: Prentice Hall.

Person, R., & Rose, K. (1992). Using Windows^â 3.1 Quick Start. Carmel, IN: Prentice Hall.