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Posted: 06/27/07
SCT
100 – Introduction to Microcomputers
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.
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Computer Terminology |
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1 |
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Introduction to the Windows Environment |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Introduction to Internet |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Introduction to Word Processing |
Credit |
3 |
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Introduction to Spreadsheets |
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Introduction to Databases |
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Introduction to Presentation Graphics |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
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COMPUTER
TERMINOLOGY |
2 |
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Computer uses |
Describe how all people are being affected by computers in their daily lives. |
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Identify the many current uses of computers. |
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Describe how computers will be used in the future. |
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Identify employment opportunities. |
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Basic concepts |
Describe the three basic elements of data processing (i.e., input, process, output). |
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Identify the functional units of a computer system (i.e., the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices). |
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Describe the purpose of an operating system. |
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INTRODUCTION TO THE WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT |
1 |
5 |
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Concepts |
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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). |
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File management |
Demonstrate the ability to use File Manager. |
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INTRODUCTION
TO INTERNET |
1 |
3 |
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Concepts |
Describe the purpose of networking in a microcomputer environment. |
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Practical usage |
Demonstrate ability to access the Internet. |
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INTRODUCTION
TO WORD PROCESSING |
1 |
8 |
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Concepts |
Describe the purpose of word processing software. List typical functions performed by word processing software. |
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Practical usage |
Create and save a document. |
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Create and save a document. Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., typefaces, font and point size, setting margins and tabs, line spacing, and justification). |
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Modify and print a document. |
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Use the spell check feature. |
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INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS |
2 |
10 |
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Concepts |
Describe the purpose of spreadsheet software. List typical functions performed by spreadsheet software. |
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Practical usage |
Create and save a spreadsheet. |
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Modify and print a spreadsheet. |
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Use the graphical feature. |
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INTRODUCTION
TO DATABASES |
2 |
10 |
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Concepts |
Describe the purpose of database software. List typical functions performed by database software. |
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Practical usage |
Create and save a database. |
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Modify a database, and generate a report/ query. |
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Perform a sort or an index on a database. |
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INTRODUCTION
TP PRESENTATION GRAPHICS |
1 |
4
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Concepts |
Describe the purpose of presentation graphics. |
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Practical usage |
Create a presentation. Edit and format a presentation. |
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Modify a presentation using custom animation techniques. |
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Suggested Resources |
Shelly, G.
B., et al. (1995). Using computers: A
gateway to information and Microsoft Office. Danvers, MA:
Boyd & Fraser.