Syllabus
Contents:
Introduction to computer literacy and information processing including defining a computer and how computers are used in problem?solving. This course explores the hardware and software requirements of a computer system. The course also incorporates a hands-on introduction to application software such as spreadsheets, word processing, file management, and Windows.
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10 weeks
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June Parsons/Dan Oja New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 4th edition ISBN #0-7600-6491-1, Course Technology, Boston Mass.
See student cd-rom attached to textbook.
Beskeen, Reding, Swanson, and Friedrichsen, Microsoft Office 2000 Premium Edition ISBN# 0-7600-6050-9.
Student data disk downloaded from Course Technology.
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Student will be able to:
- Develop computer literacy skills by researching text, writing reports, and using hands-on lab assignments.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills in micro-computer software such as disk maintenance skills using an operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, and file management applications.
- Submit a written computer purchase proposal by identifying the hardware and software components of a computer information system which matches the needs of a user.
- Differentiate an information system into its hardware, software, people, and procedure components.
- Actively participate in class through attendance and group activities.
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Current articles from PC Magazine and PC Computing trade publications
White, Ron HOW COMPUTERS WORK includes interactive CD-ROM. Emeryville, CA. Ziff-Davis Press, 1995 ISBN 1-56276-250-8
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Key:
Computer Concepts = Chapters
MicroSoft Office 2000 + Sections
- Weeks 1 & 2 - Introduction to Computers and Windows98
- Chapter 1: Using Computers: Essential Components
Section 1: Microsoft Windows 98
Introduction to RMC e-mail
- Weeks 3 & 4 - The Internet, MS Word
- Chapter 8: The Internet: Demonstration of e-mail programs and browsers
Section 2: Microsoft Word 2000 for Windows
- Weeks 5 & 6 - MS Excel
- Chapter 2: Software and Multimedia Applications
Section 3: Microsoft Excel 2000 for Windows
- Weeks 7 & 8 - MS PowerPoint
- Chapter 4: Computer Files and Data Storage
Section 5:Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 for Windows
- Weeks 9 & 10 - Finals
- Final Project due
Final Exam
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This class is designed so that you can finish most work during class time. Students are expected
to come to class on time and turn in assignments on time. You will be marked down for repeated
absences or tardiness. You are responsible for getting the information (handouts and lecture
notes) from any day that you miss.
The majority of your work for this class will be done on the computer, and stored on floppy or
zip disks. It is your responsibility to make back ups of all of your work and to take care of
your disks. Please label all disks with both your name and my name (Prucher).
Quizzes, announced and unannounced, will be given as needed. You can not make up missed
quizzes. There is one scheduled make up time for missed tests. Late assignments will be marked
down one grade for every class day they are late. You can re-do any assignment. The grade of the
re-done assignment will replace the original grade.
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss accommodation, please see me before or
after class.
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