CS 101 - Modular Introduction to Microcomputers

Credits: 1-5
LEC hours per week: 1-5
Introductory hands-on computer course intended for non-majors. Provides the beginning computer user an elementary understanding of computer hardware, the operating system, word processing, spread sheeting, email and correct file management. This is the same course as CS 100. Students cannot earn credit for both CS 100 and CS 101.
Recommended: Keyboarding skills.
Course Outcomes:

Identify basic computer hardware components.
Define basic computer terminology.
Operate the Windows Graphic User Interface (GUI).
Explain and demonstrate proper data storage and retrieval techniques using Windows Explorer for file management.
Create beginning level documents using word processing software.
Crete beginning level documents using spreadsheet software.
Select the appropriate softwrae product to produce various business documents.
Compose and send business appropriate communications using e-mail.
Research and describe a contemporary computer topic using appropriate internet search techniques.

Course Topics:

Introduction to computer hardware components
Basic computer terminology
GUI interface
Using Explorer for file management
Beginning levels in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Using the Internet and e-mail