Catalog Description
A computer literacy course using IBM-compatible computers. Prepares students to
use computers to write papers, organize information, and use e-mail. Overview
of computer components, hardware and software. Fundamentals of the Windows and
other operating systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
database, and e-mail and the Internet. Students use computers to complete their
class assignments. CSU/UC/CAN CSCI 2
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
- Describe the components of computer systems, such as hardware, software, and data
- Classify and use the main components of Windows such as menus, windows, dialog boxes, and icons
- Compare graphical interfaces and command line interfaces for controlling a computer system
- Compare the types of applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, email and Internet browsers
- Evaluate and select appropriate software for a given task. Understand the limitations of each application.
- Correctly use a word processor to produce a formatted document
- Correctly use a spreadsheet to organize and perform calculations with data
- Correctly use a database to organize and query collections of data
- Correctly read and send electronic mail
- Correctly use a browser to access the Internet
Textbooks
Custom CCSF bundle from the Ocean Campus bookstore, including these two components:
1) Technology in Action - custom edition for CCSF - CNIT (green paperback book)
2) MyITLab with GO! e-book (purple page with access code)
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