Professional Documents
Culture Documents
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the
computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues,
and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Upon completing requirements for this course, the student will be able to:
A. Identify the basic elements required in a computer system.
B. Produce electronic documents using various software applications.
C. Illustrate the role of the computer for personal and professional uses.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites: None
Material: Visual aids, Computer Systems
COURSE OUTLINE
PRELIMS
Course Topics Teaching
Methodology
I. Computers, Devices, and the Web
- Computers Lecture
- Mobile and Game Devices Lecture
- Data and Information Lecture
- The Web Lecture
- Digital and Security Privacy Lecture
- Programs and Apps Lecture
- Communications and Networks Lecture
- Technology Users Lecture
II. Connecting and Communicating Online: The Internet Websites and
Media
- The Internet Lecture
- Connecting to the Internet Laboratory
- Digital Media on the Web Lecture
- Other Internet Services Lecture
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MIDTERMS
Course Topics Teaching
Methodology
I. Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work
- Mobile Computers and Desktops Lecture
- Terminals Lecture
- Supercomputers Lecture
- Cloud Computing Lecture
- Mobile Devices Lecture
- Game Devices Lecture
- Embedded Computers Lecture
- Ports and Connections Lecture
- Protecting Hardware Lecture
- Health and Concerns of Using Technology Lecture
II. Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security and Work
- Programs and Apps Lecture
- Productivity Applications Lecture
- Personal Interest Applications Lecture
- Communications Applications Lecture
- Security Tools Lecture
- File, Disk, and System Management Tools Lecture
FINALS
Course Topics Teaching
Methodology
I. Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses
- Digital Security Risks Lecture
- Internet and Networks Attacks Lecture
- Unauthorized Network Attacks Lecture
- Software Theft Lecture
- Information Theft Lecture
- Hardware Theft, Vandalism, and Failure Lecture
- Backing Up Lecture
- Wireless Security Lecture
- Information Privacy Lecture
II. Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016 Lecture
- Windows 10 File Management Lecture
- Microsoft Word
a. Creating, Formatting and Editing a Word Document with a Picture Laboratory
b. Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources
- Microsoft Power Point
a. Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures
Laboratory
b. Enhancing a Presentations with Picture, Shapes and Word Art
- Microsoft Excel
a. Creating a Worksheet and Chart Laboratory
b. Formulas, Functions and Formatting
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REFERENCES
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