Transcript title
Computer Concepts
Credits
4
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
50
Lecture hours
30
Other hours
20
Recommended preparation
CIS 010 and CIS 070 or equivalent computer skills.
Course Description
Follows the Internet and Computing Core Certificate (IC3) national standard for digital literacy used at numerous colleges and universities across the country as well as industry. Course objectives are broken down into three modules: Computer Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Provides knowledge and skills needed to use computers successfully at the college level.
Course learning outcomes
1. Describe the best practices for safely using computer hardware, software, and cloud computing.
2. Produce files to show understanding of common productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database management.
3. Show proper use of online tools and software such as web browsers, communications apps, calendar tools, and social media/networking services.
Content outline
- Computer hardware
- Operating systems
- File management
- Cloud computing
- Security
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Access
- Web searching
- Browsers
- Email
- Calendars
- Social media
- Communications tools
Required materials
Internet access for web-based e-books and learning resources is required.
