COMI-1100 Introduction to Computers - 3 credits

 

 

 

   

 

Course Description:

 

This computer literacy course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of computers and information processing. Students will be introduced to the operation and terminology of computer system as well as certain microcomputer application software such as Operating Systems, internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics software. 

Topics to cover

 

  

1.      Chapter 1: What is a Computer

set up Exam account – do practice test
 

2.      Chapter 2: Hardware

3.      Windows 10
    Chapter 3: File Management

4.      Word-processing  - Creating and Editing
 

5.      Word-processing  - Format and Organize Text

6.     Chapter 4: Digital Devices and Multimedia

 

7.     Spreadsheets - Creating a Workbook

8.      Spreadsheets  - Creating Charts
 

9.      Chapter 9: Networks and Communication

10.   Graphic Presentation  - Getting Started with PowerPoint

11.   Graphic Presentation  - Formatting a Presentation

12.    Chapter 10: Security and Privacy

13.   OpenOffice

14.   Google Docs - Cloud Software and files

15.   Exam and Assignment completion

 

 

    Learning Outcomes

   Describe and demonstrate the functionality of hardware and software components of a computer system.

·       Define, describe and illustrate concepts including  RAM, CPU,   operating systems, and application software

·       Use an operating system effectively to organize files and manage hardware

·       Define networking terminology 

·       Define fundamental computer security terms including firewall, viruses, malware. 

·       Use the Web and browsers effectively for research and other class projects.