Computer Applications
Course Description:
This basic Computer Applications course introduces students to the basic operation of computer hardware on both Mac and PC platforms. File management and storage, basic word processing, spreadsheet, database techniques and image editing in Photoshop are explored. The use of scanners, printers, external drives and other equipment will be examined. Students will also be introduced to the Internet as a research and networking tool.
Course Presentation:
Introduction to FS104 Computer ApplicationsCourse Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Operate a personal computer using current operating system interfaces.
- Use correct terms and definitions to describe the operations and applications of computers.
- Summarize hardware characteristics based on configuration, compatibility, processing speed, cost, and rendering speed.
- Match appropriate connection devices with external equipment.
- Compare and contrast operation systems.
- Describe and apply the major steps in the “imaging chain.”
- Produce documents using word-processing, spreadsheet, and database tools.
- Transfer data across platforms.
- Correlate keyboard functions with menu operations.
- Define characteristics of peripheral communications standards.
- Demonstrate cross-platform applications.
- Apply database and spreadsheet skills.
- Protect data and equipment through the use of virus utilities.
- Perform basic disk maintenance and data retrieval operations.
- Use and manage computer hardware peripherals for input, output, and storage.
- Operate difference kinds of peripheral hardware, including printers, scanners, external drives, and Wacom tablets.
- Employ appropriate input-output devices.
- Use an Internet browser.
- Identify the operational characteristics of the Internet and intranets as these compare to standalone systems.
- Manage and organize files.
- Create and organize directories, folders, and documents using file management techniques.
Grading Scale :
All assignments must have clear criteria and objectives to meet. All students shall be treated equitably. It will be that student’s right to know his/her grade at any reasonable point that information is requested by that student. The criteria for determining a student’s grade shall be as follows (on a percentage of total points basis):
Process for Evaluation |
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| Attendance & Participation | 25% |
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| Homework | 20% |
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| Lab Assignments | 20% |
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| Midterm Exam | 10% |
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| Final Exam | 15% |
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| Final Presentation | 10% |
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