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 Department:    CIS

 Course #:    145

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    110301

 EPC:    514

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to the use of Microsoft Windows operating system for home and office. Designed for those with very limited computer experience.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use the operating system of a microprocessor.
2. Use the mouse in Microsoft Windows.
3. Start application programs.
4. Create and manage documents.
5. Using Microsoft Windows Explorer.
6. Understand file management.
7. Use and create shortcuts.
8. Use HELP.
9. Shut down the computer.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Role of the operating system.
2. Using the mouse.
3. Application programs.
4. Documents.
5. Microsoft Explorer.
6. File management.
7. Creating shortcuts.
8. The HELP system.
9. The shut down process.