Skagit Valley College

Catalog Course Search Details

 Course Title:   Computer Basics

 Title Abbreviation:   COMPUTER BASICS

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    1

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Build your confidence with computers. Learn the latest Microsoft operating system, Windows 10, in a friendly atmosphere. Focuses on Windows 10 fundamentals with an emphasis on the file management skills you need to master today's computers.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Identify basic hardware of a computer. Define basic terminology.
  2. Navigate Microsoft System Interface. Identify and set general setting preferences.
  3. Manage files and desktop applications. Connect and sync devices using Bluetooth and USB connections.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Basic hardware of a computer. Basic terminology.
  2. Microsoft System Interface. General setting preferences.
  3. Files and desktop applications. Devices using Bluetooth and USB connections.