Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COPE-0002
Organization's ID:
B650
Organization:
Cope Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
45 hours (15 sessions)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Computers
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with an understanding of computer concepts and a practical working knowledge of the operating system and common business applications. Additionally the course provides an understanding of business communications (e-mail, attachments, printing, PDF files); internet browsing/research; and maintaining an organized file structure using files, folders and shortcuts as well as cloud computing and digital document storage systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Create, save, copy, move, delete and print files
  • Define data storage requirements and data storage media
  • Compose and send e-mail with attachmentsp
  • Create a logical and organized directory structure
  • Identify common file extensions/types
  • Use internet tools to research financial and other topics
  • Use basic features of a spreadsheet and a database system
  • Describe emerging trends in cloud computing

General Topics:

  • Intro to PC hardware, operating systems, file/directory structures, and binary system
  • Intro to common business applications: using a word-processor, designing and creating a spreadsheet, designing, constructing and querying a database
  • Basic and advanced features of e-mail
  • Use of the internet as a research tool
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials