Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GRAD-0011
Organization's ID:
S1 - 118474099
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to computers
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to computing fundamentals; how a computer works, digital communication skills, social networking, and internet issues; how to practice essential digital skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and creating presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover the basics of telecommunications and internet technology
  • Explore the internet and how to ethically use online technology
  • Practice working with word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and presentations

General Topics:

  • Understanding computers
  • Internet
  • Email and messaging
  • Online security
  • Digital communications
  • Basic operations and word processing
  • Spreadsheets and databases
  • Presentations and multimedia
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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