Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0246 Organization's ID: CSC108 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Classroom-based Length: 1 year, 52 weeks Dates Offered: 11/1/2012 - 10/31/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Computer Information Systems or Information Technology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an overview of the typical PC operating systems, the basics of the Internet, and also provides instruction on the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Learning Outcomes: Identify the major components of a personal computer and set up a computer system Navigate in the Windows environment Consult on-screen Help for answers to questions about Windows programs Use the programs contained in the Windows Accessories Use the System Tools for Windows Locate, open, save, and close data files Explain how to use a search engine and its features Use Internet resources to search for information Create, edit, and format Word documents Add graphics and tables to Word documents Customize your computer display and input devices Retrieve files that have been recently deleted Use the Clipboard to copy information from one window to another Use the Taskbar to control windows during multitasking View and organize files and folders on your local disk Discuss the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web Navigate through the Internet using Web URLs and links Discuss how to use e-mail Explain how to upload and download files to and from the Internet Discuss current issues related to Internet use Merge Word documents Create and use formulas, functions, charts, and graphs in Excel Add, delete, sort, and lay out table data in Excel General Topics: Computer and Internet basics Computer hardware and software Digital electronics and file management Introduction to Windows PC applications in word processing and spreadsheets Online library resources Search techniques Search engines Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Business Statistics (ICS-0044) Computer Applications (ICS-0167) Earth Science (ICS-0208) Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) Introduction to Biology (ICS-0207) Introduction to Business (ICS-0046) Nutrition (ICS-0160) Pre-Calculus (ICS-0240) Principles of Management (ICS-0069) View All Courses Page Content