Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0010
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
6 weeks (20 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business computing
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach students the fundamentals of computing, including: database systems, the Internet, software development and programming.

Learning Outcomes:

  • break down how software controls the computing environment
  • outline and define the components of computer hardware, including input and output devices
  • summarize the history of computing, including how computer have impacted society
  • define and appraise the different types of database systems and data types
  • examine and describe the basics of internet programming, scripting languages, search engines, and internet protocols
  • summarize the networking options available to interconnect computers and systems
  • diagram and evaluate the lifecycle of developing software, such as applications, drivers, or operating systems
  • describe and define the five basic elements of programming and what programmers do
  • summarize and describe the application software used for personal, business, and workgroup use

General Topics:

  • Application software
  • Systems software
  • Computer hardware
  • Social impacts and history of computing
  • Data communications
  • World wide web
  • Networks access and architecture
  • Software development
  • Programming methodology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials