Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0162 Organization's ID: Computer Science 103 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 44 hours (22 weeks) Dates Offered: 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2026 3/1/2021 - 10/31/2023 2/1/2018 - 2/28/2021 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Computers Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to identify and explain basic computer hardware and software, the Internet, databases, computer security, programming, and system development. Learning Outcomes: Describe the historical development of computers and explain the impact of computers on work environments Identify and describe computer systems components and their function Differentiate between system and application software and provide examples of each Describe the function of operating systems and identify different types of operating systems Explain how the World Wide Web works and describe how the internet can solve business problems Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with Microsoft Office applications Identify components of telecommunications systems and describe types of networks and network architecture Identify types of data and explain how businesses use big data, data mining, and database management systems Recognize computer, network, internet security, and privacy threats and explain how they can be addressed by individuals and businesses Identify and describe systems development life cycles and explain the purpose of systems analysis. General Topics: Basic Computer Concepts Computer Hardware Components & Functions Application & System Software Operating Systems for Computers Telecommunications Systems Understanding Computer Files Troubleshooting Computer Issues Web Browsers & Technology Using Microsoft Word Using Microsoft Excel Using Microsoft PowerPoint Database Fundamentals Computer Programming Fundamentals Systems Development & Analysis Computer Threats & Security Technology's Ethical, Legal & Privacy Issues Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% 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 Study.com, LLC Accounting 101: Financial Accounting (SDCM-0075) Accounting 102: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0076) Accounting 201: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (SDCM-0124) Accounting 202: Intermediate Accounting II (SDCM-0152) Accounting 301: Applied Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0077) Accounting 302: Advanced Accounting (SDCM-0078) Accounting 303: Cost Accounting (SDCM-0105) Analytics 103: Intro to Relational Databases & SQL (SDCM-0240) Art 103: History of Western Art I (SDCM-0167) Art 104: History of Western Art II (SDCM-0168) View All Courses Page Content