CA 100 Beginning Computing
Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3
Explores computer concepts and practical applications for a wide range of uses in both personal and career environments. Covers operating systems, file management, Cloud computing, various applications, Internet/Social Media, and various computer devices.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Effectively operate computer devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.) and basic peripherals (keyboard, mouse, stylus, touchpad, printer, etc.).
- Use the operating system to perform basic file management.
- Explore computer technology, hardware, and software.
- Discuss how computers of different types can be used to produce information.
- Execute the processes necessary to create, edit, save, and distribute a variety of documents and/or items for career-specific and personal use.
- Use an application to view, enter, sort, and analyze information in a database.
- Choose a presentation application and create a simple presentation to display.
- Use Internet and social media to appropriately and legally access information.
- Identify the computer device (desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.) and software which are best suited for a career-specific or personal task.
- Utilize cloud-based apps for creating, storing, and sharing documents.
Content Outline
- Operating Various Computer Devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.) and Basic Peripherals.
- Powering on and charging the device
- Using the desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.
- Using the keyboard, stylus, touchpad, printer, etc.
- Downloading and updating software and applications
- Operating System and File Management
- Operating system functions
- Managing electronic files
- Developing and modifying a file management structure
- Effectively storing and retrieving files
- Exploring windows applications and accessories
- Exploring Computer Concepts
- Discussing essential concepts and computer evolution
- Exploring software and multimedia applications
- Discovering the inside of a computer
- Discussing data security and antivirus software
- Choosing and Using Computer Devices and Software Applications
- Identifying the device and software best suited for a specific task
- Creating and distribution career-specific documents
- Entering and retrieving data
- Developing and displaying a presentation
- Using the Internet to Access Information
- Discussing copyright laws
- Utilizing add-ons
- Exploring various browsers
- Utilizing Cloud-based Apps
- Creating documents using various services
- Storing and retrieving documents
- Sharing documents
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