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Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

Lecture

Lab

CIS 

090

COMPUTERS FOR NEW USERS

2

2

1

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Prerequisite:

None

III.

Course (Catalog) Description:

Course focuses on introductory computer skills and basic terminology. Content includes starting the computer; desktop configuration; management of files and folders; searching the Internet; send, receive and attach a file to an email; create, format, edit, save, and print documents; create, format, edit, chart, save, and print spreadsheets. Intended for those with little to no experience in operating the hardware and commonly used software applications.

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.   Identify and use the hardware components
2.   Understand the purpose of each software category
3.   Understand the role of the operating system
4.   Boot up a computer
5.   Identify the screen elements for the operating system and software applications
6.   Create, move, copy, rename and delete files and folders
7.   Create, edit, format, save and print a word processing document
8.   Create, edit, format, save and print a spreadsheet
9.   Send and receive an email message
10.  Read and create an e-mail attachment
11.  Search the World Wide Web using various search techniques
12.  Understand basic computer technology

V.

Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Commuinty College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

  • cheating
  • plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation)
  • falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth)
  • helping others to cheat
  • unauthorized changes on official documents
  • pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you
  • making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats
  • any other behavior that violates academic integrity

    • There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

    Details of the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

    VI.

    Outline of Topics:

    A. Introduction to Personal Computers
          1. Computer hardware
               a. Components
               b. Booting a computer
               c. Mouse Functions
               d. Keyboard keys and functions keys
          2. Computer software
               a. Operating systems
               b. Application software
               c. Antivirus software
          3. Buying a computer
    B. Word Processing
          1. What is a word document?
          2. Screen layout
          3. Creating and modifying a document
               a. Font size and style
               b. Spell check and thesaurus
               c. Cut, copy, and paste
               d. Bold, underline, italics
               e. Alignment and tabs
               f. Graphics
         4. Save and print documents
    C. Operating system functions
         1. Startup procedures
         2. Screen layout
         3. Creating files and folders
         3. Managing files
    D. Internet
         1. World Wide Web
              a. Terminology
              b. Connecting
              c. Surfing
              d. Hyperlinks
              e. Search techniques
         2. E-mail
              a. E-mail addresses
              b. Creating, sending and retrieving an e-mail
              c. Reading and attaching attachments
    E. Spreadsheets
         1. What is a spreadsheet?
         2. Screen layout
         3. Creating and modifying a spreadsheet
              a. Cell ranges
              b. Cut, copy, and paste
              c. Bold, underline, italics
              d. Font size and style
              e. Formulas
              f. Functions
              g. Charting using a wizard
         4. Download data from the Internet into a spreadsheet
         5. Save and print spreadsheets

    VII.

    Methods of Instruction:

    Lecture, demonstrations, discussion, and hands-on exercises

    VIII.

    Course Practices Required:

    Students are expected to be able to read, write, and speak English.

    IX.

    Instructional Materials:

    TEXTBOOK: Benchmark Series, Microsoft Word 2007; Author: Rutkosky; Published by
                    EMC Paradigm

                    Benchmark Series, Microsoft Excel 2007; Author: Rutkosky; Published by
                    EMC Paradigm

    X.

    Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

    In-class hands-on exercises, reading assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams will be used.

    XI.

    Other Course Information:

    If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.  To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

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