Computer Basics with Windows, CMP941
Learn basic computer operations, including how to start and shut down the system; use the mouse (clicking and double-clicking); and identify the different icons, screens, and programs in the Microsoft Windows environment. This course also includes tips on how to purchase your personal computer.
Prerequisites: Keyboarding skills. Introduction to Keyboarding or Keyboarding Refresher can be taken concurrently with Computer Basics.
Textbook: Please bring your textbook to the first class session. See MC Bookstores for more information on your textbook.
Classroom Hours: 10
Course Content:
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Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
- Identify uses of personal computers
- Identify types of personal computers
- Identify the common components of a personal computer
- Identify how personal computers work
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Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
- Set up your computer
- Start your computer
- Log in to your computer
- Display my computer
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Lesson 3: Using Application Software
- Navigate in a word processing document
- Update a spreadsheet
- Run a presentation
- Find information in a database
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Lesson 4: Connecting to a Network
- Identify types of networks
- Access the Internet