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ITE 115, Basic Computer Literacy

Description

This course covers computer concepts and internet skills, and discusses social and ethical issues in computing. Students will gain practical knowledge of, and will use a software suite including a word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and simple HTML code to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. 

After this class you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between essential computer functions of input, output and processing, and hardware components that perform them.
  • Recognize various types of basic microcomputer software including operating system, programming and application software, and understand their functions.
  • Know the appropriate application of each type of software.
  • Be familiar with the operation of basic forms of software.
  • Use office productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email and presentation software in real world situations.
  • Use the Internet for basic research and create a basic web page from Office products.
  • Become aware of social and ethical issues in computing.

Follow this link to files and extra handouts needed during the class.

Be sure you have a copy of the complete syllabus from the instructor. Below is the schedule of classes followed by assignments and due dates. Schedules are subject to change.

Date

Topic

Tuesday, 16 May

Intro and Syllabus;  Essential Intro to Computers;
Intro to MS Windows XP

Thursday, 18 May

Intro to MS Office
Quiz #1
WORD 2003 – Project 1 Creating, Editing Docs

Tuesday, 23 May

WORD 2003 – Project 2 Creating a Research Paper
WORD 2003 – Project 3 Creating Resume

Thursday, 25 May

Quiz #2
EXCEL 2003 – Project One

Tuesday, 30 May

EXCEL 2003 – Project Two

Thursday, 1 June

EXCEL 2003 – Project Three
Quiz #3

Tuesday, 6 June

ACCESS 2003 – Project One

Thursday, 8 June

ACCESS 2003 – Project Two

Tuesday, 13 June

ACCESS 2003 – Project Three

Thursday, 15 June

Quiz #4
PowerPoint – Project One, Project Two

Tuesday, 20 June

Integration Office and the WWW
Computer Ethics

Thursday, 22 June

Review
Final Exam

 

Homework
[Due date]

  1. COM-39 Crossword Puzzle [18 May]
  2. WIN-83 Practice Test  [18 May]
  3. WIN-96 Download Project Files
  4. SAM Training Word 2003 Project One [25 May]
  5. SAM Training Word 2003 Project Two [25 May]
  6. SAM Training Word 2003 Project Three [25 May]
  7. SAM Training for Word Exam [25 May]
  8. Create your own resume [30 May]
  9. SAM Training Excel 2003 Project One [30 May]
  10. SAM Training Excel 2003 Project One [1 June]
  11. SAM Training Excel 2003 Project Two [1 June]
  12. Instructor Worksheet Practicing Formulas
  13. SAM Training Excel 2003 Project Three [1 June]
  14. EX-223 Cases (Smyth Publishers) [6 June]
  15. SAM Training for Excel Exam [1 June]
  16. SAM Training Access 2003 Project One [8 June]
  17. SAM Training Access 2003 Project Two [13 June]
  18. SAM Training Access 2003 Project Three [15 June]
  19. SAM Training for Access Exam [15 June]
  20. PPT-139 Cases (Community Theater) [20 June]
  21. Instructor Proj (Ethics) [22 June]

 

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