BASIC COMPUTERS

Scared to use a computer? Get rid of your fears in this beginner course. Learn computer terminology, the parts of a computers, how to use the mouse, taskbar, menus, toolbars, dialog boxes and “Help”. Work with Windows Vista like a pro as you learn to manage and customize files and folders.

Course Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the different hardware components of a computer.
• Explain different terminology for computer hardware.
• Explore the Windows operating system.
• Create shortcuts, change settings and perform most of the common Windows activities.

Each session of this course, the student will develop different necessary skills of using Microsoft Excel; however, at the end of this course, students will be able to successfully apply the program to ease their professional and personal aspects. Students will also be able to use proper commands to control the outcome as expected.

Learning outcomes measurement:
Students will be able to create work, using proper command according to specified instructions and expected outcomes such as:
• Enter text, values, and formulas into a worksheet
• Use several built-in functions, like AutoComplete, AutoFill, Insert Function, and AutoSum
• Identify the default order of operations used to calculate formulas
• Identify different data types used in the application

Course Length: 6 weeks
Course Materials: Provided
Course Location: Harris Hall 448
Course Dates: Monday’s April 11 - May16, 2011
Course Times: 6-8 PM
Course Instructor: Chris Stevens
Course Cost: $99.00