Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcome:

  • Introduction to computer hardware and software
  • Computers as a tool: helping people solve problems
  • Computer categories: microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframes, supercomputers
  • Operating system concepts
  • Numbering systems and computer's internal data representation
  • Spreadsheet software basics: worksheet environment, entering data/formulas, editing, cell references, recalculating formulas, designing templates, "what if" analysis, graphics
  • Database software basics: system environment, creating structure, displaying records, sorting records, manipulating records, report generation, query facility
  • Word processing software basics: system environment, features and functions, editing, formatting, printing options, search/replace and block commands
  • Presentation graphics software: system environment, features and functions, editing, formatting and printing options
  • Current programming languages
  • Internet terminology and use of a Web browser
  • The usage of e-mail