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COMP 1000 Syllabus

Subject Code

COMP

Course Number

1000

Course Title

Introduction to Computers

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include   introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.

Course Outcomes

Computer and Digital Terminology and Usage

  • Identify the many types and uses of computers
  • Describe the three basic elements of data processing (i.e., input, process, output)
  • Identify the functional units of a computer system (i.e., the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices)
  • Utilize the functional units of a computer system (i.e., the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices)
  • Discuss safe computing practices including threats to computer safety

Introduction Operating Systems

  • Describe the purpose of an operating system
  • Navigate an operating system(s)
  • Demonstrate the ability to access a variety of software applications using the graphical user interface (GUI) features (i.e., the ability to have multiple applications open at an given time and switch from application to application)
  • Demonstrate the ability to use file management skills

Introduction to Internet and Digital Communications

  • Describe the purpose of computer networking.
  • Demonstrate ability to access and use the Internet.
  • Access and demonstrate digital communications
  • Access and demonstrate online learning management systems.

Introduction to Word Processing Applications

  • Describe the purpose of word processing software.
  • List the typical functions performed by word processing applications
  • Demonstrate how to create, use, and save a document.
  • Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., typeface, font and point size, setting margins and tabs, line spacing, and justification).
  • Demonstrate how to modify and print a document.
  • Demonstrate the spell check feature.

Introduction to Database Applications

  • Describe the purpose of database applications
  • List typical functions performed by database applications
  • Demonstrate how to use a database.

Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications

  • Describe the purpose of spreadsheet applications
  • List typical functions performed by spreadsheet applications
  • Demonstrate how to create and save a spreadsheet.
  • Demonstrate how to modify and print a spreadsheet .
  • Demonstrate the graphical feature of the spreadsheet applications

Introduction to Presentation Applications

  • Describe the purpose of presentation applications
  • Demonstrate how to create, modify, and format a presentation.