Introduction to Computers

A practical approach to understanding and using personal computers, for people who are new to the Windows environment. The course features hands-on, step-step exercises that lead to the development of skills for application at school, work, or home. College Prep Program requirement; General Program elective; PC is required: Minimum requirements: Pentium 150 MHz; 32 MB RAM; Microsoft Windows 95 or higher; VGA display adapter and monitor; two-button mouse; 6x speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Audio sound card and Internet access optional.

This High School Course is also offered as part of the College Prep Correspondence Diploma program and the General Correspondence Diploma program.

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: BU01

Course Area: Business

Course Type: College Prep, General

Study Method: Correspondence

Key Topics:
An overview of computers; interacting with the computer; manipulating and storing data; networking basics; operating systems; productivity software; graphics; multimedia; accessing the Internet; getting and working online; Windows basics; working with menus and the taskbar; starting, using, and closing programs; working with folders; moving, copying, renaming, and deleting files; sharing data; object linking and embedding (OLE); the control panel; customizing the taskbar and start menu; changing your password; getting help.

Text:
Peter Norton's Essential Concepts, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; Learn Windows 2000 Professional With CD, Prentice Hall/Pearson Custom Publishing