Introduction to Computers and Applications
High School Course

Overview

Develop basic to intermediate skills using computer hardware components, the operating system and the most commonly used workplace applications.

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

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: BUV09

Course Area: Business

Course Type: College Prep, General

Study Method: Online

Key Topics:
topics include: the motherboard; the hard drive; memory; the processor;
external storage devices; monitors; printers; peripherals; Microsoft Windowsfile directory structure; program files vs. data files; Windows Explorer; the Start Menu; accessories; the Control Panel; the Search feature; key tools and features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Basics of Computer Hardware?

Unit 1: What is Hardware?: Lesson 1: Hardware vs. Software
Unit 2: The Motherboard: Lesson 1: The Motherboard; Lesson 2: Memory; Lesson 3: Processors
Unit 3: Storing All of the data: Lesson 1: The Hard Drive; Lesson 2: Removable Storage Drives
Unit 4: Monitors, Printers and Ports: Lesson 1: Monitors; Lesson 2: Printers; Lesson 3: Ports
Unit 5: Internet Hardware: Lesson 1: Internet Hardware

Module 2: Windows

Unit 1: The Windows Operating System: Lesson 1: What is an Operating System?; Lesson 2: Common Features of the MS Windows Operating System
Unit 2: Windows Explorer, Files, and Folders: Lesson 1: File Directory Structure; Lesson 2: Manipulating Files and Folders; Lesson 3: Windows Explorer
Unit 3: Exploring the Useful Features of Windows: Lesson 1: Using the Start Menu; Lesson 2: Accessories; Lesson 3: Fine Tuning Windows (w/System Tools); Lesson 4: Basic Features of the Control Panel; Lesson 5: Using the Search Feature

Module 3: Microsoft Word

Unit 1: Microsoft Word, Interface, and Toolbars: Lesson 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word; Lesson 2: Common Interface and Toolbars
Unit 2: Formatting Texts: Lesson 1: Page layout; Lesson 2: Entering and Editing Text; Lesson 3: Formatting Text; Lesson 4: Formatting Paragraphs
Unit 3: Images, Borders, and Tools for Drawing, Editing, and Proofreading: Lesson 1: Inserting Images; Lesson 2: Using the Drawing Tools; Lesson 3: Editing and Proofreading Tools; Lesson 4: Printing a Document

Module 4: Excel and PowerPoint

Unit 1: Excel: Lesson 1: Introduction to Excel; Lesson 2: Entering Different Types of Data; Lesson 3: Formatting Cells; Lesson 4: Sorting; Lesson 5: Working with Formulas
Unit 2: PowerPoint: Lesson 1: Introduction to PowerPoint; Lesson 2: Creating a Presentation; Lesson 3: Slide Views; Lesson 4: Working With Animation; Lesson 5: Viewing and Printing