Introduction to Computers and Applications
High School Course
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
Items Provided by Students: none
