CSCI 1000


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Course Number:
CSCI 1000

Approved Starting Semester:
Fall 2019

Course Title:
Introduction to Computer Applications

Credit Hours:
3

Course Description (Bulletin Description):
History of computers and computing; social and ethical issues in computing; networks, communications, and the Internet; computer hardware; system software; application software involving web browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems and presentation software.

Prerequisite:
None

Co-requisite:
None

Pre/Co-requisite::
None

Dual-Listed:
None

Course Objectives (Course-level Student Learning Outcomes):
N.A.

Topics Covered (In Outline/Calendar):
1. Brief introduction to computers 2. History of computers and computing 3. Introduction to using computers 4. Word processing 5. Spreadsheet 6. Database 7. Presentation 8. The Internet and World Wide Web 9. Application software 10. The components of the system unit 11. Operating systems and utility programs 12. How to purchase, install, and maintain a personal computer

Student Learning Outcomes:
Not applicable for this course

Course Coordinator:
Dr. Jiang Li

Instructor-in-charge:
Dr. Jiang Li

Previous Professors:
Dr. Jiang Li, Mrs. Sharon Bolander, Mr. Calvin Bolander

Technologies / Skills:
A computer literacy course, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)

Textbook(s):
Spring 2025
Title: DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2018
Edition: 18
Author: Vermaat, Sebok, Freund
Publisher: CENGAGE L
ISBN: 9781337285100
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