Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72M
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Catalog Description:
72M – Introduction to Computing
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 unit
Introduction to computing concepts through the use of videos, animations, and hands-on activities. 3
hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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describe computing terminology;
install software;
name, save, protect, and organize files;
connect to and browse the Internet;
send and receive E-mail;
write and print MS Office documents;
find and insert graphics in documents;
Course Content:
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Learning computing hardware and software terminology
Understanding how to install software
Understanding naming, saving, protecting, organizing files
Connecting to and browsing the Internet
Sending E-mail and attachments
Writing and printing Microsoft Office documents
Working with graphics
Methods of Presentation:
1. Laboratory assignments
2. Tutorials
3. Interactive computer exercises
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Complete interactive computer assignments such as naming and copying files
b. Complete simulated activities such as creating an E-mail account
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. End of unit exercises and quizzes
b. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The Practical PC, Parsons and Oja, Course Technology, 2008.
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
MD, CAS 72M course outline
Revised: Aug2009