STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.  Understand the fundamentals of computer terminology, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software and the World Wide Web

 2.  Make use of the World Wide Web as a storehouse of the latest information and an integrated learning tool

 3.  Develop an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in society as well as in the business world

 4.  Focus on the computer as a valuable productivity tool

 5.  Recognize the personal computer's position as the backbone of the computer industry and emphasize its use as a stand-alone and networked device

 6.  Present strategies for purchasing, installing, and maintaining a personal computer system

 7.  Explore career possibilities in the computer field

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Application software:  an overview of productivity software

 II.     Components of the system unit, including data representation

 III.    Information processing cycle

 IV.     Define input and output and identify input and output devices

 V.      Define storage vs. memory and identify storage devices

 VI.     The Internet and services it provides (WWW,  E-mail, E-commerce, etc.)

 VII.    Wireless communications

 VIII.   Operating systems and utility programs

 IX.     Uses of communications and networks:  physical and wireless transmission media

 X       Information management and databases

 XI.     Information systems development life cycle (phases)

 XII.    Program development life cycle and an overview of programming languages

 XIII.   Multimedia:  applications, hardware

 XIV.    Security, privacy, ethics issues:  risks and safeguards