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	Course:	CSC 105
	Title:	Computer Literacy
	Long Title:
	Course Description:	Introduces students to current technologies. Special focus on ensuring students become technologically competent and computer literate. Emphasis is placed on technology fundamentals and terminology through the evaluation of hardware and software. Provides students with a working knowledge of operating system use, file management and security. Introduces the internet as a research and communication tool. Application software is covered to ensure the fundamental computer skills for personal, academic and business use are obtained.
	Min Credit:	3
	Max Credit:

	Course Notes:	Revisions to desc, comp.,outline 8/19/09 s@
	Origin Notes:	CCD
		O: RRCC requested revisions 8/19/09

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 1.     Identify ways in which technology and computers impacts individuals and society

 2.	Compare and contrast PC hardware and software systems as an informed consumer

 3.	Use and define common technology terminology

 4.	Identify computer hardware components and briefly explain their function

 5.	Have a working knowledge of computer software/hardware installations and configurations

 6.	Use a computer operating system to manage files, folders and drives

 7.	Search the internet for personal, academic and business use

 8.	Use various communication tools for personal, academic and business purposes

 9.	Use writing, financial/statistical, presentation and data collecting/organization tools for academic research and communication

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 Part I: FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY.

 1. Terminology

 2. Hardware

 3. Getting Started with Operating Systems

 4. Operating system configuration and security

 5. Installing/Uninstalling Software.

 6. Manipulating Files, Folder and Drives.

 Part II: ONLINE CONNECTIONS.

 1. Networking overview (Small business, home and hotspots)

 2. Internet Communication Tools.

 3. Browsing the Web. Its uses, benefits and risks.

 Part III: APPLICATIONS.

 1. Getting Started with Application Software.

 2. Creating a Document.

 3. Formatting a Document.

 4. Finalizing a Document.

 5. Creating a Worksheet.

 6. Formatting a Worksheet.

 7. Finalizing a Worksheet.

 8. Creating a Presentation.

 9. Finalizing a Presentation.

 10. Creating a Database.

 11. Finalizing a Database.

Course Offered At:

	Arapahoe Community College	ACC
	Colorado Community College Sys	CCCS
	Community College of Denver	CCD
	Colorado Northwestern CC	CNCC
	Front Range Community College	FRCC
	Lamar Community College	LCC
	Morgan Community College	MCC
	Northeastern Junior College	NJC
	Otero College	OJC
	Pueblo Community College	PCC
	Pikes Peak State College	PPCC
	Red Rocks Community College	RRCC

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