This course provides an introduction to the computer and the convergence of technology as used in today’s global environment. Introduces topics including computer hardware and software, file management, the Internet, e-mail, the social web, green computing, security and computer ethics. Instruction presents basic use of application, programming, systems, and utility software. Basic keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
Students will:
- Describe basic computer functions and use correct computer terminology.
- Use a course management system.
- Utilize computer technology as a tool to access, manage, prepare, and present information.
- Identify trends in information processing and new emerging technologies.
- Explain the impact of computers upon society including effects of social technologies, green computing, dangers of excessive use, and disposal of obsolete equipment.
- Identify and analyze ethical issues such as copyright, privacy, and security as related to computing.
- Explain the difference between application, programming, system, and utility software.
- Use a graphical user interface-based operating system to manage files, folders and disks.
- Use application software packages to prepare basic documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
- Describe and explain basic data communications and network technologies and functions.
- Identify and use basic e-mail and Internet functions and understand their capabilities.
- Describe globalization and challenges including technological barriers, electronic payments, and varying cultures.
- Describe cloud computing and its more impact on business and personal systems.