Description
Prerequisite: two years high school algebraor must be in or have had MAT 013or higher. This course will provide an overview of modern computer systems including hardware, software, processing, and Input/Output. Topics will also include an introduction to personal computers, operating systems, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, data communications, computer networking, Internet utilization and a discussion of advanced Microsoft Word features. Effective database searching techniques using the Internet and other database search engines will be covered as well as computer security, privacy and ethics. Problem solving techniques and computer solutions planning will also be covered. This course will not count towards a major or minor in CS or CIS. Fall/Spring