Course Profile | POFI 1301 8002
| Semester and year: | Spring 2009 |
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| Course number and section: | Look for POFI 1301 8002 in the online schedule |
| Course Title: | Computer Applications I |
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| Course Preview: | Overview of computer applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. |
| Textbooks and Other Course Materials: | 1: Computer Concepts 6th ed., Enhanced; Parsons & Oja; Course Technology, 2008; ISBN 1-4239-0566-0 2: Picture Yourself Learning Microsoft Office 2007; Diane Koers; Course Technology, 2007; ISBN: 1-59863-378-3 3: One USB/Flash/Thumb Drive or 3 blank floppy disks |
| Learning Outcomes: | 1: Define basic computer concepts, operating systems, and file management techniques 2: Understand computer hardware/software basics and basic computer architecture terms 3: Explore application software 4: Identify computer networks and explore computer security issues 5: Understand Internet basics including email and search engines 6: Explore anti-virus software and research technology trends |
| Evaluation Procedures: | Homework assigments = 55%
Computer Concepts Test (Units A-D) = 15%
MS Office Test (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) = 15%
Computer Concepts Test (Units E-G) = 15%
Point ranges for each grade:
A = 90-100B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 0-59 |
| Attendance Policy: | To be successful, students should attend class. Attendance is taken each day but assignments can be made up for excused absences. |
Please note: This course profile is subject to change.