CIOS 100 Introduction to Personal Computers

Skill Expectations
No previous computer experience is required. The purpose of this class is to give students an introduction to basic computer skills.

List of Class Competencies

1. To be able to use the mouse and the keyboard to control the computer.
    
2. To be able to use the visual interface, such as toolbars, menus, and dialog boxes.
    
3. To be able to open and close applications, and to manipulate document and application windows.
    
4. To be able to have basic operating system skills such as naming and saving files and opening previously created files.
    
5. To be able to browse the World Wide Web.
    
6. To be able to use Internet search tools to find information on the World Wide Web.
    
7. To be able to use Web based email.
    
8. To be able to create basic worksheets, including the using of basic formulas, functions, formatting and printing.
    
9. To be able to create, format, edit, and print basic word processing documents.
    
10. To be able to practice safe computing including virus protection, protecting privacy and internet security.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning