CIOS 150 Computer Business Applications

Catalog Description
CIOS 150 Computer Business Applications
Basic introduction to using a computer and office applications. Includes the operating system, how to save/retrieve files; word processing, document creation and formatting; spreadsheets (basic formulas and functions); and the Internet (browsing, searching and e-mail). (Provides basic computer literacy and prepares for CIOS 110, 130, 134 and 146. No previous computer experience is required.) (1 - 3+0) As Demand WarrantsCurrent Classes.

Skill Expectations
No previous computer experience is required. The purpose of this class is to give students a solid foundation of computer skills. We highly recommend that students, who do not have solid computer skills, take this class. If you have any doubt about your ability to name, save, and retrieve files you should take this class. All of our other classes assume skills taught in this class. No basic computer skills will be taught in any of our other classes.

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 organize computer files, including moving, copying, deleting and arranging files into folders.
    
6. To be able to use operating system and application help tools to find answers and learn computer skills.
    
7. To be able to browse the World Wide Web.
    
8. To be able to use Internet search tools to find information on the World Wide Web.
    
9. To be able to configure and use email including sending and receiving attachments.
    
10. To be able to create basic worksheets, including using formulas, functions, formatting, and printing.
11. To be able use a worksheet to create charts and lists.
     
12. To be able to create standard documents, such as memos and letters using a word processor.
     
13. To be able to edit, proof, and format academic documents including headers, footers, and annotations.
     
14. To be able to use templates and wizards to create word processing documents.
     
15. To be able to use basic draw and paint programs to enhance your documents and worksheets.
     
16. To be able to apply appropriate computer applications to individual projects.
     
17. To be able to use independent reference materials to enhance current computer skills or to learn new computer skills.
     
18. To be able to practice safe computing including virus protection, protecting privacy and internet security.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning