MCCCD Program Description

Technician IT Fundamentals

Course: CIS101

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Survey of computer fundamentals. Focus on basic knowledge and skills, including components and hardware, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and email.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the basic components of computer hardware. (I) 2. Set up a computer workstation. (I, II) 3. Manage files and folders across platforms. (I, II) 4. Create quality documents using word processing programs. (III) 5. Produce quality visuals using presentation programs. (IV) 6. Prepare quality spreadsheets using spreadsheet programs. (V) 7. Compose quality communication using email platforms. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Computer basics A. Arts of a computer B. Mobile devices C. Operating systems D. Workstation set-up E. Maintenance F. Security II. Operating systems A. Navigation B. Files and folders C. User accounts D. User settings E. Keyboard shortcuts F. Programs G. Storage and databases H. Troubleshooting III. Word processing programs A. Creating documents B. Editing documents C. Formatting documents D. Printing documents E. Sharing documents IV. Presentation programs A. Creating presentations B. Editing presentations C. Formatting presentations D. Sharing presentations E. Presentation settings V. Spreadsheet programs A. Creating spreadsheets B. Inputting data and formulas C. Editing spreadsheets D. Formatting spreadsheets E. Sharing spreadsheets VI. Email communication A. Email platforms B. Professional netiquette standards

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.