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Brief Introduction to Computers
Course: BPC005

First Term: 2009 Spring
 Lecture   0.25 Credit(s)   0.3 Period(s)   0.25 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Introductory course in fundamentals of computers, including hardware components, operating system characteristics, and basic software applications



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the hardware components of a personal computer system. (I) 2. Describe the characteristics of computer operating systems. (II) 3. Describe disk and drive contents. (III) 4. Run basic application software. (IV)
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 Hardware Components
   A. Central processing unit (CPU)
   B. Permanent storage
      1. Hard disk drives
      2. Floppy drives
      3. Other types of drives
   C. Temporary storage
      1. RAM (random access memory)
      2. ROM (read only memory)
   D. Microprocessor
   E. Input devices
      1. Keyboard
      2. Mouse
      3. Other
   F. Output devices
      1. Monitor
      2. Printer
      3. Other
   G. Peripherals
      1. Expansion cards
      2. Expansion boards
      3. Other
II. Characteristics of Computer Operating Systems
   A. Function
   B. Storage methods/file management
      1. File allocation
      2. Drive designation
      3. Directories (folders)
III. Disks and Drives
   A. Disk drive default
   B. File listings
   C. Disk organization
IV. Basic Software Application
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/24/2008

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