MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Computers I

Course: BPC101AA

First Term: 2005 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Computer software applications for the personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the characteristics of a word processing program. (I) 2. Enter, edit, and print material using a word processing program . (I) 3. Describe the characteristics of an electronic spreadsheet program. (II) 4. Use an electronic spreadsheet to enter data, create formulas, manipulate data, and print reports. (II) 5. Describe the characteristics of a desktop environment. (III) 6. Use the basic disk operating functions to facilitate software applications. (III) 7. Use a typing tutorial program to improve keyboarding skills. (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. Word Processing Programs A. Text input B. Loading documents C. Text editing D. Formatting E. Saving documents F. Printing II. Electronic Spreadsheet Programs A. Data input B. Formatting C. Formulas D. Data manipulation E. Report generation III. Desktop Environment A. Format (initialize) B. Copy files and disks C. Erase (delete) D. Name files E. Create folders IV. Improve Keyboarding Skills A. Review of numbers, letters, and symbols B. Skill-building drills A. Review of numbers, letters, and symbols B. Skill-building drills

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/28/2005

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