MCCCD Program Description

Using Windows: Level I

Course: BPC102AD

First Term: 2001 Summer I

Lecture 0.5 Credit(s) 0.5 Period(s) 0.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic commands and methods associated with the Windows operating systems

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Navigate the Windows environment. (I) 2. Use file management to organize and manage files. (II) 3. Use Word Pad and Paint to create and manipulate text and graphics. (III) 4. Use The control panel to customize the environment. (IV) 5. Use file manager for managing stored information. (V) 6. Prepare external disks for usage. (VI) 7. Use the Control Panel to customize the environment. (VII)
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. Navigate the Windows Environment A. Viewing Windows active desktop B. Using the mouse C. Moving and resizing windows D. Using menus and toolbars E. Using scroll bars F. Using dialog boxes G. Using windows help H. Shutting down windows II. Managing Files Using My Computer A. Understanding file management B. Opening and viewing my computer C. Viewing folders and files D. Creating a folder E. Moving files and folders F. Deleting and restoring files and folders G. Creating a shortcut III. Working with Windows Programs A. Opening and saving a WordPad document B. Editing and formatting text in WordPad C. Using paint D. Printing a document IV. Use the Control Panel to Customize the Environment A. Main group control panel window B. Using settings for the desktop and mouse C. Using settings for colors and color schemes D. Use date/time settings E. Enable/disable screen saver VI. Prepare external disks for usage A. Care/handling of disks B. Types of disks C. File manager`s disk/format disk dialog box VII. Use the control panel to customize the environment A. Main group - control panel window B. Use settings for the desktop C. Use settings for the mouse D. Use date/time settings E. Use settings for colors and color schemes F. Enable/disable screen saver

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/24/2001

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