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CSCI 101 Syllabus–2016 Fall - Page
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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title
: CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers
Number of credits:
3 semester hours, MWF 12:00
Pre/Co-requisites:
None
Instructor:
Phil Koapke
Email:
Phil.Koapke@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
MWF 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Course Description:
This course provides students with an overview of general hardware and
software issues such as terminology and environments. Applications include word processing,
spreadsheets, databases and internet.
Course Objectives:
This course provides an overview of essential computer concepts and file
management. Microsoft Windows 10 and, Microsoft Office 2016; Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Understand and identify hardware and software terminology.
Be skillful using a computer operating system, and navigate through files and
directories in Windows Explorer.
Understand computer security issues.
Define the Office 2016 Suite and integration of the applications.
Create a document with Word 2016.
Build a worksheet with Excel 2016.
Create a presentation with PowerPoint 2016.
Browse the Web (www) with Internet Explorer and identify other Web browsers.
Manage the storage of incoming and outgoing mail, organize schedules and events,
and maintain contact lists, to-do lists, and notes with Outlook 2016.
Understand the basis for applying computer resources to actual problems.
DCB General Education Goals/Objective #2:
To develop knowledge and application of
technology.
Become familiar with computer terminology
and u
nderstand essential computer concepts.
Complete assignments using applicable web browser, word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, and email software.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
Dakota College at Bottineau emphasizes on nature,
technology, and beyond. Students will recognize how the future depends on the ongoing
development and utilization of technology. This course will illustrate concepts that technology
offers unique strategies in planning, problem solving, and achieving future goals. The course
will also attempt to identify the proper technology to achieve those desired goals.
Text/Materials:
Student #ISBN-13: 9781305876026, Illustrated Microsoft® Office 365 &
Office 2016: Introductory, 1st Edition
Testing:
No test will be given other than the scheduled testing date and time—
no
exceptions
. Talking or leaving the classroom during a test will not be permitted.