Course Details
Course Code: ABTC 117
Credits: 2
Calendar Description:
Students will become familiar with both basic and advanced computer operating system capabilities as well as the basic hardware components of a computer systems. Students will learn how to effectively use the computer file management systems.
Date First Offered: 2008-09-02
Hours:
- Total Hours: 30
- Lecture Hours: 20
- Laboratory Hours: 10
This course is offered online: No
Pre-Requisites: None
Non-Course Pre-Requisites: None
Co-Requisites: None
Rearticulation Submission: No
Course Content:
- Listing, creating, deleting, copying, and moving files
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Basic computer hardware and software operating systems
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Storage media and devices
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Hard-disk maintenance
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Internet basics
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Basic troubleshooting
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Viruses and copyright
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Electronically manage computer files
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Identify a variety of hardware components
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Work in a Windows operating system
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Perform basic troubleshooting operations
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Grading Weight:
- Final Exam: 40 %
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Assignments: 60 %
Number of Assignments: 12
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Course Offered in Other Programs: No
Additional Comments:
- Text books are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.
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Assignments may vary in number from 8-12.
Text Books:
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Required - Johnson, S., 2002, Microsoft Windows XP (Thomson Course Technology). Chapters Covered: Varies