Computers are a part of daily life in personal, work, and educational environments. The goal of an Intermediate Level computer course is to introduce adult learners to the use of the computer as a tool to become more confident and able to function more efficiently with a computer.
Hours: 120 (Lecture Hours: 30; Laboratory Hours: 90)
Prerequisites:
“C” or higher in CPST 020 or higher or equivalent
Non-Course Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
A. Keyboarding
B. Introduction to Computers
C. Operating System
D. Word Processing
E. Electronic Communications
F. Options
Learning Outcomes:
A. Keyboarding
- use correct touch typing techniques and procedures
- achieve an adjusted typing speed of 20 wpm
B. Introduction to Computers
- demonstrate the ability to launch and terminate an application program
- develop an appreciation of the evolution of computer technology and the range of applications in society
- describe commonly used computer terminology and acronyms
- describe the differences between hardware and software
- demonstrate the use of the features of a mouse, trackpad and other pointing devices
- demonstrate the ability to operate a printer (power on, put on line/off line and load paper)
C. Operating System
- describe the basic operations of an Operating System (launching applications programs and managing system resources)
- demonstrate the ability to correctly name and locate files and folders
- demonstrate the ability to perform basic file operations using the operating system (copy, move, erase and rename)
D. Word Processing
- create a new word processing document
- edit a document, including cutting and pasting text
- print a document
- save a document to a specified location
- retrieve a document from a specified location
- use tools such as a spell checker and thesaurus
- format a page using basic page layout properties (margins, justification, boldfacing and line spacing)
- demonstrate the ability to use help features and tutorials
- create headers, footers and page numbering
- manipulate margins
- create and edit tab stops, tables, columns, page and section breaks
E. Electronic Communications
- browse and search the Internet
- send and receive email with file attachments
- recognize security problems associated with Internet
F. Options
- import information from other sources such as graphs, graphics, spreadsheets, databases and the Internet
- perform basic spreadsheet and database operations
- prepare and deliver a presentation using a computer
- demonstrate the ability to participate in an online course
- identify workspace ergonomics
- identify software maintenance issues (software updates and patches, deleting browser cache and history files, defragmenting hard drives, backing up important files, etc.)
For a detailed learning outcomes: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/ (2022-2023)
Grading System: Letters
Passing Grade: D (50%)
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.