CS1020:   Introduction to Computers
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THIS IS A DYNAMIC PAGE topics from this list may be removed or changed and new topics added....and material altered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some of these modules are covered in multiple lecture periods and during other lecture periods multiple modules may be covered. The modules are roughly listed in order as they will be discussed in class. However, this may be subject to change, see your instructor. The following list of topics is large and we may have to condense or eliminate some of the topics from coverage in the class.

Week
Module
Completed
By
Materials

1

 1 Introduction to Class Jan 15   

Class Lecture,

1

 2Windows Operating System Jan 15    

Class Lecture,

2-4

3 Computers

See deadlines for each in materials>>>>>> Class Lecture, (Chapter 1,2 of Technology in Action book)

2-4

 4Word Processing- MS Word See deadlines for each in materials>>>>>>

Class Lecture,

    • Read MSWord - Chapter 1 WEEK2 (by Jan 22)
    • Read MSWord - Chapter 2 WEEK 3(by Jan 29)
    • Read MSWord - Chapter 3 WEEK 3 &4(by Jan 29)
    • Read MSWord - Chapter 4 WEEK 4 (by Feb. 5)
    • Word - More/Extended (no reading only powerpoints) WEEK 4 (by Feb. 5)
    • Word Tips WEEK 2-4 (review each week)

3

5The Internet

 

 Jan 29  

Class Lecture,

4

 6Software and OS Feb. 5    Class Lecture, (Chapter 4,5, 6 of Technology in Action)

5-7

 7Spreadsheets: MS EXCELL See deadlines for each in materials>>>>>>

Class Lecture,

6-7

 8Networking basics and Security See deadlines for each in materials>>>>>

Class Lecture, (Chapter 7, 9, 12 of Technology in Action)

8

 9Presentations: MS Powerpoint See deadlines for each in materials>>>>>

Class Lecture,

9,10**

 10Web Design ** March 5**    

Class Lecture,

10

 11Software Programming, Databases March 11  

Class Lecture, (Chapter 11 of Technology in Action)

10

 12Advanced Web NOT assigned
only if you are
interested

Class Lecture,

 

Any

13 Windows 7

 NOT assigned
only if you are
interested

Lecture,

** = Modules marked with this may be presented earlier than their scheduled date to get a head start on the material.
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