BCA-100: Computer Basics

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Business & Economics
Department
Business Software Applications
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Business Computer Applications
Course Number
100
Course Title
Computer Basics
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Catalog Course Description

Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of operating a computer and using software. Provides interactive, hands-on experience to help students become comfortable using computers. Topics include use of a mouse, familiarizing students with the keyboard, proper keyboarding technique, familiarizing students with features of Windows, introduction to files and folders, email basics, and use internet browsers and search engines.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. The Computer
    • Explain the basics of using a computer.
    • Describe the types of computers.
    • Differentiate between hardware and software.
    • Describe the parts of the computer and peripherals.
  2. Operating Systems
    • Explain the purpose of an operating system.
    • Describe the function of an operating system.
    • Differentiate among the types of operating systems.
  3. Application Software
    • Explain the purpose of application software.
    • Categorize the types of application software.
    • Describe the functions of the different types of application software.
  4. Computer Usage
    • Interact with the computer using the mouse and the keyboard.
    • Use and navigate the Microsoft Windows operating system.
    • Open software applications.
    • Connect to and use a printer.
    • Correctly shut down computer applications, computer peripherals, and the computer.
  5. Keyboarding Skills
    • Use proper typing techniques.
    • Type 25 words per minute for three minutes with four or fewer errors.
    • Prepare one-page business documents.
  6. The Internet
    • Connect to and browse the Internet.
    • Access websites.
    • Locate reliable information on the Internet.
    • Use search engines.
    • Identify appropriate search terms.
  7. Files
    • Create, save, open, close edit, delete, download, and upload files
    • Perform file management tasks including finding, organizing, zipping, and printing files
  8. E-Mail
    • Perform email operations including composing, sending, opening, organizing, and attaching files.
  9. Basic Security Principles
    • Identify common threats to computer security and privacy including viruses, phishing, and identity theft.
    • Explain methods of prevention including modifying account settings.
    • Explain issues and recommendations related to computer ethics and netiquette including social media.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Students will be assessed through tests, quizzes, assignments, and/or class participation.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Departmental Exam
Minimum Departmental Exam Score
85
Effective Term
Fall 2020