CMSC-109 - Computer Applications - 3.00 Credits

CMSC-109 - Computer Applications - 3.00 Credits
Course Details
The course is intended to provide practical skills for the academic usage of computers. Basic concepts and terminology will also be covered. At the end of this course the student will be able to use computers to some common problems found in both the academic community and Aboriginal communities and organizations. Students will have a basic knowledge of computer hardware, office applications and internet technologies.
Part of the: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
Available/Required in the following Programs: Associate of Arts Degree- General Arts - Year 1 Associate of Arts Degree- First Nations Studies - Year 2
Course offered: Spring 2024 (January - April)
Prerequisites : or Instructor Permission
Course Outline

Instructors Qualifications:	Relevant Master's Degree
Office Hours:	1.5 per week
Contact Hours:	45
Student Evaluation Procedure:	Assignments/Tools 50-70%, Final Exam 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: understand basic and most common computer terminology and concepts; ƒÞ become familiar with the operational concepts; learn how to use the computer to assist them with general challenges faced by their Academic environment and future business environment; be exposed to techniques for solving general administrative problems faced by Indigenous communities and organizations; learn how to use the main features of the Internet; identify the main hardware components; learn about how the computers work and the basics of the binary system; computer Security; efficient use of search engines and other research tools; and understand the general concepts related to Data Bases and the most common applications.
Text and Materials:	Daly, Mary-Frances. Pembry-Spratley, Rebecca. Microsoft Work 2000, Step by Step. Current Edition.
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Transfer Credits:	For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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