12/27/2024 3:55:30 AM	ADLTED 761.1 Course Outline as of Spring 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 761.1	Title:  BASIC COMPUTER OPS 1
Full Title:  Basic Computer Operations 1: Computer Operations
Last Reviewed:11/22/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		6 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	3.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	18.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	18.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 18.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ADLTED 761

Catalog Description:

Introduction to the basic functions and uses of the computer, including: using the keyboard and mouse; browsing the internet and online purchasing; creating an email account for sending and receiving messages.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to the basic functions and uses of the computer, including: using the keyboard and mouse; browsing the internet and online purchasing; creating an email account for sending and receiving messages.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Effectively use a computer and the keyboard to type, print, access, and create email.

2.  Use the internet to search for information.

3.  Use the internet to search for and purchase merchandise or services.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. List the parts of a computer and their functions

2. Use the mouse and keyboard

3. Perform web searches using different search engines

4. Read, send, and reply to email messages

Topics and Scope

I. Parts of a Computer

    A. Hardware--learning the names and functions

    B. How to use the mouse

    C. How to use the keyboard

II. Navigating the Internet and Understanding Web Page Applications

    A. Browsing the internet

    B. Online purchasing

    C. Using Craigslist and other web applications

III. Introduction to Email

    A. Creating an email account

    B. Logging in and out

    C. Opening emails

    D. Replying to emails

    E. Sending attachments

Assignments:

1. Typing practice, mouse and keyboard exercises (4 to 6)

2. Internet search exercises (2 to 4)

3. Online purchasing activities (1 to 2)

4. Craigslist exercise

5. Create, send, and receive emails

6. Pre and post assessments (not graded)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 5%
Internet search exercises
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 65 - 70%
Computer exercises; using Craigslist or other web applications
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 35%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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