GE:101 Course Profile




1. Course Title: TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
 
2. Course Number: GE:101
 
3. Credit Hours: 3
 
4. Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the use of personal computers in technology. Topics of this course include PC hardware, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics and the Internet. (Note: a more detailed outline of topics may be found here.)
 
5. Course Requirements:

5.1 Course Prerequisites: reading proficiency

5.2 Entry Test Requirements: none

5.3 Course Corequisites: none
 
6. Original Course Approval Date: 1/12/81
 
7. Learning Objectives (goals):

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

7.1 Utilize word processing for technical communications.

7.2 Make use of spreadsheets for problem solving.

7.3 Perform common functions with Windows.
 
8. Expected Performance Outcomes (measurable):

The student should:

8.1 Meet performance deadlines.

8.2 Meet minimum requirements for all assignments.

8.3 Meet minimum requirements for all quizzes and final.
 
9. Minimum Course Requirements (examples may include):

9.1 Testing: 60% on weekly quizzes and final.

9.2 Writing Requirements: 40% on lab assignments.

9.3 Projects: none

9.4 Clinicals: none

9.5 Internships: none

9.6 Field Study: none

9.7 Portfolio: none

9.8 Performance:

9.9 Other (please specify):
 
10. Course Profile Acceptance:
 
11. DCC Approval Date:
 

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