General Information

• Name: Introduction to MS Windows
• Discipline: Computer Applications (CA)
• Units (Credits): 0.5
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Recommended: CA 100 or equivalent experience

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces information and computing exercises that provide the skills to successfully "navigate" through multiple programs and control on-screen environment. The process of "Cut" and "Paste" is thoroughly explored. Format is mostly lecture and "hands-on" computing exercises. Perfect for those who are new to using personal computers and, offers an excellent foundation for using all Microsoft Windows-based computer programs.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Learn the Windows elements and its functions: Program Manager, which operates programs and creates group windows with program icons; File Manager, which uses the DOS directory structure to sort, move delete, copy and select files, format disks; and the Control Panel, which sets screen colors, date and time formats, and communication with printers and fonts.

• • The purpose of Window and a little history
• • Basic Windows Navigation
• • Creating a Simple Document
• • Create a Simple drawing
• • Using the My computer Feature
• • Using the My Computer Icon
• • Using the Recycle Bin Icon
• • Changing Basic windows Settings

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.

Know:
 The subject matter appropriate to emphasis of the degree

Are Able to:
 Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement
 Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
 Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.