CIS 120 - Concepts in Computing I

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Students will learn Windows Interface, file management skills and how to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Additionally, professional e-mail correspondence, Internet, best practices to safety on the Internet, Blackboard usage and basic Windows operating systems fundamentals will be covered.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrates electronic communications appropriate to their audience and situations.
CLO#2: Effectively navigate and search the Internet using a browser.
CLO#3: Be able to utilize industry standard productivity software to produce commonly used word processing documents.
CLO#4: Be able to utilize industry standard productivity software to produce basic spreadsheets that include basic formulas, functions, charts, and formatting. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Demonstrate and utilize basics of presentation software.
CLO#6: Place, create and organize files so that they are easily located.
CLO#7: Navigate, operate, and customize a computer using an operating system.
CLO#8: Communicate using correct technical terminology.
CLO#9: Navigate and effectivity use Blackboard.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: For Face to Face Delivery: None. For Online Delivery: Access to a personal computer running Windows and Office.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed 48 hours per term.