The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the many and varied ways we use computers. The first part of the course examines computer hardware and software and gives you hands-on experience with applications in presentation software, electronic spreadsheet, database management, electronic mail, worldwide web, network applications, homepage design, and graphics.
New material is presented in lecture.
Questions are always welcome in lecture, but many students find it more comfortable to ask questions in a small group setting like recitation. Attendance in both lecture and recitation are expected. The location of the computer lab where your recitation meets will be announced by your TA at the first recitation meeting. Introduction to Computers and Applications requires a considerable amount of computer work, which you must complete on your own time. As a general rule, you should expect to complete one assignment each week throughout the semester and schedule four to six hours per week in the computer lab.