Students will become acquainted with basic computer components, computer terminology, and the use of the computer as a tool. Students will learn to use Macintosh, Windows 2000, and E-mail platforms. They will develop basic skills in Word processing and presentation software. Students will gain a general knowledge of internet, email, spreadsheets and database software. Students will utilize these applications on the Windows 2000 platform.
Students also gain knowledge of accessing library resources.
The course is designed to allow you to fulfill the EWU computer literacy requirements. You will receive approximately three hours of lecture per week, and two hours of scheduled lab time. Expect to do two hours of homework per hour of time in class. Homework will include readings from the text books and completing lab assignments. Evaluating appropriateness of Internet resouces.