Computer/Internet Studies
Computer Operations & Applications
Course Outline
Upon completion of this course you will be able to explain how computers function, how computer operations are controlled, which commercial software applications are available and how computers are applied to the solution of business and related problems in modern society. This course contains the essential knowledge that is used daily, on the job, by users of computers at all levels in the business and education sectors, as well as the computer industry. This is a single stream course.
Topics of study covered within this course include the following:
- Introduction to Computers
- The Internet and World Wide Web
- Application Software
- The Components of the System Unit
- Input
- Output
- Storage
- Operating Systems and Utility Programs
- Communications and Networks
- Database Management
- Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy
- Information System Development
- Programming Languages and Program
- Development
- Enterprise Computing
- Computer Careers and Certification
Duration
Approximately 20 hours
Text Books
The text books required for this course are outlined below and can be purchased directly through any online book supplier:
ISBN#: 978-1-4239-1198-2
ISBN#: 978-1-4239-2700-6
Prerequisites
None
Cost
$699.00