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Introduction to Computers
 

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers
August 22 - December 15
3 credits/Online

Description:
This course will address general hardware and software issues, such as terminology and environments, and applications, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Prerequisites:   
Keyboard experience is very helpful.

Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
The objectives of this course are:

  1. to learn the fundamentals of Windows XP and Office 2003;
  2. to acquaint yourself with the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, and presentations suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use;
  3. to discover the underlying functionality of Office 2003 to become more productive;
  4. to develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing;
  5. to encourage independent study and help those who are working alone or in a distance education environment.

Homework (Workload):
Online assignments

Exams:
Online exams

Textbook and additional course materials: 

Please contact the WSC bookstore to purchase textbook bundle.

To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu

Instructor Information: 
Coordinator/Instructor :
Faye Krogen
Phone: 1-888-863-9455, ext 4236
Email: Faye.Krogen@wsc.nodak.edu
Instructor credentials:  
Faye Krogen received her B.S. in Mathematics from the University North Dakota and her M.Ed. Technology in Education from Lesley University in Massachusetts . She has taught at Williston State College since 1977.

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