In this course, you will learn computer concepts and Internet skills. You will become proficient in Microsoft Office, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Additionally, you will receive training in the use of XHTML.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss the four main functions of computer hardware: input, processing, output, and storage.
2. Identify and describe major hardware components.
3. Identify, describe and use communications and networking terminology and technology to include Internet operations and its uses.
4. Describe the major operating system functions and demonstrate usage of operating system services to include: disk management, file management, and memory management.
5. Identify and discuss computer ethics and security issues.
6. Demonstrate searching, validation, and evaluation of information found online and in library databases.
7. Identify, discuss and use important categories of application software: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics.
8. Identify and discuss software development processes and programming languages.
9. Create a Web site with xhtml tags and post to a Web server.

Software : You will also need the following software to complete this course:

• Windows 7
• Office 2010 Professional Edition. Make sure you have access to the professional version of Office 2010. The standard version does not include Access. NVCC students can get a free copy of Access 2010 through the MSDNAA agreement that NOVA has with Microsoft. Email your ITE 115 instructor if you need a copy of Access.
• NVCC students can purchase Office 2010 Professional at a reduced price at the NVCC bookstore.
• If you are using Office for the MAC, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are compatible with Office 2010. However, Office for the MAC does not include Access. You will have to use a PC to complete the Access assignments.

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least several exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 4 exams in this course.

Last Updated: February 3, 2011