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ITE 115: Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 Credits)
Overview

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.

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Objectives
 

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.
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Materials
 

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

  • Windows 8
  • Office 2013 Professional Edition. Make sure you have access to the professional version of Office 2013. The standard version does not include Access.
    • NVCC students can get a free copy of Access 2013 through the MSDNAA agreement that NOVA has with Microsoft. Send me an email if you need a copy but do so at least one month before the Access assignment is due.
    • You can purchase Office 2013 at a greatly reduced price through Journey Ed, a partner with our campus bookstore. Go to http://www.journeyed.com/.
  • If you are using Office for the MAC, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are compatible with Office 2013. However, Office for the MAC does not include Access. You will have to use a PC to complete the Access assignments or install Access in a virtual environment on your MAC.
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Grading
 

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.)

Assignment
Points
Percentage of Grade
13 Graded assignments
400
40
4 Exams @ 150 points
600
60

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.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Fewer than 599 points
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Exams
 

There are 4 exams in this course.

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Beginning the Course
 

Last Updated: August 16, 2013