BITS 101 - Computer Essentials

3 Credits
This course is designed for novice computer users. The primary focus is the development of keyboarding ability since this skill is a prerequisite to computing success. Other areas to be studied include configuring the Windows desktop and managing files with Windows Explorer. Students will also learn the basics of operating a computer for simple word processing tasks, searching the Internet, and effectively using e-mail.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Key straight copy for 3 minutes at a rate of 25 correct words per minute with a maximum of three errors.
2. Efficiently use the Windows interface to move, resize, minimize, maximize, and close windows as well as to control windows properties.
3. Customize the Windows desktop.
4. Create, move, copy, delete, and rename files and folders with Windows Explorer.
5. Create, save, open, and print a document in word processing software.
6. Effectively perform Internet searches for specific information.
7. Send and receive e-mail with hisher Davenport account.
8. Send and open an attachment to an e-mail message.
9. Save and open a file downloaded from the Internet.
10. Identify basic terminology related to the Windows environment and the Internet.