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Fall 2025 Distance Learning Credit By ExaminationDepartmental CreditLower Division
This course provides an intermediate coverage of PC technology and problem solving. Topics include computer hardware, operations and ethics, and operating systems and environments. Students will gain hands-on skills with applications such as desktop and file management; word processing; spreadsheets; presentation graphics; electronic mail; personal information management; and internet browsing, searching, and publishing.
Learning Outcomes1Identify the role of computers as an integral part of an information system.
2Define terminology associated with information systems and computers.
3Identify components of a computer system.
4Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various business application packages.
5Discuss various social issues associated with computers and information systems.
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