CTA 001 - Elementary PC Skills

1 equivalent hour - 25 hours; one term.
Formerly CSI 001 - Elementary PC Skills

Examine and practice elementary hardware and software system operations. Demonstrate using proper techniques for starting and shutting down the computer, adjusting the monitor, handling compact disk and other storage devices, keyboarding, mouse manipulation, formatting and working with CD-ROMs and DVDs, copying files, opening, saving and storing files on internal and external devices, working with the Windows Operating System, starting applications and using the printer. Students are also exposed to computer technology. Lab fee $13.

Note: Introduces students with little or no prior computer experience to the elements of using a PC.