Instructor: Don Walk                                                Email: dwalk@lwtcs.ctc.edu
Phone: 425 739 8112, Continuing Education      Office Hours: 15 minutes before/after class
Credit: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Learn IBM PC fundamentals with hands-on experience; overview DOS/Windows, learn simple word processing commands, a spreadsheet program and a database.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This entry level course is designed for students who needs general understanding of basic computing skills on an IBM compatible personal computer.  Basic introduction to general application programs under the Windows 95 environment will be taught.  This class is not designed for those who wish to pursue a programming degree.

The class is divided into TWO components, the lecture followed by the lab.

The lectures will last about 30 to 40 minutes depending on the topic.  The first 5 to 10 minutes of class will be used for a Q & A session to answer any unresolved questions from the previous lab.

The labs will be completed during the remaining of the class period with hands-on instructions.  The labs will enable the students to use computing programs in a Windows 95 environment.

TEXTBOOK:

An Introduction to PC with Microsoft Windows 95, by Karen A. Deinhard, Catapult

Computer Source, PCI Northwest, Inc., monthly (Optional)

Puget Sound Computer User, KFH Publications, Inc., monthly (Optional)

MATERIALS:

TWO 3.5” Disks (High Density / Double Side)

ATTENDANCE:

Regular and punctual class attendance is highly encouraged.  This is a discussion & hands-on class.  It is in your best interest to attend.  10 points can be earned for perfect attendance.

GRADES:

Your course grade will be earned through your performance on a homework assignment, lab assignments and the final exam/project.

  Home Work Assignments:       1 at 100 points each  100
  Lab Assignments:                     6 at 100 points each  600
  Final Exam/Project:                  1 at 300 points  300

  Total points       1000
 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

One of things that you will learn while talking DOS is how to copy files.  Unauthorized copying of copyrighted files constitutes theft and is strictly illegal.

The computer hardware that you will be using does not eat or drink human food without suffering sever electro-mechanical distress, so remember NO FOOD OR DRINK in the computer labs.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Students are encouraged to open an email account with access to the World Wide Web.  This is not required, however, since this is the current trend in computing technology, I will be giving links to net resources that will help you advance your studies in computing.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

All labs are due at the end of class.  All assigned readings are for preparation of the following class session.

 Jan 11  Introduction to Computer Basics
    Reading: 1-29, 115-116
    http://www.lwtc.ctc.edu

 Jan 13  Using Windows 95
   Lab: Module 1
    Reading: 31-62
    http://www.search.com

 Jan 18  M.L. King Jr. Day (College Closed)
    http://www.idg.net

 Jan 20  Working with Windows 95
   Lab: Module 2
    Reading: 65-87
    http://search.msn.com

 Jan 25  Working with Documents
   Lab: Module 3 (50 points)
    http://www.yahoo.com

 Jan 27  Working with Programs
   Lab: MS Word (50 points)
    Reading: 91-121
    http://www.cnn.com
 
 Feb  1  Working with Disk
   Introduction to DOS
   Lab: DOS
    http://www.download.com
 
 Feb  3  Working with Files
   Lab: Module 4
    Homework: Working with Files.  Due: Feb 17
    http://www.winfiles.com
 
 Feb  8  MS Excel Demo
   Lab: MS Excel (50 points)
    http://www.scn.org

 Feb 10  MS Access Demo
   Lab: MS Access (50 Points)
    http://www.weather.com
 
 Feb 15  President’s Day (College Closed)
    http://www.shareware.com

 Feb 17  Review
    Project: Take Home Final.  Due: Feb 22
    http://access.wa.gov

 Feb 22  Questions & Answers Session
   Special Topic (TBD)
   Course Evaluation