CMSY132 - Introduction to WindowsThis course is designed to give students skills to understand and use Windows. Emphasis is on managing folders and files and customizing the desktop.
Although the name of this course makes it sound like a good first beginning computer course, IT ISN’T. If you are new to computers, you should consider taking CMSY-102 Beginning Word Processing, which is the most basic computer course that teaches you a practical skill while you also learn how to use Windows. The Windows course can be difficult to understand without first having some understanding of what your computer can do and why the topics you would learn in this course are important.
| Credits | 1 |
| Prerequisites | Familiarity with a computer is strongly recommended. |
| Fees | This course has fees totaling $10.00. |
| Instructor | Cathy Sutton |
| Office Technology Classroom | ELB-301 |
| Phone | (410) 772-4876 |
| Email | csutton@howardcc.edu |
Registered StudentsImmediately after enrolling, send Cathy Sutton an e-mail at csutton@howardcc.edu; include your name, the semester, the course and section. You will receive specific course instructions the week classes start.
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Overall Course ObjectivesOnce you have completed this course you will be able to:
Resize, move, and close windows.
Create a custom Windows environment which includes organizing applications, utilities, accessories, and other program items.
Use Windows Help.
Create folders; move, copy, delete, and rename files and folders; start applications; and print files.
Use Paint to create and edit drawings.
Copy, move, exchange and share data.
Customize the desktop which includes display settings, screen savers, and the appearance of Windows.
Back up data.
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Course FormatThis course:
Is not self-paced. However, you may accelerate your pace so that you may finish the course in fewer than 14 weeks.
Does not require on-campus meetings. However, this course does require on-campus attendance for tests. Tests may be taken during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. Please note, however, that all CMSY-132 online students are welcome to come to the Office Technology classroom to do classwork and/or to get personal help from an instructor.
Does not require real-time chats.
Uses email for communication.
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OrientationThis course does not have a face-to-face orientation. You will receive detailed course information the week classes start.
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Course Requirements Review the “Checklist for Registered Students” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
Although there are no prerequisites for the course, familiarity with a computer is strongly recommended.
Come to the college periodically to take both written and computer tests, which have deadlines for completion.
Complete two homework assignments.
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Materials Required:
Ecklund, Eric. Windows XP: A Professional Approach. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Technical Requirements:Review the Technical Requirements link above. The course requires
Internet Explorer or
Netscape
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ExamsFor purposes of verification and assessing learning outcomes, this course has six exams, which have deadlines for completion. The exams must be taken at the college during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. There are three theory exams (written) and three production exams (taken on the computer).
