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Unit Name
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Objectives covered
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Welcome
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- identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors
- employ effective reading and writing skills
- employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skill
- demonstrate ethical use of online resources
- adhere to copyright rules and regulations
- differentiate between copyright and trademarks
- examine the consequences of plagiarism
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The Computer System
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- identify the different computer classifications such as minicomputer, mainframe, and microcomputer;
- identify major hardware components and their functions such as the central processor unit, input and output peripherals, and storage systems and devices;
- identify the function and operation of compilers and interpreters;
- identify various computer languages and how the languages are used in software development;
- recognize data representation in software development such as string, numeric, character, integer, and date;
- recognize computer numbering systems and internal data representation;
- identify hardware associated with telecommunications and data networking such as servers, routers, switches, hubs, and network connectors;
- identify and describe various types of networks such as peer-to-peer, local area networks, wide area networks, wireless token ring, and Ethernet;
- identify and describe functions of network operating systems;
- explain troubleshooting techniques for various network connection issues.
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Input, Output and Processing
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- identify major hardware components and their functions such as the central processor unit, input and output peripherals, and storage systems and devices.
- demonstrate understanding of the process of connecting peripheral devices.
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner and optical disk reader.
- use available reference tools such as manuals, both online and written, as appropriate
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The Operating System
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- differentiate between systems and application software
- identify and understand major operating system fundamentals and components
- identity appropriate use of application software
- identify new and emerging classes of software
- demonstrate proper use of system management tools
- identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement
- identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities
- employ effective reading and writing skills
- employ effective verbal and non verbal communications skills
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The Internet
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- demonstrate effective Internet search strategies, including keywords, Boolean logic using various available search engines.
- dissect and identify the various components of a Uniform Resource Locator.
- demonstrate ability to effectively test acquired information from the Internet for accuracy, relevance adn validity
- explain issues concerning Internet security protocols such as computer viruses, online predators, hacking and identiy theft
- define and identify unethical practices such as hacking, phone fraud, online piracy and data vandalism
- demonstrate ethical use of Internet and online resources, including citation of sources.
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Web Design
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- demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member.
- identify the terminology associated with web page editing software and its functions.
- identify the terminology associated with interactive media.
- identify and describe design principles such as contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity
- identify and describe types and styles of typeface used for publications such as serif and sans serif
- create a web page containing links graphics and text.
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