Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISC 100: Computer Fundamentals with Hands-on Lab
Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This introductory course develops basic computer skills needed for college-level courses, workplace productivity, and personal enrichment. It provides individuals who are new to computing or who have very little computing experience with slower paced, general, non-technical information as well as in-class hands-on instruction reinforcement. This course introduces common computer terminology and concepts, file management, electronic mail, online course management, productivity application software, and the Internet.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • identify and name the most common digital computing devices
  • identify and name basic operating system commands, tasks, and primary user interface components
  • identify and name the basic components of a desktop computer system including most common interactive devices
  • identify and name differences and similarities between system software and application software
  • manage files and documents using file management system procedures
  • use contemporary business productivity software
  • use Internet and educational technologies
  • use an electronic mail system
  • define common computer terms