Apr 30, 2024  
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RHT 2020 - Computer Applications - Hospitality and Tourism



Clock Hours: 100

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate

Course Description:
This course is a foundation computer literacy course that will familiarize students with all the essential terminology and basic concepts of computers. Computer Applications covers the basic subjects needed for an understanding of computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

A. Understand Computing Fundamentals

1. Learn how to access the features and functions of operating systems

2. Be able to identify different connectors and ports of a computer

3. Examine the different types of computers and their hardware

4. Define service subscription and contract requirements regarding telephone, data, and cellular networks

5. Learn how to configure and use voice mail

6. Be able to manage mobile data usage

7. Use an operating system to find, move, open, and manage files

8. Be able to navigate a directory 

9. Share files with other users using safe computer practices

10. Install and configure software and various operating systems

11. Be able to use messaging applications

12. Create and use cloud accounts

13. Identify the need for security and describe risks presented by viruses, malware, hijacking browsers, social engineering, and phishing

14. Understand how to use anti-virus software

15. Learn basic troubleshooting techniques

16. List the types of equipment that can be categorized as “peripheral devices”

17. Describe the difference between operating system software and application software

18. Demonstrate that you can use a search engine to locate information on the Web.

19. Know how the e-mail system works