HIM 1020 - Keyboarding & Intro to Computers
Clock Hours: 90
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Prerequisites: Worker Characteristic and Orientation & Safety or None, if not needed
Course Description:
This course will help to familiarize the student with the basic use of the computer and how to operate it.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:
1. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques
a. Position hands and body during keying for maximum efficiency
b. Apply ergonomic standards to keyboarding
c. Use proper fingers for touch keying alphabetic, numeric, alphanumeric keys, and the ten key number pad
d. Use function keys
e. Use mouse, pen or other appropriate devices
2. Demonstrate an acceptable level of keyboarding skills
a. Key at a predetermined level of speed
b. Key at a predetermined level of accuracy
3. Proofread and edit copy
a. Proofread for accuracy, content, correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
b. Edit copy
4. Apply keyboarding skills to create basic business documents
a. Prepare letters and memorandums using an acceptable business format
5. Identify the hardware essentials for a computer system
a. Identify the major components of a computer.
b. Identify the electronic connections required between the components of a computer.
6. Describe basic terminology of the selected operating system
a. Define terminology related to computer operating systems.
b. List and describe applications of computer operating systems.
c. List and describe the differences between working in a network environment and a stand-alone computer environment.
7. Demonstrate the knowledge of and use of various mouse operations.
a. Use the mouse to manipulate an object, including point, click, double click, and drag and drop.
b. Use the mouse to resize a window and to manipulate data using the scroll bars.
c. Use the mouse to open and close files.
d. Use the mouse to size, minimize, maximize, and scale windows.
e. Copy and name/label disks.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of various Windows operations.
a. Start Windows.
b. Switch between open windows in a multitasking environment.
c. Use Windows help.
d. Close a window and shut down Windows.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of working with application programs.
10. Introduction to Word processing software.
a. Format business correspondence correctly.
b. Input information.
c. Organize and arrange information.
d. Edit for grammar, content, word usage, and spelling.
e. Print final copy.
11. Introduction to Spreadsheet software.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of electronic spreadsheets.
b. Define terminology associated with spreadsheets.
c. Describe the purpose of spreadsheets and the advantages of spreadsheet applications.
d. Identify common spreadsheet software and the associated hardware.
e. Perform basic spreadsheet file operations.
f. Open and save a spreadsheet.
g. Copy a spreadsheet.
h. Rename spreadsheets.
i. Delete a spreadsheet from the disk.
j. Print and preview a spreadsheet.
k. Build, format and edit spreadsheets.
l. Plan and design a spreadsheet.
m. Enter labels and key values speedily.
n. Cut, copy, paste, and move cells, columns, and rows.
o. Check spelling and edit cell entries.
p. Format values.
q. Change fonts and font sizes.
r. Change attributes and alignment.
s. Adjust row heights and column widths.
12. Insert, hide, and delete columns and rows.
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