FOT 2011 - Introduction to Computers

Clock Hours: 54

Course Description:
This course covers the operation of the personal computer including both the hardware and software concepts. It includes an overview of a professional computer operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail usage, Internet operations, and agriculture software.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify the hardware essentials for a computer system.
Understand the operating systems for PC.
Organize and manage files and folders.
Understand the Internet and various browsers and search engines.
Utilize email systems and etiquette.
Create documents and save information.
Gain knowledge of the basic formatting features of a word processing program and be able to create basic business documents.
Work with worksheets and workbooks in a spreadsheet program.
Enter, edit data, and work with formulas in a spreadsheet program.
Gather, analyze, and report farming data in farm management software.
Gain information on troubleshooting farming problems using farm management software.
Manage farm operations, crop details, and livestock financials using farm management software.