Books

Meets:

Not Scheduled this Semester

Instructor:

Tom Des Lauriers  (408) 741-4027

E-mail address: tom_deslauriers@westvalley.edu    or

E-mail address: tom@tdeslauriers

Prerequisites:

None

Course Description:

This course is designed to help students with various levels of computer experience from the novice to the experienced, increase their knowledge of the Windows operating system. Also increase the students knowledge and abilities to use the mouse, desktop, Windows help, and Windows explorer to manage, move, copy, and delete files as necessary in the management of their computers.

Student Expectations:

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

Ø      Start and use application in Windows

Ø      Create and manage folders in Windows

Ø      Create and utilize short cuts in Windows

Ø      Use the Help function to get information in Windows

Ø      Use the mouse to perform task in Windows

Ø      Work with windows (Resize, minimize, maximize, and restore) in Windows

Ø      Use the task bar to work with multiple application in Windows

Ø      Use and work with menus and dialog boxes.

Ø      Use System tools

Ø      Format and Copy floppy disks

Ø      Create and manage folders

Ø      Use Windows Explorer to manage different types of files

Ø      Change resolution and colors used by a monitor

Ø      Change the appearance to the Desk Top

Ø      Create and save a file

Ø       Open and edit a file

Text and Supplies

Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT, Workstation 4 Shelly Cashman, Forsythe ISBN 0-7895-2790-1

Two Blank High-Density 3.5 diskettes to save your work on.

 

Note:

 

 

 

 

 

A lab/supplies card, purchased from the college bookstore is also required for

use of the West Valley College Technology Center. Please type all assignments,

and include your name, class, and page number of assignment.

Grading Policy:

 

 

This is a Credit / No Credit Class. Grades will be reported as Credit / No Credit. To receive Credit, you must earn a least 70% of the total points on exercises quizzes, and attend regularly; you may not miss more than two classes.  If you need to drop the course, it is your responsibility to do so.  

 

 

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