Comp 5Computer Concepts

Warren Sargent 625-4598 warrens@cos.edu Blackboard at COS: bb.cos.edu

Course Information on Internet

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Divisions and Programs Business and then again on Business Faculty/Staff Warren Sargent

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Personal Introductions

Name Why are you taking this class? What do you want to learn? Job

Class Plan Lecture Homework

Blackboard quizzes Software exercises

Software usage Class participation – in class & through

Blackboard!

Class Plan

Participation 100

Homework, quizzes and problems 700

Final 200

Total 1000

Class Plan Attendance

You receive an “F” if you are not present for the final

Class disruptions can lead to “F” in class

Homework and quizzes (no make-ups)

Class Plan Final (comprehensive = entire course)

Software solutions

Topics Covered Computer industry overview

Hardware Software Communications/Networking

Introduction to key concepts Exposure to important techniques Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and

PowerPoint software products

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Understandable Technology Tips Walter Mossberg – Wall Street Journal

Cost of Computing is Declining