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Course Descriptions

CRC 101 - Practical Computer Literacy

3 Credits

This course is designed for persons with no experience using a computer. Focus will be on personal computers (PC) using the Microsoft Windows operating system, but other operating systems will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to execute basic commands for creating, saving, deleting and locating files on a PC, prepare and print documents in Microsoft Word, design and set up a spreadsheet with basic functions and graphs using Microsoft Excel, identify major components of a computer system, operate a computer in a network environment, work with e-mail, use an Internet browser, communicate effectively with computer personnel, and understand and use appropriate terminology, especially as it relates to purchasing and operating a PC. This is a hands-on course. Several major projects will be assigned to be completed outside of class time. Students are not required to own a computer. Open to any student. Keyboarding skills are recommended.

MCC General Education: MCC-TL - Technological Literacy (MTL)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and apply the components of the Windows interface to manipulate files, programs, and windows
2. Create, edit, format, and print a document in MS Word.
3. Design and set up a spreadsheet with basic functions and graphs using MS Excel.
4. Identify major hardware and software components of a computer system and relate each to the purchase of a computer.
5. Compose, reply to, and insert attachments to email messages.
6. Navigate, view content on, and search the Internet with an internet browser.

Course Offered Fall, Spring

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Fall Semester 2024
Spring Semester 2024
Summer Session 2024