CIS100A — Computer Fundamentals

Topics Covered in Course

• Understand and articulate the primary purpose of a university
• Develop effective strategies for learning and studying
• Master techniques to navigate academic challenges successfully

• Engage with academic reading materials
• Craft comprehensive notes that capture key information and insights
• Interact with the MS Teams interface and explore interactive features (chat and sharing screens)
• Grasp the key features and benefits of Windows
• Identify and describe the essential components of computer hardware
• Differentiate between primary and secondary computer storage mechanisms
• Understand and apply foundational knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Sharpen analytical and critical thinking skills for academic coursework
• Cultivate a reflective mindset to enhance personal learning experiences
• Initiate and navigate the MS Word interface
• Manage documents efficiently, including saving and opening files
• Execute basic text operations such as entering, deleting, finding, and aligning
• Apply text formatting techniques like centering, underlining, and bolding
• Become familiar with the MS Excel interface
• Efficiently enter data into spreadsheet cells
• Understand the layout and functionalities of the spreadsheet interface
• Execute row and column operations, including insertion and deletion
• Start and become accustomed to the MS PowerPoint interface
• Create, save, and manage presentations effectively
• Display and navigate presentations in different viewing modes
• Incorporate and modify graphics, including shapes and animations, within presentations
• Source and integrate images from third-party platforms into presentations
• Develop advanced skills for becoming an adept digital scholar in today's technological landscape