Course Purpose/Objectives : Upon successful completion of this class, students should be able to:

• Use the complete personal computer system keyboard, including disks and printers.
• Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
• Key straight-copy alphabetic material for three minutes at a minimum of 25 words per minute (wpm).
• Key copy with top-row numbers using proper touch techniques to a minimum 20 wpm.
• Key copy containing frequently used symbols a minimum of 20 wpm.
• Key numeric copy using correct touch techniques on the ten-key numeric keypad.
• Use selected personal computer special function keys.
• Develop keyboarding composition skills.
• Understand computer terminology.

Length of Course : 18 hours

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Tex t: Gregg Typing 1, General Course Series, Keyboarding & Processing Documents; Published by: Gregg, McGraw, Hill

Materials : Students will be given course handouts that will include keyboard exercises.

Software : Windows 98 & Windows XP will be used.

Teaching Methods :

Although individual instructors may vary, essentially this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. This course requires much time be spent by the student in practicing on his/her own time between class meetings. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1 : Introduction to Personal Computers

Topic 2 : Alphabetic Keyboard Skills

Topic 3 : Top-Row Numbers/Symbols Keyboard Skills

Topic 4 : Numeric Keypad Skills

Topic 5 : Skill Building and Formatting

Topic 6 : Computer Application Lessons

Topic 7 : Supplemental Drills

Measurable Criteria : Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
2. Key straight-copy alphabetic material for three minutes at a minimum of 25 words per minute (wpm).
3. Key copy with top-row numbers using proper touch techniques at a minimum 20 wpm.
4. Key copy containing frequently used symbols a minimum of 20 wpm.
5. Key numeric copy using correct touch techniques on the ten-key numeric keypad.
6. Use personal computer special function keys.
7. Have keyboarding composition skills.
8. Understand computer terminology.

Course Purpose/Objectives : Upon successful completion of this class, students should:

• Understand the Basics of Computer Components and Operations
• Understand and Operate a Computer in a Windows Environment
• Understand Application Software
• Understand the basic principles of the Internet and Email.

Length of Course: 12 hours

Prerequisite: None

Text/Materials:

Suggested Text: Computers Simplified, IDG Books Worldwide.

Software: Windows 98 & Windows XP will be used.

Teaching Methods:

Although individual instructors may vary, essentially this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials :

Topic 1: Introduction

1. Hardware and Software
2. How Computers Work
3. Inside a Computer

Topic 2: Input and Output

Topic 3: Word Processing

Topic 4: Storage Devices

1. Hard Drives and Floppy Disks
2. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives
3. Other Storage Devices

Topic 5: Operating Systems

1. Windows 95/98/NT/ME/XP

Topic 6: Application Software

1. Word Processing
2. Paint

Topic 6: The Internet

1. Introduction to the Internet
2. The World Wide WebBrowsers
3. Electronic Mail and Mailing Lists (Discussion/Demonstration)

Measurable Criteria: Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Identify the Computer Components such as Mouse, RAM, and Disk Storage
2. Start Programs in a Windows Environment
3. Identify the functions of various types of application Software
4. Use the mouse.
5. Access the Internet

Course Purpose/Objectives:

1. To teach the student how to use, send and received Electronic mail.
2. To teach the student how to set up and use an Address Book.
3. To teach the student how to organize Electronic mail into folders and files.
4. To teach the student how to send and receive Electronic mail attachments.

Length of Course: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of SE 101, 102 and 103 or "Skill/Placement Test." Typing skills of 20 wpm is strongly recommended

Text/Materials:

Suggested Text : Easy Internet Explorer; Que Books;

Software: Windows XP and Internet Explorer.

Teaching Methods:
Although individual instructors may vary, essentially, this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1. Corresponding with Outlook Express

1. Getting Started with Outlook Express
2. Setting up an Account
3. Sending and Receiving E-Mail
4. Replying to and Printing a Message
5. Organizing the Address Book
6. Sending and Receiving Attached Files

Measurable Criteria: Student should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Demonstrate the Ability to Use Outlook Express for E-Mail
2. Set up an E-mail account
3. Send and receive E-mail
4. Reply to and print a message
5. Organize an Address Book
6. Organize E-mail correspondence files.
7. Sending and receiving attachments.

Course Purpose/Objectives:

1. To teach the student how to use Internet Explorer.
2. To teach the student how to use Front Page Express
3. To assist the student understanding the Internet and its applications

Length of Course: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of SE 101, SE 102 and SE 103. Or "Skill Test/Placement." It is strongly recommended that the student have the ability to type 20 wpm.

Text/Materials:
Suggested Text: Easy Internet Explorer; Que Books
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, and Windows XP will be used. Instructor will provide information on how to use these packages.

Teaching Methods:
Although individual instructors may vary, essentially, this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1: Introduction to the Internet and Navigating the Web with Microsoft Explorer

1. History of the Internet
2. Starting Internet Explorer
3. Activating a Link
4. Using a URL
5. Moving among Web Pages
6. Printing a Web Page

Topic 2: Finding Information on the Web

1. Using a Navigation Guide
2. Returning to Sites
3. Searching the Web
4. Saving Text and Images in a File
5. Downloading External Files

Topic 3: Developing Web Pages with Front Page Express

1. Creating a New Page
2. Entering and Formatting Text
3. Indenting Text
4. Applying Character Tags
5. Inserting a Horizontal Line
6. Adding Graphics

Topic 4: Creating a Hypertext Document

1. Setting Bookmarks
2. Creating Hypertext Links to Bookmarks
3. Creating Links to Other Documents
4. Linking to Web Pages

Measurable Criteria : Student should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Demonstrate the Ability to Use Internet Explorer
2. Demonstrate the Ability to Navigate the Internet
3. Demonstrate the Ability to Create a Simple Web Page
   

Course Purpose/Objectives:

1. Create Word Processing Documents
2. Format a Document and Use Page Setup
3. Correct and Edit Documents Using the Word Tools
4. Save and Print Completed Documents

Length of Course: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Students should be proficient in the use of Windows or should have successfully completed SE 101 Introduction to Personal Computers/Windows, SE 102 Windows I and SE 103 Windows II,

MATERIALS & TEXT:

SOFTWARE: Windows XP

Suggested Text: Easy Microsoft Word 2000, Published by Que Corporation

Teaching Methods: Although individual instructors may vary, essentially, this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1 : Creating a Document

1. Starting. Word
2. Creating a Document
3. Editing and Saving a Completed Document
4. Previewing and Printing a Document

Topic 2 : Editing and Formatting a Document

1. Using the Spelling and Grammar Checker
2. Moving, Finding and Replacing Text
3. Changing Margins, Line Spacing, and Text Alignment
4. Using Bullets and Numbers
5. Working with Fonts and Font Properties

Topic 3: Creating a Multiple-Page Report

1. Setting Tab Stops
2. Formatting the Document in Sections
3. Adding Headers and Footers
4. Inserting, Editing, and Formatting Tables

Topic 4: Desktop Publishing a Newsletter
a. Using WordArt in Your Document
b. Formatting Newspaper-Style Columns
c. Inserting Clip-Art, Drop Caps, Symbols, And Special Characters
d. Drawing a Border Around the Page

Topic 5: Creating Styles, Outlines, Tables, and Tables of Contents
a. Using the Thesaurus
b. Using Styles
c. Creating and Editing an Outline
d. Hyphenating a Document
e. Adding Footnotes and Endnotes

Topic 6: Creating Form Letters and Mailing Labels
a. Planning the Merge Process
b. Creating a Main Document
c. Merging And Managing Data
d. Creating Mailing Labels

Measurable Criteria: Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Create and Edit Documents
2. Format a Document
3. Utilize Tables
4. Manage Documents Using Mail Merge

Course Purpose/Objectives:
1. Advanced Production Techniques
2. Integration of Documents
3. Use of Macros

Length of Course: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Students should have completed SE 106 and/or have prior hands-on experience with Microsoft Word. Students should be proficient in the use of Windows and should also have successfully completed SE 101 Introduction to Personal Computers/Windows, SE 102 Windows I and SE 103 Windows II, or "Skill Tested."

Text/Materials:
Suggested Text: Easy Microsoft Word 2000, published by Que Corporation
Software: Windows XP & Microsoft Office 2000

Teaching Methods:

Although individual instructors may vary, essentially this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1. Creating Form Letters and Mailing Labels
· Planning the Merge Process
· Creating a Main Document
· Merging And Managing Data
· Creating Mailing Labels

Topic 2: Integrating Word with Other Programs and the World Wide Web
· Integrating Objects from Other Programs
· Linking and Embedding with Excel
· Creating, Navigating, and Editing Hyperlinks
· Formatting and Saving a Document as a Web Page

Topic 3: Customizing Word and Automating Your Work
· Understanding Document Templates
· Automating Word With AutoText
· Customizing the Toolbars
· Automating Word with Macros

Topic 4: Creating On-Screen Forms Using Advanced Table Techniques
· Creating and Using On-Screen Forms
· Using Form Tables and Fields
· Protecting and Saving the On-Screen Form

Topic 5: Managing Long Documents
· Working with Master Documents and Subdocuments
· Creating, Compiling and Updating the Index
· Creating a Table of Contents

Measurable Criteria: Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Integrate Word Documents with Other Programs
2. Use Document Templates
3. Create Word Macros
4. Utilize Advance Table Features
5. Create On-Screen Forms

Course Purpose/Objectives :
1. Learn the basics of the Windows operating system
2. Learn to start programs in the Windows.
3. Learn to customize the Windows.
4. Learn to use the tools within Windows to fully use your computer

Length of Course : 24 hours.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed SE 101 Introduction to PC's Windows or have successfully "skill tested." The ability to type at least 20 wpm is strongly recommended.

Text/Materials:
Suggested Text: Maran, Windows XP Simplified, IDG Books Worldwide.

Software : Windows XP will be used.

Teaching Methods:

Although individual instructors may vary, essentially, this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1 : Windows Basics
a. Introduction to Windows XP
b. Parts of the Windows XP Screen
c. Using the Mouse
d. Start Windows
e. Start a Program
f. Maximize a Window
g. Minimize a Window
h. Move a Window
i. Size a Window
j. Scroll Through a Window
k. Switch Between Windows
l. Close a Window
m. Show the Desktop
n. Shut Down Windows
o. Getting Help

Topic 2 : Create DocumentsStart a Word Processing Program
a. Edit Text
b. Move Text
c. Save a Document
d. Print a Document
e. Open a Document
f. Change Font Type
g. Change Font Size
h. Bold, Italic and Underline
i. Change Alignment of Text

Topic 3 : Create Pictures
a. Start Paint
b. Draw Shapes
c. Draw Lines
d. Add Text
e. Erase Part of a Picture
f. Save a Picture
g. Open a Picture

Topic 4 : View Files
a. View Contents of Your Computer
b. Change Appearance of Items
c. Sort Items
d. Arrange Items Automatically
e. Using Windows Explorer

Topic 5 : Work With Files
a. Open a File
b. Open a Recently Used File
c. Select Files
d. Rename a File
e. Create a New Folder
f. Move and Copy Files
g. Copy a File to a Floppy Disk
h. Delete a File
i. Restore a Deleted File
j. Empty the Recycle Bin
k. Print a File
l. View Files Sent to the Printer
m. Cancel Printing
n. Find a File
o. Add a Shortcut to the Desktop

Topic 6 : Customize Windows
a. Move the Taskbar
b. Size the Taskbar
c. Change the Date and Time
d. Add Wallpaper
e. Set Up a Screen Saver
f. Change Screen Colors
g. Using a Desktop Theme
h. Change Screen Resolution
i. Change Color Depth
j. Change Mouse Settings
k. Change the Way Your Computer Behaves

Measurable Criteria : Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Identify the Desktop Components
2. Navigate the Windows Menu System
3. Understand the Functions of My Computer
4. Create Documents and Pictures
5. Manage Folders and Files
6. Customize Windows

Course Purpose/Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have reached the fundamental skill level that will enable them to take the other courses that are offered by the Del Mar College Senior Education Computer Program.

Length of Course: 24 hours.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed SE 101 Introduction to PC's/ Windows and SE 102 Windows I or have successfully "skill tested." The ability to type at least 20 wpm is strongly recommended.

Text/Materials:
Suggested Text: Maran, Windows XP Simplified, IDG Books Worldwide.
Software: Windows XP will be used.

Teaching Methods:

Although individual instructors may vary, essentially, this class is conducted in a hands-on environment. Students will be expected to follow the directions of the instructor and to complete assigned tasks. These activities will help insure successful completion of the course. During the last class meeting, students will be evaluated on their skill proficiency.

Topics of Discussion and Class Tutorials:

Topic 1: Review of Windows I
a. Practical Exercise

Topic 2: Have Fun With Windows
a. Play Game
b. Play a Music CD
c. Adjust Volume
d. Assign Sounds to Program Events

Topic 3: Optimize Your Computer
a. Format a Floppy Disk
b. Detect and Repair Disk Errors
c. Defragging Your Hard Disk
d. Using Disk Clean Up
e. Schedule Tasks
f. Using the Maintenance Wizard
g. Add Windows Components
h. Install a Printer

Topic 4: Browse the Web
a. Introduction to the Web
b. Start Internet Explorer
c. Display a Specific Web Page
d. Select a Link
e. Refresh a Web Page
f. Stop Transfer of Information
g. Move Through Web Pages
h. Display and Change Your Home Page
i. Add a Web Page to Favorites
j. Display History of Viewed Web Pages
k. Search the Web

Topic 5: Exchange Electronic Mail
a. Introduction to E-mail
b. Establishing a Hotmail account.
c. Start Outlook Express
d. Read Messages
e. Compose a Message
f. Add a Name from the Address Book

Measurable Criteria: Students should be able to accomplish the following after completing this course:

1. Play a Computer Game
2. Play a Music CD
3. Optimize their computer to include
1. Formatting a floppy disk
2. Clean-up their computer
3. Schedule tasks
4. Install Windows components.
5. Install a printer
6. Browse the Web
7. Send and Receive Electronic Mail