COMP 0735: Introduction to Windows
Effective date
January 2017
Department
College & Career Access
Description
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to use computer application programs in a Microsoft Windows environment. Students learn to work with the Windows desktop, application windows and the task-bar. Students navigate drives and folders, and find, copy, move and delete files.
Year of study
Grade 11 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Grade 9 English or equivalent.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform basic tasks in a Windows environment.
- Manage computer files.
- Perform basic tasks in the management of applications.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced: Blended one-to-one individualized instruction using Moodle.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Midterm Exam
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35
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Exam
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35
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Course topics
- Running programs
- Managing multiple windows
- Shortcuts, icons and Help
- Windows Explorer Navigation, File/Folder and Details panes
- Creating folders and organizing files
- Searching for files
- USB storage
- Application window basics
- Opening, closing and saving files
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.