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    Apr 28, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ELEC 111 Computer Literacy For Electronics Professionals

2 credits
An introductory course, which develops an understanding of basic computer operations as they pertain to the electronics technical professional. Hardware and basic software applications are studied as well as industry specific software applications. Basic computer operations are studied.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Describe the basic configuration of a computer
  • Use a variety of common input/output devices
  • Explain the theory of the processing process
  • Detail storage devices and options
  • Differentiate between portable computer configurations
  • Describe the basic functionality of operating systems
  • Use basic application software, including Office applications
  • Use software applications specific to the electronics profession
  • Explain basic networking concepts
  • Use Internet search resources and optimize input using Boolean and other search parameters to achieve improved search results

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20