ABED 083 Communication Skills IT Applications I

3 credits

This course is exclusively for students who qualify for and enroll in the I-BEST Computer Security and Network Technology IT Support Technician Certificate of Proficiency. It addresses industry specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the first term technical courses (CSNT 115 and CSNT 116).

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ELL 050 or placement by assessment

Corequisites: CSNT 115 and CSNT 116

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

Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to the language of the IT field and computer-related industries
Make edits of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure using Microsoft Word
Write narrative/informative paragraphs employing vocabulary related to computer troubleshooting, management of operating systems, and computer numbering systems
Give and follow oral instructions for creating and using Command Line and Windows GUI configuration files
Find and utilize verified online resources to report on and research topics important to the IT field

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30