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FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
George Mason University
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Objective

The primary objective of the course is to teach the first time computer users the basics of computing, Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer, the four applications: Microsoft Word,MicrosoftExcel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint. This course also introduces XHTML concepts.

Textbook

Fundamentals of Computing. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt. ISBN: 0-7575-2270-X.

Evaluation Methods

Correct completion of five projects: 50%
Midterm exam: 25%, and
Final exam: 25%.

Honor Code

Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Any student caught cheating on exams or copying assignments will be turned in to the Honor committee. see your lecture or lab instructor if you have any problems or concerns.

Schedule

Tentative Schedule
Week Topic
Week 1 Windows XP and Microsoft Internet Explorer
Week 2 Micorsoft Word
Week 3 Micosoft Excel
Week 4 Midterm Exam
Week 5 Micosoft Access
Week 6 Microsoft PowerPoint
Week 7 XHTML Fundamentals
Week 8 Final Exam

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