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 application : Microsoft  Word, Microsoft Excel, 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%
Midtern 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 into 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	Microsoft Word
Week 3	Microsoft Excel
Week 4	Midterm Exam
Week 5	Microsoft Access
Week 6	Microsoft PowerPoint
Week 7	XHTML Fundamentals
Week 8	Final Exam