George Mason University
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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, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Powerpoint. This course also introduces XHTML concepts.
Fundamentals of Computing. Publisher: Kendall/ Hunt. ISBN: 0-7575-2270-X.
Correct completion of five projects: 50%
Midterm Exam 25%, and
Final Exam 25%.
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 instructure if you have any problems or concerns.
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Windows XP and Mocrosoft Internet Explorer |
| Week 2 | Micorsoft WOrd |
| Week 3 | Microsoft Excel |
| Week 4 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 5 | Micorsoft Access |
| Week 7 | Microsoft Powerpoint |
| Week 8 | Final Exam |