CS 150: Computer Concepts and Applications

The course objective is to identify and understand computer hardware and software, the Internet, databases, computer security, programming, and system development. This course will cover each topic in detail to prepare you to be at your best game.

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Course Curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Computer?
3. Types of Computers
4. Uses of Computers
5. History of Computers Timeline
6. Who Invented Computers?
7. The First Computers
8. Personal Computers
9. Computer Hardware and Software Development
10. Lesson Summary
11. 1.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Computing Power on The Go
3. Computing Power in The Office
4. Lesson Summary
5. 1.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Workplace Before
3. Privacy
4. Efficiency
5. Ethics
6. The Workplace Today
7. Ethical Concerns
8. Inefficiencies and Errors
9. Workplace Collaboration
10. Lesson Summary
11. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Systems and Devices
3. Early Days of Information Systems
4. Examples of Information Technology
5. Business Size and Information Flow
6. Lesson Summary
7. 1.4 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Desktop or Laptop?
3. Motherboard
4. Central Processing Unit
5. Memory, Cache, RAM, ROM
6. Video and Sound Cards
7. Network Connections
8. Optical Drives
9. Peripherals
10. Lesson Summary
11. Lesson Objectives
12. 2.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Computer System Unit
3. Computer Unit Definition
4. Computer System Unit Function
5. Computer System Unit Components
6. Computer System Form Factor
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 2.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Computer Memory?
3. What is RAM?
4. What Does RAM Do?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Description
3. Working With Different Languages
4. Virtual Keyboards
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 2.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Motherboard: Definition
3. Parts of a Motherboard
4. Schematic Diagram
5. Technology Development
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 2.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Functions
4. Connections
5. Which Video Card Is For You?
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 2.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Hard Drive Definition: Overview
3. Capacity and Performance of a Hard Drives
4. Hard Drive Function
5. Types of Hard Drives
6. External Hard Drives
7. Importance of Data Backup in Hard Drive
8. Components of a Hard Drive
9. Hard Drives: Advantages vs. Disadvantages
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 2.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Type of Storage Do You Use?
3. Magnetic Storage
4. Optical Storage
5. Semiconductor
6. Cloud
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 2.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is NIC?
3. What Does a Network Card Do?
4. Types of NIC
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 2.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Output Devices
3. Monitors
4. Printers
5. Speakers
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 2.10 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Computer Software Definition
3. Computer Software Examples
4. Types of Computer Software
5. System Software
6. Application Software
7. Software vs. Hardware
8. History of Computer Software
9. Lesson Summary
10. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. System Software
3. Utility Software
4. Device Drivers
5. Firmware
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. Additional Activities
9. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Application Software
3. Applications for Personal Use
4. Workgroup Applications
5. Enterprise Applications
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Written Word
3. Word Processing Software
4. Word Processing Applications
5. Desktop Publishing
6. DTP Applications
7. PDF Documents
8. Lesson Summary
9. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Making a Report Come Alive
3. Presentation Software
4. Illustration Software
5. Lesson Summary
6. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Multimedia
3. Media Players
4. Audio Software
5. Video Software
6. File Formats
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcome
9. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Application vs. Operating System
3. GUI
4. Desktop, Icons and Shortcuts
5. Recycle Bin
6. Background and Wallpaper
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 4.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. OS Functions
3. System Management
4. Communication Services
5. Security
6. Hardware Services
7. Software Services
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcome
10. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types of Operating Systems
3. Personal Operating Systems
4. Workgroup Operating Systems
5. Enterprise Operating Systems
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a GUI?
3. GUI Definition
4. History of the Graphical User Interface
5. GUI Components
6. How GUIs Work
7. GUI Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Computer User Interface
3. Command-Line Interface
4. Mainframes
5. Modern-Day Command Line
6. Commands, Parameters & Options
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Telecommunication Systems
3. Components of a Telecommunication System
4. Computer Network
5. Different Types of Networks
6. Network Properties
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. Additional Activities
10. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types of Networks
3. Personal Area Network
4. Local Area Network
5. Metropolitan Area Network
6. Wide Area Network
7. Private Networks
8. Other Special Purpose Networks
9. Lesson Summary
10. Learning Outcomes
11. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Network Architecture
3. Peer-to-Peer
4. Client/Server
5. Multi-Tier Architecture
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Network Topology
3. Point-to-Point
4. Bus
5. Star
6. Ring
7. Mesh
8. Tree
9. Hybrid
10. Which One to Choose
11. Lesson Summary
12. Learning Outcomes
13. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Wireless Communication
3. Mobile Phones
4. Tablet Computers
5. PDAs
6. Satellite Phones
7. GPS
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Accessing Computer Files Locally
3. Accessing Computer Files Remotely
4. File Sharing
5. Lesson Summary
6. 6.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why File Systems Matter
3. How Data Are Stored
4. FAT
5. NTFS
6. HFS+
7. Other Considerations
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. File Extensions
3. Why File Extensions?
4. Some Key Extensions
5. MIME Types
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Troubleshooting: Definition
3. Tips and Tricks
4. Lesson Summary
5. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Troubleshooting Computer Problems
3. Define the Problem
4. Isolate The Cause
5. Develop a Theory and Take Action
6. Consider Replacing the Device
7. Lesson Summary
8. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Common Fixes for Slowdowns
3. Updates
4. Viruses
5. Internet Service Provider (ISP)
6. Connection Speed
7. Troubleshooting Issues
8. Immediate Attention
9. Critical Software Failure
10. Hardware Failure
11. Lesson Summary
12. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Who Invented the World Wide Web?
3. How Does the World Wide Web Work?
4. Lesson Summary
5. Lesson Objectives
6. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Internet?
3. History of the Internet
4. Internet Protocol (IP) Address
5. Internet Service Provider
6. Communication (TCP/IP)
7. Domain Name System (DNS)
8. ICANN or Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
9. Process for Retrieving a Web Page
10. Lesson Summary
11. Lesson Objectives
12. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Web Technology
3. Examples
4. Trends
5. Lesson Summary
6. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Internet Solving Business Problems
3. Customer Service & Outreach
4. Marketing & Selling
5. Raising Funds
6. New Employees
7. Lesson Summary
8. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Online Etiquette?
3. Significance of Online Etiquette
4. Online Etiquette For Students
5. Online Etiquette Rules
6. Be Respectful
7. Use of Language
8. Accuracy
9. Privacy
10. Examples of Appropriate Online Behavior
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Microsoft Word
3. Microsoft Word Menus
4. Lesson Summary
5. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introducing: Microsoft Word
3. New Documents
4. Blank Document
5. Templates
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Paragraph Styling
3. Adding Styles
4. Layout
5. Margins
6. Orientation
7. Size
8. Columns and Breaks
9. Indent and Spacing
10. Lesson Summary
11. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Document Margins?
3. Margins: Default or Custom
4. Custom Margins
5. Mirror Margins
6. Page Number
7. Cover Page
8. Lesson Summary
9. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Hyperlinks?
3. Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word
4. A Website or a Designated Document
5. Place in This Document
6. Create New Document
7. Email Address
8. Lesson Summary
9. 9.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Saving and Sharing Documents
3. Saving a Document
4. Saving Locally
5. Saving Online
6. Sharing Documents
7. Standard Sharing
8. Real-Time Sharing
9. Collaboration
10. Lesson Summary
11. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Reviewing a Document
3. Comments Feature in Word
4. Track Changes in Word
5. Accept or Reject Changes in Word
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word
3. How to Use Headers and Footers
4. Edits for Headers and Footers
5. Other Features
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Custom Table of Contents
3. From Scratch
4. Headings
5. Subheadings
6. Auto-Formatted Table of Contents
7. Standard Customization
8. Lesson Summary
9. 9.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Watermark?
3. How to Insert a Watermark in Microsoft Word
4. How to Make a Custom Watermark
5. Saving a Watermark to the Watermark Gallery
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Tables in Microsoft Word
3. Adding a Table
4. Quick Table
5. Insert Table
6. Draw Table
7. Modifying a Table
8. Lesson Summary
9. 9.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Mailings Menu
3. Labels Dialog Box
4. Other 'Label' Options
5. New Document and/or Print
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Does Mail Merge Do?
3. Mailings Menu
4. Necessary Documents
5. The Mail Merge Process
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Quick Review of Mail Merge
3. Six Steps of the Wizard
4. Step 1: Select the Document Type
5. Step 2: Start the Document
6. Step 3: Select Recipients
7. Step 4: Write Your Letter
8. Step 5: Preview Your Letters
9. Step 6: Complete the Merge
10. Lesson Summary
11. 9.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Assignment Location & Info
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Worksheets in Excel
3. Add, Copy, Move
4. Combining Documents
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson at a Glance
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Workbook vs. Worksheet
3. Excel Worksheets
4. Adding, Deleting and Naming Worksheet Tabs
5. Adding Color and Modifying the Text
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Page Layout / Page Setup
3. Margins
4. Orientation
5. Print Titles
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Add or Remove a Row or Column
3. Ribbon or Right-Click?
4. Using the Ribbon Commands
5. Using the Right Click Method
6. Short-Cut Keyboard Commands
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcome
9. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Themes
3. Theme Choices
4. Theme Colors and Fonts
5. Theme Effects
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Row Height & Column Width
3. Basic Rules
4. Column Width
5. Row Height
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Watermarks
3. Using WordArt
4. Adding an Image to the Header
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 10-.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Background on Headers and Footers
3. The Page Layout View
4. Adding a Header
5. Adding a Footer
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Data Validation?
3. Whole Numbers within Limits
4. Text of a Specified Length
5. Types of Alert Messages
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Extracting Data
3. Left Function
4. Mid Function
5. Right Function
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Dealing With Messy Data
3. The TRIM Function
4. The CLEAN Function
5. TRIM and CLEAN Used Together
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Text Functions
3. The Upper Function
4. The Lower Function
5. The Proper Function
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. To Concatenate
3. Using Concatenate in Formulas
4. Example Worksheet
5. Example Formulas
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 10.13 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is PowerPoint?
3. The Benefits of PowerPoint
4. The Main Page and the Ribbon
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Menus
3. The File Menu
4. Save vs. Save As
5. Printing
6. The Home Menu
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 11.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Using Insert and Design Menus
3. Helpful Hints
4. The Insert Menu
5. The Design Menu
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 11.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Animate and Transition
3. Transitions
4. Animations
5. My Two Cents
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 11.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. More Than Just Text
3. Drawing Shapes
4. Formatting Your Objects
5. Quick Styles
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 11.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Creating a Presentation
3. Selecting a Template
4. Searching for Templates
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 11.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Creating a Presentation
3. Creating a Blank Presentation
4. Customizing a Presentation
5. Variants and Themes
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 11.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Creating a Presentation
3. Importing Text Files
4. Importing Unformatted Text
5. Importing a Word Outline
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 11.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Themes and Slide Masters
3. Applying a Layout
4. Working with Masters
5. Modify an Existing Layout
6. Add a New Layout
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 11.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Themes and Slide Masters
3. Applying a Theme
4. Applying Variants
5. Formatting Background
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 11.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Headers and Footers?
3. Adding Headers and Footers to Slides
4. Adding Headers and Footers to Handouts
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Header & Footer Elements
3. Modifying Elements
4. Elements for Notes & Handouts
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Slide Sizes
3. Changing Slide Setup
4. Color and Grayscale
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Views to Navigate
3. Normal View
4. Other Views
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Change Orientation? Size?
3. Slide Orientation
4. Slide Size
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 11.15 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Data Types
3. Analog vs. Digital Data
4. Character Strings
5. Numeric Data Types
6. Boolean Data
7. Date and Time
8. Multimedia Types
9. Lesson Summary
10. Learning Outcomes
11. 12.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Lure of Big Data
3. What Is Big Data?
4. Analyzing Big Data
5. Big Data Example
6. Lesson Summary
7. 12.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Data?
3. Database Structure
4. Data vs. Information
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 12.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Organizations Use Data
3. Library Example
4. Benefits of Database Management
5. Other Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 12.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Where Are Your Files?
3. Cloud Computing
4. Security and Privacy Concerns
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 12.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Warehouses
3. Distributed DBMS
4. Data Mining
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 12.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Database Query
3. Example of a Query
4. Using Semicolons
5. Other Operations
6. Microsoft Access Example
7. Lesson Summary
8. 12.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Database Administration
3. Security Threats
4. Database Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 12.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Programming?
3. Programming Software Definition
4. Programming Example
5. Roles of a Programmer
6. Characteristics of a Programmer
7. Programming Languages
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 13.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Programming Languages
3. C, C++, and C#
4. Perl, Ruby, and Python
5. Java and JavaScript
6. Other Languages
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcome
9. 13.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Website Design Defined
3. Planning Your Website
4. Building Your Website's Foundation
5. Decorating Your Website
6. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
7. JavaScript
8. HTML5
9. Layouts
10. Finalizing Your Website
11. Lesson Summary
12. Lesson Objectives
13. 13.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Five Basic Programming Elements
3. Input
4. Arithmetic
5. Output
6. Looping, Conditionals, and Variables
7. Loops
8. Conditionals
9. Variables in the Loops
10. Lesson Summary
11. Learning Outcome
12. 13.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Steps to Writing a Program
3. Writing Code
4. Syntax
5. Online Compilers
6. Testing
7. Debugging
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 13.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Raspberry Pi
3. Raspberry Pi Project Ideas
4. Automated Model Railroad
5. Solar-Powered Raspberry Pi
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. System Development
3. Phases of System Development
4. System Development Tools
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 14.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Systems Development Life Cycle
3. Models of Software Development
4. Prototypes
5. Agile Methodology
6. Rapid Application Development
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. Additional Activities
10. 14.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sourcing
3. Insourcing
4. Self-Sourcing
5. Outsourcing
6. Co-Sourcing
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 14.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is System Analysis?
3. System Analysis Importance
4. Lesson Summary
5. 14.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Program Writing Begins With Analysis
3. Mapping the Process
4. Flowcharts
5. Analyzing a Simple Process
6. Analysis for the Demonstration
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 14.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is a Computer Virus?
3. Common Types of Computer Viruses
4. Where Do Computer Viruses Come From?
5. What Does a Computer Virus Look Like?
6. Types of Virus Protection
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 15.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Hacking? A Definition
3. What are Hackers?
4. Grey Hat Hacker
5. White Hat Hacker
6. Black Hat Hacker
7. Hacking Techniques
8. Historical Context of Hacking
9. Lesson Summary
10. FAQs
11. Activities
12. 15.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Trapped
3. What Is Mousetrapping?
4. Types of Mousetrapping
5. Another Mousetrapping Example
6. Lesson Summary
7. 15.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a DoS attack?
3. Denial of Service Attack Types
4. Denial of Service Attack Examples
5. Denial of Service Attack Targets
6. Denial of Service Attack Problems
7. Defense Techniques
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 15.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Types of Phishing
4. Anti-Phishing Measures
5. Lesson Summary
6. 15.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Defining Computer Security
3. Components of Computer Systems
4. The CIA Triad
5. Computer Security Controls
6. Selecting Appropriate Controls
7. Lesson Summary
8. 15.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types of Computer Security
3. Physical Security
4. OS Security
5. Access Control
6. Lesson Summary
7. 15.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Policies?
3. Remote Access Security
4. General Security Policies
5. Lesson Summary
6. 15.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Network Security
3. How Network Security is Implemented
4. Types of Network Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. 15.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What's a Firewall and How Does It Protect You?
3. How Traditional Firewalls Work
4. Lesson Summary
5. 15.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Internet Security
3. Computer Viruses
4. Spyware
5. Phishing Scams
6. Spam
7. Email Attachments
8. Internet Browsing
9. Lesson Summary
10. Learning Outcomes
11. Additional Activities
12. 15.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Technology Issues
3. Privacy and Monitoring of Employees
4. Privacy and Information Security
5. File Sharing and Copyright Infringement
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 16.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intellectual Property
3. Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks
4. Patents vs. Copyrights
5. Open Source: Definition, Pros and Cons, Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 16.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Information Privacy?
3. Types of Personal Privacy Issues in Information Technology
4. Ethics and Privacy in Information Technology
5. Data on Information Privacy
6. Protecting Technology Privacy
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 16.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Information Privacy
3. Information Privacy Laws and Examples
4. Lesson Summary
5. Additional Activities
6. 16.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Online Privacy
3. Government Regulation of Consumer Privacy
4. Business Initiatives for Consumer Privacy
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 16.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Media Accounts
3. Privacy Settings
4. Facebook
5. Instagram
6. Twitter
7. Separate Accounts
8. Use of Email Addresses
9. Lesson Summary
10. 16.6 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Assignment
1. Final Exam

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Ch 1. Basic Computer Concepts

Lesson 1.1 History of Computers: Timeline & Evolution

Lesson 1.2 Computer System Types: Mobile, Stationary & Multi-User

Lesson 1.3 Impact of Computers on Work Environments

Lesson 1.4 Information Systems vs. Information Technology: Differences & Examples

Ch 2. Computer Hardware Components & Functions

Lesson 2.1 Computer System Components: Computer Parts & Functions

Lesson 2.2 What is a Computer System Unit? - Function, Components & Definition

Lesson 2.3 Computer Memory and Processing Devices: Functions & Characteristics

Lesson 2.4 What is a Computer Keyboard? - Parts, Layout & Functions

Lesson 2.5 What is a Motherboard? - Definition, Function & Diagram

Lesson 2.6 What Is a Video Card? - Function, Definition & Types

Lesson 2.7 What Is a Hard Drive? - Types, Function & Definition

Lesson 2.8 External and Internal Storage Devices: Optical, Magnetic & Semiconductor Storage

Lesson 2.9 Network Interface Card (NIC): Types, Function & Definition

Lesson 2.10 Computer Output Devices: Monitors, Speakers, & Printers

Ch 3: Application & System Software

Lesson 3.1 What is Computer Software? - Definition & Applications

Lesson 3.2 Systems Software: Utility Software, Device Drivers and Firmware

Lesson 3.3 Application Software for Personal, Enterprise & Workgroup Objectives

Lesson 3.4 Desktop Publishing & Word Processing Software: MS Word, InDesign & WordPerfect

Lesson 3.5 Presentation Software & Graphic Suites: Purpose & Examples

Lesson 3.6 Multimedia Software: Working with Audio and Video

Ch 4. Operating Systems for Computers

Lesson 4.1 Computer Operating Systems: Managing Hardware and Software Resources

Lesson 4.2 OS Functions: Security, System Management, Communication and Hardware & Software Services

Lesson 4.3 Enterprise, Workgroup & Personal Operating Systems

Lesson 4.4 What is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)? - Definition, Components & Examples

Lesson 4.5 Command Line Interface: Commands, Parameters & Options

Ch 5. Telecommunications Systems

Lesson 5.1 The Components of a Telecommunications System

Lesson 5.2 Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, WLAN, MAN, SAN, PAN, EPN & VPN

Lesson 5.3 Network Architecture: Tiered & Peer-to-Peer

Lesson 5.4 How Star, Bus, Ring & Mesh Topology Connect Computer Networks in Organizations

Lesson 5.5 Communication & Wireless Computing Devices: GPS, PDA, Cellular & Satellite

Ch 6. Understanding Computer Files

Lesson 6.1 Computer Files: Access, Formats & Sharing

Lesson 6.2 File Systems: FAT, NTFS, and HFS+

Lesson 6.3 File Extensions and File Types: MP3, GIF, JPG, DOCX, XLSX, EXE, & More

Ch 7: Troubleshooting Computer Issues

Lesson 7.1 Computer Troubleshooting: Definition & Terminology

Lesson 7.2 Identifying Hardware, Software & Network Problems

Lesson 7.3 Using Technical Support to Troubleshoot Computer Issues

Ch 8: Web Browsers & Technology

Lesson 8.1 World Wide Web: How the Web Works

Lesson 8.2 The Internet: IP Addresses, URLs, ISPs, DNS & ARPANET

Lesson 8.3 What is Web Technology? - Definition & Trends

Lesson 8.4 How the Internet Can Solve Business Problems

Lesson 8.5 Online Etiquette: Definition & Rules

Ch 9: Using Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.1 Basic Guide to Microsoft Word: Toolbars & Document Views

Lesson 9.2 New Documents & Templates in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.3 Formatting Text in Microsoft Word: Layout & Style

Lesson 9.4 How to Format Margins in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.5 Microsoft Word: Inserting & Modifying Hyperlinks

Lesson 9.6 How to Save & Share Microsoft Word Documents

Lesson 9.7 How to Review & Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.8 Creating Headers & Footers in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.9 Creating a Custom Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.10 How to Insert Watermarks in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.11 Creating & Modifying Tables in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.12 How to Create Labels in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.13 How to Use Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.14 Using Advanced Mail Merge Features in Microsoft Word

Lesson 9.15 Required Assignments Reminder

Ch 10: Using Microsoft Excel

Lesson 10.1 How to Add, Copy, and Move Worksheets Within Excel Workbooks

Lesson 10.2 How to Modify the Worksheet Tab in Excel

Lesson 10.3 Modifying Page Setup Properties in Excel

Lesson 10.4 How to Insert & Delete Columns & Rows in Excel

Lesson 10.5 Workbook Themes: Applying & Changing Themes in Excel

Lesson 10.6 Adjusting Column Width & Row Height in Excel

Lesson 10.7 How to Insert Watermarks in Your Excel Worksheet

Lesson 10.8 How to Insert Headers & Footers in Excel

Lesson 10.9 Using Data Validation in Excel

Lesson 10.10 Using the RIGHT, LEFT and MID Functions in Excel

Lesson 10.11 Using the TRIM & CLEAN Functions to Fix Data in Excel

Lesson 10.12 Using the UPPER and LOWER Functions in Excel

Lesson 10.13 How to Use the CONCATENATE Function in Excel

Ch 11: Using Microsoft PowerPoint