Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC102AD   19962-20012 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/28/95
BPC102AD     19962-20012 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Using Windows: Level I
Introduction to the basic commands and methods associated with the Windows operating system. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BPC102AD   19962-20012 Using Windows: Level I
1. Navigate the Windows environment. (I)
2. Manipulate windows as objects (size, move, open, close). (II)
3. Use program manager for accessing programs. (III)
4. Create new program groups and program item icons. (IV)
5. Use file manager for managing stored information. (V)
6. Prepare external disks for usage. (VI)
7. Use the Control Panel to customize the environment. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
BPC102AD   19962-20012 Using Windows: Level I
    I. Navigate the windows environment
        A. Define a windows characteristics
        B. Access Windows main menu
          1. Mouse
          2. Keyboard
        C. Select command options
      II. Manipulate windows as objects.
          A. Use the mouse to open/close, move/size, minimize/maximize and select windows
          B. Single-click, double-click, click/drag/drop
          C. Use keyboard commands to open/close, move/size, minimize/maximize and control windows
        III. Use program manager for accessing programs
            A. Program groups
            B. Program item icons
            C. Locating and running existing programs
          IV. Create new program groups and program item icons
              A. Program manager's file/new command
              B. Defining a new program group
              C. Defining a new program item icon for an existing group
              D. Configuring the program item icon (command path and icon selection)
            V. Use file manager for managing stored information
                A. Accessing file manager
                B. Drive icons - defaulting
                C. Tree vs. Directory panes
                D. Folder icons associated with directories
                E. Types of icons associated with files
                F. Copy, move, delete files with the mouse
                G. Copy, move, delete files with commands
                H. Creating, using and removing directories
              VI. Prepare external disks for usage
                  A. Care/handling of disks
                  B. Types of disks
                  C. File manager's disk/format disk dialog box
                VII. Use the control panel to customize the environment
                    A. Main group - control panel window
                    B. Use settings for the desktop
                    C. Use settings for the mouse
                    D. Use date/time settings
                    E. Use settings for colors and color schemes
                    F. Enable/disable screen saver
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