1. Computer Fundamentals
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Computer Fundamentals
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CPT201 Student Course Map
Basic Computer Concepts
What to Read
Topic: Computer Types and Uses
Read Chapter 1
Topic: Hardware
Read Chapter 2
Topic: Software
Read Chapter 3
Topic: Networks and Safe Computing Practices
Read Chapter 4
What to Do
Discussion: Software (Due _________)
Assignment: Computer Basics (Due _________)
Exploring Windows
What to Read
Topic: Windows Basics
Read Chapter 7
Topic: Navigating Windows
Topic: File Management
Read Chapter 8 – Managing Folders & Files
Topic: Introduction to MS Office
Read Chapter 9
What to Do
Assignment: File Management (Due _________)
Creating Documents with MS Word
What to Read
Topic: New Documents and Templates
Read Chapter 10
Topic: Formatting Word Documents
Topic: Spell Check, Grammar Check, and Printing
What to Do
Discussion: Cover Letters (Due _________)
Assignment: Cover Letter (Due _________)
Advanced Features of MS Word
What to Read
Topic: Working with Tables
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Topic: Using Graphics and WordArt
Read Chapter 12
Topic: Document Layout
What to Do
Discussion: Job Search (Due _________)
Assignment: Resume (Due _________)
Assignment: Flyer (Due _________)

2. Computer Fundamentals
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Creating Spreadsheets with MS Excel
What to Read
Topic: Uses for Excel
Read Chapter 13
Topic: Spreadsheet Basics
Topic: Formulas and Functions
Topic: Previewing and Printing Excel Files
What to Do
Video: Spreadsheet Basics
Discussion: Budgets (Due _________)
Assignment: Bake Sale (Due _________)
Formatting Excel Spreadsheets
What to Read
Topic: Basic Formatting
Read Chapter 14
Topic: Advanced Formatting
Topic: Excel Tables
Topic: Conditional Formatting
What to Do
Assignment: Expense Analysis (Due _________)
Assignment: Vacation Budget (Due _________)
MS PowerPoint
What to Read
Topic: Introduction to PowerPoint
Read Chapter 20
Topic: Designing Presentations
Topic: Format a Presentation
Read Chapter 21
Topic: Enhancing Presentations
What to Do
Video: Introduction to PowerPoint
Assignment: Final Presentation (Due _________)
Discussion: Presentations (Due _________)