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Course descriptions reflect any changes made, effective Fall 2012 semester

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CMPA-160 - COMPUTER BASICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS  3 credits
This course covers the most important computer literacy topics including a fundamental understanding of computer hardware (input, output, processing, and storage), and software (systems, applications, and productivity); using operating systems and common program functions; a practical study of the Internet (e-mail, Internet search techniques; resource evaluation and citations); a practical study of common productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation); and an understanding of the implications and effects of computers in our social order. Three lecture hours. PREREQUISITE: OFFS-100 Basic Keyboarding Skills (can be concurrent, completed, or challenged)