BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: BT00182

Fundamentals of Technology

(Core)

COURSE COMPONENT:

Computer Fundamentals

(Mac Users)

SYLLABUS

AND

LEARNING ACTIVITY PACKET

NAME: ______

DATE COURSE STARTED: ______

DATE COURSE COMPLETED: ______

INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED (on completion of course):

*Please submit this signed sheet to your Instructor upon completion of the course. It will be placed in your file as documentation showing you completed the course.

ATTENTION: This packet serves as an overall directive for the above course. It includes information on everything you need to do to successfully complete the course. Please read everything in it and complete all assignments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to consult the classroom manager or your instructor.


Business, Marketing & Information Technology

Fundamentals – Core Course

Course Number: BT00182

Pre-requisite: None

Locations: Various locations across Oklahoma

Length: 120 hours total (75 for this component)

Objective: This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas needed to understand how business is operated and managed in a rapidly changing global environment, which is needed for success in careers in business related fields. This course also provides job readiness skills and soft skills that are critical for success in any workplace setting.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Duty A: Identify Types of Computers, How They Process Information, and How Individual Computers Interact With Other Computing Systems and Devices

Duty B: Identify the Function of Computer Hardware Components

Duty C: Identify the Factors That Go Into an Organizational Decision on How to Purchase Computer Equipment

Duty D: Identify How to Maintain Computer Equipment and Solve Common Problems Relating to Computer Hardware

Duty E: Identify How Software and Hardware Work Together to Perform Computing Tasks, and How Software is Developed and Upgraded

Duty F: Identify Different Types of Software, General Concepts Relating to Software Categories, and the Tasks to Which Each Type of Software is Most Suited or Not Suited

Duty G: Identify What an Operating System Is and How It Works, and Solve Common Problems Related to Operating Systems

Duty H: Manipulate and Control the Windows Desktop, Files, and Disks

Duty I: Identify How to Change System Settings, Install, and Remove Software

Duty J: Be Able to Start and Exit a Windows Application, and Utilize Sources of Online Help

Duty K: Identify Common On-Screen Elements of Windows Applications, Change Application Settings, and Manage Files Within an Application

Duty L: Perform Common Editing and Formatting Functions

Duty M: Perform Common Printing Functions

Duty N: Be Able to Format Text and Documents Including the Ability to Use Automatic Formatting Tools

Duty O: Be Able to Insert, Edit, and Format Tables in a Document

Duty P: Be Able to Modify Worksheet Data and Structure, and Format Data in a Worksheet

Duty Q: Be Able to Sort Data, Manipulate Data Using Formulas and Functions, and Add and Modify Charts in a Worksheet

Duty R: Be Able to Perform Basic Database Operations

Duty S: Demonstrate Knowledge of Graphics Software

Duty T: Be Able to Create and Format Simple Presentations

Duty U: Identify Network Fundamentals, and the Benefits and Risks of Network Computing

Duty V: Identify the Relationship Between Computer Networks, Other Communications Networks (Like the Telephone Network), and the Internet

Duty W: Identify How Electronic Mail Works

Duty X: Identify How to Use an Electronic Mail Application

Duty Y: Identify the Appropriate Use of E-mail, and E-mail Related “Netiquette”

Duty Z: Identify Different Types of Information Sources on the Internet

Duty AA: Be Able to Use a Web Browsing Application

Duty BB: Be Able to Search the Internet for Information

Duty CC: Identify How Computers Are Used in Different Areas of Work, School, and Home

Duty DD: Identify the Risks of Using Computer Hardware and Software

Duty EE: Identify How to Use Computers and the Internet Safely, Legally, Ethically, and Responsibly

Instruction:

5 Hours Theory

15 Hours Lab

Methods of Instruction include:

Hands-on training and self-guided reading.

Required Certifications:

Choice of Certification Test

Choose ONE exam from ONE category.

National Certification Test - Owner of Test / ODCTE Test / Brainbench Certification
Internet and Computer Core Certification (IC3) - Certiport / Fundamentals of Technology or Business & Computer Technology (OD30901) / Required Brainbench: (choose 1)
§  Computer Fundamentals (Mac OSX)
§  Computer Literacy

Source: 2011-2012 BMITE Testing Guide

Career Cluster: Business, Management & Administration

Pathway: All

Primary Course Textbooks and Instructional Resources:

Lynda.com:

o  Computer Literacy for Mac.

o  Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard Essential Training.


Evaluation

·  Performance Objective: The student will demonstrate competency in basic computer skills by correctly completing the assignments listed in the LAP and scoring 85% or above on all exams.

The student will be evaluated on the completion of each stated assignment in the LAP. Test and project grades will be recorded and combined with other scores for the grading period. These grades are weighted at 70% of student's final grade for each nine-week period. (See Program Handbook)

NOTE: The student must score 85% or above on each test to proceed to the next section of the course.


LEARNING ACTIVITY PACKET

___ DO: See your Instructor to obtain a username and password for Lynda.com. Then, complete the following 2 courses.

Computer Literacy for the Mac

Lynda.com

Introduction

Welcome
Using the assessment files
Using the exercise files

1. Introduction to Computers

What's a computer?
What's inside a computer?
Laptop vs. desktop computers
Special considerations when using a laptop

2. Introduction to Operating Systems

Understanding the operating system
Understanding files, folders, and directories
Understanding your home folder (your user folder)
Using your desktop
Taking out the trash (recycle bin)
The right click

3. Introduction to Software and Applications

Understanding applications
Opening and saving files
Choosing the right tool
How to learn any application
Five things that work in all applications

4. Introduction to Computer Peripherals

Understanding computer ports
Setting up a printer
Printing your documents
Setting up a scanner
Scanning a document
Setting up a projector or second monitor
Using a projector
Portable storage devices
Pairing with Bluetooth devices

5. Introduction to Networks and Getting Online

Understanding networks and internet access
Connecting to wired network
Connecting to wireless networks
Working in a networked environment
Staying protected from viruses

6. Introduction to Email

Understanding email servers and clients
Setting up your email application
Receiving and reading email
Composing new email messages
Reply vs. Reply All
Dealing with spam

7. Introduction to Internet Searching

Understanding search engines
Conducting basic searches
Conducting advanced searches

8. Introduction to Word Processing and Spreadsheets

Using word processors
Formatting text
Using spreadsheets
Creating a simple data table
Formatting a data table

9. Introduction to Photo and Image Management

Importing images from a digital camera
Storing and organizing digital images
Basic image manipulation
Tagging images
Sharing images

10. Introduction to Sharing Files

Common obstacles in sharing files
Creating PDFs for document sharing
Compressing files

Conclusion

What's next?


Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard Essential Training

Lynda.com

Welcome

1. Installing OS X

Installing Leopard

2. Welcome to Leopard

Getting familiar with the Apple mouse and keyboard
Understanding the Mac desktop
Exploring the Apple menu
A tour of the Mac OS interface
Enabling Time Machine and running software updates

3. Navigation

Getting familiar with the Finder
Windows and their elements
Customizing the Finder
Gathering file information
Working with contextual menus
Understanding the Open and Save dialogs
Using Help

4. Seeking Stuff

Searching with Spotlight
Working with the Spotlight Search window
Using Spotlight with System Preferences
Creating Smart Folders

5. Organizing Your Files

Moving and copying files
Spring-loaded folders and the Dock
Spaces

6. The Dock

Introduction to the Dock
Creating Stacks
Configuring the Dock
Working with Trash and Eject

7. Configuring System Preferences

Configuring Personal System Preferences
Configuring Hardware System Preferences
Configuring Internet System Preferences
Configuring System System Preferences

8. Printing

Understanding printing options

9. iLife '08 Overview

Introduction to iLife '08
iPhoto
GarageBand
iWeb
iMovie
iDVD

10. TextEdit and the Dictionary

Using TextEdit
Using the Dictionary

11. Preview

Working with images in Preview
Working with PDF files

12. Safari

Introduction to Safari
Working with the Address bar
Working with Bookmarks
Adding and reading RSS feeds
Saving web pages with Safari
Viewing PDFs
Configuring Safari Preferences
Creating Web Clips

13. Dashboard and Widgets

Working with Dashboard widgets

14. The Address Book

Introduction to the Address Book
Address Book tips and tricks
Creating Smart Groups in the Address Book

15. iCal

Introduction to iCal
Working with multiple calendars
Sharing your calendars

16. Mail

Introduction to Mail
Creating an email account
Sending and receiving email
Personalizing Mail settings
Sorting email with Rules
Sorting email with Smart Mailboxes
Junk email
Working with To Dos, Notes, and RSS

17. iChat

Setting up an AIM account in iChat
Text, audio, and video chatting
Sharing files with iChat Theater

18. iTunes

Introduction to iTunes
Playing and ripping an audio CD
Creating Playlists and Smart Playlists
Tagging files
Using the iTunes Music Store
Working with video in iTunes

19. Working with Media

Using Photo Booth
Using Front Row
Introduction to DVD Player
Using QuickTime Player
Using QuickTime Pro

20. Keeping Your Mac Healthy

Using Time Machine
Introduction to Disk Utility

Conclusion

Goodbye

____ TAKE the Brainbench: Computing Fundamentals for Mac OSX certification exam.

You have completed the Computer Fundamentals component of the Fundamentals of Technology core course.

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