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IE 3212
Computer Studies
Recommendation: This course is meant to be an awareness course,
giving students an overview of the computer and its
applications. Other applications may be substituted, as
relevant to the student's needs.
1. Role of Computers in Society
1.1 Distinguish between a computer and a computer system.
1.2 Describe three types of computers.
1.3 Outline history of computer development.
1.4 Describe capabilities and limitations of computers.
1.5 List available careers involving computers.
1.6 State legal principles relating to computer software copyright laws.
1.7 Describe applications of computers in society.
1.8 Describe social impact of computers.
1.9 Describe possible future trends in computer uses.
2. Components and Functions of a Computer System
2.1 Define "hardware".
2.2 List input and output devices.
2.3 Define central processing unit.
2.4 List storage devices.
2.5 Describe proper care of hardware.
2.6 Define software.
2.7 Describe types of application software.
2.8 Describe proper care of software disks.
3. Keyboard
3.1 Identify alphabetic, numeric, cursor control, special, and function keys.
3.2 Describe function of each of these types of keys.
4. Disk Operating System (Recommended minimum of 3 hrs.)
4.1 Define operating system.
4.2 Boot system.
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ABE Level III Curriculum