ICS 100B - Introduction to Windows and the Web

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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1 lecture hour per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 22 or higher level English or concurrent enrollment in ENG 21 or consent of instructor. Comment: Completion of ICS 100B, ICS 100C, and ICS 100D may fulfill the Natural Science requirement for an AS degree. ICS 100B is a non-technical introduction to computers and the Internet. Students will increase their understanding of the dissemination of information via the World Wide Web and use of the Windows operating system to manage their computer files. The course includes hands-on experience with computer and Internet applications such as Web browsers, e-mail, and file transfer protocol. In addition, computer operating systems (OS) such as Windows 98/ME/2000/XP will be covered to provide the student with the navigational skills required to be functional on the computer. Upon successful completion of ICS100B, the student should be able to: Describe the concepts of an operating system. Demonstrate on a personal computer the common operating system features such as: shut down/start/restart the system, launch programs; navigate through folders and documents; determine file and folder properties; perform searches and maintenance activities such as create, copy, delete, and move. Communicate through electronic mail. Participate in a "threaded" Web discussion. Search for materials on the Internet via a WWW browser. Use File Transfer Protocol to download/upload files through the Internet.

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1.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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