Course Outline Introduction to Computers
Basic Introduction to Computers – this course is for people who have never touched a
computer, though computer users will learn many new things too. This course (or equivalent
experience) is prerequisite to the other computer courses listed below. We look at:
• The physical parts of a computer (CPU, keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.)
and how they work
• Navigating the Windows desktop
• File and folder management, libraries, Windows Explorer
• Using programs
• Connecting to networks and the internet
Topic Outline:
1) Introduction to Computers
• Why are we here?
• What is a computer?
• Why do we use a computer?
2) Getting Started
• A look inside
• Terminology
• Types of computers
• The parts of a computer
• The keyboard and mouse
3) Windows 10 Operating System
• Desktop
- Icons
- Pointer
- Taskbar
• date and time
• background
• Personalizing the desktop
4) Windows Explorer
• Parts of a Window
- Back/forward buttons
- address bar
- search box
- toolbar/command bar
- menu bar
- sizing buttons
- navigation pane
- view
- moving a window
- snap feature
• Working with libraries
Course Outline Introduction to Computers
5) Files and Programs
• Opening files or programs
• Saving your work
• Closing a program
• Help features
6) Creating and Managing Folders
• Creating folders
• Moving folders
• Renaming folders
• Deleting folders
7) Peripheral Devices
• What are peripheral devices?
• Managing peripheral devices
• Ports and plugins
8) Networks
• What is a network?
• What is a server?
• Why are networks useful?
9) Internet Basics
• Common terms
• The world wide web
• How to access the internet
10) Email Basics
• Why use email?
• Email addresses
• Email providers
11) Safety and Security
• Personal security
• Malware
12) Computer Maintenance
• Cleaning your hardware
• Disk Clean Up and disk defragmenter
• Backups
Remember, this course is for you. If there is anything else you want to know about, please ask!