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Course Descriptions `x - "f =K"t CIT101: Windows I This course surveys the field of computing and serves as an orientation to computer concepts and terminology. It includes the history of the field and the social implications of widespread use of computers. The development of computers, as well as their current design, is described. The concepts of data acquisition, storage, internal representation, and processing into useful information are shown. Designed for new computer users, this course will teach students how to organize files and applications, customize their desktop, and create shortcuts to their favorite websites. Special exercises cover everything from Office Basics to using online help and troubleshooting wizards. Students will learn to create and organize folders, locate documents and programs, create special shortcuts with Windows Explorer, and find utilities. Topics include: • Windows Desktop, Taskbar, Control Panel and Windows Explorer • Start and Programs Favorite menus • Improving speed and efficiency, shortcuts and file management • Windows Help and Troubleshooter and help and find features • Special device and hardware capabilities • File and disk management techniques and Recycle Bin • Find and Quick View utilities Prerequisite: None CIT102: Windows II Students will learn to create and organize folders; locate documents and programs; create special shortcuts with Windows Explorer and find utilities. This course introduces you to Windows advanced features and tools. Learn to use backup and recovery, format a disk, use Disk Scan and file defragmentation tools. The class concludes with a demonstration of Windows installation, upgrade, and configuration techniques. Topics include: • Improving speed and efficiency • Shortcuts and file management • Windows Help and Troubleshooter and help and find features • Special device and hardware capabilities • File and disk management techniques and Recycle Bin • Find and Quick View utilities • Windows installation and upgrade Prerequisite: CIT101 must be taken before CIT102 CIT103: Word Processing I This course provides a thorough introduction to Word and builds basic skills needed to create, modify and print letters and document, reports, production of boilerplates and integration of mailing lists and form letters. This course provides an in-depth look at Microsoft Word for Windows. Topics include: • Creating and Saving documents • Moving and Copying text • Changing the appearance of text (formatting) • Headers and Footers • Printing Documents • Creating and Using Templates • Sorting paragraphs and Tabular information Revision Date on December 12,