I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Computers in Industry

2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 1109

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course covers an introduction hardware and software components of personal computers. Items covered include the development of computers, working with multiple Microsoft operating systems, the use of Microsoft Office products, networking, data transmission, basic replacement of hardware, software installation, and working with peripherals such as floppy/hard/CD drives.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions