Business Administration_COMC100: Computer Fundamentals (Professional)

About Course

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to efficiently manage their computer desktop, and files located locally, across a network, and in the Cloud and have a basic understanding of the structure of the Internet, directory hierarchies, storage devices, and file security.

Describe and define key computer and software-related terms.
Describe the hardware, features, and functions of computer systems and be able to use each effectively.
Describe computer operating systems, file hierarchy, and local, wide, and cloud-based networks and be able to use each effectively.
Obtain, install, configure, update, and manage applications and apply basic troubleshooting techniques to hardware and application problems across a variety of devices.
Identify the security risks associated with being connected to the Cloud.
Identify how to protect personal and professional information when using any devices connected to the Cloud.
Conduct fundamental Internet searches using available search engines and tools.
Effectively use blogs, forums, wikis, and other forms of social media.
Describe emerging health-related issues associated with prolonged use of connected devices.

Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Digital Device Components and Configuration

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LO1: Define the concept of a Computer System and explain its essential components

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LO2: Explain different types of Input and Output devices, and analyze their functions and usability

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LO3: Explain how data is transformed and manipulated during Information Processing

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 2: Memory and Storage

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LO1: Describe various types of Storage devices

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LO2: Define and classify the Memory

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LO3: Differentiate between Primary and Secondary Memory

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LO4: Differentiate between Random Access Memory and Read-Only Memory

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 3: Local, Wide, and Cloud-Based Networks

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LO1: Describe the Local Area Network and explain its advantages and limitations

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LO2: Explain Wide Area Network and write its merits and limitations

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LO3: Discuss Cloud-based Networks and write their advantages

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 4: Directory Structure, File Hierarchies, and File Naming Conventions

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LO1: Describe the Root Directory Structure and its significance

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LO2: Differentiate between relative and absolute paths

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LO3: Explain the names accessibility and searchability of File Naming Conventions

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 5: Storage Devices and Applications

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LO1: Explain the Cloud Storage Management with their benefits

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LO2: Describe the Backup and Recovery strategies

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LO3: Define the optimization of applications with merits

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 6: Application Installation, Configuration, and Management

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LO1: Describe the requirements for Installation of Applications

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LO2: Explain the role of Configuration Files in Application settings

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LO3: Define the Accessing and Managing Applications

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 7: File Creation, Saving, Copying, Deleting, and Management

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LO1: Describe how to create, save, and copy the file

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LO2: Define the Data Protection and its benefits

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LO3: Explain how to manage the process of Copying and Deleting applications

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 8: File, Network, and Cloud Security Issues

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LO1: Identify and explain common Threat Agents in Cloud Environments

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LO2: Define Cloud Security Principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity, and Availability

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LO3: Describe the relationship between Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks in Cloud Environments

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LO4: Describe how a Security Policy Framework addressing key Cloud Security Principles

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 9: Social Media Purposes and Evolution

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LO1: Identify the Primary Purposes of Social Media

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LO2: List and explain various Social Media Tools and their applications in Professional Networking

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LO3: Explain how to create and manage Business-related Social Media content

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LO4: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Module Based Quiz

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Course Content

Module I

Topic 1: Digital Device Components and Configuration

LO1: Define the concept of a Computer System and explain its essential components

LO2: Explain different types of Input and Output devices, and analyze their functions and usability

LO3: Explain how data is transformed and manipulated during Information Processing

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 2: Memory and Storage

LO1: Describe various types of Storage devices

LO2: Define and classify the Memory

LO3: Differentiate between Primary and Secondary Memory

LO4: Differentiate between Random Access Memory and Read-Only Memory

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 3: Local, Wide, and Cloud-Based Networks

LO1: Describe the Local Area Network and explain its advantages and limitations

LO2: Explain Wide Area Network and write its merits and limitations

LO3: Discuss Cloud-based Networks and write their advantages

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 4: Directory Structure, File Hierarchies, and File Naming Conventions

LO1: Describe the Root Directory Structure and its significance

LO2: Differentiate between relative and absolute paths

LO3: Explain the names accessibility and searchability of File Naming Conventions

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 5: Storage Devices and Applications

LO1: Explain the Cloud Storage Management with their benefits

LO2: Describe the Backup and Recovery strategies

LO3: Define the optimization of applications with merits

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 6: Application Installation, Configuration, and Management

LO1: Describe the requirements for Installation of Applications

LO2: Explain the role of Configuration Files in Application settings

LO3: Define the Accessing and Managing Applications

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 7: File Creation, Saving, Copying, Deleting, and Management

LO1: Describe how to create, save, and copy the file

LO2: Define the Data Protection and its benefits

LO3: Explain how to manage the process of Copying and Deleting applications

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 8: File, Network, and Cloud Security Issues

LO1: Identify and explain common Threat Agents in Cloud Environments

LO2: Define Cloud Security Principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity, and Availability

LO3: Describe the relationship between Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks in Cloud Environments

LO4: Describe how a Security Policy Framework addressing key Cloud Security Principles

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 9: Social Media Purposes and Evolution

LO1: Identify the Primary Purposes of Social Media

LO2: List and explain various Social Media Tools and their applications in Professional Networking

LO3: Explain how to create and manage Business-related Social Media content

LO4: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

LO4: Knowledge Check

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam: Computer Fundamentals

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