Addresses the skills and functions common to Microsoft Windows applications. It focuses on applying these common skills and functions using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Some of the skills covered include starting applications; opening, saving, and closing files; identifying and using common on-screen elements...

Students will look at how computers affect our daily lives, the relationships among different networks (i.e., computer, telephone, and the Internet), proper "netiquette," and how to keep their computer data, hardware, and software safe. Specific skills will also be covered.