CS135 - Introduction to Windows '95

• Number and Title of Course
• Catalog Description of Course
• Instructor
• Required Textbook
• General Objectives
• Specific Objectives
• Major Topics
• Instructional Methods and Techniques
• Assignments for Course
• Evaluation
• COURSE OUTLINE

Course Prerequisite

• 1) to introduce the student to the use of the computer
• 2) to introduce the student to the use of Windows 95 in operating the computer
• 3) to learn the necessary Windows 95 commands
• 4) to learn the essential components and operation of Windows 95
• 5) to learn how to operate, manage, run and use applications with Windows 95.

• 1) operate a Windows 95 based computer.
• 2) install Windows 95.
• 3) use the Windows Explorer to maintain a Windows 95 file system.
• 4) use both Windows and non-Windows applications with Microsoft Windows 95.
• 5) use the Windows' features and applications to improve desktop productivity.

• 1) Introduction to Computers
  Brief overview of the parts of the computer
• 2) Windows Basics
  • i. Using the graphical user interface (GUI) Windows.
  • ii. Working with Files and Folders
  • ii. Using Windows Accessories: Wordpad, Paint
  • iii. Running applications from Windows

• 1) The class will meet for four one-hour periods each week. The first part of each class will be lecture/demonstration but most of the course will be a hands-on lab.
• 2) The lectures and labs should be conducted using state-of-the-art multimedia techniques including a computer projection system.
• 3) The labs will stress hands-on applications by the students .

• 1) Readings from the textbook(s)
• 2) Lab assignments from the textbook(s) as well additional problems assigned by the instructor

• 1) Exams over the lab work. The exams will be conducted in the lab using the computers (100 pts).
• 2) Homework including lab assignments (100 pts).