1. Comp 5
Computer Concepts

2.  Warren Sargent
 625-4598
 warrens@cos.edu
 Blackboard at COS: bb.cos.edu

3. Course Information on Internet
 http://www.cos.edu
 Click on:
 Divisions and Programs
 Business and then again on Business
 Faculty/Staff
 Warren Sargent
 http://www.cos.edu/sargent

4. Personal Introductions
 Name
 Why are you taking this class?
 What do you want to learn?
 Job

5. Class Plan
 Lecture
 Homework
 Blackboard quizzes
 Software exercises
 Software usage
 Class participation – in class & through
Blackboard!

6. Class Plan
Participation 100
Homework, quizzes and problems 700
Final 200
Total 1000

7. Class Plan
 Attendance
 You receive an “F” if you are not present for the
final
 Class disruptions can lead to “F” in class
 Homework and quizzes (no make-ups)

8. Class Plan
 Final (comprehensive = entire course)
 Software solutions

9. Topics Covered
 Computer industry overview
 Hardware
 Software
 Communications/Networking
 Introduction to key concepts
 Exposure to important techniques
 Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint software products

10. www.cos.edu/sargent

11. bb.cos.edu
 Blackboard

12. Understandable Technology Tips
 Walter Mossberg – Wall Street Journal

13. Cost of Computing is Declining