794-106 Introduction to Computers

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• identify the basic components of a microcomputer system;

• use a word processing package;

• use a database management system;

• use a spreadsheet package;

• describe the applications of computers in horticulture.

The content includes: The history of computing, the components of a microcomputer system, operating systems, computer languages, word processing, database design and creation, reports and forms, use of spreadsheets, programming using macros, use of graphics with spreadsheets, the application of computers in horticulture.

Assessment

Spreadsheet assignment (50%); database assignment (50%).