IC³ Computing Fundamentals
Course Specifications
Course number: 084303
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will familiarize yourself with the basic components of personal computers, log on to Windows 7, explore the Windows 7 interface, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, customize the Windows 7 desktop, and browse the Internet.

Target Student: This course is targeted to individuals who do not have any background, knowledge, or experience in computers and who need to use personal computers at home or the office.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required for this course. 
Hardware Requirements
For this course you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware components:To complete an activity in Lesson 6, you will need a cleaning kit consisting of: 
•	A 1 GHz Pentium class processor or faster 
•	Minimum 512MB of RAM or higher 
•	A 40 GB hard disk or larger 
•	128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX® 9.0 
•	A keyboard and mouse or other pointing device 
•	Generic Monitor (1024x768) 
•	CD/DVD R/RW drive 
•	High-speed Internet connection 
•	A few recordable CDs/DVDs 
•	An Uninterruptible Power Supply (optional) 
•	A projection system to display the insrtuctor's computer screen 
•	Monitor cleaning wipes 
•	Keyboard cleaning wipes 
•	Lint-free cloths 
•	Rubbing alcohol 
•	A mild household cleaner 
•	Cotton swabs (tightly wound) 
•	Lens cloth 
•	Window cleaner 
•	Toothpicks 
•	Artist’s paint brush 
•	Compressed air canisters 
•	Computer vacuum 
•	CD-ROM cleaning kit if you will be cleaning a CD-ROM drive 
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition 
•	DirectX® 9.0 
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	examine the parts that make up a personal computer to familiarize yourself with the basic components and individual functions of each component. 
•	explore the Windows 7 operating system after logging on to it using the personal computer. 
•	manage files and folders using Windows Explorer to navigate to folders and manage files. 
•	examine the various categories of application software to use them for various business needs. 
•	customize the Windows 7 desktop using the customizing tools and shortcuts to personalize the desktop to suit your business requirements. 
•	identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
Topic 1A: Identify Personal Computer Basics 
Topic 1B: Identify Input Devices 
Topic 1C: Identify Output Devices 
Topic 1D: Identify Storage Devices 
Topic 1E: Set Up the Computer 
Topic 1F: Examine Personal Computer Functionality 
Lesson 2: Exploring Windows 7 Operating System
Topic 2A: Log On to Windows 7 Operating System 
Topic 2B: Explore the Desktop 
Topic 2C: Work with Windows 
Topic 2D: Use Windows Help and Support 
Topic 2E: Turn Off Personal Computers 
Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files
Topic 3A: Navigate to Folders with Windows Explorer 
Topic 3B: Work with Folders and Files 
Topic 3C: Copy Data on Storage Media 
Lesson 4: Using Common Programs
Topic 4A: Examine Application Software 
Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop
Topic 5A: Customize the Start Menu 
Topic 5B: Customize the Taskbar 
Topic 5C: Personalize the Desktop 
Topic 5D: Set a Screen Saver 
Topic 5E: Add Gadgets 

Lesson 6: PC Technician Professional Best Practices
Topic 6A: Perform Preventative Maintenance