The University of Arizona
School of Library Science

LIS 116
Introduction to Microcomputers
Spring Semester 1996

Instructor: Elaine Cubbins, ecubbins@ccit.arizona.edu

Location:

Social and Behavioral Sciences Computer Lab

Office Hours by Appointment

Course Goals:

Introduction to Microcomputers to introduce you to various PC software applications and the Internet. Five major areas will be covered:
  1. Operating Systems
  2. Internet and World Wide Web
  3. Word Processing
  4. Databases
  5. Spreadsheets

Grading:

Grades will be based on the following:
  1. Create a DOS directory tree on a floppy disk--10 pts.
  2. Set up your address book in Pine--10 pts.
  3. Join and participate in the class email list and ARIZSLS--10 pts.
  4. Create and mount a homepage--10 pts.
  5. Perform an Internet search on a topic of personal interest--10 pts.
  6. FTP two documents on a topic of personal interest--10 pts.
  7. Writing a resume using Word for Windows--10 pts.
  8. Complete a database search test--10 pts.
  9. Create a spreadsheet--10 pts.
  10. Set up rooms on Elysium with exits and automessages--10 pts.
  11. Your choice with instructor's approval--10 pts.
The grading scale will be as follows: