ATEC 1201 - Computer Concepts (1)

This course is a brief introduction to basic computer concepts and fundamentals. It covers the following topics: microcomputer system components; categories of computers; general microcomputer software applications; guidelines for purchasing a microcomputer system; the basic communication system components; how computers process data and execute programs; and legal, ethical, and privacy issues facing computer users. Students passing a locally administered test will receive credit for the course in Area B, Institutional Requirements.