Introduction to Computers
Applied Computer Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where ACS-1453 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM A: INDIVIDUAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of computers: types of computers, hardware, software, and types of application systems. Students receive instruction in a variety of software intended for personal use. Software used include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, charting and graphing tools, and common Internet clients and resources. There is an extensive laboratory component.
Note
This course does not apply toward the Major or the Minor in Applied Computer Science.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.