Complete Computer Concepts with Microcomputer Applications

An introduction to computers. Microcomputer applications: user tools. Input to the computer. The processor unit. Output from the computer. Auxiliary storage. File organization and databases. Data communications. Operating systems and system software. Management information systems. Acquiring and developing information systems. Program development. Career opportunities. Trends and issues in the information age. Introduction to DOS. Word processing. Using WordPerfect 5.1. Typing, saving and printing a simple letter. Creating a document with Word Wrap. Learning special features. Modifying a WordPerfect document. Formatting functions, file management and macros. WordPerfect features. Spreadsheets. Using Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.2 (1992 version). Building a worksheet. Formatting and printing a worksheet. Enhancing your worksheet. Building worksheets with functions and macros. Graphing with 1-2-3 and Allways. Sorting and querying a worksheet database. Database management. Using dBase IV version 1.1. Creating and displaying a database. Displaying records in a database. Sorting and report preparation. More on adding, changing and deleting. Additional topics. Generating applications.