Computer Science Applications

Perspective: The use of computers has become extensive throughout the world today. The computer makes it possible to do some things that were not feasible without a computer. Other things can be done quicker or more efficiently with a computer. The Christian recognizes the computer as a useful tool in many situations. However, as with other tools, the Christian needs to be sensitive in order to use the computer wisely in order to avoid the artificial and impersonal tendencies of computers. One dramatic application of computers in the kingdom of God is their use to facilitate the translation of the Bible into other languages.

Purpose: This course is offered to help students become acquainted with how a computer works and how it can be used. This will help prepare students to function in today's modern technological world where the use of the computer occurs in all walks of life. One application for students in school is using the computer to help prepare term papers for other classes.

Objectives and Goals:

1. Become acquainted with the history and development of computers.
2. Learn to use a computer for word processing applications.
3. Learn to use a computer for spreadsheet applications.
4. Learn to use a computer for database applications.
5. Become familiar with the Internet including email.
6. Become acquainted with the many different uses of computers.
7. Become acquainted with programming.

General Outline:

1. Word processing.
2. Spreadsheets.
3. Database.
4. Power Point
5. Internet access and HTML
6. Email.
7. Introduction to Visual Basic programming.

Textbooks:

Microsoft Works 4.5 for Windows, Tutorial and Applications, Pasewark and Pasewark, South-Western Educational Publishing, 1999.