The goal of CPSC 100 is to teach you to become an independent and effective computer user, in both your current studies and future career. It is not a training course in specific software packages or technologies. Software, and the hardware upon which it runs, evolves far too quickly for such detailed learning to be of long-term value. Instead, the course explains the concepts that underlie computer hardware, software, and services, that are then illustrated through hands-on interaction with common applications.
CPSC100 is not intended for students pursuing a career in computer science, and it cannot be counted for credit towards a computer science or computer studies degree or diploma.
Prerequisite: Students should have enough experience using computers that they are comfortable using a keyboard, mouse, Windows and browsing the web.