(Offered online during Mini-Mester A Fall and Spring terms, Fall and Spring full-term semesters and summer term) This course is designed to familiarize students with Windows based microcomputers, using some of the more popular commercially available software packages, including an introduction to the Windows operating system and/or user interface. Emphasis is on practical exercises using word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Note: A windows-based computer is required for this course. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs used in the course.