Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify specifications and configurations of computer hardware, demonstrate the understanding and use of the components of a computer system, use terminology of current computer language correctly, use the Windows operating system easily and effectively, be proficient in the most common Microsoft applications, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, produce professional looking documents and presentations, create spreadsheets and charts using Microsoft Excel, utilize and customize a database using Microsoft Access and utilize the Internet and its capabilities to create personal webpages using HTML