Students will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts and will study computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills students learn in this course will prepare them for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.
This course may or may not align with the K-12 school calendar, and instead, it might adhere to its own post-secondary calendar. For specific information about start dates, please refer to the respective post-secondary institution's website.
Post-Secondary Institution: Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Post-Secondary Credit: COMP 170: Basic Computer Operation
High School Credit: Information Processing 10
Important Information
For a course description as well as course start and end dates, please see the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Dual Credit Page.
This course requires tuition to be paid by the student (explained below) as well as the possibility of extra fees for course resources (textbooks, etc).
Since this course is offered directly from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and not Sask DLC, there is a different registration process.
Students interested in registering for this course must read the course description and understand the fees associated with it by clicking the above link.
If you intend on taking this course, it is important that you speak with your high school Career Guidance Counselor / Principal or Sask DLC Academic Advisor. They will assist you with the Sask DLC registration process to ensure your high school credit is properly awarded.
Once we receive your registration information a Sask DLC teacher will contact you via email with instructions on registering directly with Sask Polytechic.
Once the student registers and pays for the course with Sask Polytechic, they will send the student information (by email) with course access.
Once the student has successfully completed the course, proof of completion will need to be provided to the Sask DLC liaison teacher to receive high school credit.
For more information on Saskatchewan Polytechnic refund and withdrawal policies click here.
When writing online exams with SaskPoly you may be required to download software. In-school students may not be able to download software on school computers. Please check exam requirements once you register for the course.
If you have questions regarding registration or course information, please reach out to Kurtis Heath at kurtis.heath@saskDLC.ca.
Exam requirements for this course are determined by the post-secondary institution
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