Course introduces you to personal computers running the Apple Macintosh operating system and serves as preparation for advanced coursework. (Microsoft Windows users are directed to MAT 10: Personal Computer Essentials for a comparable class.) Topics include identifying the primary components of a computer and their functions, the desktop, the Finder, working with files, system preferences, creating user accounts, system updates and routine maintenance, security, application installation, internet connections and differences between Macs and Microsoft Windows systems.
