Applied Computer Technology (電腦應用) is a required one-credit, two-semester course with the purpose to help freshmen acquire basic computer skills for their university studies. No prerequisite knowledge is assumed. This course involves a hands-on approach to learning the concepts of word processing, networks & telecommunication, homepage design, electronic spreadsheet, image processing, and electronic presentation (Some of these items are to be taught in the second semester). By the end of the first semester, each member of the class is to have developed an e-book (as a project portfolio) that will include all the projects completed in this semester. The content of the book should be arranged with MS Word application. Details for the Project Portfolio will be provided as the course progresses.