This course familiarizes students with punched-card and electronic data processing terminology, the cycle, the basic operations, and their relationship to these two systems. It includes a familiarization with the various devices, equipment, media, and typical business applications for each system; it also includes an introduction to languages used in data processing and job specifications. Included are the performance objectives, course content outline, suggested teaching procedures, evaluative instruments used, and resources for students and teachers. Appended are student computer activities and suggested test items. (Author/BP)