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ICS 100: Computing Literacy and Applications (3 credits)

 

Catalog Description

This course is an introduction to information technology. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Describe the process of changing data into information.
  • Identify the benefits of being computing literate and how computing competency will affect their future.
  • Describe how computers have affected society.
  • Discuss computer ethics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of computer terminology.
  • Identify hardware components.
  • Identify and describe a variety of software programs.
  • Produce word processing, spreadsheet and database documents.
  • Manipulate graphical objects in the above.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of online and multimedia communication.
  • Manage assignments using the World Wide Web and the Internet.

(3 hrs. lect.) Recommended Preparation: Keyboarding skills or OAT 20B, ENG 100 skills, MATH 24 skills.


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Utilize the basic features of computer applications to communicate effectively (major content area).
  • Utilize operating system interfaces to manage computer resources effectively.
  • Utilize online resources for research and communication.
  • Define, explain, and demonstrate proper computer terminology usage in areas such as hardware, software, and communications.
  • Describe ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology.

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page last updated: October 2, 2008