CISC100 Digital Literacy
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- CISC100 Digital Literacy
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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The laboratory is an essential part of this course. Students complete at least one assignment in each of the following topic areas:
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet
- Internet Research
- Presentation Graphics
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- A hands-on course for non-majors dealing with personal computers in a wide variety of settings. Topics include: basic computer concepts, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, online safety and security, email, computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, and the impact of computers on society.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:- identify the major components of a computer system and evaluate its potentials and limitations;
- explain the purpose of a computer operating system and the uses of commercially available software;
- explain and demonstrate how a user can manipulate folders to organize files on a disk and online;
- demonstrate safe computing practices and safe, effective use online communication tools;
- demonstrate the use of the appropriate search techniques to locate information in electronic databases and on the Internet, and assess the reliability of the information source; and
- create and modify word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation documents using appropriate features of the selected application.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to Computers
- Computer hardware fundamentals
- Installing and running programs
- Software licensing and piracy
- Operating System basics
- Disk organization and cloud storage
- Computer networks
- The Internet
- Web browsers
- Navigating the World Wide Web
- Online safety and security
- Cloud computing and web apps
- Introduction to online communication
- Sending and receiving messages and attachments
- Using email and the Internet ethically
- Social media, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other online communication tools
- Word processing
- Creating and using documents
- Saving and opening documents
- Editing text
- Formatting and enhancing documents
- Using different forms of output
- Spreadsheets
- Creating and using spreadsheets
- Using different data types appropriately
- Using formulas and functions
- Creating and reading charts/graphs
- Formatting and editing spreadsheets and charts
- Integrating elements from other applications
- Database concepts
- Using digital databases, such as search engines, indexes, and library resources
- Using search logic
- Critically analyzing information found using electronic searches
- Using sources and information ethically
- Creating a simple database
- Presentation graphics
- Using and creating an electronic presentation
- Formatting and enhancing presentations
- Integrating elements from other applications
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of Course Learning Goals is based on participation in class discussions, written tests, labs, and other assignments, as well as performance-based tasks as appropriate. A comprehensive project, with a weight of 10-20% of the final grade, is required of all students enrolled in this course. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally selected textbook. Details provided by instructor of each course section. See course format.
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Review/Approval Date - 5/07; Revised 10/2010; Revised 8/2014; ; New Core 8/2015