HomeHome Page Course OverviewOverview of Key Elements for a Topic Project/Paper Based on Instructor Directions Your Project or Paper Requirements are Here Student Resources Student Access, Tools & Security Computer Concepts Basic Computer and Managing Files Research Research and Evaluation of Materials Using Library and the Internet Collaboration Student E-mail, Blogs, SharePoint Citing Copyright, Plagiarism & Fair Use Wordprocessing Formatting Documents Spreadsheets Supporting Reports with Spreadsheets Misc Apps Supporting Reports with Other Files and Data Presentations Using Presentation Software to Support Reports

Comments to: INFO1001 Advisory Committee

INFO 1001
Information Systems & Literacy

 

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  4.5-0-4.5

This course introduces the student to information systems and information literacy concepts that are needed in the day-to-day academic course of study. Basic skills are developed using library, research, and office productivity software. The student learns computer file management by organizing, managing and printing files; creating, editing, and formating documents using a word processor; planning, developing and validating basic work sheets such as editing cells, employing formulas using a spreadsheet,; building basic slide presentations using headings, key phrases, notes and displaying the presentation using presentation software; applying user level security such as selecting passwords and securing the desktop; and using electronic mail to send and receive messages and attach documents. Information literacy concepts such as accessing information using library databases and the Internet and evaluating sources to determine validity and reliability of material are also part of this course. (Formerly MCT 103)

Prerequisites

RDLS 130A and RDLS 130B or basic understanding of computer systems is recommended