GE4103 - Digital Literacy and Application

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to basic software and Internet applications necessary for success in the 21st century. Through a series of exercises, learners will leave the course better able to research, find key information, and use Microsoft Office more fully. Students will be taught about the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets in school and the workforce. A consideration of the value of various websites including those that are non-profit, education- based, or government-operated are discussed. Common apps used in the business and educational worlds are analyzed. Students will leave the course with a better understanding of how to navigate software programs, the Internet, and apps on their smartphones for greater productivity and efficiency.