Class information
CIS120 Digital Literacy
- CRN: 30480
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From June 23 through September 6, 2025, Erin Lin
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
Course Topics
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
- Google Drive and Google Docs
- The Internet, Web, and strategies for searching
- Digital Citizenship and Social Media
- Major figures in the history of computers
- Emerging technology
- Basics of computer hardware, software, and operating systems
- Strategies for purchasing new devices
- Security and the ubiquity of databases
- Strategies for online collaboration
Grading Based on: Percent
- 60% Assignments
- 20% Discussions
- 15% Practice Activities
- 5% Knowledge Checkpoints
No textbook for this class
This class introduces Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). These programs will also be used to complete assignments related to computer concepts. This class is best suited to Windows based PCs.
If a student is using an Mac computer or a computer with Linux as the operating system, then 不良研究所 will provide them with a program named Propeller at no cost so that they can connect online with a Windows based computer on a 不良研究所 campus. By using Propeller the student can login to virtual Windows desktop over the Internet.
Please note that a Google Chromebook is not recommended to use for this class.
Technology
- Meets the technology Requirements for taking an online course at 不良研究所
- A recommended Internet Browser installed
- Ability to use Google Drive and Google Docs
- Ability to install or access Microsoft Office 365 programs which can be obtained for free through 不良研究所’s Microsoft Office 365 for Education licensing
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at 不良研究所, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.