不良研究所

Class information

CIS120 Digital Literacy

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  • 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

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

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.