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ICS 101: Digital Tools for the Information World (3 credits)

 

Catalog Description

Hands-on computer class with emphasis on producing professional-level documents, spreadsheets, presentations, database, and web pages for problem solving. Includes concepts, terminology, and a contemporary operating system. Meets requirement for College of Business (UHM and UHH) and UHM’s Biology program and botany department. (3 hr. lect).

Prerequisite: Credit for ENG 100 and credit for MATH 25 or 1 yr. high school algebra.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Utilize the appropriate computer applications to produce professional-level documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and web pages for effective communication (major content area).
    a. Produce documents in a variety of formats.
    b. Create, edit, and format electronic spreadsheets using formulas, functions, and charts.
    c. Utilize a database with queries and reports that display required data.
    d. Create and organize a variety of electronic slides using templates, background styles, graphics, photos, and animation effects.
    e. Create web pages that contain hyperlinks and images that are suitable for publication.
  • Utilize operating system interfaces to manage computer resources effectively.
  • Extract and synthesize information from available Internet resources using intelligent search and discrimination.
  • Define, explain, and demonstrate proper computer terminology usage in areas such as hardware, software, and communications to effectively interact with other computer users and to prepare for higher-level computer courses.
  • Describe ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology.

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page last updated: October 4, 2009