Computer Literacy

Students must have a basic knowledge of computer and Internet skills in order to be successful in an online course. The following are the required aptitudes and skills:

Knowledge of terminology, such as browser, application, search engines, files, viruses, etc.
Understanding of basic computer hardware and software; ability to perform computer operations, such as:
- Using keyboard and mouse
- Managing files and folders: save, name, copy, move, backup, rename, delete, check properties
- Software installation, security and virus protection
- Using software applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and to email students and professors
- Knowledge of copying and pasting, spell-checking, saving files in different formats
- Sending and downloading attachments
Internet skills (connecting, accessing, using browsers) and ability to perform online research using various search engines.
Ability to use online communication tools, such as email (create, send, receive, reply, print, send/receive attachments), discussion boards (read, search, post, reply, follow threads), and chats.
Ability to connect to an online meeting, such as Zoom, including activating a webcam and microphone.