CMPS 111 - Information Literacy

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description:

Leads the student into the world of information in its various forms and formats. Basic computer skills will be taught and incorporated in the search, organization, reporting and analysis of information. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify information needs (2) Demonstrate fundamental operating skills with a microcomputer (3) Develop practical applications using Microsoft Word as a word processing program (4) Develop a basic understanding of how the Internet works (5) Develop a basic knowledge of how to use the Internet to research information (6) Demonstrate a basic understanding of information sources in all forms and formats (7) Evaluate the quality and authenticity of information (8) Communicate information in written, oral, presentation form

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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