A complete IC³ preparatory course to help students to quickly establish a comfort level that promotes rapid and through learning. The course is aligned to IC3, a certification program that servers as a universal measure of basic computer knowledge and Internet skills. Eye-catching graphics, integrated audio narration, a user-friendly interface, and up-to-date technical information help beginners enter the exciting world of computers. You will learn the basic underlying concepts of computers including the process for installing and configuring a Windows operating system and an application program, using office and multimedia applications, setting up and maintaining a computer, understanding the parts of a computer, electricity and safety, networking, and number systems.

This course is self-paced and must be completed within 90 days of the start date. The grade is pass/fail.

Curriculum consists of the following nine units:

Unit 1 Computer Hardware
An overview of computer hardware, including descriptions of the various hardware components that comprise a computer and how a computer operates.

Unit 2 Computer Software
An overview of computer software, including descriptions of various operating systems and how a computer interprets and processes data.

Unit 3 Networking An overview of networking and system administration

Unit 4 The Internet and E-mail
An overview of the Internet, including the evolution of the online world, how the Internet works, and how to use e-mail.

Unit 5 Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
An overview of word processing and desktop publishing, including an explanation of how they are different, descriptions of the most common functions, and a basic introduction to the theories of document design.

Unit 6 Spreadsheets
An overview of spreadsheets, what they are used for, how they function, and good spreadsheet design principles.

Unit 7 Presentations
An overview of presentations, how to use them effectively, and good presentation design principles.

Unit 8 Web Design
An overview of the basic principles of Web design.

Unit 9 Database
An overview of database, types of database, and planning and creating a database.

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• Access to a computer connected to the Internet.
• Minimum Pentium Processor with minimum 12 MB RAM
• Windows 98 or higher; Mac OS 7.5 or higher.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape 6.1 or later
• Macromedia Flash 5.0 or higher and Apple QuickTime 4.0 or higher
• Display minimum resolution 800x600 at 256 colors.

At the beginning of the course, you will be assigned to an instructor. Throughout the course, you will be able to request assistance on all course-related issues from your instructor.

You can contact your assigned instructor at ps@asu.edu.

To enroll into EDT394A Computer Literacy and Technology Fundamentals, call the ASU Distance Learning Coordinator at 480-965-6176 or 480-965-6738.

After you have successfully registered for the course, the ASU Distance Learning Coordinator will send you an online packet of information containing access information and materials needed for the course.