Application for Technology Component of
Information Competency
Department:
Date:
Application for program certification
Application for course certification
Program Name:
Course #:
Attach the curriculum guide for the program. For each
outcome area listed below, list the course number and
items from the course content page that show where the
course(s) meet the outcomes. Give the number of contact
hours of course content specific to each outcome area.
For each outcome area listed below, list items from the
course content page that show where the course meets the
outcomes. Give the number of contact hours of course
content specific to each outcome area.
or
t1: Understand computer hardware basics: system unit (CPU, memory, adapter cards, ports, and connectors),
storage, and input/output devices; and computing issues: security/ethics
Hours:
t2: Work with operating systems: graphical user interface (and/or command prompt line); file navigation system
including file moving, deleting and renaming; launching application software; multi-tasking; and using Help
Hours:
t3: Use common elements in Office or application software suite for application integration, such as task bar in
multiple windows; menus and toolbars; printing; and online help
Hours:
t4: Understand Internet technologies: URL address, web browser, types of websites, web pages using graphics,
animation, audio, video, virtual reality, and plug-ins, newsgroups, message boards, mailing lists, chat rooms, and
instant messaging
Hours:
t5: Demonstrate hands-on skills working on the Web: using email, search info. on the web and understand rules of
netiquette
Hours:
t6: Demonstrate skills of using word processing software: creating and saving a document; formatting, editing, and
printing; spelling and grammar error handling; opening a document in a different file format; footnoting, inserting
pictures, hyperlinks, tables, and diagrams
Hours:
t7: Understand the use of spreadsheet software: differentiate the difference between a workbook and a worksheet,
between columns and rows, and between absolute and relative cell references. Use basic formulas and built-in
functions to analyze data in a worksheet. Format a worksheet and data in different data types. Create charts to show
a summary, a comparison, contributions to a whole, and a trend
Hours:
t8: Use graphic presentation software to create a presentation. Be able to use outline/slides pages; preview a slide
show; print an outline; apply a design; work with graphic, audio, and video elements; sort and animate slides; and
integrate the graphic presentation with other applications (word processing and spreadsheet), and the internet
Hours:
Signatures:
Department Chair
Date
School Dean
Date
Send the final form (both electronic copy and signed hard copy) and attachments to the chairperson of the AD/GE
Subcommittee, who will schedule your application for submission to the subcommittee and to the Curriculum Committee for
approval.
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